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THE 2021 Lakeland Book of the Year longlist has been announced, showcasing amazing literary talent inspired by the landscapes, history and culture of the Lake District, Cumbria. The Coronavirus pandemic and national lockdowns of 2020 highlighted to many the importance of natural spaces. From guides highlighting how to enjoy wild swimming and other activities safely, amazing stories of Lake District figures and traditions plus fantastic fictional tales set across Cumbria, the area continues ...

Speakers for the 2021 Keswick Mountain Festival have been revealed.

There’s no business like sow business as gardeners rush for seeds by Agnes Stevenson © Andrew Cawley Agnes Stevenson Demand for seeds for people to grow their own fruit, vegetables and flowers has rocketed after gardening proved one of the big hits of lockdown. The surge in the ­popularity of growing your own has triggered the highest demand ever seen by seed sellers. Mail order companies and those selling online have had a bumper start to the season and some have been struggling to k...

The highs and the lows over 20 years of Gardeners Question Time The success of Radio 4’s ‘Gardeners’ Question Time’ is down to the knowledge of its experts, its audience – and a healthy dose of banter 30 January 2021 • 12:00pm The panellists on Gardeners’ Question Time never know what sort of query is going to be thrown at them by the programme’s audience Credit: Trevor Taylor I remember the day in 1997 when the producer of Gardeners’ Question Time first contacted me and ...

As the Government encourages everyone to stay home to help protect the NHS and save lives many lovers of Cumbria and the Lake District have been turning to the written word to transport themselves to the county. From the poems of Wordsworth, through to the enchanting stories and illustrations of Beatrix Potter, as well as contemporary poems, guides and novels the Lake District has always inspired world-class writing. With travel currently off the cards the wide range of lakes-inspired lit...

As the Government encourages everyone to stay home to help protect the NHS and save lives many lovers of Cumbria and the Lake District have been turning to the written word to transport themselves to the county. From the poems of Wordsworth, through to the enchanting stories and illustrations of Beatrix Potter, as well as contemporary poems, guides and novels the Lake District has always inspired world-class writing. With travel currently off the cards the wide range of lakes-inspired lit...

Craig David leads celebs in New Year Honours with MBE capping incredible comeback Singer Craig David has been named in the New Years Honours for services to music after making a comeback in recent years - Daily Star Online takes a look at his career and the other stars who made the list Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Daily Star - Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance...

December 30, 2020, 10:33 pm Eric Robson, former chairman of BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time, with the Prince of Wales (BBC/PA) Sign up for our daily newsletter featuring the top stories from The Press and Journal. Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Broadcaster Eric Robson has dedicated his OBE to Cumbria, saying he is glad to be able to pay back the county which has given him so much. The former...

Three outstanding individuals from South Cumbria are to be recognised in the New Year’s honours list. The New Years honours list, released every December, recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK. Among those recognised are Paul Birkby, business continuity manager at BAE Systems Submarines who will receive an Order of the British Empire (BEM) for services to the community in Barrow during the Covid-19 Response. Phil Critchlow, who lived in Hale and...

116Dames, Knights, CBEs, Companions of Honour Source: Cabinet Office CBE Anthony Tudor Browne. Children’s author and illustrator. For services to literature Bob Champion. Former jockey and founder of Bob Champion Cancer Trust. For charitable services Michael Landy. Artist. For services to art OBE Jed Mercurio. Writer and Producer. For services to television drama Toby Jones. Actor. For services to drama Fergus Henderson. Restaurateur. For services to the culinary arts Margot Henderson. Restau...