NEED a spa staycay before the festive season hits? Look no further. . . we visit three and put them to the test. 11 Sinead McIntyre and her family enjoyed R&R in at The Swan in Cumbria The Swan, Cumbria Editor In Chief Sinead McIntyre and her family enjoyed R&R in Newby Bridge. The Pad: Set in … Read more
HOBBY horses will replace real steeds at an historic country show because of health and safety concerns. Organisers said they wanted to protect the welfare of the animals and their riders, as well as blaming recent heavy rain. 2 The Millom and Broughton Agricultural Show will not have horses this year 2 All live animals … Read more
BOOKWORMS in the UK have plenty of options for staycations, in which they can combine their passion for reading with a holiday. However, one of those options might fly under the radar a little more than others. 6 The small town of Sedbergh is England’s official book townCredit: Getty 6 Sedbergh hosts literature festivals and … Read more
FIVE men have been arrested at Appleby Horse Fair after a teen boy was reportedly assaulted. The 16-year-old was allegedly attacked in the middle of a field that had been converted into a campsite for the annual get-together. 2 The 16-year-old was allegedly attacked in the middle of a field that had been converted into … Read more
PLANS have been revealed for a brand new £2million attraction as part of proposals to develop a “forgotten” coastal town in the UK. People in Millom, Cumbria felt it was being left behind until it was earmarked for £20.6m worth of investment in 2022. 5 A new £2million transformation project has been given the go-ahead … Read more
BRIT holidaymakers heading to the Lake District are likely to visit places like Keswick and Ambleside – but there are plenty of other lesser-known towns and villages that certainly deserve some attention. One of those places is Hawkshead, a quaint village tucked inside the Lake District National Park. 5 Hawkshead is a quaint village tucked … Read more
A TRAIN route in the UK has been named the most scenic in Europe due to its “unmatched views” and picture perfect stations. There are some pretty breathtaking stretches of track running through the UK countryside, making it a great country to travel through by rail. 4 The train stations along the route have been … Read more
THE Lake District is home to some of the UK’s most amazing scenery. However, there’s one lesser-known beauty spot in the area that people have described as looking like a natural cathedral due to how impressive it looks. 5 The cave has been described as a natural cathedral insideCredit: Alamy 5 Its roof stands at … Read more
