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Kendal event joins Outdoor Trade Show for unified Manchester 2019 showcase

Britain’s outdoor industry will showcase its new products at a single trade event in 2019, organisers have announced.

11 October 2018

Climbing star Molly Thompson-Smith puts injury behind her with lead victory

A rising star of competition climbing has recovered from a potentially career-threatening injury to claim her fifth national title.

09 October 2018

Free talks by expert Dave 'Heavy' Whalley will help walkers Step up to Winter

The end of British Summer Time is approaching, and the winds are taking on a chill, so it’s time for hillgoers to turn their attention to the coming winter months.

07 October 2018

Rescuers receive police commendation for work during Beast from the East

Rescuers who spent more than 1,500 hours helping people in north-east England during the Beast from the East cold spell have been commended by the police.

07 October 2018

Lakeland walker stretchered from Cat Bells after injuring ankle in trip

A walker was rescued from a Lakeland fell after she suffered a suspected broken ankle. The 66-year-old woman tripped near the summit of Cat Bells o...

05 October 2018

Walkers invited to help light up Fleetwith Pike for charity event

Walkers are being invited to help light up a Lake District mountain in fundraising event for a youth charity.

03 October 2018

Drone group joins Scottish Mountain Rescue after first 'live' search

A group dedicated to the use of drones in searches has been officially recognised by mountain rescuers north of the border after it took part in the first live operation.

29 September 2018

Lakeland ploggers find sleeping bag during Thirlmere clean-up

A group of ploggers discovered a sleeping bag, glasses case, jacket and baseball cap during their stroll during a Lake District event.

27 September 2018

Peak District police appeal after North Lees campsite vandalised

Police are appealing for information after a toilet block was vandalised at a Peak District campsite.

25 September 2018

Couple and dog rescued after getting cragfast on Barf

A couple and their dog were rescued after they got stuck while descending a Lake District fell. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 1...

11 October 2018

Climber stretchered from Almscliff Crag after breaking leg in fall

A climber was rescued after suffering a suspected broken leg in a fall from a North Yorkshire crag. Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association was ca...

08 October 2018

Body found at sea in search for missing kayaker Alistair Collier

The body of a man and a kayak have been found off the Dorset coast. Police said although there had been no formal identification they believe it is...

07 October 2018

Major search continues for kayaker Alistair Collier, missing after Dorset race

A major search is continuing for a kayaker who went missing during a race. Alistair Collier, 60, of Worcester, was taking part in the event near St...

07 October 2018

BBC Two series will see mountaineer Paul Rose explore the Lake District

Outdoor enthusiasts who love the Lake District will be able to enjoy some of its delights without leaving their armchairs.

03 October 2018

Man airlifted from Snowdonia mountainside after 200ft fall from scramble route

A man was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after tumbling 200ft while scrambling. Rescuers said he was a very lucky man whose injuries could hav...

30 September 2018

Public asked to listen for tawny owls' twit-twoos during six-month survey

Bird experts are asking people to keep their ears open for the familiar twit-twoo of the tawny owl during the coming months.

27 September 2018

Torch, map and compass vital, say rescuers after Lakeland walker gets lost in dark

Take a map, compass and torch with you when you head for the hills. That’s the message from rescuers who had to go to the aid of a walker who got...

27 September 2018

Lakeland walker airlifted after injuring head in fall on Birk Side

A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after he was knocked unconscious in a fall. The 68-year-old was walking with his nephew on Birk Si...

24 September 2018

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