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Injured walker's poetry helps keep up rescuers' spirits during stretcher carry
An injured walker kept up rescuers’ spirits by regaling them with poetry and literary recitals as he was stretchered from a Lakeland fell.
Three teams and rescue helicopter in search for lost High Cup Nick walkers
Three teams and a rescue helicopter were involved in a search for two walkers who got lost in the dark in the north Pennines.
Rescuers find no sign of 'casualty' reported to have fallen from Sharp Edge
Mountain rescuers stood down after failing to find a casualty who was reported to have fallen off a Lake District ridge.
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TV show will feature 'dead to the world' walker who collapsed on Ullswater hike
A walker who collapsed while on a charity fundraiser in the Lake District has thanked those who helped him.
Lomond national park bosses seek views on encouraging outdoor activities
National park bosses are seeking the public’s views on supporting outdoor recreation in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs.
Rescuers called out as Kirkstone Pass motorists come to grief in snow and ice
Mountain rescuers were called out to aid an injured driver on a Lake District pass after a two-vehicle crash in snow and ice.
Iain Nesbitt elected Dundonnell rescuers' team leader
Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team has a new leader. Iain Nesbitt was elected to the post of team leader at the organisation’s annual meeting last w...
Cape Wrath Ultra and Dragon's Back Races switch to annual dates
Organisers of two of the UK’s most challenging long-distance events have announce they will be run each year.
Two drunk men helped to safety from Snowdon after walkers call for help
Two drunken men were brought to safety from the flanks of Snowdon after passing walkers expressed concern about their wellbeing.
Two lost Scafell Pike walkers rescued after spending cold night on fells
Two walkers were found after getting lost and spending a cold night on the fells after summiting England’s highest mountain.
Yorkshire Dales cavers rescued after being trapped in Gaping Gill system
Two cavers were rescued from a Yorkshire Dales system after they were trapped by rising water. The men, both aged 22, were part of a larger party e...
Groups appeal for cash in legal challenge to Lakes bosses' green lanes decision
Campaigners have launched an appeal to raise cash for a judicial review of Lake District bosses’ decision not to introduce protective orders on two unsurfaced tracks in the national park.
Paul Anderton returns to Berghaus after 20 years to take up new innovation role
The owners of the Berghaus brand have appointed Paul Anderton to a new senior post with the Wearside company.
Rescuers battle 50mph winds and blizzards to reach stranded Cross Fell walker
A walker on the highest hill in the Pennines was rescued after getting stranded in blizzard conditions.
Scottish avalanche service kicks off, with vital reports for hillgoers
Scotland’s avalanche service steps into action today, with the first reports of the 2019-20 winter.
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.
Ramblers' 'frustration' at owner's appeal against Glen Clova hilltrack enforcement
A Ramblers Scotland boss has described as ‘frustrating’ a landowner’s appeal against enforcement action over a hilltrack in Glen Clova.