Injured gorge-scrambling student rescued after slip

A student was rescued after injuring himself while gorge scrambling in the Lake District. The 16-year-old was part of a supervised group from an ou...

MPs throw out mountain rescue tax-freeze bid

MPs have rejected a move to freeze the VAT hike that will hit mountain rescuers next year. And they threw out a Labour move to produce a report on ...

Trust says Highland gold bid puts wild land at risk

A conservation charity has objected to the reopening of a Highland gold mine. The John Muir Trust said plans to develop the workings near Tyndrum w...

School students' plaques will guide national trail walkers

Walkers on a national trail will be guided by plaques created by Yorkshire schoolchildren. The cast-metal plaques have been placed along the Dales ...

Labour bid to stop VAT hike for mountain rescuers

Opposition front-benchers have launched a bit to stop mountain rescue teams paying the increased VAT rate announced by the Coalition Government in George Osborne’s emergency budget last month.

Missing walker found safe after overnight search

A walker was found safe and well after going missing overnight on the isle of Harris. Three Coastguard teams joined officers from the Northern Cons...

Gondola mooted for Cairn Gorm by Ramblers' boss

A gondola system should be considered for Cairn Gorm as part of a review of access to the mountain, according to the head of the Ramblers in Scotland.

Ranger Matt nails Coast to Coast in 61 hours

A park ranger lost two toenails but gained pounds by running Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route. Matt Neale covered the 309km (192-mile) course in...

Wildlife boss welcomes fine for obstructing inspector

An animal-health chief has welcomed a fine imposed on a Cumbria man who obstructed a wildlife inspector.