07/01/22. GV of trucks from a haulage firm in Dumfries and Galloway. ITV Border.

Changes to isolation rules have been welcomed but haulage firms hope it can go further.

Dumfries and Galloway truck firms speak of Covid-19 challenges

James Hill who owns 3 restaurants in the region says a furlough scheme needs to be brought back to cover workers who aren't needed due a lack of demand

Hospitality bosses in Cumbria say government package 'fails to address' problems

Dumfries and Galloway Council are offering cash support to local businesses in an attempt to regenerate the high street in towns across the region.

D&G Council runs 'Dragon's Den' style competition to re-energise the high street

The new positions will be home-based and come as part of an investment in town from a Motherwell-based company.

Jobs boost for Dumfries and Galloway as 100 new roles confirmed for Stranraer 

 The goal of Gateway to Galloway is to be tourism focal point for visitors which will showcase things to do and experience in Stranraer and the Galloway area.

Destination Stranraer as Gateway to Galloway Hub opens

The £452 million Deal is a regional investment programme jointly supported by the UK and Scottish governments and local partners.

Minister visits Carlisle to check progress on Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal

In December the company announced it was to start winding down its operations after nearly 250-years of trading. 

Carlisle Debenhams closes its doors for the final time

Businesses say many European workers who could have remained in the UK are now deciding to stay in their home countries.

Lake District businesses say Covid and Brexit have caused recruitment crisis

Pubs and cafes with outdoor space, hairdressers, non-essental shops and leisure centres are also gearing up to reopen. 

Cumbrian businesses prepare to reopen after third covid lockdown

Cumbria County Council has approved an application to create a new coal mine off the county's coast. It will now go to the UK Government for final approval. 

New coal mine in west Cumbria given green light

Hospitality sector concerned that new measures may stall income in the final quarter of the day.

Despite a slight recovery for the hospitality sector, partially thanks to the 'eat out to help out' scheme, new measures are seen to be a further blow to the industry. There are concerns that the 'rule of six' will hinder the sector's chance to recover

Hospitality businesses fear the worst in the wake of 'rule of six' introduction

They're among the celebrities trying to encourage more people to holiday in Cumbria as part of the recovery campaign to bring more staycationers to the area through the quieter autumn and winter seasons. 

Celebrities support tourism in Cumbria

Lockdown and social distancing rules have made for a tough financial year for the Calvert Trust, which offers outdoor adventure holidays for people with disabilities.

Lake District disability charity says pandemic has left £1m gap in funding

Planning permission has been granted to convert the old Bakers Oven in Dumfries into living accommodation.

Plans to convert former Dumfries baker's oven given green light

Cumbria Police patrol Carlisle on 'Super Saturday'

Police in Cumbria have thanked the public after  pubs and bars reopened across the county without major incident. Officers said the arrests they did make for assault and drink driving were in line with a typical Saturday before lockdown restrictions. 

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