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Mick Fowler and Vic Saunders revive Himalaya climb plans after cancer diagnosis
A veteran climber has revived plans to tackle a Himalayan peak that had to be abandoned two years ago when he was diagnosed with cancer.
Buxton team first in England and Wales to gain CAA approval for drone use in rescues
A Peak District team said it is the first mountain rescue team in England and Wales to be granted approval to use drones in its operations.
Group will install new Blencathra summit ring after raising £1,000
A group that launched an online appeal to raise cash to replace a missing Lakeland summit marker will install a replica after reaching its target.
From Ben Nevis to Annapurna: Cicerone celebrates 50 years of publishing
One of the best known publishers in the outdoor world is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Kendal-based Cicerone was founded by two marri...
Dales planners order removal of 'alien features' pods at campsite near Hawes
Planners in the Yorkshire Dales have agreed to take enforcement action against the operators of a camping and caravanning site.
'Quiet and unassuming' author Noel Williams wins Scottish mountain culture award
A ‘quiet and unassuming’ former teacher and mountain rescuer has been named as the recipient of this year’s Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture.
Lakes planners asked to approve two Wasdale toilet blocks at foot of Scafell Pike
Planners will hear an application by the National Trust to build two new toilet blocks at the foot of England’s highest mountain.
Mountaineering mourns Andy Nisbet and Steve Perry who died in Ben Hope fall
The mountaineering community is mourning the loss of two of its accomplished members who died in a fall on Ben Hope.
Bowland Pennine rescuers' four callouts include search for lost fellwalkers
Two lost walkers were rescued from a fell in the Forest of Bowland. The operation to find the pair was one of four callouts in five days for the Bo...
Filtration firm LifeSaver teams up with Manchester University on graphene project
Water filter manufacturer LifeSaver has teamed up with scientists at the University of Manchester to research the uses of graphene in providing clean water.
'Tolkeinesque' Dragon's Back photo comes top in national parks 70th anniversary contest
A ‘Tolkeinesque’ view of a Peak District hill has been judged top photo in a competition marking the 70th anniversary of the foundation of national parks in England and Wales.
Mountaineers welcome Glen Etive planners' move to walk in James Bond's steps
Mountaineers have welcomed a decision by Highland planners to walk in the steps of James Bond actors Daniel Craig and Dame Judy Dench.
Watch brand Elliot Brown raises £14,000 for mountain rescue with sales of special model
An upmarket watch brand has raised thousands of pounds for mountain rescuers through sales of its products.
Lakeland walker airlifted after suffering injury on Grisedale Pike
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after injuring an ankle. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was joined by colleagues from the Cockermout...
Frances Kerner appointed to hunt down lost common land as deadlines loom
The Open Spaces society has appointed a new member of staff to hunt down lost common land, ahead of a looming deadline for re-registration.
Cragfast Ben Nevis climbers brought to safety in 'epic' 18-hour rescue
Rescuers brought two climbers to safety from Ben Nevis’s North Face after they got stuck. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team described the 18-hour ope...
Two walkers die in fall on Scotland's most northerly munro Ben Hope
Two walkers have died in a fall on Scotland’s most northerly munro. Assynt Mountain Rescue Team was called out to Ben Hope in Sutherland on Tuesd...
Wintry Ribblehead shot wins Wainwright Society photo competition
A photograph of a wintry Ribblehead station in the Yorkshire Dales has won an annual competition run by aficionados of the late Alfred Wainwright.