Three restaurants in Cumbria awarded first Michelin stars
The Michelin Guide awards stars to the best restaurants in the UK and Ireland - and Cumbria received more first time stars than any region outside of London.
The Michelin Guide awards stars to the best restaurants in the UK and Ireland - and Cumbria received more first time stars than any region outside of London.
The number of independent bookshops has increased for the sixth year in a row after 20 years of decline.
Pubs throughout the region are facing pressures due to the increase in energy bills and the economic climate.