Schoolchildren are flying high with owls

WILDLIFE experts have teamed up with South Lakes schoolchildren to help protect owls.

Great North Swim 2009

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OLYMPIC medal winners battled it out in South Lakeland along with thousands of fund-raisers in this year’s Great North Swim.
• Click here to view the slideshow and video interview with some of the elite swimmers who took part

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LONG-AWAITED South Lakes schemes for affordable homes are finally coming to fruition.

0503857 TALES of a mythical creature rumoured to be lurking in the depths of South Lakeland waters have been causing a stir.

Red arrows star at Windermere air show

THOUSANDS of people watched a spectacular air show over Windermere at the weekend.

A WOMAN has been seriously injured in a car smash near Windermere.

A SOUTH Lakeland railway station has been voted the Best Small Station in an international awards ceremony.

The Lakeside Hotel - restaurant review

SITTING in the tranquil dining room of The Lakeside Hotel with a wall of autumn colours provided by the golden leaves on the trees which grace Gummer’s Howe it was hard to take in the chaos the weather had caused overnight.

BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN IN THE LAKES

Autumn is one of the best times to visit the Lake District. Most of the tourists have gone and, of course, the leaves are turning. The glittering golden canopy is one of the most famous sights in Britain. Nature lovers travel miles to gaze in wonder. And it's right here on our doorstep.
• Click here to see a slideshow of beautiful Autumn in the Lakes

Jump in and get involved

THERE'S something about Windermere that just makes people want to get involved. The Great North Swim proved that. The lake provides a focus, of course, but the communities of Windermere and Bowness are thriving and lively. Whether it's the heated debate over the 10mph limit or the need for better traffic controls, there are plenty of issues to go at. Click on the headline to find out how you can get involved.

WINDERMERE MEMORIES Your chance to browse through a picture slideshow showing Windermere and Bowness down the ages.

0453753 A NEW book about Morecambe Bay is packed with stunning pictures of Barrow, Ulverston, Grange, and the surrounding areas. Read all about the author John Morrison and view a slideshow of the pictures.

Great North Swim pictures

0449716 The Great North Swim was a superbly-supported event. And Windermere Local was there to capture all the action.

South Lakeland Mind in Windermere

South Lakeland Mind in Windermere Anyone can experience some form of mental illness or emotional distress at some point in their lives. We are here to listen, understand, advise and support - and to provide opportunities to meet people and join in activities.