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Rural town known for its literary links and hosting stone skimming championship
The rural UK town of Windermere, in the Lake District, doesn't just offer great panoramic views of the lakes an hills — it is also known for its literary connections and previously being host to a stone skimming championship
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Remote UK destination has amazing starry skies, great pubs and a pencil museum
The Lake District has been revealed as the most remote luxury destinations across the UK and offers a host of amazing things to do including National Trust locations and mountain climbing
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Big cat mystery 'finally solved' as 'leopard' confirmed roaming UK countryside
For decades Brits have reported seeing big cats, including run ins on country roads, or mysterious unexplained animal deaths. But now DNA tests have put the rumours to rest
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Woman collapses on holiday after being forced to take stairs as lift was broken
Nurse Sarah Baines, 61, from Hyde, Greater Manchester, collapsed suddenly during a holiday break to the Lake District and was rushed for treatment at a hospital in Blackpool
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Brits rush to hidden-gem seaside town that barely gets any tourists
Although it may not have a beach, Grange-over-Sands has plenty to offer visitors who are looking for a peaceful and historic coastal retreat with its impressive collection of Victorian and Edwardian architecture
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Teen cheated death after falling 30ft down waterfall on mountain during blizzard
Ben Longton, 18, was left with a broken leg after he fell down a 32ft waterfall on Scafell Pike in the Lake District - and spent nine hours trapped in a snowy canyon
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Employee wins sex discrimination case after male boss refused to change sheets
A former B&B worker has won a sex discrimination case against her boss after claiming he told her he would not change bed sheets because it is 'woman's work'
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Lake District tops list of best places in the UK to go camping, study finds
The Northern favourite was followed by Cornwall, and the Scottish Highlands - as two-thirds of campers prefer to take a trip in the summer months, the research found
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I swapped my office job for wildlife spotting in the heart of the Lake District
I spent two nights in one of the Lake District’s best spa hotels, it’s so immersed in the local wildlife you can roll out of bed and jump straight into wild animal spotting, and then pamper up at Armathwaite’s luxurious spa
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Stunning images show iconic British landscapes as you've never seen them before
It's always difficult for photographers to present well-known sights in a new and interesting way, but one man has found that reflections can give a great effect
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UK town known for 'unique style' where 'there are more tourists than locals'
Located on the edge of England's largest natural lake - Lake Windermere - Ambleside is a little wonder with less than 3,000 residents. It has now become a major tourist attraction
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'We live in UK’s most beautiful place - but it becomes mini-Blackpool at night'
The Lake District is famed for being the home of Beatrix Potter but the scenic area's popularity has brought with it an unwelcome party atmosphere for many of its residents
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UK national park is one of 'world's most beautiful' - and you can explore for £2
The Grand Canyon, the Lake District, Yosemite and the Rocky Mountain national parks are among the most beautiful in the world, if Instagram hashtags are to be believed
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Lake District local urges tourists to follow unofficial rules of the countryside
The Lake District may be one of the most beautiful parts of the UK and loved by huge numbers of people who have visited it, but it is also suffering from the strain of the 18 million people who visit it a year
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Locals fed up of 'obnoxiously big cars' in village - and tell tourists stay away
The Lake District is world famous for its stunning views and gorgeous nature - but a less attractive feature of this beautiful landscape are the hordes of cars as people flock to enjoy the area
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'We're sure we filmed Loch Ness Monster after cancelling holiday to hunt Nessie'
Loch Ness monster sightings are on the up with a couple believing they saw a mysterious black shape in the water. The sighting came during the largest hunt for Nessie in 50 years
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Stunning nature spot where visitors suffer 'withdrawals' named UK's most popular
The steep hills with gorgeous views, stunning blue lakes and ancient forests make it a hit with hikers and nature lovers while quaint towns draw tourists from across the globe
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Keir Starmer interrupts holiday to help find lost dog in Lake District
Labour leader Keir Starmer handed out posters after Chilli, a crossbred retriever and springer spaniel owned by his friends, went missing for several days after falling 360ft off a cliff
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'A personal Eden and you’ll wish you were here'
Columnist Paul Routledge takes us to times past with his postcard home from a Cumbrian holiday, with a trip to the Eden Valley that felt "a bit like a homecoming"
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You can see the most beautiful parts of the Lake District for just £2
A single £2 bus far will take you across the Lake District through Kendal, Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere, taking in some of the most scenic spots on the way
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Behind UK electricity operator - subtle changes in your home and storm operation
The Mirror went on call with Electricity North West to see how they cope with the increased demand for electricity and how they're future-proofing the network amid astronomical rises to our energy bills
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You can now take plane tours over the Lake District's most beautiful places
Wingly is currently offering people the chance to book flights in the UK and in Europe, with one route over the Lake District passing Lake Windermere, Scafell Pike and Coniston Old Man
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Hiker moans kids 'blasted' Rick Astley and walker 'needed poo' at beauty spot
Adam M reported Rick Astley fans, a man who needed a poo and somebody licking the Ordnance Survey marker at the top of Blencathra, also known as Saddleback, in the Lake District
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'I did a 379-mile hike in the Lake District to find its most beautiful places'
Tom Chesshyre hiked 379 miles around the Lake District last year to try and unearth some of the lesser known parts of the region, and has written about his adventures in Lost in the Lakes
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Dog living her 'best life' after tragic diagnosis thanks to owner's bucket list
Samantha Stanley, from Darlington, is creating lasting memories with her pet dog Dolly including a canoe ride in the Lake District and a road trip through the Highlands
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