Lakes boss Richard Leafe will quit at end of year for new career as Mountain Leader

The boss of England’s largest national park has announced he will step down at the end of the year.

Wasdale shuttle bus aims to cut traffic problems in Lake District valley

A shuttle bus service has launched in the Lake District to try to alleviate traffic problems in one of the area’s most congested valleys.

Campaigners lose legal challenge to Lake District off-roading decision

Campaigners have lost a legal challenge to the way Lake District bosses decided not to impose restrictions on two unsurfaced roads in the national park.

Yorkshire Dales visitors can 'clear their heads' but Cumbria not ready for large influx

National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales said the area would be a place where key workers and members of households could come to exercise over the coming bank holiday weekend.

Lake District boss says stay away as national parks prepare for lockdown easing

The boss of the Lake District national park has appealed to the public not to visit the area, despite the Prime Minister announcing an end to restrictions on travelling for exercise in England.

Mountain council: 'hillwalking and climbing on hold' as Covid-19 closures gather pace

The British Mountaineering Council has said hillwalking and climbing should be put on hold during the present coronavirus crisis.

Friends of Lake District launches campaign for 'under siege' national park

The charity that played a part in the setting up of a national park in the Lake District has thrown its weight behind calls to protect it from developments it says threaten its character.

Lake District boss Richard Leafe: resignation rumour is 'fake news'

The boss of the Lake District national park said social media reports of his impending resignation are ‘fake news’ and he will not be leaving his post.

Campaigners disappointed as Lake District votes not to ban motors from green lanes

Campaigners said they are disappointed the national park authority decided not to ban motor vehicles from two unsurfaced lanes in the Lake District.