Police probe launched as second kite found shot dead

A protected red kite has been found shot dead, just months after a bird from the same group was shot in the same county.

Six hour rescue for walkers who strayed on to climbing route

A group of walkers had a lucky escape after straying on to a climbing route in bad visibility. The four, aged 26 and 27, from the Dorset and Wiltsh...

Injured climber airlifted after quarry rockfall

A climber was seriously injured while on a Lake District route. The man was climbing in Hodge Close Quarry, near Tilberthwaite, on Saturday when he...

Jamming exercises will affect GPS signals

Walkers using GPS devices are being warned of a military radio jamming exercise that is likely to affect their signals.

Newest mountain rescue team gets approval

Scotland’s newest mountain rescue team has got the seal of approval. Hebrides Search and Rescue gained official affiliation to the Mountain Rescu...

Police warn campers after spate of thefts from tents

Campers are being warned to be on their guard after a spate of thefts from tents. Police in Cumbria are stepping up patrols after opportunist thiev...

Youngsters will be put to the test in this weekend's Ten Tors

More than 2,000 young adventurers will take to the hills of Dartmoor this weekend as part of a challenge to test their stamina and strength in trekking across the wilds of the national park.

Tale of woe for challengers who climbed the wrong mountain

A group of hapless Three Peaks Challengers climbed the wrong mountain and got lost on another. The six, from Cricklade in Wiltshire, set out to wal...

Walkers will carry coffin to mark 'death of wilderness'

A group of walkers plans to carry a coffin to the site of a proposed windfarm to mark the death of the Scottish wilderness.