Mountain rescuer's tribute to ex-team member killed in climbing accident

A mountain rescuer paid tribute to a former colleague who died in a climbing accident. Michael Machell, a one-time member of the Langdale Ambleside...

McNeish joins outdoors trade body in quest for new members

Broadcaster and journalist Cameron McNeish has joined the board of a trade body with a brief to encourage outdoor professionals to join.

National park throws out plans for 'Nelson's Column'-sized turbine

National park planners have rejected a farmer’s proposal for a wind turbine almost has high as Nelson’s Column, saying approving it could set a precedent in other national parks.

Woman rescued after slip leads to injury

A woman was rescued from a Cumbrian hillside after injuring herself in a slip. The 73-year-old slipped on frozen turf while walking near Staveley. ...

Seriously injured climber among four callouts in 45 minutes for rescuers

A Peak District mountain rescue team called on colleagues’ help after they received four emergency calls, including a climber with a serious head injury.

Repairs complete on flood-damaged path below Wainwright's favourite fell

A footpath leading to the late Alfred Wainwright’s favourite fell has been repaired after it was damaged by a landslide during the 2009 Cumbria floods.

Police welcome emergency beacon law change

The UK’s top police officers have welcomed the change in rules that allows the use of emergency beacons for walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts for the first time.

Boat grant will save trust workers' nine-mile walk to remote estate

Conservation workers on a remote estate will be spared a regular nine-mile walk thanks to a charity grant that will help them buy a boat to reach the property.

Mountain rescuers treat trapped glider pilot after Peak crash

Two mountain rescue teams helped in a major operation to free a pilot trapped after his glider crashed in the Peak District.