32 h. ago The north west market town named one of 'UK's coolest postcodes' to move to in 2026

The charming Lake District neighbourhood is noted for its cosy cafes, stunning scenery and vibrant atmosphere

Politics

51 h. ago Woman who 'ignored husband's warning' won £4.5m Lake District mansion for £25 stake

Nicola Dickinson was left gobsmacked when she won the luxurious five-bedroom mansion near Crook in the Lake District, plus £250,000 cash, after entering the Omaze draw for just £25

Events

53 h. ago Woman wins £4.5m mansion with lake for £25 after ignoring husband's advice 'not to bother'

Nicola Dickinson, 59, won the stunning Lake District pile after buying a £25 entry to the Omaze draw - and now her husband Martyn will 'never doubt her again'

Economics

55 h. ago 7 best Valentine’s package deals in the UK and Europe for a romantic break

Find swoon-worthy stays from Vienna to the Lake District with these loved-up packages

Economics

55 h. ago 'This is why I never listen to my husband': Grandmother wins £4.5million Omaze mansion after ignoring advice to stop entering

Nicola Dickinson, 59, became an instant multi-millionaire after winning the spectacular home in the Lake District - which even has its own private lake.

Economics

3 d. ago UK's hidden coastal town that most tourists overlook because of iconic neighbour

Arnside is a picturesque coastal village often overlooked by tourists heading to nearby Lake District hotspots, and locals are happy to keep it under wraps

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5 d. ago Warning to Lake District visitors as tourists face up to £1,000 in fines amid new camping rules

Around 18million people visit the Lake District each year, with a large percentage of people camping. But the sheer number of visitors in recent years has had negative consequences.

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5 d. ago Seaside village tourists miss on their way to the Lake District an hour from Manchester

The stunning village named one of the best coastal places to live in the UK

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6 d. ago Why the Lake District shouldn't introduce tourism tax, says Cumbria tourism boss

The Lake District National Park Partnership (LDNPP) recently released a report setting out its vision for 'world-class sustainable travel' in the national park - which could result in vehicle taxes for visitors.

Economics

2 w. ago A beacon of hope among the most deprived in London this Christmas

The Christmas party at the Oasis St Martin’s Village hub in Tulse Hill was the first ever ‘Together at Christmas’ community meal – one of a series of pilot events taking place over the 2025 festive season, that organisers hope will become 1,000 meals by next Christmas

Politics

2 w. ago Why the Caledonian Sleeper train is Britain’s contender for world’s greatest rail journey

The iconic route includes the Lake District and the West Highland Line, where civilisation melts away. US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill climbs aboard

Politics

3 w. ago Pictured: 'Devoted' grandfather, 66, who died after being punched outside village pub

David Darke, 66, known to his family and friends as Dave, suffered head injuries and died in hospital on Saturday, six days after he was punched outside a pub in Appleby Magna, Leicestershire.

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3 w. ago Welcome to Winter Wonderland! Fresh footage shows punches thrown, revellers hurled to floor and women screaming as Christmas attraction explodes into violence

The clip shows punches being thrown, bins being overturned and women screaming 'stop it' inside the event's Bavarian Village in London's Hyde Park on Christmas Eve.

Events

3 w. ago North Korean defector reveals 'strange' Christmas celebrations under Kim Jong

Il-yong Ju, who managed to escape North Korea, shared how his family marked Christmas in their village every year without realising the origins of it

Politics

3 w. ago Christmas Day driveway chaos as person seen wrestling with police officers

Multiple police cars and two ambulances rushed to a village street in Greatham on Christmas Day evening after reports of an altercation involving a group of people

Events

3 w. ago Christmas Day 'shock' as neighbours watch person grapple with police on driveway

Christmas Day ended in dramatic style on a village street as a person was seen wrestling with police on a driveway

Events

3 w. ago Quiet village descends into chaos as man wrestles with police on Christmas Day

One resident looked outside their home in Greatham to find blue lights and sirens blaring as multiple police cars and vans, as well as two ambulances, swarmed the village street as the altercation erupted

Events

3 w. ago When Emmerdale is on TV on Christmas Day and Boxing Day with concern as villager 'disappears'

The ITV soap is ready for a Christmas filled with drama

Events

3 w. ago Hotel experts told us their favourite family stays including one Audrey Hepburn visited

Lift the spirits and venture into nature by planning a unique late winter or spring getaway for the family - uncover the delights the stunning UK countryside has to offer from the Lake District to the Jurassic Coast

Society

3 w. ago Emmerdale fans left 'howling' as soap icon gets married for sixth time

Emmerdale fans were left speechless as two unexpected villagers got married on Christmas Eve

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