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Busy spell continues with two callouts for Keswick rescuers

Keswick Mountain Rescue Team’s busy spell continued on Thursday, with two callouts in quick succession.

Missing mountain biking group sparks major search on Lakeland fells

An ill prepared family group sparked a major search after going missing while mountain biking in foul weather on the Lake District fells.

St Bernard dog Daisy rescued from Scafell Pike in five-hour operation

A large dog whose breed is best known as an Alpine rescue dog had herself to be rescued after collapsing while descending England’s highest mountain.

Lakeland police step up patrols to tackle anti-social camping in national park

Police in the Lake District said they will be carrying out patrols to tackle problem anti-social camping.

Runner Sabrina Verjee: I don't consider my Wainwrights round a record

The woman who completed a continuous round of the Wainwright fells on Sunday has told the fellrunning community said it should not be considered a record.

Sabrina Verjee completes continuous run of 214 Wainwright fells

Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee has completed her round of all the Wainwrights. The 39-year-old arrived back in Keswick on Sunday evening after summitin...

Climbers Bonington and Scott seek volunteers for new Everest challenge

Some of Britain’s most illustrious mountaineers are seeking volunteers for a new Everest challenge.

Man rescued from Coniston Fells after injuring leg in 50ft fall

A man was rescued after suffering a leg injury when he fell on a Lake District mountainside. Ambulance staff asked for help from Coniston Mountain ...

Bomb squad called after Peak District runner finds unexploded shell

Bomb squad officers were called to carry out a controlled explosion on a shell found by a fellrunner.

Shop team retrieves bikes left by missing Lakeland group on Broad Crag

A team from a Windermere cycle-hire company has its retrieved mountain bikes abandoned by a group who got into difficulties on an ill judged ride across England’s highest fells.

Rise in number of staycation walkers brings 'tidal wave' of Lakeland rescue team callouts

Volunteer rescuers in the Lake District say they are facing ‘a tidal wave’ of avoidable callouts as inexperienced walkers take to the fells.

Runner Damian Hall on track to beat Pennine Way record

Endurance runner Damian Hall is on track to set a new fastest known time for running the Pennine Way.

Yorkshire Three Peaks path on Ingleborough to close for repairs

A section of the Yorkshire Three Peaks route will be closed for up to six months while the steep path is repaired.

Police plead with hill-goers to go prepared after four rescues in southern Highlands

Police in the southern Highlands have urged hillgoers to plan ahead and go properly equipped, after a series of mountain rescue callouts to injured walkers.

Runner Sabrina Verjee 'feeling strong' in Wainwrights record attempt

Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee is making good progress in her bid to complete a round of the Wainwright fells in record time.

Runner Sabrina Verjeee hits the Lakeland fells in Wainwrights record attempt

Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee is attempting a continuous round of all 214 Wainwright summits in the Lake District.

Yorkshire Dales walker dies after being injured by cattle

A walker has died after being injured by cattle in the Yorkshire Dales. The Cave Rescue Organisation was called out about 1.35pm on Saturday at the...