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Northumberland rescuers deal with four injured runners during Chevy Chase
A runner was airlifted from a Northumberland hillside after becoming unwell during a race. The 71-year-old was one of four casualties who were taki...
Search for missing Fisherfield walker Martin Rhodes continues without success
Rescuers continued their search at the weekend for a walker who has been missing for two months in the remote Highlands of Wester Ross.
Western Beacons rescuers end search for Zante tourist John Tossell
A group of south Wales rescuers will return from a Greek isle after an unsuccessful search for a missing British holidaymaker.
Wainwright record-breaker Paul Tierney's map to be auctioned for charity
A map used to plot the route taken by record-breaking Wainwrights runner Paul Tierney is to be auctioned for charity.
Wainwright Society calendar goes on sale to raise cash for Blencathra Centre
A calendar produced by aficionados of the late Alfred Wainwright has gone on sale. Profits from the Wainwright Society’s 2020 calendar will help ...
Hostelling charity YHA appoints first woman chair Margaret Hart
A hostelling organisation has appointed the first female chair in its 89-year history. Margaret Hart is the new head of YHA (England & Wales), ...
Lightly clad Snowdonia walker rescued after getting lost on cloud-covered Carneddau
A lightly clad walker was rescued after getting lost in cool conditions on the Snowdonia mountains. The man called for help when he became disorien...
New ladder opens for 'gravity-defying' ascent of Borrowdale's Bowder Stone
One of the Lake District’s strangest attractions will be back in action with the official opening of a newly installed ascent route.
Cyclist Katherine Moore dies on Wrynose Pass during Coast to Coast sportive
A cyclist has died in an incident on a Lake District pass. Katherine Moore was taking part in a Coast to Coast event when she was injured on the Wr...
Ellis Brigham urges outdoor fans to give gear a 2nd Life to help homeless
Retailer Ellis Brigham is urging outdoors enthusiasts to donate unwanted clothing and gear to help the homeless and cut landfill waste.
Early callout for rescuers after Three Peaks walker falls on Pen-y-ghent
Rescuers had an early morning callout when a Yorkshire Three Peaks walker took a tumble and injured himself.
Rescuers praise passers-by who helped injured Snowdonia walker on Cadair Idris
Rescuers have praised passers-by who tried to help an injured walker on a Snowdonia mountain. The woman, in her late 60s, slipped and jarred her ba...
National Trust for Scotland appoints keen walker Sir Mark Jones as chair
The National Trust for Scotland has appointed a keen walker as its next chair. Sir Mark Jones will take over from Sir Moir Lockhead as head of the ...
Lomond bosses start trials to teach campers how to poo in the great outdoors
National park bosses are tackling the growing problem of human waste in the great outdoors. The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs authority said it’s...
Injured Lakeland walker airlifted after fall on Buttermere fells
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after suffering multiple injuries in a fall. The 67-year-old fell on the descent from High Crag to...
Two rescued from Lakeland fell after getting stuck on Great End scramble
Two people were rescued from a Lake District fell after getting stuck while scrambling. The man and woman, both 30, called for help when they got c...
Calder Valley team honours Ellie Sherwin with life award after 30 years' service
A dedicated rescue team volunteer was presented with a life membership award in recognition of her service.
Lakeland walker dies after falling into Borrowdale gill
A walker has died after falling into a Lake District gorge. The 72-year-old was walking above Borrowdale on Wednesday with his wife and dog when th...