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'Too many' visitors causing illegal parking disruption, says leading councillor
More than 30 cars were issued with parking tickets in the Windermere and Newby Bridge areas of the Lake District by the South Lakes Police.
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More than 30 cars were issued with parking tickets in the Windermere and Newby Bridge areas of the Lake District by the South Lakes Police.
Emergency services were called to Bowness-on-Windermere on Sunday evening after reports of smoke coming from a boat were made.
Estate agents have said this could be one of the oldest properties in the Lake District.
Well hello there, Windermere! Get ready to be amazed by this absolutely stunning property that's just hit the market right here in our beautiful town. With a whopping eight acres and a whole separate annexe, this place is a dream come true for someone looking for space and luxury in the heart of the Lakes.
A house in a highly sought-after cul-de-sac in Windermere is up for sale for £695,000.
More than 30 cars were issued with parking tickets in the Windermere and Newby Bridge area during a day of enforcement patrols targeting dangerous and inconsiderate parking, South Lakes Police said.
A company is marking 20 years in business with a global Guinness World Records attempt starting in the Lake District.
Over the past year, United Utilities, South Cumbria Rivers Trust (SCRT) and YMCA Lakeside have come together proving that when local organisations work in partnership, they can deliver real environmen
A road in Bowness-on-Windermere is set to close for a month.
The Easy Breeze is a much-loved restaurant and cocktail bar created by Mark Gunner and his wife Angela in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere.
With a history stretching back more than 160 years, this house in the Lake Districtis on the market for £725,000.
Absi Ahmed Mohammad was pronounced dead at 8.58pm on April after getting into difficulty at High Dam Tarn near Windermere.
Anyone visiting England’s largest natural lake recently may have witnessed the Marvel superhero whizzing past them on an e-foil surfboard.
THREE men have been sentenced after they were ‘caught red handed’ stealing over £2,000 worth of equipment from boats on Windermere.
This 12 bedroom Victorian former guest house in the Lake District could be yours.
Miss Kirsty Gomersal will hear evidence on August 19 after the 17-year-old got into difficulty in High Dam Tarn, near Windermere, on April 7 this year.
A search was launched for two missing paddle boarders who failed to return two rented paddle boards.
Long delays have been reported on the A591 between Ambleside and Windermere in both directions.
Police said the thief targeted the water bike on the shores of Lake Windermere on Tuesday, August 11 and was caught on the A590 shortly after.
NewsGood news for all our lake lovers! You'll soon spot some new signs around our beautiful Windermere, keeping us all informed about a potential algae risk. It's all about staying safe while enjoying our stunning waters this summer.
Residents have one week left to have their say on the future of Applethwaite Green care home in Windermere and Grisedale Croft in Alston.
A three-bedroom semi-detached house in a cul-de-sac near Windermere town centre is set to be sold by auction.
A modern Lake District home can be extended and given a new roadside garage after plans were approved despite objections from the town council.
NewsOh dear, it sounds like there's some tough news for High Borrans! Our local campaigners are facing criticism over their plans to save this much-loved outdoor centre near Windermere. Let's hope a way forward can still be found for this special place.
A long‑standing Windermere guesthouse is to become a permanent home with a limited amount of holiday accommodation, after the Lake District National Park Authority approved plans.
The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) has received a number of objections to a proposed temporary recreational campsite in Bowness-on-Windermere.
Fly-camping, litter and vandalism has been seen at Lake District beauty spots such as Buttermere and Bowness-on-Windermere over the weekend.
Heathwaite Football Club in Windermere has been paying tribute to Tony Jackson, 75, who recently stood down after 33 years as the club’s secretary and treasurer.
Coniston Fire Station was alerted to a group using a disposable barbecue on August 1 in Windermere.
The club will be hosting its Autumn series of events between October 4 and November 24 with winter memberships available for purchase.
United Utilities has secured permission to upgrade wastewater treatment works in Ambleside.
A three-bedroom holiday home within a three-minute walk of Windermere is on the market for £135,000.
A bid to overhaul the front of a Bowness-on-Windermere home with bold green metal cladding has been refused by Lake District planners, who said the design would harm the character of a largely uniform
A HOME with views towards Lake Windermere has gone on the market.
A detached five-bedroom home with a separate studio annex and far-reaching valley views is listed for sale on Cartmel Fell.
A total of 26 boats competed at this year's event hosted by the Royal Windermere Yacht Club, raising funds for the RNLI institution.
I spent a day with the lake rangers on Windermere in the Lake District, finding out what the job takes.
The privately owned Millerbeck Light Railway, near Windermere, is usually closed to the public but will be open for its summer open day on Sunday July 26.
A young man was reported to have been dragged out into Windermere, prompting an emergency response.
An 'idyllic' piece of land located within the Lake District National Park has been listed for sale.
This Lake District garden is described as a 'hidden gem' amid rave reviews.
A four‑bedroom semi‑detached house in the Lake District is on the rental market for £1,450 a month.
Windermere station has welcomed a record number of passengers.
A local Lake District councillor says this year's rushbearing event was a 'great success' despite the lack of support from police.The 2026 Grasmere Rushbearing was held on Saturday, July 11, keeping a
A Lake District guest house has been granted permission to operate flexibly either as a permanent home or a managed holiday let, under tightly defined conditions.
Plans to build new staff accommodation in ancient woodland beside Windermere have been refused by the Lake District National Park Authority.
A guest house in the centre of Windermere has been given the green light to switch to flexible use as either a permanent home or a managed holiday let.
The driver was stopped by South Lakes NPT on Glebe Road in Bowness-on-Windermere on Sunday morning.
The Met Office has forecast a hot and sunny weekend for Windermere.
NewsOh dear, it sounds like there's some worrying news for one of our beloved local spots. High Borrans, a place many of us will have fond memories of, is facing closure. This is a real blow to our community and the opportunities it provides for the next generation.