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ABBEY: Timmy managed to paint Furness Abbey

80s TV legend on painting tour stops to sketch 'gorgeous sandstone creation'
Timmy Mallet goes to Cartmel, Ulverston, Barrow on art tour

HOTELS: The top rated accommodations in the Lakes

Best hotels and B&B accommodation in the South Lakes

NEW: Bike hire points have been installed throughout the Lake District

New bike hire points launched in the Lake District

WARNING: PCC Peter McCall urges public to be vigilant when booking holidays online

Police and Crime Commissioner urges public to be vigilant when booking holidays online

Cumbrian hotel crowned best luxury hotel in the UK

Cumbrian hotel crowned best luxury hotel in the UK

EasyJet issues warning to British holidaymakers this summer amid drastic new plans. (PA)

Holidaymakers flying with EasyJet this summer warned over drastic new plans

Check your mobile provider roaming charges. (Canva)

This is how much it will cost to use your mobile phone abroad this summer

RENOVATION: The house in the historic square, with the new dining room

Boutique guesthouse opens in world-famous village square

Thomas Cook issues rule change warning to anyone who has booked an all inclusive holiday. (PA/Canva)

Brits travelling to Spain this year warned of all inclusive holiday rule change

STRATEGY: Sawday's has announced it will cap the number of hotels, self-catering accommodation and holiday cottages it represents in the Lake District.

Holiday company to put cap on accommodation it provides to tackle 'over tourism'

8 UK driving laws you could break without realising this Bank Holiday. (PA/Canva)

8 UK driving laws you could break without realising this bank holiday

(Background) A woman shopping online. (Circles) Easter eggs and an Easter Bunny (Canva)

Expedia, Butlins, Odeon and more discounts with a Blue Light Card this Easter

'Chaos' warning to UK holidaymakers planning a trip in the next six months. (PA)

Warning to UK holidaymakers planning a trip in the next six months

Warning issued over dangers of carbon monoxide

Warning issued over dangers of carbon monoxide

PROMISE: David Gregory promised his friend David Ross a trip to the Lakes once he had recovered from Covid

Friend's promise of Lakes trip helped man seriously ill with Covid pull through

AGENTS: Staff at Travel The Globe in Ulverston

Independent travel agents 'need your support more than ever'

WATCH: Police release video showcasing dangerous and illegal overtakes in Cumbria

WATCH: Police release video showcasing dangerous and illegal overtakes in Cumbria

UK travel: All remaining Covid travel measures to be scrapped on Friday. (PA)

Covid travel measure are changing this week - what you need to know

Jet2 suspends flights to Poland amid war in Ukraine. (PA)

Jet2 suspends flights to Poland for two months - what to do if you're affected

The Canary Islands. Credit: Canva

Canary Islands set to scrap all Covid rules - Book your summer holiday

Photo of the Spice Bus via the Isle of Wight County Press.

You can now stay in the original Spice Bus from the 1997 film - how to book

Travelodge is looking to open two new hotel sites in Ambleside and Ulverston (PA)

Travelodge announces new hotel plans in Cumbria

Flying Scotsman's 2016 inaugral run at York station, (The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, National Railway Museum)

Everywhere you can see the Flying Scotsman train in 2022

Cumbria ranked one the most 'Instagrammable' areas in the UK

Cumbria ranked one the most 'Instagrammable' areas in the UK

There is limited availability at the discounted price, so you will have to act quickly.

Trainline is offering 33 per cent off digital railcards - but you'll have to be quick

Most romantic cities in the UK. (Booking.com)

UK's most romantic cities revealed - where to book a weekend getaway for Valentine's Day

REFURBISHED: The stylish rooms inside the guesthouse

'We've been blown away'-Rave reviews for guesthouse's transformation

L’Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe. Credit: Expedia

5 best hotels in Paris for a Valentine's Day break from Expedia - How to book

Red Letter Days experiences. Credit: Red Letter Days

Red Letter Days reveals Valentine’s Day gifts from afternoon teas to spa retreats

Staycation properties. Credit: Vrbo

The 6 best staycation spots for a Half Term break from Vrbo - How to book

L’Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe. Credit: Expedia

5 best hotels in Paris for a Valentine's Day break from Expedia - How to book

6 possible destinations to G Adventures world tours. Credit: Canva

G Adventures has up to 25 percent off its global tours but you'll need to be quick

Photo via Netflix newsroom/Netflix/The Witcher.

All the UK filming locations for Netflix's The Witcher revealed - full list

UK Government announces it is scrapping day two covid tests for the fully vaccinated

'Very exciting news' - Tourism industry welcomes changes to travel testing rules

Steam Train experiences. Credit: Buyagift

Steam Train experiences across the UK from Buyagift - How to book

UK drivers face £200 fine amid Highway Code rule change in January. (PA)

Highway Code rule change this month means all drivers face £200 fine

Hundreds of thousands of seats on short-haul flights are up for grabs (PA)

British Airways launches flash sale with seats for under £40 from Gatwick and Heathrow

Photo via Tripadvisor/management shows The Woodland Spa's hydrotherapy pool.

The best spas in the UK to rest and recuperate in 2022

LOVE: Sarah and Chris Woodcock escaped to the Lakes for a secret elopement wedding in 2020. Photography by Tiree Dawson

Hotel wins best wedding venue in national ceremony

Three pictures of French destinations. Credit: Canva

Cheap flights to France as border reopens from Jet 2, EasyJet, British Airways and more

Blue Light Card is giving members discount off AO, Gymshark, Asda plus more (PA/Canva)

Blue Light Card is giving members discount off AO, Gymshark, Asda plus more

View from a plane window. Credit: Canva

See the best January holiday deals from EasyJet, Virgin Holidays, TUI and more

TOUR: Kendal Mountain Festival is travelling to cities across the country

Kendal Mountain Festival to tour UK with inspirational talks and adventure films

easyJet announces ‘Big Orange Sale’ with tickets from just £19.99 (easyJet)

easyJet announces ‘Big Orange Sale’ with tickets from just £14.99

Fight the January blues this year with a discounted getaway, including in Llandudno, from Booking.com. Credit: Booking.com

Fight the January blues with 15 per cent off 2022 holidays on Booking.com

STAYCATION
: The Lake District

Lakes predicted as one of most in-demand staycations of 2022

The hotel chain Travelodge has a huge number of rooms on sale for under £30 (PA)

Travelodge has over 800,000 rooms on sale for under £30

(Background) Plane flying across the sky. (Canva) (Circle) President Biden (PA)

Brits could face 7 days quarantine or fines on Christmas flights to US

Stay on the Hill

Luxury accommodation offering free stays for those without electricity

Trainline is offering 50% off railcards and discounted travel (PA)

Trainline is offering 50 per cent off railcards and discounted travel in Black Friday sale

FEATURE
: Simon Reeve with Women's Community Matters senior officer Rebecca Robson

Thousands donated to women's charity after hit BBC show

RENOVATE: The new owners of Lakeside Hotel are looking to spend some money on it

Refurbishment planned on newly bought lake-front hotel

Disney Magic Tickets for 2022 and 2023 now on sale (Disney/PA)

Disney Magic Tickets now on sale and you could get a 14 day ticket for the price of 7

BUILD: Swan Hotel and Spa in Newby Bridge

'We are so excited' - Hotel announces 'impending' opening of new spa