Simon Roberts appointed sales director with Vango company AMG Group

Simon Roberts is joining the company that owns the Vango brand as its sales director. Mr Roberts will take up his post with the AMG Group on 1 July...

Lakeland teams combine to rescue walker injured at Sty Head Pass

Two Lake District teams combined to rescue an injured walker. The 19-year-old hurt her ankle in a fall near Sty Head Pass. A spokesperson for Ke...

Lost Yorkshire Three Peaks walker rescued after reporting chest pains

A walker attempting the Yorkshire Three Peaks was rescued after first reporting himself lost and then suffering chest pains.

Covid-19 leads to abandonment of Three Peaks Race and 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross

The Three Peaks Race has been called off for only the second time in its history. Organisers said the coronavirus crisis has led to the cancellatio...

Yorkshire Dales: national park says no more rubbish excuses for leaving litter

A Yorkshire Dales authority member said there can be no more rubbish excuses for visitors leaving their litter.

Retailer GO Outdoors expects surge in camping when lockdown ends

Britain’s biggest outdoors retailer said it is expecting a surge in customers’ interest in camping.

Lake District police go on patrol to catch campers breaking lockdown rules

Police in the Lake District have been carrying out patrols where visitors are suspected of camping. Under current government rules, overnight stays...

Almost half of UK consumers in survey have cut outdoor activities during lockdown

Almost half of UK people surveyed in a consumer research project said they had taken part in fewer outdoor activities during the coronavirus lockdown.

Peak District countryside owners unite for 'no barbecues' message

Groups across the Peak District have come together to emphasise the message that barbecues are not allowed on open countryside across the national park.