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Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance

Climate-exacerbated heat increases and unpredictable rainfall combined with unplanned urban growth have resulted in nearly half the lakes in the mountainous, India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir region disappearing or becoming highly polluted in the last six decades

The Independent UK

Top 10 cleanest lakes in the US: ‘Lake Superior’ tops the list

Many travellers and nature lovers see clear water as a sign of a thriving ecosystem. Specific bodies of water across the United States stand out for their pristine conditions. This isn't just about looks; these rankings use scientific measures such as turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and nutrient levels to identify the…

The Times of India

I’m a wheelchair user from the Lake District – here’s how to explore it without limits

Life-long resident Carrie-Ann Lightly has recently discovered a new side to Cumbria’s famed National Park. She shares her insider guide for disabled visitors

The Independent UK

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Six of the best stress-free UK breaks by train

From a posh Scottish bothy to a new budget hotel in the Lakes, there’s no driving required on these relaxing jaunts

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Here’s a new one for the Lakes – lavender farming

Lyth Valley, Lake District: The climate in this dale is perfect for damsons, a common crop here, but they’re not the reason for my visit

The Guardian - UK

‘Sipping a pint while trout splashed in the river on a perfect summer’s day’: readers’ favourite UK waterside pubs

Our tipsters choose charming pubs on rivers, canals and lakes from Cornwall to Cumbria

The Guardian - UK

Our daughter has Down syndrome – this Lake District destination made the perfect family holiday

A quieter corner of this popular UK region proved to be the ideal spot for a child-friendly break for Anthony Bennett and his brood

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Freezing the Lake District in Wordsworth’s time means we miss damage done to it

Letter: Andy Massey responds to an article on the new Wordsworth Way trail in the Lakes

The Guardian - UK

Before and after satellite images show lakes appearing across Sahara after deluge of rain soaks desert

Lakes appearing in the Sahara desert captured in satellite images after a cyclone dumped a years' worth of rain on northern Africa in just a few days.

LiveScience

Kate Middleton visits the Lake District: her brother James Middleton shares the places they used to go as kids

Kate’s brother on how Windermere, the peaks (and his dog Ella) saved him

Evening Standard

An alternative guide to the Lakes: how to escape Cumbria’s twee side

Avoid the tourist hotspots of the Lake District and you’ll discover a more authentic side to the area with artists, microbreweries and community pubs

The Guardian - UK

You Are Here by David Nicholls review – love is in the fresh air

The One Day author’s new will-they-won’t-they tale, about two divorcees who find themselves walking the Lakes and Pennines, is a great comic novel – and superb on the landscape

The Guardian - UK

A rising tide of infrastructure funding floats new hope for Great Lakes shipping

Trains and trucks move the bulk of goods across the U.S. Some sailors say the Great Lakes waterways are underused shipping options and hope $17 billion of federal investment can help revitalize them.

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O’er vales and hills in a wheelchair: a new accessible trail in the Lake District

The Miles Without Stiles initiative has opened up the fells and lakes to people with limited mobility. Our writer helps his friend try out a bracing route at Windermere

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A fun and fabulous way to travel: my tuk-tuk adventure across northern Italy

A three-wheeler tour starting in Milan makes for a rollicking ride in the gorgeous scenery and small towns of the Italian Lakes

The Conversation

Plastic pollution in some NZ lakes is comparable to northern hemisphere lakes in highly populated areas, global study finds

The level of microplastic pollution in New Zealand lakes is comparable with those in the US or Europe, despite much lower population densities, according to our global analysis of plastic pollution in freshwater lakes and reservoirs.

Manchester Evening News

Taylor Swift sparks huge demand for UK beauty spot after The Lakes song goes TikTok viral

Online searches for holidays in the beauty spot rose by 311% in just one week alone

The Independent UK

Best dog-friendly hotels in the Lake District 2023: Spa breaks, romantic retreats and fantastic scenery

Planning to walk the fells in Wainwright’s footsteps? These are the perfect dog-friendly places to stay

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Manchester Evening News

Village 'near the end of the A6' has top chippy, red squirrels and amazing spring festival

An oasis in the Lakes

Daily Mirror

'I did a 379-mile hike around the Lake District to find its best hidden places'

Tom Chesshyre hiked 379 miles around the Lake District last year to try and unearth some of the lesser known parts of the region, and has written about his adventures in Lost in the Lakes

Liverpool Echo

A Place in Sun's Jonnie Irwin supported as he shares 'eerie' update

The property expert provided a glimpse of his trip to the Lakes

Evening Standard

How to be a CEO podcast: John Hitchcox, founder and chairman of Yoo

Olympia plans and a tour of "The Lakes"

The Hindu

Bengaluru lakes see eight instances of fish kill in seven months of 2022, finds ActionAid report

Entry of sewage has been cited as the most common factor for the fish kill

The Guardian - UK

‘Our most successful holiday’: 10 trips our teenage kids loved

From hiking in the Lakes to surfing in Biarritz, our writers share their success stories and tips on how you and your kids can have a happy holiday

Manchester Evening News

Seven scenic Lake District walks where you can camp nearby

From easy to hard, there are a number of hikes in the Lakes offering stunning views

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