MP claims victory for mountain rescue teams' tax-refund campaign

A Cumbrian MP is claiming victory in the long-running battle to secure a tax refund for volunteer mountain rescue teams.

Top gear firm extends climbing star's sponsorship

Top climber and adventurer Leo Houlding has signed a five-year extension to his current sponsorship with outdoor company Berghaus.

Rescue team's appeal to replace ageing ambulances

A mountain rescue team is appealing to walkers and climbers to help it raise cash to replace its fleet of ageing Land Rovers.

Rescuer's online boast leads to 14-day fundraising walk

A rash Facebook promise has landed a pair of mountain rescuers with a major challenge. Mountain Rescue magazine editor Judy Whiteside’s online br...

Is the Government about to wobble on forest sell-off?

Signs that the huge campaign against privatisation of England’s forests may be prompting a rethink by the coalition Government emerged today.

Axe falls on outdoor activities as national park budget cut

Bus services, guided walks and recreation activities for youngsters will be cut under plans revealed by a national park authority.

Two airlifted in separate Highland rescues

A man was airlifted to hospital after falling about 30m (100ft) on Britain’s highest mountain. Police were alerted about 1.20pm today and members...

'Dangerous' rescue for walkers trapped in dark

A group of walkers had to be rescued in an operation described by rescuers as ‘dangerous’. The walkers became benighted on a Lake District fell...

Second Lakeland rally in protest against forest sell-off

Campaigners against the sell-off of the Lake District’s public forests are planning a second rally after a crowd of 1,500 came to their first event.