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Climbing legend Joe Brown dies, aged 89
Renowned rock-climber and mountaineer Joe Brown has died, aged 89. Among Brown’s achievements in a long climbing career were the joint first asce...
Rescue team called out to Ilkley Moor after mountain biker injures leg
Rescuers were called out to aid a young mountain biker who suffered a serious leg injury on Ilkley Moor.
Oldham team puts Covid-19 measures into practice during Blackstone Edge rescue
Rescuers were called out to aid ambulance staff with an incident on the Pennine Way over the Easter weekend.
Instructor Mark Reid takes heads online with course as Covid-19 shuts outdoors
Outdoors instructor Mark Reid has taken his courses online as much of the countryside remains off limits for visitors.
Northumberland rescuers plead: don't head for the hills this Easter
Rescuers in north-eastern England are pleading with outdoor enthusiasts not to travel to the Northumberland national park over the Easter weekend.
Injured buzzard recovering after being found in North Yorkshire with shot wounds
A buzzard is recovering after being found with gunshot wounds in North Yorkshire. A farmer discovered the injured bird of prey near Shipton Grange,...
Dundonnell team holds online training session for members during Covid-19 lockdown
A Scottish rescue team has held its first online training session. Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team, in common with other volunteer teams, normally ...
Firefighters tackle second blaze in two weeks at Pennine moorland site
Firefighters are battling a moorland blaze at the same site as a similar wildfire two weeks ago. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said 10 fir...
Dales boss: people shouldn't be penalised for handful who ignore Covid-19 rules
Bosses in the Yorkshire Dales said a handful of visitors had ignored instructions not to travel, but the national park was generally quiet.
Police appeal after walker finds shot red kite near Leeds Bradford Airport
Police have appealed to walkers for sightings of suspicious activities after the body of a red kite was found with numerous shotgun wounds.
Four summonsed under Covid-19 laws after Peak District moorland blaze
Four men from West Yorkshire have been summonsed to court after a Peak District wildfire that police believe was started by a barbecue.
Edale rescuers use Covid-19 protocol in two callouts to aid ambulance crews
Peak District rescuers used protective equipment when they were called out twice in quick succession.
Calder Valley rescuers don protective kit in callout to injured woodland walker
Rescuers donned protective kit when they were called out to help an ambulance crew aid a walker with an injured leg.
Widespread calls for public to avoid trips to countryside over Easter weekend
A concerted effort is underway to dissuade the public from breaking government coronavirus guidelines on visiting the countryside over the Easter weekend.
Ramblers Scotland backs Holyrood minister's Covid-19 outdoor access statement
Ramblers Scotland has welcomed Scottish Government guidelines on responsible access to the outdoors during the coronavirus crisis.
Mountain rescuers' plea to stay at home at Easter after walkers ignore travel advice
The body representing mountain rescuers south of the border expressed disappointment that walkers had been ignoring advice and travelling to national parks during the coronavirus crisis.
Future grim for mountain professionals as virus crisis cuts earnings by almost £60m
A study by a British Mountain Guide has estimated the loss in earnings of UK outdoor professionals because of the coronavirus pandemic at £58.8m.
Mountaineering council considers 'virtual' annual meeting during Covid-19 crisis
The British Mountaineering Council is considering holding its annual meeting in a ‘virtual’ form this year.