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Job boom at holiday parks as Lake District sees £100k investment After investing almost £100,000 in its four Lake District sites, the UK's largest holiday park operator, Parkdean Resorts, is on a recruiting spree in the region. Low Wood Bay Resort celebrates 40 years of Watersports Centre Celebrating its 40th summer season, the Watersports Centre at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa is marking its ruby anniversary. Grant unlocks egg-cellent investment for Penrith company A MAJOR Penrith based egg producer says hen welfare and egg laying productivity are benefitting from an innovation grant of £50,000 from Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP). Lockerbie Creamery to see £34 million injection DAIRY giant Arla has announced it will be injecting cash into four of its site across the UK, including its Lockerbie Creamery. Business at the heart of the Lake District stands up for the environment Business at the heart of the Lake District stands up for the environment Positive signs that pressures on Cumbrian hospitality will ease Pressures on the hospitality sector in Cumbria continue but signs are pointing to them easing, according to the results of a recent tourism survey. New Cumbrian farm shop opening in time for May bank holiday A new farm shop in Kendal is set to open in time for May bank holiday Cocktail bar opens exciting new space with arcade games and ‘classic’ menu Cocktail bar opens new space with arcade games and ‘classic’ menu Popular countryside venue in the running to be named as best wedding spot The Villa Levens will be competing at the North West Wedding Awards next month. Popular Indian restaurant reopens under new ownership with reduced prices A LOCAL restaurant in a desirable location has reopened under new ownership with reduced prices. Shop owner takes business to the 'next level' with upcoming expansion A SHOP owner wants to take his business 'to the next level' with its upcoming expansion scheduled for the next fortnight. 'Bluebird effect' drives surge in tourism The return of Donald Campbell’s famed Bluebird K7 to Coniston village has drawn more than sixteen thousand visitors in just two months. Kendal business named 'Salon of the Year' Kendal-based Daniel Gray Hair & Beauty has scooped up an award. Managing a business – Overcoming challenges As a business owner, it's likely that your days are consumed with managing the day-to-day operations, leaving little time for your own business development. Family business looks to the future after nearly 50 years of service Coniston Stonecraft, a family-run business founded back in 1976, is 'actively looking' for a new direction going forward. Company reinvents itself with new 'bigger' shop TechMend shared the news earlier this week that the business would be moving from its previous home on King Street. Drains blamed after 'flash flood' hits shop and damages items A SHOP in Kendal suffered a 'flash flood' after a sharp spell of rain on the afternoon of bank holiday Monday. Supporting a great Cumbrian tradition BAE Systems is proud to sponsor the Keswick-to-Barrow and Coniston-to-Barrow challenge – always a key date in the calendar for the people of Furness. 'End of an era' - Shop closing after owner's death A WELL-ESTABLISHED music shop in town is set to close due to the owner's death. Cumbrian country house hotel in top 10% on TripAdvisor The Lancrigg, which enjoys views from its spot below Helm Crag, has been given the Travellers’ Choice Award from the hospitality specialists. Read more

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