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Police appeal after buzzard shot in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire
Police in North Yorkshire are appealing for information after the discovery of a bird of prey that was killed illegally.
Four young Scafell Pike charity walkers spark 'avoidable' rescue in wild weather
A Lake District mountain rescue team has described how its members brought four young women to safety in severe weather from England’s highest mountain.
Climber who fell from Cairn Gorm dies in hospital
A man who was injured in a fall from a Highland mountain has died in hospital. He was climbing and walking on his own on Tuesday when he fell in Co...

Two Pen-y-ghent walkers and dogs rescued after getting lost in dark
Two walkers were rescued, along with their dogs, after getting lost in the dark during a journey on one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks.
Old Man of Coniston couple rescued after getting lost in mist
Two walkers were rescued after getting lost in low cloud on the Lake District fells. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 3.05pm after t...
Peak District mountain bikers spark debate on future of Cut Gate route
Mountain bikers in the Peak District are seeking views on one of the national park’s most popular routes.

Six-hour search launched after two walkers reported missing on Bleaklow
Two walkers were rescued from the Peak District’s second-highest hill after being reported missing overnight.
Woman suffers serious injuries in 65ft fall from Borrowdale scramble
A woman was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries when she fell more than 60ft while scrambling on a route in the Lake District.
Snugpak launches brand new insulated and waterproof jacket!
Stay warm and dry with Snugpak’s Torrent Jacket Snugpak, the UK’s leading sleeping bag and insulated clothing manufacturer, has launched its first ever insulated, waterproof jacket – the Torrent jacket.
Rare midge find is UK first for Highland 'lost world' estate Dundreggan
It’s perhaps not the news walkers in the Highlands would want to hear: a rare species of midge previously unknown in Britain has been discovered.

Scafell Pike couple who spent 14 hours on fells 'owe their lives to bivvy bag'
A couple who spent the night sheltering on the Lake District mountains may owe their lives to the plastic bivvy bag they used, rescuers said.
Climber airlifted to hospital after fall in Cairn Gorm Northern Corries
A climber was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a fall in the Scottish Highlands. Police in Aviemore were alerted to the incident a...
Lost Cheviot walkers use phone picture to guide rescuers to location
Two walkers took a picture on their mobile phone to guide rescuers to them after getting lost on a mountain in the Cheviot Hills.

'Barefoot Aleks' completes record 3,800-mile run down the length of Europe
A man who took up running less than five years ago has completed a gruelling journey down the complete length of mainland Europe.
Baby Jesse joins Calder Valley rescuers in callout to injured mountain biker
Rescue team volunteers were joined by a young supporter after being called out to aid an injured mountain biker.
Rescuers seek walkers for Wharfedale 3 Peaks challenge
Rescuers in the Yorkshire Dales are looking for walkers with stamina who are up for tackling a 22-mile route over three fells.

Friday BBC show's unique techniques will showcase The Lake District: A Restless Year
Following the broadcast of Terry Abraham’s Life of a Mountain: Blencathra earlier this week, the BBC is offering more Lakeland eye candy.
More than 40 rescuers called out as walker injured in 300ft Old Man of Coniston fall
More than 40 mountain rescuers were involved in an operation to help two walkers who fell in separate incidents on The Old Man of Coniston.