Paddlers and mountain team commended for tragic rescue efforts

Two paddlers and a mountain rescue team were among those who received awards for their part in an attempted rescue of a kayaker trapped underwater.

Search and rescue dogs pass muster in autumn tests

They say every dog has its day and a group of four-legged friends has been showing its mettle during assessments for search dogs and handlers.

Wainwright fans back wildlife charity to mark twin anniversaries

Followers of the late fellwalking guide book author Alfred Wainwright will celebrate the group’s 10th birthday by raising funds for a wildlife charity which will be marking its own 50th anniversary.

Mountain festival organisers plan repeat for 2012

Organisers of the inaugural mountain festival in the Outer Hebrides plan to repeat the event next year.

Lake District floods footpath bill tops £1m

The bill for repairing the Lake District’s footpaths and bridleways damaged by the area’s devastating 2009 floods has topped £1m.

Technology helps mountain rescuers find lost walkers in two incidents

Mountain rescuers used modern technology and mobile phones to help find walkers in two separate incidents.

Mountaineers appeal for cash to fight national park housing plans

Walkers and mountaineers are being asked to dip into their pockets to support a £50,000 campaign against the building of almost 2,000 new houses in a national park.

Lakeland footpaths will close to allow rally

National park bosses are warning walkers and mountain bikers that all rights of way will be closed later this month in a popular Lakeland forest.

Cavers' breakthrough signals successful underground Three Counties route

A team of cavers has achieved the feat of linking of establishing an underground route enabling potholers to descend in Cumbria and emerge in Yorkshire after passing through Lancashire.