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Walker airlifted after Skye fall
A man was airlifted from a Skye mountain after injuring himself. Members of the Skye Mountain Rescue Team were alerted about 11.30am after the walk...
Rescue helicopter plans shelved in £7bn Government cut
Plans for the part-privatisation of Britain’s search and rescue helicopters have been shelved by the Government.
Mountain body welcomes China's Everest ban on children
The international body that represents mountaineers has welcomed China’s decision to ban under-18s climbing Everest.
Hill navigation courses on offer from mountain-safety expert
Hillwalkers who want to brush up their navigation skills can take advantage of subsidised courses in the Highlands.
Climbers warned of rockfall on Highland route
Climbers are being warned about a rockfall on a Highland route. The Mountaineering Council of Scotland issued the warning about a significant amoun...
Devil of a celebration as OS drops threat against racy novel
Publishers of a racy novel set on the West Highland Way are celebrating after Britain’s national mapping agency climbed down over legal threats to the book.
Nero's raw paws lead to mountain rescue call
A callout for a north Wales mountain rescue team gave members paws for thought. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation went to the aid of dog-ti...
Queen honours outdoors stalwarts
A mountain rescue stalwart has been appointed an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Roger Jones, who for many years was leader of the Ogwen Val...
Airlift for injured Highlands walker
A walker was airlifted from a Highland mountain after injuring his ankle. Police at Fort William were alerted about 1.45pm yesterday, Saturday, tha...
Golfers will trek to raise mountain rescue cash
A group of golfers will play two rounds of the game on Lakeland courses – with a 35-mile mountain trek between them.
Early-morning start for ultra runner's record attempt
In the early hours of Saturday morning, when most of the country is slumbering in bed, a small group will gather in a Lake District village to help an ultra runner in his attempt to realise a dream and smash a long-held record.
National parks tighten belts as cash is cut
England’s national parks have been told their cash is to be cut by five per cent this year. The move is one of the first indicators of the David ...
Cave and fell rescues keep volunteers busy
A volunteer team carried out its first underground rescue of the year at the weekend. Members of the Cave Rescue Organisation were called to help a...
Outdoor groups wait as Government stops barring scheme
Outdoor bodies that were gearing up for a new child-protection regime next month are left pondering the future after the Government announced the scheme was being put on ice.
Activists vow to keep fighting for vineyard-site access
Protestors have vowed will keep returning to a disputed site in the South Downs until they are granted the right to roam.
Award girls safe after major Highlands search
A party of girls undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was found safe in the far North-West of Scotland after a major search involving two rescue teams.
Top level changes for Lakeland footpath workers
There are changes afoot at the top of a Lakeland organisation. Rob Clarke is handing over responsibility as Man at the Top of the National Trust’...
Outdoor gear firms accused of 'disregarding environment'
Outdoor gear manufacturers stand accused of showing a disregard for the environmental impact of their businesses in a groundbreaking survey.