Windermere19 hrs ago'Stunning and varied' 120-mile walking route opensWestmorland and Furness Way is a continuous route through Cumbria from Alston to Furness Abbey.19 hrs ago4 days agoLake District littering 'creating no-go areas'Survey respondents highlight issues including littering, fly-camping and illegal parking.4 days ago4 days agoLifeboat takes to the road for repairsThe Herbert Leigh, part of Barrow's Dock Museum collection, heads to Windermere's Jetty Museum.4 days ago5 days agoBoy finds Bronze Age spearhead during day outThe object will be on display at Armitt Museum in Ambleside throughout 2027.5 days ago20 Aug 2026Teen's family to help water safety lakes reviewSafety measures at a tarn where a 17-year-old drowned will be reviewed, authorities say.20 Aug 202619 Aug 2026Swim death teen suffered cold water shockAbsi Ahmed Mohammad drowned in the cold waters of a Lake District tarn, an inquest hears.19 Aug 202617 Aug 2026Council debate for at-risk outdoor centreA petition calling for a U-turn on the closure of High Borrans has amassed over 2,000 signatures.17 Aug 202614 Aug 2026Paddleboard theft investigation after lake searchIt is believed the paddleboards were stolen and police are investigating after a wide-scale search.14 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Lake signs to warn of algae poisoning riskAbout 40 notices will be placed around Windermere with dozens more in other Cumbrian locations.12 Aug 2026...
