THESE are the top 10 most-read stories that were published on The Mail website last week. 

1. Famous Lake District hotel welcomes Hollywood elite

An award-winning Lake District hotel and restaurant that "quickly became a celebrity hangout" has welcomed more than just a couple of well-known TV faces.

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2. Kirkstone Pass will close for two weeks from today

A BUSY pass linking Ambleside to Patterdale has closed for two weeks for resurfacing works. 

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3. Furness Line is planned to reopen on April 22 - Northern

RAIL operator Northern has announced that it plans to start trains again on the Furness Line at the beginning of next week. 

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4. Lake District: Countryfile features Wrynose and Hardknott Pass

BBC Countryfile presenters visited the Lake District to take on the 'UK's most dramatic road'  - and spoke to those who live and work along the route.

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5. Man finds rare pilgrims' ampullae near Millom, Cumbria

AN AMATEUR metal detectorist has found just the second pilgrims' ampullae ever uncovered in Millom.

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6. The Westmorland Inn ranked best pub in Windermere area on TripAdvisor

OWNERS of a cosy pub and restaurant are ‘ecstatic’ to have become the best ranked bar and pub in the Windermere area on TripAdvisor.

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7. Furness Line planned to re-open on Monday 22 April

RAIL operator Northern has announced the date it plans to re-open the Furness Line. 

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8. Lake District: Roads are 'a disgrace' and area 'a theme park'

A RESIDENT who has lived in the Lake District for 30 years claims the area is 'no longer a nice place to live.' 

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9. Leigh Bond jailed for playing loud music in Barrow neighbour dispute

A NUISANCE neighbour who played music too loudly at night has been jailed.

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10. Dave Myers: Barrow hotels to get big boost from Dave Day

The hospitality sector in Barrow is getting ready for a big boost in June ahead of Dave Day.

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