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Second man airlifted after gorge-walking accident
A man had to be rescued from a gorge just two days after a rescue helicopter had to make an emergency landing while carrying an injured man from the same area.
Injured man in forced landing as rescue helicopter develops fault
A rescue helicopter carrying an injured walker had to make an emergency landing when it developed mechanical problems.
Police award for mountain rescuers during 'demanding year'
Police presented a team of volunteer mountain rescuers with a plaque in recognition of their service.
National park rangers' award for volunteer work
A national park’s volunteer rangers have been recognised for their work with vulnerable groups. The Peak District’s 300-strong volunteer team p...
Second dangerous-driving charge follows Snowdon off-road vehicle find
Police have charged a man with dangerous driving after a second incident in which an off-road vehicle was found on the summit of Wales’s highest mountain.
Walling group builds ford on Dales bridleway
Walkers, mountain bikers and horseriders will find a Dales route easier going after a group of drystone wallers built a cobbled ford across a beck.
TV film will show off-roaders' national park clash
More details of an upcoming television series looking at controversies in Britain’s national parks were released today.
Surprise second award for national trail bridge
A timber bridge carrying a national trail, and which is thought to be the longest of its kind in the world has won a second award.
Police name man who died in Highlands fall
Police have named the man who died following a fall in the Highlands. The body of Tom Clark, 65, a graphic designer, of Aberdeen, was found by resc...
Climber rescued after slip injury
A climber was winched from a mountainside after injuring herself while descending from a route. The 21-year-old woman from London was with three ot...
Three incidents in three hours for mountain rescuers
A mountain rescue team was in action in three incidents today, two of which involved road accidents. A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team member came ...
Galileo launch marks start of European sat-nav system to rival GPS
The first two satellites for the new European rival to the GPS system were successfully launched into orbit today, after a day’s delay.
Hitch halts lift-off of rocket carrying new sat-nav system
The launch of the first two satellites in a new system that would provide greater navigational accuracy for outdoor enthusiasts has been delayed.
Special showings for teenagers' video of national park moorland research
Teenage students involved in a moorland preservation scheme have produced a video that will be shown to visitors next month.
Police plea to revellers to stay away from witchcraft hill
Police are appealing to Halloween revellers to stay away from a hill noted for its 17th century witch trials.
Dales club offers chance to Try Caving
A caving club is offering outdoor enthusiasts the chance to venture underground. The Yorkshire Subterranean Society is again offering a Try Caving ...
Lost Lakeland walkers use mobile phone to guide rescuers
A couple of lost walkers were found after they described their position to rescuers by mobile phone. The pair, from Sunderland got lost in mist and...
TV show will feature helicopter-crash boss's zip-wire battle
Television viewers will be able to see an on-screen confrontation between campaigners and the controversial owner of a Lake District tourist attraction in a fly-on-the-wall documentary next Sunday.
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