Northern Lights

Quality news and interviews from Cumbria’s business community.In each episode we hear from people in business across Cumbria to get a true taste of what’s happening.Get the Crack from Cumbria’s first choice for business news, Business Crack!Picture courtesy: J Wild

Northern Lights is a business podcast hosted by Nigel Thompson, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Nigel Thompson hosts Northern Lights, a business show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  Building Britain’s Submarines: 125 Years of Innovation

  Aug 13, 202622 minS1

  For 125 years, British-built submarines have helped shape naval warfare, drive technological innovation and protect the nation. From the first boats constructed at the dawn of the 20th century to today’s cutting-edge nuclear-powered fleet, generations of engineers, designers and submariners have pushed the boundaries of what’s possible beneath the waves. As the UK marks 125 years since submarine construction began in 1901, Business Crack’s Nigel Thompson has been talking to submariners past and present — as well as the people building Britain’s newest boats.

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  Cumbria on show at UKREiiF

  May 21, 202618 minS0

  <p>A three-day speed dating session for investors anddevelopers is one way an annual event which brings councils and collaboratorstogether.</p><p>16,000 delegates and 1,750 investors attended UKREiiF – the RealEstate investment and infrastructure Forum in Leeds – at the city’s Royal Armouries.</p><p>With regions battling for attention, Business Crack’s NigelThompson was there to see how Cumbria fared.</p><p></p>

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  In conversation: Henri Murison, Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership

  Mar 31, 202624 minS1

  <p>A lot has happened in the decade since the Northern Powerhouse Partnership was formed and this year Cumbria is very much in the organisation’s sights.</p><p>The business-led think tank for the north of England has commissioned a wide-ranging study to chart the county’s economy which it is hoped will provide the evidence needed to kick start a debate about the future of Cumbria.</p><p>From transport to tourism, engineering to education, there’s work to be done if the county is to get its’ fair share of the spoils of devolution.</p><p>Henri Murison...

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  Episode #12

  Windermere Lake Cruises

  Mar 10, 202622 minS1

  <p>It’s all hands on deck as the county’s most popular paid for attraction gears up what is hoped to be a strong main season.</p><p>With Easter falling early this year and seasonal staff now in place Windermere Lake Cruises is preparing the 16 strong fleet that last year carried 1.2m people on Windermere.</p><p>But with global issues already leading to cancellations what will the 2026 season bring?</p><p>Business Crack’s Nigel Thompson has been behind the scenes at the company’s Bowness HQ.</p><p></p>

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  The Lakes Hospitality Trade Show

  Feb 25, 202619 minS1

  <p>From rising costs and recruitment issues to changing guest expectations and business uncertainty, Cumbria’s hospitality sector certainly has a lot on its plate.</p><p>For two days a year there is an opportunity for people from across the business of entertaining and looking after guests to come together and connect as a community.</p><p>The Lakes Hospitality Show has been held for 49 years and is an event which organisers say is as much about collaboration as it is doing business with a wide variety of trades on show. From vital professional backroom services that help any busi...

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