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Covid fines for pair with young child who pitched tent on Yorkshire cliff edge
Two people who pitched their tent next to unstable cliffs on the North Yorkshire coast have been given fixed penalties for breaking lockdown legislation.
Outdoor Trade Show organisers confident summer event will go ahead
Organisers of the UK’s largest trade show for the outdoor industry say they are confident it will be able to take place this summer, as lockdown eases.
Friends of Lake District say Ullock Moss car park conflicts national park policies
Campaigners say a proposed permanent car park near the foot of a popular Lakeland fell has polarised arguments.
Photo of Buttermere at dawn wins top prize in Wainwright Society contest
A picture of Buttermere shot at dawn has won the annual photographic competition run by the Wainwright Society.
Shock and sadness after Loch Leven bird hide destroyed by fire
A nature reserve manager said he is shocked and saddened after an award-winning bird hide at a popular Scottish nature reserve was destroyed by fire.
Yorkshire Dales bosses remind public lockdown travel restrictions still in force
National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales have urged people not to jump the gun by travelling to the area as pressure to ease lockdown grows.
Appeal for injured rescuer Chris Lewis tops £½m target in less than 36 hours
An appeal for funds to help a mountain rescuer severely injured during a callout has reached its £½m target in less than 36 hours.
Rescuers don skis to reach patient stranded by snow at Northumberland farm
Mountain rescuers in Northumberland used vehicles, skis and their leg power to reach a patient in a remote farm who needed medical attention.
Pair who prompted callout in which Lakeland rescuer injured handed £200 fines
Two men who prompted a callout in which a mountain rescue volunteer was seriously injured have been handed a £200 penalty by police.
Appeal launched to raise cash to rebuild Loch Leven bird hide after blaze
An online appeal has launched to raise cash to replace a popular bird hide destroyed by fire. The Mill Hide stood on the shore of the Loch Leven Na...
Two youths charged over deliberate fire at Loch Leven bird hide
Two youths have been charged after a fire that destroyed a prizewinning bird hide. Police Scotland said a 16-year-old male was arrested and charged...
New Berghaus ambassadors aim to promote diversity, inclusion and mental health
Outdoors brand Berghaus has appointed four new ambassadors with the aim of promoting diversity, inclusion and mental health.
Dave Morris and Mikayla Parton honoured in Fort William fesitval awards
A long-time campaigner for outdoors rights has been recognised for his work. Former Ramblers Scotland director Dave Morris has received the Scottis...
Fellwalking spaniel Max awarded animal 'OBE' for his virtual therapy work
A dog whose fell-going adventures have helped support and comfort thousands of people has been awarded the animal equivalent of the OBE.
Rescuers plead with public not to put themselves in harm's way
Rescuers have pleaded with walkers to think carefully before they head out for their daily exercise. Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team said memb...
Rescuers aim to raise £½m for injured Patterdale team member Chris Lewis
Mountain rescuers have set up an online fundraising page to support a team member who was seriously injured in a callout.
Police plea to public not to be tempted by Snowdonia's snowy peaks during lockdown
Police are urging people who may be tempted to travel to the Snowdonia mountains by the prospect of snow-covered peaks not to break Covid-19 regulations.
Rescuer suffers life-changing injuries in 500ft fall during Lakeland callout
A volunteer mountain rescuer is in a serious condition in hospital after he fell almost 500ft during a callout.