Cumbria councillors reject national park growth plans

Councillors in Cumbria have objected to the enlargement of two national parks which would see their planning and countryside access powers switched to the national park authorities in the selected areas.

Mountain biker rescued after woodland tumble

A mountain biker was rescued from woodland after injuring his head and hip in a fall. Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team was called about 9.10pm yesterd...

Pair set up cafe on England's third highest peak

A pair of enterprising walkers have set up a cafe on England’s third highest peak. Brothers Owen and David Holmes have been serving hot and cold ...

Geocacher's stash goes bang in securty alert

A suspect device, the discovery of which paralysed a Yorkshire town centre for three hours, was blown up by the Army – and found to be a geocache.

Walkers' litter drives Nevis staff bananas

Litterbug walkers are driving staff bananas on Britain’s highest mountain. Officers from the John Muir Trust, which owns most of Ben Nevis, are d...

Bodies team up to boost national park birds of prey

Bosses in a national park have teamed up with four other bodies to try to boost the population of birds of prey.

Injured walker airlifted after 100ft fall

A walker was airlifted to hospital after falling from a Lakeland path. The 57-year-old woman from Essex tumbled about 30m (100ft) from a rock outcr...

Aritist's Three Peaks gift will help upkeep of her subjects

An artist will donate part of her commission from an exhibition featuring the Yorkshire Three Peaks to a scheme to help their upkeep.

Belay device importer produces recall factsheet for affected models

Gear manufacturer Petzl is sending replacement models of a recalled belay device to its UK distributor.