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Dales police appeal for information after brutal killing of hen harrier chicks
Police in the Yorkshire Dales said four hen harrier chicks were deliberately killed in their nest earlier this year.
Moorland wildfire released emissions equivalent to small town's carbon footprint
Experts have revealed a moorland wildfire released emissions equivalent to the carbon footprint of a small town.
Runner John Kelly sets new record for completing round of Wainwright fells
Runner John Kelly has set a new record for completing a round of the Wainwright fells. The American long-distance specialist arrived back in Keswic...
James Gibson completes second Wainwrights round, setting fastest men's time
Athlete James Gibson has completed his second full round of the Wainwrights in four months. The Lake District-based runner finished his ‘summerâ€...
Penrith rescue team called to far reaches of its area in three incidents
A Cumbrian rescue team was called out to the far reaches of its area over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Search Dogsbodies receive £5,000 boost for vital equipment
Dogsbodies helping a search charity will benefit from a cash boost from walking and outdoor provider HF Holidays.
John Kelly abandons Wainwrights record attempt on third day of challenge
Athlete John Kelly has abandoned his attempt to set a new record for running the Wainwrights. Searing heat and problems with his feet forced him t...
Sabrina Verjee runs Wainwrights round in less than six days to set new record
Endurance athlete Sabrina Verjee has set a new record for completing all 214 Wainwright fells. She arrived back at her starting point in Great Lang...
Runner Sabrina Verjee sets out on renewed Wainwrights record attempt
Endurance athlete Sabrina Verjee has hit the Lake District fells in a renewed effort to set a fastest time for completing the Wainwrights.
Kendal Mountain Festival provides £4.5m boost to town, with 25,000 ticket sales
Kendal Mountain Festival continues to grow in popularity, with more than 25,000 tickets sold for the recent events in the Cumbrian town.
Carol Morgan completes Wainwrights to join sub-seven-days club
Carol Morgan has completed her round of the Wainwright fells, arriving back at Keswick early on Saturday evening.
Outdoor firms Terra Nova and Lyon Equipment hand ownership to workers
Two major outdoors companies have transferred their ownership to their workers. Terra Nova Equipment and Lyon Equipment have both formed employee o...
Suspended jail sentence for Yorkshire Dales farmer after cows trample walker to death
A Yorkshire Dales farmer has received a suspended prison sentence after a walker was trampled to death by cows on his land.
James Gibson completes first winter round of the Wainwrights Lakeland fells
Athlete James Gibson has completed a round of all the Lake District’s Wainwright fells. It is believed to be the first winter completion of the 2...
Plea to Ben Cruachan walkers as search continues for missing man Frank Smith
Searches are continuing for a walker who has gone missing in the Highlands. Police said John Smith, who is known as Frank, has not been seen since ...
New attempt on Wainwrights record underway as John Kelly starts run in heatwave
The season of attempts on long-distance records continues with a new bid to complete the Wainwright fells in a fastest time.
Runner Sabrina Verjee continues good pace in quest for Wainwrights record
Runner Sabrina Verjee continues to make progress in her latest bid to set a record time for summiting the Lake District’s Wainwright fells.
Athlete Tom Hollins sets fourth-fastest time for running the Wainwrights
Athlete Tom Hollins has completed his continuous round of the Wainwright fells. The West Yorkshire runner arrived at the Moot Hall in Keswick just ...