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Galileo launch marks start of European sat-nav system to rival GPS
The first two satellites for the new European rival to the GPS system were successfully launched into orbit today, after a day’s delay.
Hitch halts lift-off of rocket carrying new sat-nav system
The launch of the first two satellites in a new system that would provide greater navigational accuracy for outdoor enthusiasts has been delayed.
Special showings for teenagers' video of national park moorland research
Teenage students involved in a moorland preservation scheme have produced a video that will be shown to visitors next month.
Police plea to revellers to stay away from witchcraft hill
Police are appealing to Halloween revellers to stay away from a hill noted for its 17th century witch trials.
Dales club offers chance to Try Caving
A caving club is offering outdoor enthusiasts the chance to venture underground. The Yorkshire Subterranean Society is again offering a Try Caving ...
Lost Lakeland walkers use mobile phone to guide rescuers
A couple of lost walkers were found after they described their position to rescuers by mobile phone. The pair, from Sunderland got lost in mist and...
TV show will feature helicopter-crash boss's zip-wire battle
Television viewers will be able to see an on-screen confrontation between campaigners and the controversial owner of a Lake District tourist attraction in a fly-on-the-wall documentary next Sunday.
Awards for volunteer mountain rescuer's 40 years' service
A mountain rescuer who began his service before the present team leader was born received two awards for his dedication.
Rescuers find body after Highland fall
A climber has died after a fall in the Highlands. Members of the Kintail Mountain Rescue Team were joined by search dogs yesterday after police wer...
National park rangers' award for volunteer work
A national park’s volunteer rangers have been recognised for their work with vulnerable groups. The Peak District’s 300-strong volunteer team p...
Second dangerous-driving charge follows Snowdon off-road vehicle find
Police have charged a man with dangerous driving after a second incident in which an off-road vehicle was found on the summit of Wales’s highest mountain.
Walling group builds ford on Dales bridleway
Walkers, mountain bikers and horseriders will find a Dales route easier going after a group of drystone wallers built a cobbled ford across a beck.
TV film will show off-roaders' national park clash
More details of an upcoming television series looking at controversies in Britain’s national parks were released today.
Surprise second award for national trail bridge
A timber bridge carrying a national trail, and which is thought to be the longest of its kind in the world has won a second award.
Police name man who died in Highlands fall
Police have named the man who died following a fall in the Highlands. The body of Tom Clark, 65, a graphic designer, of Aberdeen, was found by resc...
Injured walker stetchered from lakeside path
A walker was stretchered from a path after suffering a suspected broken ankle. Members of the Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team were called out at 1...
Seven-year-old airlifted after Helvellyn injury
A boy was airlifted from England’s third highest mountain after he was injured by a falling rock. The seven-year-old was walking up Helvellyn whe...
National park boss recommends goldmine go-ahead
A national park boss has recommended the reopening of a goldmine in the Highlands despite it being against the park authority’s landscape policy.
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4 That's a wrap: team rescues wild camping film students in difficulties on fell
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6 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers
7 On test: Danner Mountain 600 EVO boots reviewed
8 Work to begin on demolition of Culra Bothy ahead of rebuilding in 2026
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2 New West Yorkshire national nature reserve will include Brontë moorland (4)
3 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers (4)
4 Heading for the winter hills: should you pack your crampons or micro-spikes? (3)
5 Rebuild of Culra Bothy will be charity's most expensive project to date (3)
6 Last-minute festive stocking fillers? Here are a few ideas (3)
7 Man dies in 70m fall from Sharp Edge on Blencathra (2)
8 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening (2)
9 The Angry Corrie founder Dave Hewitt dies, aged 64 (2)
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