Connecting Cumbria

Check out all the #LatestUpdates #news with the #latest #edition of the Connecting Cumbria #newsletter for #March #March2026 👉 tinyurl.com/2zm6ue3b Want to find out more about the #online #Connectivity options in your area? Visit connectingcumbria.org.uk

Cumbria springs Into Easter with a focus on digital connectivity! Featuring #localbusiness Augill Castle & Stephney Farm check out our latest #press release... 👉 tinyurl.com/4wmy6vkb Want to #findoutmore about #OnlineConnectivity in your area? visit connectingcumbria.org.uk

📢 Our rules to fuel the full-fibre rollout and support UK productivity. 🛜 Nearly 8 in 10 homes have access to full-fibre broadband 📈 That's up from less the 1 in 4 in 2021 👍 Upgrades bolster UK productivity, as AI transforms businesses More 🔗 ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-bro…

Nestled just outside Kirkby Stephen, Augill Castle has been a family-run business for nearly three decades. We found out how #OnlineConnectivity is supporting what they do - read the full story here... 👉 tinyurl.com/msn7h943 #castle #Cumbria #localbusiness #supportlocal

We've set out the next steps in our investigation – and the limitations of the Online Safety Act in relation to AI chatbots. It's important to note that enforcement investigations like this take time. We'll provide updates during this process. ⬇️

A sneak peak behind the scenes as we launch our national consultation on how we keep children safe online ⬇️ Have your say, visit orlo.uk/N042i

📣 We’re creating a new AI research lab backed by £40 million to support transformational breakthroughs and unlock new capabilities. Creating next-gen AI will be game-changing, with potential to speed up scientific discovery and deliver better public services.

❓Should we ban social media for under-16s? ❓Should platforms do more to protect children online? ❓Should there be age restrictions on AI chatbots? There are lots of opinions, but what do you think? We've launched a national consultation, have your say 🔽

Catch up on all the latest #connectivity #news across #cumbria with the #February edition of our #newsletter... 👉 tinyurl.com/5576w34y If you have a #question regarding any aspect of #OnlineConnectivity in your area, then #getintouchtoday via info@connectingcumbria.org.uk

Free AI training is now available for every adult in the UK 🇬🇧 We're partnering with leading tech companies to upskill 10 million workers by 2030 – the biggest targeted training programme since the Open University. Find the right course for you: orlo.uk/OwHzP

Repeating info 😩 Ghosted 👻 Endless menus 📞 Sound familiar? Greg Jackson, Founder of @OctopusEnergy, shares his customer service pet peeves & why he’s thrilled to co-chair CustomerFirst, using AI to transform public services 🤖

Children should be able to spend more time with family, friends and focus on school - not be kept scrolling. We're launching a national conversation on children and social media: the impact it's having, and what more can be done to keep them safe.

What is our role when it comes to online safety? ⬇️

Read our #January #newsletter - #special edition - Connecting Cumbria Unveils Digital Infrastructure Strategy 2026–2030 here... 👉 tinyurl.com/9rzvkdz2 Have a question relating to any aspect of #OnlineConnectivity across #Cumbria? Contact us at info@connectingcumbria.org.uk

@CumberlandCoun and @WandFCouncil have launched the Cumbria Digital Infrastructure Strategy 2026–2030, setting out a bold plan to deliver world-class digital connectivity and support Cumbria’s £12bn economy. Read the full story👉 tinyurl.com/3twtwr9r

Start the year with better mobile coverage 📶 Use Map Your Mobile to compare how networks perform where you need it. Check it out here: ofcom.org.uk/mobile?utm_sou……

#catchup on all the #LatestNews regarding #OnlineConnectivity with the #december issue of the Connecting Cumbria #newsletter 👉 shorturl.at/chXzX If you have a question regarding any aspect of connectivity in your area, contact the team at info@connectingcumbria.org.uk

The EstablisHer Circle is a community designed for women entrepreneurs to gain confidence and clarity in their branding. Find out how #onlineconnectivity supports what they do here 👉 shorturl.at/fNEpD Visit the EstablisHer Circle website here 👉 rebeccawatsondesign.co.uk/the-establishe…

Lyris for Women: “What makes what we do even more special is how it brings people together from different parts of the county and beyond. Whether you join us in person or online, you’ll find a welcoming group of women ready to share in the joy of music”. elibrary.cumbria.gov.uk/.../536/6487/4…

Cumbria Rings in the Season with 80% Gigabit Broadband: Connecting Communities for a Brighter Christmas! This achievement means faster, more reliable internet for thousands of homes, businesses, and community spaces. Read the full story here 👉 tinyurl.com/44dpzcbp