Kendal Mountain Festival prepares to welcome visitors as 'live' event returns

Organisers of Kendal Mountain Festival are preparing to welcome visitors to the Cumbrian town, after last year’s event was forced online because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Police appeal for help finding missing Cairngorms man David Whiteman UPDATED

Police are appealing for help finding a man who has gone missing in the Cairngorms. David Whiteman was last seen in the area of Cairn Toul at 2pm o...

Say hello to the South Pennines – a 'self-appointed' park

The South Pennines missed out when national parks were created; now, 70 years later, a 'self appointed' alternative park has come into being.

Rescuers searching for walker Frank Smith find body on Ben Cruachan

Rescuers searching for walker Frank Smith, who was reported missing in the Highlands, have found his body.

Experts warn Google Maps Ben Nevis route is 'potentially life-threatening'

Mountain experts are warning walkers could be led into dangerous steep terrain if they attempt to ascend Ben Nevis using a route on Google Maps.

Four Keswick rescuers clock up combined 140 years' service with team

Four members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team have been recognised for their service after clocking up a combined 140 years’ volunteering.

Mountain rescuer Janice Hamilton's Pennine Way walk helps fund base appeal

A mountain rescuer is walking the Pennine Way to raise funds for her team and for an animal charity. Janice Hamilton, an assistant leader with the ...

Kerry Robertson, reported missing, found safe in Fort William area

Police said Kerry Robertson, who was reported missing, has been found safe and well in the Fort William area.

Adventure pair seek underprivileged youngsters for Antarctic trip of a lifetime

Two adventurers are offering young people the trip of a lifetime, to Antarctica. Dwayne Fields and Phoebe Smith have raised enough funds to enable ...