RSPB welcomes Marks and Spencer stores' grouse sales suspension

One of the UK’s top retailers said it won’t stock red grouse in its stores this year. Marks & Spencer said it could not guarantee a respons...

Walkers urged to take care not to start wildfires as hot spell continues

Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to take care not to start moorland fires as temperatures continue to soar.

Ultra athletes gear up for this weekend's Lakeland 100 and 50 races

An athlete who began his running career with a five-mile fun event to raise cash for his son’s football team will this weekend tackle a gruelling 100-mile course over the Lake District’s mountain passes.

Kendal climbing centre claims European first with indoor via ferrata

A Cumbrian climbing centre will open what it claims to be a European first: an indoor via ferrata. The Kendal Wall site will launch the route tomor...

Climber rescued after breaking leg bouldering at Earl Crag

A climber was rescued after breaking his leg while bouldering on a North Yorkshire crag. The 54-year-old man fell from Earl Crag above Cowling on S...

Mountaineer Alan Hinkes leads walk to re-open Black Sail youth hostel

Record-breaking mountaineer Alan Hinkes reopened one of England’s remotest youth hostels by leading a walk from a neighbouring hostel.

Double shot of history marks Patterdale rescuers' 50th anniversary

A mountain rescue team had a double shot of history as members gathered to celebrate its half century.

Malham Cove fatality named as Roy Lancaster, husband of murdered priest

Police have named the man whose body was found at the foot of an 80m Yorkshire Dales crag. Roy Lancaster, 54, contacted North Yorkshire Police befo...

Murder probe after man's body found at foot of Malham Cove

A body has been found at the foot of an 80m crag in the Yorkshire Dales. The Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation was called out early today to r...