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Jennings Brewery collaborates with 3 Dads Walking
Cockermouth’s Jennings Brewery is to collaborate with three fathers who have inspired many through fundraising and awareness campaigns in aid of suicide prevention charity Papyrus. Jennings Brewery is launching a new brew called 3 Dads Walking to…Cumberland later this month in a collaboration with 3 Dads Walking, three fathers who lost their daughters to suicide.…
by Cumbria CrackJan 26 -
Cumbria Food Awards 2026 finalists revealed
Outstanding chefs, restaurants, pubs, cafés, producers and takeaways from across the county have been shortlisted for the Cumbria Food Awards.
by Cumbria CrackJan 16 -
Farlam Hall goes on the market as owners prepare to retire
Country house hotel Farlam Hall has been put up for sale. Its owners said they plan to retire and the 18-bedroom hotel will continue trade as normal. The decision follows a period of strong performance for the business, near Brampton, it said. After a successful 2025, Farlam Hall is entering 2026 with high levels of…
by Cumbria CrackJan 16 -
Blind Baker to open West Cumbrian cafe
A blind baker is getting ready to open a new café in West Cumbria. Tina Wood, of Beckermet, will open The Blind Baker café on February 7, at Crossfield Garage in Cleator Moor, in a unit that was formerly home to the West Lakes Hemp Café. The 46-year-old originally ran the well-loved Woody’s of Flimby…
by Cumbria CrackJan 7 -
Last chance to enter Cumbria Food Awards 2026
There are just a few days remaining to make a nomination or entry for the Cumbria Food Awards. There are 13 competitive categories open for business entries from chefs, producers, pub landlords, takeaway owners, service stars, café owners, restaurateurs and speciality shopkeepers. Meanwhile, members of the public can nominate their food heroes for a coveted…
by Cumbria CrackDec 26 -
Lake District whisky awarded global gold medal
A Lake District whisky has been awarded a gold medal in prestigious global awards. Grasmere Distillery’s Single Malt New Make Spirit has been recognised by the Global World Whisky Masters, part of the Global Spirits Challenge. The Global World Whisky Masters is designed to identify the most notable whiskies currently available on the global market.…
by Cumbria CrackDec 22 -
New sponsor for Cumbria Food Awards
The Cumberland Building Society is backing hospitality and food and drink businesses by supporting the county’s independent food awards. The society, which has more than 20 years experience of working with the hospitality sector, is the new associate sponsor of the 2026 Cumbria Food Awards. The fifth annual Cumbria Food Awards, held in association with…
by Cumbria CrackDec 20 -
First of its kind Indian hub and café set to open in West Cumbria
A first of its kind Indian hub and separate café is set to open in West Cumbria. Husband and wife duo Sachin Mishra, 47, and Shubha Sachin, 45, of Nethertown, who run Dosa Chaska, a popular authentic Indian mobile food trailer business, are getting ready to expand in the new year. The pair will officially…
by Cumbria CrackDec 19 -
Thousands of people brave rain for Taste Cumbria food festival
Thousands of people braved the rain to attend the final Taste Cumbria food festival of 2025.
by Cumbria CrackDec 18 -
Lake District restaurant manager reaches final of prestigious competition
A manager of a Lake District Michelin starred restaurant has been named among the best in the UK.
by Cumbria CrackDec 18
