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Liverpool Airport named best in the North West by Which?
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (218+ words) Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been named among the UK's top-performing airports. The award comes from the latest annual survey by Which?, naming Liverpool a Recommended Provider for the fifth year running. Passengers gave the airport a customer score of…...
How an American trend is driving visits to Cumbria this Autumn
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (299+ words) A picturesque landscape has been named one of England’s top destinations for autumn colour. Arnside and Silverdale ranked fifth nationwide for the vibrant US-inspired trend of “leaf-peeping,” which involves travelling to enjoy the changing colours of autumn foliage. According to…...
'Excellent turnout' as classic car show raises thousands for charity
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (256+ words) A classic car show in south Cumbria enjoyed an 'excellent turnout' this year and raised thousands for charity in the process. Classics Over Sands took place on August 9 at the Memorial Playing Fields in Grange-over-Sands. At the event's committee meeting…...
Holker Winter Market celebrates 20 years as 2026 dates and tickets are announced
1+ week, 1+ day ago (330+ words) A seasonal Cumbrian market is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The Holker Winter Market, now a major festive event in Cumbria, will return to Holker Hall and Gardens near Cartmel for its landmark edition from Friday, November 6, to Sunday, November…...
Liverpool Airport breaks passenger record as more than 650,000 fly in August
1+ week, 2+ day ago (191+ words) A record-breaking number of passengers took to the skies during the busiest summer yet. More than 650,000 travellers from the North West and North Wales flew via Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) last month, marking its highest monthly total to date....
Lake District holiday park named among best holiday destinations
1+ week, 4+ day ago (340+ words) A holiday park in the Lake District has scooped two top tourism titles. Park Cliffe Windermere Camping and Caravan Park, located near Windermere and operated by the Caravan and Motorhome Club, has earned a spot on Campsites.co.uk's annual…...
Plans set out for Merchant Navy celebrations in Barrow this week
1+ week, 6+ day ago (149+ words) The Barrow community will be celebrating its naval links later this week. The Merchant Navy Day service will be held at Barrow Town Hall from 11am on Thursday, September 3. Organised by Barrow Town Council, the event is open to all seafarers,…...
Family's 13-year journey at helm of 'treasure trove' store coming to an end
1+ week, 6+ day ago (318+ words) Owner Cheryl Hill with a customer in 2023 (Image: Hales of Cartmel) A family's 13-year journey at the helm of a 'treasure trove' business in Cumbria is coming to an end with its closure. It was announced last week that Hales…...
Christopher Columbus' replica ship open to Barrow visitors this weekend
2+ week, 3+ day ago (271+ words) A full-scale replica of the historic Nao Santa María will open to visitors in Barrow tomorrow for the bank holiday weekend. The flagship, associated with Christopher Columbus' Atlantic voyage, will pass Piel Island and Roa Island at around 9.30pm tonight and…...
Aldi offering chance for 1 family to earn year of free shopping worth £9,600
2+ week, 6+ day ago (406+ words) Aldi is offering one household the chance to win a year of free groceries through its new Superfam Pass competition. The winning family will receive £800 in free shopping each month, adding up to £9,600 over the course of a year. Alongside…...