Amber warning as violent storms, snow and thunder head for UK mountains

Tomorrow looks like a day to avoid walking the mountain tops as forecasters predict hurricane-speed winds for the western Highlands and violent storms affecting much of the North of England.

Lake District walkers rescued after getting lost in mist on High Stile

Two walkers had to be rescued after getting lost on a Lake District mountain. The pair became disoriented in thick cloud and bad weather on the Red...

John Muir Trust welcomes Holyrood deer-control plans

A conservation charity has welcomed moves by the Scottish Government to control deer numbers. Holyrood’s land reform consultation announced this ...

Nick Clegg confirms £5m boost will see Coast Path finished by 2020

The Deputy Prime Minister has confirmed plans to speed up the setting up of the coastal path around the whole of England.

Cash boost for mountain rescuers as Chancellor announces VAT relief

Mountain rescue teams will be able to reclaim value added tax, the Chancellor announced today. George Osborne said search and rescue team and air a...

Uldale Fells walker airlifted to hospital after ankle injury

A walker was airlifted to hospital after injuring himself on a remote fell in the North of the Lake District.

'Investigation may be needed' after man airlifted in 33rd Tryfan rescue

A mountain rescuer said there may need to be an investigation into why so many incidents happen on a Snowdonia mountain.

Minister drops in on Fell Care Day as 18 rubber ducks removed from lake

Volunteer paddlers pulled 18 rubber ducks, along with watering cans and a tyre from a Cumbrian lake during a clean-up.

This autumn is set to be third warmest on record, says Met Office

This autumn is likely to be the third warmest on record, the Met Office said. Unless temperatures plummet in the final few days of November, averag...