Bishop is urged to put access at heart of Government forest plans

Outdoor enthusiasts’ groups today urged the Bishop of Liverpool to put access at the heart of the Government’s plans for England’s forests.

Police raid estate after golden eagle poisoned

Police have raided a Highland estate after a golden eagle was poisoned by an illegal pesticide. Grampian Police and officers from the Scottish Gove...

Night-time rescue for Duke's Award team caught in dark

A group of youngsters were rescued from the Peak District’s highest hill yesterday after getting lost in the dark.

Are you one of our competition winners?

Emma Steigmann of Sittingbourne in Kent was the lucky winner of grough’s Teva competition. Ms Steigmann will receive a Teva Adventure Pack, with ...

Nine ascents and 135 characters for a Cool Everest record

British mountaineer Kenton Cool today broke two records, with his ninth ascent of Everest – and the first Tweet sent from the summit of the world’s highest peak.

Sir Chris joins mountain rescue walk pair

Two mountain rescue team members were joined by Everest summiteer and elder statesman of British mountaineering Sir Chris Bonington for part of their walk across England.

Woman rescued after reservoir slip

A walker was rescued after falling down the bank of a reservoir and injuring her leg. Members of Edale Mountain Rescue Team were called yesterday a...

Hundreds join rescuers for awareness day

A police helicopter dropped into an event as hundreds of visitors joined mountain rescuers as they showed off their skills.

Met Office figures confirm April was driest on record

April was the warmest on record, according to provisional figures released by the Government’s official weather organisation.