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YESTERDAY saw the news that Carlisle and the Borderlands - incorporating Cumbria, the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway and Northumberland -…

A COUPLE with a love of the Lakes became the first to tie the knot on Windermere Lake Cruises after lockdown. Alex and Bianca Kehoe from London had wanted a big wedding. But when the Covid pandemic intervened they decided smaller could be beautiful – and where better to celebrate their marriage than on Windermere. The couple stepped aboard the traditional launch “Queen of the Lake” for a cruise down Windermere to mark their big day surrounded by stunning Lake District Scenery. Now Windermere Lake Cruises plans more “big day” bliss as restrictions ease further from Monday. ...

The joy – and agony – of completing the toughest cycle ride in Britain, which includes a hill so steep there's a danger of toppling backwards (and riders face it on the 94-mile mark) The Fred Whitton Challenge is a one-day circular cycle ride that takes in almost the whole of the Lake District  After 94 punishing miles riders are faced with Hardknott Pass - one of Britain's steepest roads Cyclist Josh Reid has completed the 113-mile sportive four times. Here he reveals the highs and lows It's a road bike event, but mountain bikes are allowed, too, along with tandems. Choppers are banned ...

2020 has been a year like no other. Here we look back at Cumbria 2020, the highs, lows and the impact of the global pandemic on the county. June was the month when schools began to reopen and the hospitality, retail and tourism sectors were preparing to start trading again. As the number of coronavirus fatalities in the county rose to 158, police were warning holidaymakers to stay away. As temperatures soared to 28 degrees, dozens of penalty notices were issued and hundreds of people told to go home- including a party of 20 on Catbells, 30 people camping at Blea Tarn and reports of �...

Since it is Christmas, it is a time of year when many of us kick back on the sofa and binge on any films we may have missed this year, beloved classics and series which we weren't able to get around to watching during a busy 12 months. When you are tucking into your popcorn you may notice some very familiar sights and thankfully the News & Star are here to fill you in on the local locations that have featured on the big screen. STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS A galaxy far, far away? Well, more close to home than you might think. The planet of Takodana was partly shot in the Lake District...