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Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers jailed for felling Sycamore Gap tree

Two Cumbrian men have each been jailed for four years three months for felling the Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland.

The Pennine Way: my route at 66

Last year I decided to celebrate qualifying for the state pension by tackling another oldie: Britain's first national trail.

Two Cumbrian men appear at court over criminal damage to Sycamore Gap tree

Two men have appeared at court in Newcastle-upon-Tyne accused of criminal damage in an incident in which the celebrated tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall was felled.

Leaders set blistering pace in Spine Race after front runners retire

Leaders in the Montane Winter Spine Race are setting a blistering pace as they head north along the Pennine Way.

Hadrian's Wall becomes incident 'hot spot' as rescuers aid two walkers

Rescuers in Northumberland were called out twice to aid walkers in difficulties along Hadrian’s Wall.

Injured Hadrian's Wall walker among three callouts for Northumberland teams

An injured student on the Hadrian’s Wall path prompted one of three callouts for rescuers in Northumberland in four days.

Following in Wainwright's footsteps, only faster: Brian Melia runs a record Pennine Journey

Prompted by a suggestion from his wife, Brian Melia set out on quest to complete A Pennine Journey; 88 hours later he finished the 247-mile course and set a new record.

Runner Brian Melia heads north in A Pennine Journey record bid

Ultrarunner Brian Melia’s bid to complete an unbroken run over a 247-mile route is underway. The 56-year-old optometrist left Settle in North Yor...

Rescue teams have busy Christmas Day aiding injured and lost walkers

Several rescue teams were in action on Christmas Day to help walkers and others in distress. Members of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were called...

Pair face long jail terms after coviction for felling Sycamore Gap tree

Two men were warned they face lengthy prison sentences after being convicted of felling the celebrated tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall.

£1,000 prizes up for grabs if you can find 'mystery' OS trig points

Trig-baggers have a chance to pocket £1,000 prizes if they can hunt down mystery pillars. Ordnance Survey is running a social media challenge each...

Police charge two men with criminal damage over felling of Sycamore Gap tree

Two men have been charged with criminal damage in connection with the felling of the tree at Sycamore Gap.

Police condemn 'act of vandalism' after Sycamore Gap tree felled overnight

One of the most visited and photographed viewpoints on Hadrian’s Wall is no more, after an act of vandalism.

Callout to injured Hadrian's Wall walker continues Northumberland teams' busy autumn

A walker was rescued from the path at Hadrian’s Wall after injuring his leg in a fall. Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team and Nort...

Northumberland rescuers deal with three callouts in 24 hours

Rescuers in Northumberland were called into action three times in 24 hours. Volunteers from Northumberland Mountain Park Rescue Team and North of T...