Sea Kings to go in Government's private bid for rescue helicopters

The search and rescue helicopter service operated by the RAF and Royal Navy will be ditched in favour of a privatised civilian scheme under plans announced by the coalition Government.

Powder Room toilet opening is relief for Lakeland mountain skiers

Skiers in the Lake District will no longer have to cross their legs to avoid the call of nature. Members of the Lake District Ski Club are celebrat...

Second success for system as rescuers use phone signal to find lost walkers

A new software system for mountain rescuers helped guide a team to a pair lost on a hillside. The rescue was the second in the weekend to use the S...

Injured mountain biker rescued from forest trail

A mountain biker was rescued after injuring herself on a downhill section of a popular course. Three mountain rescue teams went to the rider’s ai...

Outdoor retailer issues warning as sales disappoint

Troubled outdoor retailer Blacks Leisure today warned trading had worsened in the last few weeks. The company’s shares ended 11 per cent down on ...

Bonita adds 'beautiful' mountain to her Himalayan tally

Britain’s youngest female Everest summiteer has added a third Himalayan peak to her tally. Bonita Norris successfully climbed Ama Dablam in the c...

Outdoor shop's donation adds to mountain rescuers' vehicle fund

Staff and customers at a Glasgow outdoors shop have helped swell the coffers of a rescue team’s appeal for funds.

Bridge right-of-way status provides Lakeland route for walkers

Walkers and cyclists can now legally use a bridge thought to have built by the Army, to avoid taking to roads in a busy Lakeland valley.

Sponsors step in to save 'vital' Lakeland mountain weather service

The vital winter mountain service that provides information about felltop conditions has been saved after it was threatened by budget cuts.