One charity says demand has trebled - and most of those they're helping are now working families struggling to make ends meet. 

Thousands of food parcels help avoid holiday hunger in Cumbria

 In a bid to kick start the hospitality industry after lockdown food discounts of up to 50% are available at participating venues from Mondays to Wednesdays throughout August. 

Food discount scheme proves hit with customers 

People's Energy has opened up a new office in Selkirk and started recruiting local workers. It comes just months after OVO Energy closed their office in the town, with the loss of 400 jobs. 

Edinburgh-based People's Energy create 100 jobs in Selkirk 

The data for the North West was £3.5m in 2019, up by 3.5 percent from 2018.

Rural crime cost the Cumbrian economy £800,000 in 2019

The iconic Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, boasts panoramic views of the Cumbrian coast and mountain scenery of the Lake Distric, announced its temporary closure in March.

Iconic Lake District attraction La'al Ratty gets back on track 

Pubs, restaurants, hotels and cafes in Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders are now allowed to open with safety measures in places. 

Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers reopen in south of Scotland

The show is Scotland’s largest outdoor agricultural event, attracting up to 200,000 people each year and is the premier showcase for the food, farming and rural industry.

Dumfries and Galloway will host the Royal Highland Show 2021

The building is described by the estate agent as one of the few covered Victorian markets remaining in the UK.

Lease of Carlisle's historic market hall up for sale for £4m

Scotland will move to phase three of its plan to ease out of lockdown, with people from up to three different households able to meet indoors from Friday.

What is phase three of Scotland's route map for leaving lockdown?

The sector is worth tens of millions of pounds to the local economy and some businesses claim they have been largely ignored while the hospitality and tourism sectors have had clearer guidance.

How Covid-19 is impacting the wedding industry in Dumfries and Galloway

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. 

Police thank public following 'Super Saturday' low arrest numbers

Beer gardens and pavement cafes reopen across Scotland on Monday as the hospitality sector takes another step out of lockdown.

Sturgeon encourages people to socialise safely as beer gardens reopen

Shops in Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders will reopen their doors on Monday as lockdown restrictions continue to ease in Scotland.

Non-essential shops reopen as lockdown restrictions ease in Scotland

Carlisle Covid-19 Community Help Group sends food and activity parcels to over 300 children per week.

Community group welcomes government free meals U-turn

Shops and businesses have had to ensure they are “Covid-secure” according to Government guidelines.

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