The funding proposed for 2025 would see improvements across nine wastewater treatment works and all six storm overflows that discharge into the lake. 

More than £156 million to improve Windermere's water quality 

Waterbird was the first hydro-plane to successfully take off and land on water in 1911. 

Windermere Waterbird exhibition explores the area's aviation history

An inquest has been formally opened into the death of a schoolboy who is believed to have drowned while on an end-of-term trip to Windermere.

Inquest opened into death of school pupil in Windermere

The exhibition has been organised by the Waterbird Project.

Exhibition to shine light on role Windermere played in aeroplane development

Ed Davey was in the Lake District as part of his campaign trail.

Liberal Democrat leader in Windermere calls for tougher water regulations

The incident happened at around 6pm on Saturday 11 May.

Two girls attacked by gang of teenagers as police appeal for information

New research suggests a link between high visitor numbers and algae on the lake. 

Floods of tourists turning Windermere green

United Utilities have released a real-time map of sewage discharge.

How to track sewage discharges in the North West

They hope to improve the lake's water quality by raising £80,000 to plant more reed beds. 

Big Green Give: Love Windermere fundraise to cleanup river by planting reed beds

The Lake District Foundation has partnered with South Cumbria Rivers Trust and Windermere Science Festival to take direct action to improve the lake.

Campaigners launch project to improve England's largest lake

The actor joined a protest outside United Utilities' offices near Windermere as he called on the Government to compel them to clean up England’s largest lake.

Steve Coogan blasts water company over sewage in lake

Windermere & District Foodbank says demand for their service is up as prices remain high.

Cumbrian food bank busier than ever as people struggle to pay their bills 

Feargal Sharkey joins Save Windermere's weekly protest against sewage pollution. 

Feargal Sharkey and Save Windermere campaign to stop sewage spills

The boats are in the process of swelling to make them watertight.

Historic row boats undergo traditional treatment ahead of busy tourist season

Appearing at Preston Crown Court today (January 19th) William Wilkinson, 65, of Seafield Road, Blackpool, was told he would have to serve a minimum of XX  years before he is eligible to apply for parole. Picture: Lancashire Police JC 19.01.24

Edward, 55, who goes by Eddie, was last seen in Seafield Road, Blackpool, on the afternoon of 1 September last year. 

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