Lake District bids to attract more diverse visitors
The head of the Lake District National Park Authority has said he wants to attract a greater diversity of visitors, amid concerns that swathes of the population feel excluded from national parks.
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Anna Friel battled ‘absolutely horrific’ weather during filming for Deep Water
Anna Friel has said she battled “absolutely horrific” weather while filming in the remote Lake District for new series Deep Water.
Lake District viewpoint that inspired Turner acquired by National Trust
A Lake District viewpoint immortalised by the artist JMW Turner is to be opened up to the public after being acquired by the National Trust.
Charles views supercars on visit to mark 50 years of Pirelli Tyres in Carlisle
The Prince of Wales has marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of the huge Pirelli Tyres factory in Carlisle with a tour of the site.
Richard E Grant reveals every job in career a ‘direct result’ of Withnail And I
Richard E Grant has revealed every acting job he secured in his career was the “direct result” of starring in cult classic Withnail And I.
Postman Pat creator John Cunliffe has died aged 85
John Cunliffe, the creator of children’s TV classics Postman Pat and Rosie And Jim, has died aged 85, his agent has confirmed.
ITV announces Lake District relationship drama
ITV has announced a six-part, female-led drama set in the Lake District.
Dundee woman slams ‘laughable’ moment shop in England turns down her Scottish bank note
A Dundee woman has spoken of her "frustration" after being turned away after attempting to hand over Scottish notes in a shop in England.