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The English Lake District has become the UK’s latest nomination for World Heritage site status following confirmation of the bid being received by UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural agency.
Posted: 08 March 2016
The Lake District National Park has now completed the sale of Blea Brows, Coniston to The Rawdon Smith Trust charity. This is an ideal new owner who will care for the land in a sympathetic manner and will continue to provide access for the enjoyment of the wider public.
Posted: 02 March 2016
At today’s Authority meeting the Lake District National Park decided not to adopt the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) following the Marine Accident Investigation Board’s (MAIB) recommendation, as the scheme is not an effective comprehensive method of addressing the important issue of boat safety.
Posted: 25 February 2016
The Lake District National Park has today announced a new multi-user trail over Dunmail Raise as part of the A591 reconnection project.
Posted: 19 February 2016
Businesses in Cumbria and the Lake District are today looking ahead to 2016 with renewed optimism as the Prime Minister announced a package of support to boost tourism in the region during a visit to Grasmere today (28 Jan).
Posted: 28 January 2016
The Lake District is open for business, that’s the message from the Lake District National Park as it launches its new 2016 events guide this week.
Posted: 27 January 2016
In recognition of his significant achievement in the field of geography, Richard Leafe, chief executive of the Lake District National Park, has received a Doctor of Letters honorary degree from the University of Sheffield.
Posted: 18 January 2016
