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Lake District

Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer returned in a new series of the brilliant Gone Fishing (Picture: BBC/Owl Power/Jonathan Jakob)

Gone FIshing review: I’d rather go fishing than anywhere with Gordon and Gino Philip Cunnington

Top 20 staycation destinations in the UK - is your area on the list? Daniel Mcneil

Dad ran 66 miles in just over 22 hours through the Lake District Ryan Smith

Karl Newton Memory Walk getting ready to leave outside St James’ Park (Photo: Marie Scott)

Thousands raised for mountain rescue who recovered body of Karl Newton Evie Lake

The Ro is one of the best places to admire the picturesque surroundings of Lake Windermere. Image: Pellier Photography

The Ro Hotel: a dog-friendly retreat in the heart of the Lake District Daniel Bailey

The dog was "positively regal" while being carried down England's highest peak

Tired dog stuck on Scafell Pike in Lake District rescued by team Chloe Clarke

Neil Pollard in selfie taken an hour before he suffered a cardiac arrest. (SWNS)

Cyclist dies moments after taking last-ever selfie

Kong Adventure in Keswick. Photo: Google Street View

Family pays tribute to man who died after getting stuck in indoor cave Rahmah Ghazali

The Coniston Inn rural idyll

The Coniston Inn "truly one of the most breath-taking addresses in The Lakes” Chris Page

Love Island winners Millie Court and Liam Reardon have sparked rumours after being seen together

Love Island stars Millie Court & Liam Reardon ‘back together’ Chelsie Sewell

Landal Whitbarrow, a picturesque park at the foot of the Blencathra Fell

Why Landal Whitbarrow is the perfect location from which to enjoy the Lakes Karla Hall

7,000 jobs will be on offer

Haven Holidays announces more than 7,000 jobs available across UK Sam Johnson

Upnover Cottage, Gosforth, Lake District

Delightful and colourful cottages for a getaway Nigel Booth

Starlink satellites are in the earth’s orbit

Elon Musk’s satellites to provide wifi to rural areas of UK Patrick Hollis

It's time to get cosy indoors.

The 13 best cosy pubs in the Lake District, according to Tripadvisor reviewers Ross Robertson

Holidaymakers plan to visit the UK beauty hotspots – before global warming affec...

Do you agree with the choices here?

The nine 'prettiest villages in the Lake District' Ross Robertson

Skoda Superb Estate

Skoda Superb? It really is Julie Marshall

Rogan & Co, which boasts a Michelin star, with L'Enclume House next door. Image: Rogan & Co

Stay and dine in Cartmel, the Lake District village glittered in Michelin stars Daniel Bailey

Tributes have been paid to Karl Newton.

Tributes paid to football scout and Shields Gazette graphic designer Karl Newton Georgina Cutler

Peter Rooney is taking on the Bob Graham Round.

Runner takes on Bob Graham Round to raise funds for friend Ross Robertson

7 scenic Lake District hikes to explore during your UK staycation Christine Emelone

Andy with coach Joe from Black Sheep Fitness Academy.

Dad sets out on epic challenge to raise funds in memory of stillborn nephew Lisa Nightingale

A romantic hotel location is more important to men than women, according to rese... Richard Jenkins

The ice rink outside the Black Swan in Helmsley

Check out some of the UK’s most festive pubs as company puts up 60 Christmas tre... Chris Page

Primary school teacher Sarah Perry who is believed to be the fastest woman to complete Wainwright's Coast to Coast route. Photograph: Ian Burns

Primary school teacher believed to be the fastest woman to run Coast to Coast Neil Fatkin

The top 20 UK expeditions on people's list of goals as life gets back to normal Richard Jenkins

The surge in visitors has led to an increase in the erosion of the Lake District’s landscape (Photo: Getty Images)

The Lake District is eroding away after surge in visitors during pandemic Claire Schofield

Readers have been sharing their summer staycation pictures.

16 of your beautiful summer staycation pictures Debra Fox

he Northumberland National Park covers an area of 405 square miles between the Scottish border in the north to just south of the UNESCO World Heritage site, Hadrian’s Wall.

Outdoor experts reveal the best walks for all the family

Stereophoncis were due to headline

Kendal Calling 2021 cancelled over 'lack of guidance from Government' Katy Wheeler

Angie Comerford, co-founder of the Hebburn Helps food bank and community centre.

Food bank co-founder prepares to ‘hike for hunger’ by taking on challenge Tommy Greene

May bank-holiday weekend brings sunshine as UK prepares for mini heat-wave Chelsea Rocks

However you choose to support us, we and the thousands of children we help each year will be hugely grateful.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Take up a challenge and help protect children from abuse Darren Worth

The first hibernation holiday park for hedgehogs has opened in the UK - take a l...

Celebrities urge autumn trips to stunning Cumbria Sally Burton

Ambitious plans have been set out for Northumberland's tourism industry

Northumberland aims to 'jump above' Lake District Ben O'Connell

Enjoy a stay at these exciting, brand new hotels for 2020 Sally Burton

These are the top 30 landmarks we most want to visit Sue Wilkinson

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Inside the most expensive house for sale in the Lake District stephanie rendall

Here's where The A Word was filmed in the North West of England - from Lake Dist... Alex Nelson

Renault Captur review - compact crossover ups its game Matt Allan