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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 -
New managing director rings the changes at Bells of Lazonby
Passengers idly glancing from their train window as they pass Lazonby may wonder what goes on in the warehouses that run parallel to the Settle Carlisle line.
by Cumbria CrackDec 17 -
Lake District baker making art from cake
From curled up cats to wallowing elephants, there’s nothing this Lake District baker can’t transform into cake.
by Cumbria CrackDec 16 -
Patisserie with family ties opens in Cleator Moor
A new patisserie with a special family history has opened in Cleator Moor.
by Cumbria CrackDec 15 -
Stress-free Christmas dinner – a top Cumbrian chef’s guide
Christmas Day should feel joyful, not like a military operation in your kitchen, writes Jon Fell.
by Cumbria CrackDec 15 -
Still time to nominate your food and drink heroes
There’s still time to nominate a hospitality star for the 2026 Cumbria Food Awards.
by Cumbria CrackDec 12









