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Cairngorms police appeal for help finding John Green, last seen in Ballater
Police are appealing for help in finding a walker in the Cairngorms. John Green has been reported missing after he was last seen yesterday...
Lake District flood warnings downgraded but more rain on way
Emergency services have stood down from their flood readiness in the Lake District as river levels recede.
Veteran climbers Gwen Moffat and Angela Soper gain mountain council honours
Two veteran climbers have been made honorary members of the British Mountaineering Council. Gwen Moffat and Angela Soper were appointed following t...
Mountaineers and police urge walkers and climbers to leave route details
Mountaineers have backed a police plea for outdoor enthusiasts to leave details of their intended route when heading for the hills.
Mountain biker with chest injuries rescued after Grizedale Forest crash
A mountain biker was rescued from a Lake District trail after crashing and injuring himself. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 12....
Duddon and Furness rescuers raise more than £2,000 for Storm Desmond flood victims
Members of a mountain rescue team who took part in the operation to help Cumbria during Storm Desmond have raised more than £2,000 for flood victims.
Source-to-sea adventurer Rod Wellington is Aquapac's outdoor champion
A man who has set himself a 15-year challenge to travel each of the seven continents’ longest river systems has received backing from an outdoor brand.
Lake District car park charges waived as flood appeal fund tops £3 million
Charges at five car parks across the Lake District are being waived until after the New Year, to help attract visitors back to the area.
Ornithology charity appeals for help as it reveals curlews at risk
One of the most distinctive UK moorland birds is at risk as numbers of the species plummet. The curlew has been placed on the British red list of b...
Happy Christmas to you all from the grough team
The team here at grough would like to wish all our readers, customers and friends a happy Christmas. We hope you all have a fabulous festive season...
Ordnance Survey takes quarter stake in Dennis Maps, printer of paper maps
Britain’s official mapping agency has bought a 25 per cent stake in a company that prints its paper maps.
Walkers warned after Storm Desmond puts Killiecrankie footbridge out of action
A popular Highland bridge is out of use after Storm Desmond damaged its foundations. The Green Footbridge at the Pass of Killiecrankie in Perthshir...
Call 999 if you need us, says Edale team, after lost Kinder walkers phone base
A Peak District mountain rescue team urged outdoor enthusiasts to ring 999 if they needed help, after a group of lost walkers phoned the team’s base from the hill.
Calder Valley rescuers launch mission to return Carl the Snail home after Carlisle floods
A rescue team has launched a mission to return a Cumbrian visitor to his home after the devastating floods of Storm Desmond.
Derby rescue team receives £5,000 of kit to replace second-hand flood rescue gear
A mountain rescue team has received more than £5,000-worth of kit after being spotted using second-hand clothing during the recent Cumbria floods.
People's Postcode Lottery will help Ramblers launch new walking festival
Walkers will get a boost next year thanks to players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. The Ramblers will use a £200,000 grant from the lottery t...
Scottish avalanche service begins as full-depth slide hits Creag Meagaidh peak
It’s officially winter in the Scottish Highlands with the arrival of avalanche reports from today. The Scottish Avalanche Information Service is ...
Opponents disappointed as 'sneaky' Commons vote allows fracking under national parks
Campaigners have expressed their disappointment at MPs’ decision to allow fracking under national parks.