Medic dies in Spanish climbing accident

A British doctor has died after a climbing accident in Spain.Ian Burnell died after an 80ft fall while rock climbing near Alicante, in the South of the country.

June Dales walks programme announced

The Yorkshire Dales National Park has announced a series of guided walks throughout next month.Starting points range from Settle to Muker; Dent to Grassington, with walks of varying lengths and strenuousness.

Everest medics treat climber left for dead

The team of doctors conducting high-altitude medical experiments on Everest was involved in helping save a stricken climber.Usha Bistra, a Nepalese climber, was found by Canadian Meagan McGrath high on the mountain after reportedly having been abandoned by her leader after she collapsed attempting to summit.She was brought down by Ms McGrath and fellow mountaineers and treated for cerebral oedema – swelling of the brain, a common symptom of acute mountain sickness.

Nevis climbers survive night on Tower Ridge

Three young climbers survived a night on Ben Nevis’s Tower Ridge after becoming disoriented.They were rescued by members of Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) after a Royal Navy helicopter located them late yesterday evening, but was unable to land.

Good Lord! we're on the order paper

It’s nice to know you have friends in high places – Ben Nevis, Snowdon, Scafell Pike, The Wrekin and the House of Lords!grough was chuffed to hear one of our noble lords had recently quoted our interview with Environment Secretary David Miliband in a debate.

Via ferrata 'will not affect Fleetwith access'

The setting up of the country’s first via ferrata route has prompted concerns about access in the area.The route, using steel steps and ladders to scale Honister Crag, was set up by Honister Slate Mine.

New arrival for Donegal eagles

Conservation officers are celebrating the birth of the first wild golden eagle to be raised in Ireland for nearly 100 years.The chick was hatched in the Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal, by a pair of birds introduced as part of a project to re-establish the breed.

Welsh mountain race man dies after fall

A mountain race competitor died after falling in Snowdonia yesterday.Sgt Paul Upton, a member of the Parachute Regiment, fell 150m on Carnedd Llewelyn, above the Ffynnon Llugwy reservoir.

Outdoor retail boss walks as shops close

Struggling outdoor retail group Blacks Leisure has parted company with its chief executive.Russell Hardy will receive an undisclosed payout after being ousted from the post following disappointing trading.