Ultra Trail 26 race series launched for runners 'stepping up' to ultra-distance

A series of trail races is being launched, aimed at runners who want to step up to ultrarunning. The Montane Ultra Trail 26 series is a sequence of...

Birkenhead river walk opens after 12-year campaign by Rachel's uncle

A young woman is finally able to enjoy a riverside walk thanks to 12 years of campaigning by her uncle.

£10m Blacks Leisure loss dents profits of new owners JD Sports

Losses at the Blacks Leisure stores have punched a hole in the profits of the company that acquired the group after it went into administration.

Four Bowland walkers rescued after pair swept away by river torrent

Four walkers were rescued after two of their companions were swept away by a swollen river. The four were stranded in the Langden Valley in the For...

Injured walker rescued from Pillar in nine-hour night-time operation

An injured walker was rescued from a Lakeland fell in major night-time operation lasting nine hours. The woman was attempting a solo round of the M...

Dales caver rescued after spending eight hours trapped in Simpson's Pot

A caver had to be rescued after getting trapped when he followed the wrong underground route. The 52-year-old was found by members of the Cave Resc...

Abseiler suffers serious leg injuries in fall at Peatfield Quarry

A man suffered serious leg injuries in a fall at a Lakeland quarry. The climber fell while abseiling in Peatfield Quarry near Coniston yesterday. ...

Charity group appeals for volunteers for Lakeland Fell Care Days

A litter pick by canoe is just one of the activities on offer at an upcoming mass volunteering event in the Lake District.

Major search underway for walker missing in Glen Etive

A major search is underway for a walker missing in the Scottish Highlands. The man, in his 70s, has not been seen since noon yesterday, and is beli...