Man arrested following latest Snowdon 4x4 incident

A man was arrested by North Wales Police on suspicion of dangerous driving and causing criminal damage following the discovery of a 4x4 vehicle on the summit of Snowdon.

Climbers injured in separate crag falls

Two climbers were airlifted to hospital after separate falls on Peak District crags. Edale and Buxton Mountain Rescue Teams were called to help a m...

County will fight national park extension 'tooth and nail'

A county council has said it will fight ‘tooth and nail’ proposals to extend the national park boundaries in its area.

Final call for walkers and runners to Grin 'n' Bear It for rescuers

Rescuers have issued a final invitation for walkers to tackle their annual challenge this weekend. The Grin ‘n’ Bear It event offers walkers an...

Chief hails 'commonsense' decision on Lakes and Dales park extensions

The decision to recommend the enlargement of two English national parks has been hailed as a victory for commonsense.

Lost Pennine Way walker rescued after major search

A walker on the Pennine Way was rescued after a major search involving three volunteer teams. The man, from Amsterdam, rang to say he was lost on C...

Project worker aims to protect 'lost' common land for walkers and riders

Campaigners are combining to launch a project to protect lost common land. The Open Spaces Society has joined the British Horse Society in funding ...

Snowdon 4x4 owner auctions vehicle to raise cash for mountain rescue

The man whose 4x4 caused a furore when it was discovered near the top of Wales’s highest mountain has put the vehicle up for auction on eBay, with proceeds going to mountain rescue.

Man dies on peak despite swift mountain rescue response

A walker died on one of south Wales’s highest mountains despite rescuers reaching him within minutes of him collapsing.