Works to revitalise The Market Hall and the Eden Centre in Carlisle are progressing well, with building owners Cumberland Council and new leaseholders Bearmont Group continuing to hold positive discussions.
The benefits of investing in Cumbria will be showcased at a three-day business conference (Tuesday 20 - Thursday 22 May) which is set to attract 16,000 delegates and more than 1,750 potential investors.
All schoolchildren aged up to 16 years old from the Cumberland area will be able to go for a swim in a choice of five indoor pools for only 10p over the May school holidays (26 - 30 May).