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Páramo boss pays tribute to nun whose workers produce brand's garments

The boss of outdoors brand Páramo has paid tribute to the nun whose Colombian charitable institution produces its clothing.

30 August 2023

Dave Fowler and Graham Cox named as mountaineers who died in Aonach Eagach incident

Two of the three people who died in a mountaineering incident in Glen Coe at the weekend have been named.

11 August 2023

Bodies of three hillwalkers recovered from Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe

Three mountaineers have died in an incident on Aonach Eagach in Glen Coe. Their bodies were discovered by rescuers after they failed to return from...

07 August 2023

Lake District search dog volunteers to hold open day at Kirkstone Pass

Lake District visitors will be able to see the work of the area’s volunteer search dog handlers during an open day at a mountain pass.

23 July 2023

Police seek information after red kites shot in North York Moors

Police in the North York Moors are appealing for information after a red kite was shot. They are linking the incident with another shooting of a re...

05 July 2023

Cockermouth rescuers to host open day to mark 70th anniversary

A Lake District mountain rescue team is throwing open its doors to the public to celebrate its 70th anniversary.

16 June 2023

North York Moors go on fire alert as dry spell continues

National park bosses in the North York Moors are urging visitors to be vigilant as the risk of wildfires increases.

02 June 2023

Cragfast couple rescued after marriage proposal on heart-shaped Lakeland rock

A couple were rescued when they got stuck on steep ground on a Lake District fell after a romantic proposal.

29 May 2023

Eryri visitors warned to act responsibly as holiday period looms

Police are warning visitors to Eryri national park their vehicles may be removed if they obstruct roads over the bank holiday weekend and school break.

26 May 2023

Mountain Bothies Association in good financial health as Covid pandemic recedes

The charity that cares for mountain shelters in Britain ended 2022 with a large financial surplus. The Mountain Bothies Association said this was d...

28 August 2023

Body of walker Daniel Adams found after search on Carnedd Dafydd in Ogwen Valley

The body of a walker has been found after a search on the Carneddau in Eryri. Police named the man as Daniel Adams, 26, from Selby in North Yorkshi...

09 August 2023

BMC proposes 12-month trial of permitted wild camping in England and Wales

The British Mountaineering Council is calling for a 12-month trial where wild camping is permitted on certain areas of national parks south of the border.

23 July 2023

Bob Graham runner rescued from Blencathra after breaking ankle

An endurance runner was rescued from a Lake District fell after breaking his ankle. The athlete was one of a group tackling the Bob Graham Round on...

23 July 2023

Auction of Wainwright Aira Force drawing will boost Patterdale rescuers' funds

Aficionados of the late Lakeland author and artist Alfred Wainwright have the chance to own original drawings produced by the celebrated fellwalker.

28 June 2023

Injured man airlifted to hospital after falling in grade-three Lakeland scramble

A man was airlifted to hospital after falling while scrambling in a Lake District gill. His partner alerted emergency services after he failed to r...

08 June 2023

Rescue gear missing after Scafell Pike stretcher box 'ransacked' by visitors

A stretcher box high in the Lake District fells has been ransacked, rescuers said. Visitors to the site at Mickledore also left a disposable barbec...

02 June 2023

Blencathra walker aiflifted to hospital after fall on Hall's Fell Ridge

A walker was airlifted to hospital after injuring herself in a fall on Blencathra. The woman fell between 5m and 7m on a rocky section of Hall’s ...

27 May 2023

Collapsed Cadair Idris walker dies despite efforts of passers-by and rescuers

A walker has died after being found collapsed on a mountain in Eryri. A group of six walkers found the man, in his 60s, alone and unresponsive on C...

26 May 2023

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