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Bowness-on-Windermere

Two women walking on a grassy hillside and smiling. One, on the far side, is wearing a blue cap, greeny-blue T-shirt, dark trousers and brown walking boots. She is carrying a yellow rucksack. The walker nearest the camera has sunglasses perched on her head and her long dark hair tied up. She wears a pink T-shirt that has a sort of tie-dyed pattern of yellows and very light blues. She carries a black rucksack and wears dark green shorts and brown walking boots. She also has two thin black hiking sticks. There are large rolling peaks in the background and clouds high in the sky. The path is stony but clearly marked and well trodden between the short grass of the fell.

'Stunning and varied' 120-mile walking route opens

Westmorland and Furness Way is a continuous route through Cumbria from Alston to Furness Abbey.

A green plastic school dinner plate with divided sections. Mixed salad and grated cheese with a portion of baguette are in the largest one and a small plain cake is in another. There is a knife and fork in the section between them.

Families urged not to miss out on free school meals

Westmorland and Furness Council says free meals will not be awarded automatically.

A black and white image of Beatrix Potter at her Hill top home in 1913. She is standing in the porch of a cottage-style home. Her hair is tied back and she is holding a hat with a wide brim in her hands. She is wearing a coat and skirt. The cottage has sash windows and there are creepers going up the walls and shrubs surrounding the house.

Beatrix Potter's 160 years of Lake District legacy

Hundreds of thousands of people visit Beatrix Potter attractions in Cumbria every year.

Swimmers wearing wetsuits and tight green swimming hats line up, some with a hand in the air, along the edge of Windermere. On the far side of the lake are the hills of the Lake District

Thousands complete UK's biggest open water swim

Organisers say their aim is to ensure there is an event suitable for anyone who wants to take part.

An aerial view of Windermere, England's largest lake which stretches into the distance narrowing as it goes. Boats can be seen dotted along its foreshore

Underground tank to improve lake's water quality

United Utilities says the tank will lead to fewer discharges but campaigners say it is not enough.

Brenda Couzens is standing holding a certificate and a walking stick. She is wearing a navy quilted jacket and a light blue jumper. She is standing in front of a boat.

RNLI volunteer honoured for 'outstanding service'

Brenda Couzens is among eight Cumbrian people recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List.

Fen Watson is in the middle of Carlisle. She has long hair, glasses and is wearing a purple jacket. There are market stalls behind her.

My 50-mile bus trip to the doctor four miles away

Healthwatch Cumbria reveals hundreds of patients cancel appointments over issues with transport.

An artist's impression of plans for the development at Alma's Meadow, Smithy Lane, Bowness-on-Windermere. The watercolour-style drawing shows six holiday cabins in a grassy area surrounded by trees. They are long, single-storey buildings with curved roofs, somewhat like old style military accommodation.

Holiday cabins for disabled children plan refused

Lake District bosses say the pods near a listed villa in Bowness-on-Windermere do not fit the area.

A general view of boats on the water at Ferry Nab in Windermere. The small sailing boats are stationary on the lake. In the background there are fells on the opposite side of the lake. The sky is blue with a few white clouds.

Warning over QR code parking scam at beauty spots

Police say four car parks were targeted by scammers placing stickers with fake QR code payments.