Small businesses in the Settle to Carlisle corridor have been invited to attend the publication of a new brochure which takes place at the Brief Encounter restaurant at Langwathby station.

As part of the foot-and-mouth recovery programme to encourage people to return to the area and shop locally, the new brochure includes 32 special offers and added-value deals.

Already as many as 2,000 people have requested information for the area in the first month, and the event, arranged by the Settle-Carlisle Railway Business Liaison Group takes place on May 9 with the meeting starting at 11.15am and is expected to finish by 2pm.

A reservation and £10 payment in advance is required.

Anyone requiring further information should contact Ruth Annison on 01969 667487.