4 d. ago The ‘beautiful’ Greater Manchester park with a boating lake, play area and nature walks

Make the most of the weather while it lasts with a visit to this gorgeous park

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6 d. ago The Greater Manchester lake with walking trails, watersports and a pub

It's got everything you could want on a sunny day out, from pedalos and a chippy to ice cream and an amusement arcade

Sport

9 d. ago Police issue update after new reported sighting of missing Manchester man in Cumbria

Paul Pennington travelled from Manchester to the Lake District

Events

1 week ago Beautiful little UK town bursting with charm completely ignored by tourists

This market town in Northumberland is ideal for history buffs and nature-lovers, home to plenty of impressive monuments, walking trails and within close proximity of one of the UK's most iconic ruins

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1 week ago Lake District safety warning issued as visitors urged to look for 'rapid changes'

"Our lakes are at very low levels causing rapid changes in depths."

Events

2 w. ago Manchester man missing for 10 days 'may have travelled to Lake District'

Officers are still searching for Paul

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2 w. ago New Stephen King film tipped to be his scariest in years as fans go wild over long

Horror fans have been left stunned by an upcoming film which has been dubbed the scariest Stephen King adaptation in decades. 

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2 w. ago UK island named 'patch of paradise' which could be anywhere in the Mediterranean

Boasting more than 25 pristine beaches, a rich history, and endless walking trails - this tiny UK island wouldn't look out of place if it was transported to the Italian Riviera

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2 w. ago Hot tub camping pods and fishing lake near Manchester among best in the world

The site has had glowing reviews from families

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2 w. ago It was planned as an extreme sports park – now it's one of Wales' top wedding venues

When Ryan Davies arrived at Llanerch Vineyard it was in receivership and the vines had died. More than a decade on it includes hotel accommodation, a restaurant, and walking trails as well as a wedding venue

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3 w. ago Body found in 'secret' lake after specialist search teams spent hours looking

The Secret Lake, between Reddish and Levenshulme, in Greater Manchester was cordoned off while a rescue operation took place with underwater search officers in attendance

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3 w. ago Tragedy as body found after police close off Greater Manchester lake

Officers spent hours at the scene

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3 w. ago Morocco’s happy valley – the wilderness that lies just beyond the souks of Marrakech

Just 20 miles from the bustle of the medina, Ourika valley is a place of magical gardens, olive groves and walking trails in the foothills of the High AtlasFrom my vantage point on a rooftop terrace I can see the snaking form of the Ourika River meandering through the swathe of palmerias at the southern edge of Marrakech. It’s hard to imagine that barely 20 miles (32km) separate me from the frantic bustle of the famous Djemaa el Fna square and the clamour of the souks.“Salam alaikum,” says Abdelkarim Ait Ali, owner of Ourika Lodge (doubles from £53), as he loads my already groaning table with the generous breakfast offerings that are part of traditional Amazigh (Berber) hospitality. “There are so many [hot air] balloons this morning!” he says, pouring glasses of sage-scented tea. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The Lake District’s ‘best ice cream shop’ is in a tiny village where cars are banned

It went viral in 2024 for a rather unusual flavour

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