Ross Edgley said the challenge will be the ‘closest thing yet to swimming around Asgard’ as he plans to swim 1,000 miles around the island.

A new challenge will see cyclists of all abilities hop on their bikes, enjoy ‘glorious’ scenery and stunning views.

Fully Loaded at Waffle Time began trading for the first time from its Portland Walk site on Wednesday. The opening happened just hours after a fire at nearby Footwear and Fascinators which changed ...

A video showing the fast-moving incoming tide at the Duddon Estuary has sparked a  warning to the public to take care when venturing onto ...

The owner of the Lake District's colourful Tuk Tuk from The Original Windermere Tuk Tuk Photography Company is in a desperate situation after it ...

The Mayor of Ulverston has spoken about his memories as he approaches the end of his term in office. Graham Scrogham, a Labour councillor and husband of Furness MP Michelle, was elected as mayor in ...

Polly Atkin will talk to book lovers at Bowness's Burn How Hotel on Wednesday, May 28. Ms Atkin is the co-owner of Sam Reads bookshop in Grasmere, and is a poet and writer of non-fiction. Her book, ...

Visitors to the Lake District can now journey into the cosmos at the region's first public observatory and planetarium, open now at Grizedale Forest.

Pupils at a school in Ulverston commemorated the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe day with a beautiful choir performance.

Westmorland and Furness Council is considering moving to fortnightly wheelie bin collections for Barrow and Eden.

A 40-strong team of Royal Navy submariners beat a team from BAE Systems to win the coveted Resolution Cup during the annual Keswick to Barrow walk.