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Amber warnings issued as storms due to return to hills on Friday
The Met Office has issued an amber severe weather warning of storm-force winds across north Wales and northern England for Friday.
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Two die in rivers in Ambleside and Snowdonia as winter storm hits UK
Two people have died in incidents in rivers after a major winter storm brought torrential rain and high winds to much of Britain.
Pair rescued from Tryfan scramble they thought was 'easy walk'
A couple had to be rescued from a Snowdonia scrambling route after mistakenly following advice it was an easy walk.
Three walkers rescued after getting lost in dark on wintry Broad Crag
Three walkers were rescued after getting lost in the dark on a 3,000ft Lake District fell. The group called for help from Broad Crag, the neighbour...
Police appeal to walkers after golden eagle poisoned in Glen Lethnot
Police are appealing to walkers for information after a golden eagle was found dead in the Angus glens.
Ogwen Valley rescuer back in action after companies replace stolen gear
A mountain rescuer who had gear stolen when thieves took a rucksack from the volunteer's car has had medical equipment replaced by kind-hearted company bosses.
Climbers told to check gear as Simond issues recall notice
Climbers and mountaineers have been warned to check their carabiners and quickdraws after a small number of Simond models was found to be potentially dangerous.
Mountaineers step up Glen Lyon access battle as walkers 'barred from land'
Mountaineers are appealing to a Scottish Government minister to intervene in a dispute between hillwalkers and a Highland estate.
Simon Martindale named as man who died River Rothay in Ambleside
Police have named the man who died in a river in Ambleside. Simon Martindale of Hest Bank, Lancaster, was swept away in the River Rothay on Monday....
Hurricane-speed winds will hit hills as storm continues across UK
Hurricane-force winds will hit Scotland’s mountains tomorrow as a winter storm grips the UK. The Mountain Weather Information Service said mobili...
Peak District rangers' grand gift enables health walk scheme to restart
Kind-hearted national park rangers have spread seasonal goodwill to a walkers’ service by donating a £1,000 prize to restart the scheme.
Injured walker spends longest night of year in storm on Ullswater fell
A walker with a broken ankle was rescued after spending the year’s longest night in a storm on a Lake District fell.
Air ambulance crews use donated bubble-wrap to save casualties' lives
Stricken walkers and climbers airlifted from hills will be well protected thanks to a new technique adopted by air ambulance crews.
Land management boss Emyr Williams takes over as Snowdonia chief
A director of land management in Snowdonia will take over as the national park’s boss next year. Emyr Williams has been appointed chief executive...
Ozzy Osbourne lookalikes drop in on Edale rescuers' £1,500 fundraiser
Mountain rescuers have thanked shoppers who boosted their funds by more than £1,500 in a fundraising day.
New chair of Government outdoors body Natural England 'blocked footpath'
The man charged with promoting access to the countryside in England stands accused of unblocking a right of way on his farm only being grilled by MPs about footpaths on his land.
Ten-hour rescue effort frees four cavers trapped by flood in King Pot
A group of cavers was rescued in a 10-hour operation after they got trapped underground by rising water.