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No barbecues for Yorkshire Dales visitors as national park issues fire-risk warning

A second English national park has warned visitors the area is tinder dry and at high risk of wildfires.

Yorkshire Dales visitors can 'clear their heads' but Cumbria not ready for large influx

National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales said the area would be a place where key workers and members of households could come to exercise over the coming bank holiday weekend.

Mountain biker suffers serious injuries in Ilkley Moor crash

A mountain biker was seriously injured when he crashed on Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire. Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association was called out on...

Police fine couple found camping in Staffordshire Moorlands on way to Peak District

Police have fined a couple they found camping while on their way to the Peak District. Staffordshire Police warned it will issue fines to any other...

Police plea to walkers: don't look for loopholes to justify travel to other areas

Outdoor enthusiasts are again being urged to stay at home over the weekend, as the coronavirus lockdown continues.

Rescue team called out to Ilkley Moor after mountain biker injures leg

Rescuers were called out to aid a young mountain biker who suffered a serious leg injury on Ilkley Moor.

Oldham team puts Covid-19 measures into practice during Blackstone Edge rescue

Rescuers were called out to aid ambulance staff with an incident on the Pennine Way over the Easter weekend.

Firefighters tackle second blaze in two weeks at Pennine moorland site

Firefighters are battling a moorland blaze at the same site as a similar wildfire two weeks ago. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said 10 fir...

Peak District boss calls for a halt to moorland burning during Covid-19 crisis

A national park boss has called for a halt to moorland burning while the coronavirus crisis puts extra strain on emergency services.

Dartmoor bosses warn soaring temperatures mean high fire risk for national park

Bosses in Dartmoor are warning visitors the area is at an increased risk of wildfires. The national park authority and Devon and Somerset Fire and ...

Lake District boss says stay away as national parks prepare for lockdown easing

The boss of the Lake District national park has appealed to the public not to visit the area, despite the Prime Minister announcing an end to restrictions on travelling for exercise in England.

Peak District wildfire risk adds to park authority 'stay away' message

Peak District national park bosses have repeated the message to stay at home this weekend as the coronavirus lockdown continues.

Rescue team turns back walking group heading for Simonside wildfire

Mountain rescuers helping firefighters tackle a moorland blaze in Northumberland had to turn back a large group of walkers who were heading towards the area.

Police appeal after walker finds shot red kite near Leeds Bradford Airport

Police have appealed to walkers for sightings of suspicious activities after the body of a red kite was found with numerous shotgun wounds.

Four summonsed under Covid-19 laws after Peak District moorland blaze

Four men from West Yorkshire have been summonsed to court after a Peak District wildfire that police believe was started by a barbecue.

Widespread calls for public to avoid trips to countryside over Easter weekend

A concerted effort is underway to dissuade the public from breaking government coronavirus guidelines on visiting the countryside over the Easter weekend.

Scottish avalanche forecasters halt public reports during Covid-19 crisis

The Scottish Avalanche Information Service has stopped issuing public reports as walkers are warned to stay off the mountains during the Covid-19 crisis.