A CUMBRIAN home fragrance manufacturer has been acquired by a homeware company.

Wax Lyrical, based in Lindal-in-Furness, have today (May 5) announced that they have been bought by Portmeirion Group PLC.

The company will remain a stand-alone brand, with manufacturing continuing at the current site and no changes to be made in terms of staffing.

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The Portmeirion Group PLC own the Portmeirion, Spode, Royal Worcester and Pimpernel brands and is based in Stoke-on-Trent.

Speaking about the sale, Wax Lyrical’s managing director, Joanne Barber, said: "We are delighted to be joining such an iconic British group which champions some much-loved British brands.

"Wax Lyrical is a great fit for the Portmeirion Group as we share a passion for quality British manufacturing."