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Criminal proceeds fund new harnesses for Calder Valley rescue team
A rescue team has received new climbing harnesses thanks to the proceeds of crime. West Yorkshire Police used cash taken from criminals to buy the ...
Fred Whitton Challenge cyclist seriously injured in Honister Pass crash
A cyclist was seriously injured when he crashed while tackling a charity challenge in the Lake District.
Shot sparrowhawk adds to North Yorkshire's grim toll of killed raptors
North Yorkshire’s unenviable reputation for raptor persecution continued with the discovery of a shot sparrowhawk.
Wildfire warning for South Pennines as dry weather continues
The continued dry spell has increased the risk of wildfires on the Pennine moors, authorities warned.
Teen injured in Gisburn Forest fall after mountain bike splits in half
A teenager was injured at a popular mountain biking venue when his machine split in half, causing him to fall.
Helvellyn walker suffers multiple injuries in fall from Striding Edge
A walker suffered multiple injuries in a fall from Striding Edge on Helvellyn. The woman fell 30ft from the ridge on England's third-highest mounta...
Thousands of young challengers prepare for annual Dartmoor Ten Tors event
Thousands of young people will take to the hills this weekend as part of the annual Ten Tors challenge.
Keswick team rigs up rope system to rescue injured Cat Gill walker
A walker was rescued after falling more than 30ft into a Lake District gill. The 70-year-old was walking up Cat Gill near Walla Crag on Thursday wh...
Lakeland walker suffers ankle injury with doctors' group in Pasture Bottom
A walker was stretchered from a Lake District fell after suffering an ankle injury when she slipped. The 50-year-old was with fellow doctors in Pas...
Former Snowdonia climbing hut Cae Amos opens as bothy after restoration
A former climbing hut in Snowdonia has opened as a shelter available to all outdoor enthusiasts. Cae Amos, which was originally a hill farm, has be...
Campaigners pledge to resist MoD's 'privatisation' of Cumbria common land
The Ministry of Defence stands accused of a land privatisation in the Cumbrian North Pennines. Campaigners said the ministry’s plans to deregiste...
Work starts on controversial North York Moors national park potash mine
Work has begun on constructing a controversial potash mine in the North York Moors national park. The park authority confirmed Sirius Minerals has ...
Highland police issue plea after rescues of 'woefully unprepared' walkers
Police in Scotland are pleading with hillwalkers to be fully prepared before setting out, after three separate incidents involving rescue teams over the weekend.
Boy airlifted with multiple injuries after Whinlatter Forest mountain bike crash
A Coastguard helicopter landed on a forest track to airlift and injured boy to hospital after a mountain bike crash.
North York Moors national park put on fire alert after prolonged dry spell
A prolonged dry spell of weather has put a national park’s moors and forests at risk of wild fires.
Runner Chris Perry adds to family triumphs with victory in The Fellsman
An ultrarunner confirmed a family dynasty with a win in one of the toughest events on the calendar. Chris Perry followed in his brother Adam’s fo...
Crummock Water walker injured after being pulled off feet by dog
A walker suffered multiple injuries when he fell down a lakeside shore after his dog pulled him off his feet.
Peak District boulderer injured in fall at Robin Hood's Stride
A boulderer was rescued after injuring himself at a Peak District crag. The 29-year-old from Nottingham fell at Robin Hood’s Stride near Birchove...