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The future of mountain rescues: a Jet Suit paramedic?

Injured Lake District hillwalkers could soon see a futuristic rescuer coming to their aid. The Great North Air Ambulance Service said a simulated e...

Mountain rescuers will feature in new More4 TV series

Volunteer mountain rescuers will feature in a new television series following the exploits of emergency workers across Britain.

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.

Lake District rescuers field four calls for help in one evening

Rescuers in the Lake District had a busy Thursday evening with four calls for help. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was first alerted about 4.25pm aft...

Cumbrian rescuers plead with outdoor fans not to head to fells as lockdown eased

Mountain rescuers in the Lake District have appealed to outdoor enthusiasts to stay off the area’s high fells when lockdown restrictions are eased.

Friends of Lake District launches campaign for 'under siege' national park

The charity that played a part in the setting up of a national park in the Lake District has thrown its weight behind calls to protect it from developments it says threaten its character.

Groups appeal for cash in legal challenge to Lakes bosses' green lanes decision

Campaigners have launched an appeal to raise cash for a judicial review of Lake District bosses’ decision not to introduce protective orders on two unsurfaced tracks in the national park.

Campaigners disappointed as Lake District votes not to ban motors from green lanes

Campaigners said they are disappointed the national park authority decided not to ban motor vehicles from two unsurfaced lanes in the Lake District.

Woman dies in fall from Jack's Rake on Pavey Ark

A walker has died after falling from a scrambling route in the Lake District. The woman was seen to fall from Jack’s Rake on Pavey Ark on Sunday ...

Lost Lakeland walkers' What3words message 'put them outside the UK'

Rescuers pointed out the limitations of the What3words application after a group of walkers called for help when they got lost on the Lakeland fells.

Campaigners lose legal challenge to Lake District off-roading decision

Campaigners have lost a legal challenge to the way Lake District bosses decided not to impose restrictions on two unsurfaced roads in the national park.

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.

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 ...

Future grim for mountain professionals as virus crisis cuts earnings by almost £60m

A study by a British Mountain Guide has estimated the loss in earnings of UK outdoor professionals because of the coronavirus pandemic at £58.8m.

Six days, six hours, four minutes: how Paul Tierney broke the Wainwrights running record

An astonishing challenge that ran on chips, banter and very little sleep, but definitely no smashed avocado.

Lake District boss Richard Leafe: resignation rumour is 'fake news'

The boss of the Lake District national park said social media reports of his impending resignation are ‘fake news’ and he will not be leaving his post.

Lakeland walker with serious ankle injury airlifted from Stickle Gill

A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fellside after suffering a serious ankle injury. The man was mid-way up Stickle Gill in Great Langdale ...