Two Lake District waters have been classified as unsafe to swim or surf in, according to research from campaigning charity Surfers against Sewage.

THE fact that Cumbria is one of the largest but most sparsely populated of all of England’s ceremonial counties must be a ...

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A man, 30, has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after a multi-agency coastal search in Millom and Haverigg, Cumbria ...

A FAMILY run pub in Coniston has been named the best in Cumbria- in a new report from a leading national newspaper.

Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh has been crowned in a list of the UK's best walks, scoring an impressive 9.37 out of 10 in new rankings. The ancient extinct volcano, which serves as the main peak of ...

Tarn Hows, in the Lake District, has been named one of the best places in the UK for a romantic walk. The outdoor experts at Millets assessed various factors, including the percentage of romantic ...

Wrapped in plastic bin liners and a canvas bag, the body of Carol Park was recovered from the dark, murky depths of Coniston Water in Cumbria more than 21 years after she disappeared. Police shots ...

The shepherd's hut is on a livestock farm and offers views of the Cumbrian countrysideCredit: Pitchup Found in Cumbria ... Nearby is the charming village of Coniston - which has royal ties ...