Everest docs' TV expedition screens tomorrow

Mountains return to our televisions tomorrow with the first part of Horizon’s documentary on the Caudwell Xtreme Everest expedition.The programme promises to give an insight into why a team of medics risked their lives on the ascent of the world’s highest peak to further scientific knowledge.Xtreme Everest climbers tackle the Hillary Step, one of the last obstacles before the summit of the mountainMore than 250 people took part in the project which was set up to help advance techniques and knowledge of the treatment of patients in intensive-care units.

Stomach bug forces island closure

Climbers and walkers have been warned to stay away from a popular island after a stomach bug swept its inhabitants.Lundy, in the Bristol channel, is closed to visitors while authorities try to contain the gastroenteritis outbreak, which leads to diarrhoea and vomiting.So far, 54 people have been affected.

Ramblers may launch appeal for Gloag-case funds

The Ramblers’ Association (RA) in Scotland says it may mount an appeal to raise cash to pay for the failed Ann Gloag access case.The campaign could be extended to other countries where bus company Stagecoach, which Mrs Gloag and her brother Brian Souter founded, operates.

Beinn Dearg misses Munro mark

Munro-baggers can relax – there’s no need to pull on the boots for another conquest, with the news that Beinn Dearg has been officially declared short of the magic 3,000ft mark.Surveyors today announced that the Torridon mountain falls short by just 2ft 5in, and the number of Scottish Munros remains 284.

Outdoor company is 'least ethical'

The controversial Sports Direct company, which owns 29 per cent of outdoor retailer Blacks and which recently snapped up 60 per cent of Field & Trek, is the least ethical company in the UK’s top 350, according to a survey by a national newspaper.The Observer’s probe, carried out with Co-operative Investments, found the firm, founded by Newcastle United boss Mike Ashley, scored only 12.17 out of a possible 100.

Griff's Mountain series hits the shops

If your Sunday evenings have been left with a televiewing hole following the end of Griff Rhys Jones’s Mountain programmes, there’s some good news: you can buy the DVD of the series from Monday, so you can relive the whole journey across Britain’s high ground.And don’t be fooled by BBC1’s screening of something called Coming Down the Mountain: it’s not Griff’s descents; more a Peak District Brit version of a drama along the lines of Rain Man.

Get walking: live longer

Walking could save your life – and it needn’t be a marathon effort.New research from Queen’s University, Belfast, revealed that even a half-hour walk three times a week can help you lose weight and lessen the chance of heart disease and stroke.Walking: ideal for keeping fit Previous advice was to undertake a vigorous walk at least five times a week.

Dales falcons popular despite deluge

The appalling weather this summer is blamed for a fall in numbers of visitors enjoying a view of Malham’s pair of peregrine falcons.But more children came to see the raptors, which nest on the 80m-high limestone Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales.

Song from 82-year-old after Carrauntoohil rescue

An 82-year-old pensioner serenaded rescuers who plucked her from Ireland’s highest mountain.Kerry Mountain Rescue Team went to the aid of the woman on Carrauntoohil, after she was reported missing with a 16-year-old family friend.