It was a grey day, the russet hues of the deadening bracken adding far more colour to the scene than the sky could muster ...

AN American social media sensation known for his love of British food and culture has made a visit to the Lake District this week.

D. Baxter is an artist. How much does a D. Baxter cost? The maker's first piece to be offered at auction was "Lake District scenes" at Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers in 2022.

All that water, all that space, all those grassy fellsides and wooded riverbanks that need to be explored – no wonder dogs’ noses sniff the Lake District ... the hotel scene has come on ...