Hopes of £20m boost as Lake District is named World Heritage Site

The Lake District National Park has been officially named as a World Heritage site - bringing hopes of a £20m boost to Cumbria's economy.

Cumbria Day is a hit in Parliament

Businesses from across Cumbria converged on Parliament yesterday to showcase their wares to hundreds of MPs and Westminster insiders.

Healthcare excellence award for Choose campaign

The campaign to promote Cumbria as the best place to work, live, learn and play has won a Healthcare People Management Association Excellence Award.

Global comic superstar helps to change perceptions of Cumbria

Choose Cumbria and NHS partners to promote healthcare careers at two major national events

Moving to Cumbria a revelation for former TV producer

An award-winning former BBC TV producer has described moving to Cumbria as a “revelation” after launching a brand new business venture.

Global comic superstar helps to change perceptions of Cumbria

Choose Cumbria and NHS partners to promote healthcare careers at two major national events

“Aye robot!” Cumbrian innovation helps clean up UK’s most hazardous waste store

Global comic superstar helps to change perceptions of Cumbria

Sir Anthony Hopkins seeks Lake District inspiration

World famous actor Sir Anthony Hopkins has left fans guessing after a mystery trip to the Lake District.

Chilli Festival returns to Holker for more fiery fun

The hottest event of the year is back in Cumbria as Holker Chilli Festival returns for a fourth year this September.

Ambleside has the most walking routes out of all towns and cities in the UK

A comprehensive study of the most popular places to create walking routes has revealed Cumbria is home to two of the top 10 towns and cities.

Athletes do Cumbria proud after completing the Brathay 10in10

Runners pushed themselves to the limit of physical endurance when they set out to conquer 10 marathons in 10 days.

Runners to tackle UK’s ultimate endurance event

Sixteen people take first of 330,000 steps towards completing 10 marathons in as many days as they pledge to raise £91,000 for Brathay Trust.

Global comic superstar helps to change perceptions of Cumbria

Cumbria is at heart of life-saving study

World-leading research centre for national parks launches in Cumbria

Delegates from around the world gathered for the launch of the University of Cumbria’s Centre for National Parks and Protected Areas.