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A 400 year-old copper mine bolstered by Queen Elizabeth I and a lynchpin in establishing industries of the Empire has galvanised a Lake District community into action.
Posted: 07 June 2017
A pressing need for affordable housing across the Lake District sees the current call for development sites extended until Monday 26 June.
Posted: 31 May 2017
On Tuesday 23 May 2017, Columbia Sportswear and the UK’s National Parks announced a first of its kind five-year partnership, making Columbia the official outfitter of the National Parks’ rangers and staff.
Posted: 25 May 2017
Rookie reporters are on a roll across Cumbria as junior pupils pen push for Lake District World Heritage status.
Posted: 22 May 2017
Work on a 3.5km diversion means walkers can now use a new section of one of the Lake District’s most popular routes following serious flood damage.
Posted: 19 May 2017
A gathering geared to bring cycling to everyone beckons in the heart of the Lakes with specially adapted wheels for riders with disabilities.
Posted: 18 May 2017
An innovative joint mission to establish a walking route in one of the Lake District’s most spectacular valleys is celebrating the first year of a phenomenal success story.
Posted: 16 May 2017