Furious Lake District residents and campaigners are calling for a tourist tax and on-the-spot fines to tackle a surge in littering, fly-camping, and anti-social behaviour, blaming a 'tsunami' of visitors for degrading the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
An extraordinary transformation is unfolding in the Lake District. After relentless rain, the iconic fells have vanished, replaced by a breathtaking inland sea that rewrites the very map of Cumbria.
Tourists and dog walkers in the Lake District are being urgently warned to avoid the water at Coniston Water and Windermere after the Environment Agency confirmed dangerous levels of toxic blue-green algae.
Recent tests reveal dangerous bacteria levels in Lake Windermere, raising serious health and environmental concerns. Authorities urge immediate action.
The largest survey of its kind finds dangerous sewage bacteria polluting most of Windermere, raising serious health and environmental concerns.
A coveted plot of land near Lake Windermere, one of the UK's most scenic beauty spots, is up for sale, offering a rare chance to own a piece of paradise.
Legendary trainer Willie Mullins announces Lord Windermere's retirement after a stellar career, with Cheltenham Festival as the perfect farewell stage.