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Welcome to the ultimate guide to life in the Lake District. From Accommodation to Zoos, we feature every attraction and business that makes the Lake District and Cumbria a fantastic place to live, work and visit.
   
This is not just another business directory. Your Guide 2 The Lake District turns the spotlight onto the most diverse National Park in the UK, reflecting Cumbrian folk and telling the world what life in the Lakes is really all about. If you want your organisation or business to be found on the web, make sure you are on Your Guide 2 The Lake District. Our Community pages are mostly FREE. Do contact us if you want your event in the Lake District & Cumbria promoting.
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Carcraft Runners-Up in National Competition
 
carcraft011.jpgCarcraft have been named as finalists in The Body Shop Magazine's 'Small Bodyshop of the Year' award. The Flookburgh-based motor body repairs and vehicle refurbishing specialists were one of just four businesses from throughout the UK who were selected as finalists. Carcraft Feature


World of Beatrix Potter Attraction Refurbishment
  
world_beatrix_potter_attraction_2011_logo.jpgThe World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere is set to undertake a major makeover. The Attraction is closing from January 5th to February 6th 2015 to allow a team of skilled craftspeople to remove the original scenery and install new, hand-crafted material. Plus characters Peter Rabbitt, Squirrel Nutkin and Mrs. Tiggy-winkle are being given a fresh look.  World of Beatrix Potter Attraction Feature
 
 
AJM Decorating Wins National Competition
 
ajm_web_logo.jpgAJM Painting & Decorating's Daniel Glover has been named Dulux Trade's Ultimate Professional Contractor Painter 2014. Dulux Trade conducted a nationwide search to find the best painting professionals. Their award encourages businesses to nominate contractor painters who 'exemplify excellent service and consistently deliver high quality, professional workmanship'. AJM's skilled painters and decorators are based in Kendal and provide a complete interior and exterior quality service throughout the Lake District. AJM Decorating Feature
 
 
Castle Green Hotel is Named Best Restaurant of the Year
 
castle_green_hotel_logo.pngThe Castle Green Hotel has been named best hotel restaurant of the year in the inaugural Food Awards England and Wales. The four star Kendal hotel beat off strong local and national competition to win the accolade. Castle Green Feature

 
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Curle against Carlisle fan protest
Fri Jan 30 11:44:30 GMT 2015
Carlisle United boss Keith Curle is not in favour of a planned supporter protest at Saturday's home
HGV stranded by snow on high pass
Fri Jan 30 11:39:02 GMT 2015
Snow closes major roads and some schools in Cumbria - with a lorry stranded on Kirkstone Pass.
Helicopter rescues snowbound baby
Thu Jan 29 16:15:34 GMT 2015
A Royal Navy helicopter transports a one-year-old boy who took ill while stranded by snow to
Search begins for first Cumbria WPC
Thu Jan 29 16:05:31 GMT 2015
To mark the 100th anniversary of female police officers, Cumbria wants to trace its first female
VIDEO: Heavy snow disrupts parts of UK
Thu Jan 29 14:21:46 GMT 2015
BBC correspondents report from the areas of the UK which are worst hit by the snow.
Zoo owner 'warned' over ibis escape
Wed Jan 28 17:37:39 GMT 2015
The owner of an animal park in Cumbria is served with a warning over the escape of sacred ibis.
Pictures 'capture' Wainwright's Lakes
Wed Jan 28 11:18:58 GMT 2015
The perfect symmetry of mountain and reflection
Brand invite after Trident claim
Wed Jan 28 03:28:12 GMT 2015
Comedian Russell Brand is invited to meet Barrow shipyard workers after saying the Trident nuclear
Norovirus hits hospital operations
Tue Jan 27 08:56:47 GMT 2015
All non-emergency operations are cancelled at a Cumbrian hospital following an outbreak of the
Cumbria Police confirms job cuts
Mon Jan 26 17:03:40 GMT 2015
Cumbria Police is to lose more than 150 frontline officers as it faces £10.8m of funding cuts.
Curle to assess signings in person
Mon Jan 26 16:43:51 GMT 2015
Manager Keith Curle wants to meet potential Carlisle United signings in person before talking about
Bury 2-1 Carlisle United
Sat Jan 24 17:46:04 GMT 2015
Promotion-chasers Bury overcome a stubborn Carlisle United side with two goals from top scorer
Carlisle sign Boro striker Wyke
Fri Jan 23 14:33:25 GMT 2015
Carlisle United sign striker Charlie Wyke on an 18-month contract from Championship side
VIDEO: 3D technology aids nuclear clean-up
Wed Jan 21 13:39:51 GMT 2015
Technology developed in Cumbria is helping Japanese engineers analyse the damage caused when the
VIDEO: Disabled man in care battle win
Mon Jan 19 20:37:34 GMT 2015
The family of a Cumbrian man who has Down's Syndrome and dementia has been told he can be cared for
VIDEO: Will football adopt the Rooney Rule?
Mon Jan 19 15:13:33 GMT 2015
Ex-England defender Sol Campbell looks at the possibility of rules helping to increase the number
Do we need a Rooney Rule in England?
Sun Jan 18 13:06:46 GMT 2015
Would it help ethnic minority managers?
North East & Cumbria News Online
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