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Rescuers use dog pram and cat basket after dachshunds' owners get lost on Lakeland fell
A couple and their two exhausted dachshunds were rescued after getting into trouble on a Lake District fell.
Lakeland walker rescued from Dow Crag after dog knocks pack over edge
A man was rescued from a Lake District crag after he got into difficulties retrieving a rucksack from the rockface.
Researchers post victories in men's and women's Montane Dragon's Back Race
Two university researchers have taken the honours in the Montane Dragon’s Back Race. James Nobles and Lisa Watson won the men’s and women’s e...
Cost-of-living crisis puts paid to 2023 Keswick Mountain Festival
Keswick Mountain Festival will not take place next year, organisers said. The festival team said the event will take a year off, to safeguard its l...
Don't rely solely on What3words say rescuers sent to wrong side of lake
A Lake District team has warned people not to rely solely on the What3words app if they need to call help.
Woman dies in fall at Lake District beauty spot
A woman has died after falling on a hillside in the Lake District. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the incident about 6.10pm on Friday....
Couple rescued after getting stuck on steep ground on Blencathra
A couple had to be rescued after getting stuck on steep ground on Blencathra. The pair were trying to avoid slippery conditions on a ridge but vent...
Helvellyn group who prompted rescue call turned out to be 'extreme gardeners'
A group who prompted concern on England’s third-highest mountain turned out to be ‘extreme gardeners’ according to rescuers who were called to investigate.
Badly parked vehicles hinder rescuers heading to Lakeland incident
Vehicles parked inconsiderately delayed rescuers trying to reach an injured girl in the Lake District.
Lake District teams launch autumn safety campaign to reduce rescue callout numbers
Volunteers from the Lake District’s mountain rescue teams gathered to kick-start a safety campaign to reduce the number of callouts.
Patagonia's Yvon Chouinard gives away his company: 'Earth is now our shareholder'
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, the climber turned reluctant businessman, has given his company to a trust and a collective that will use profits for projects to tackle the climate emergency.
Climber dies after collapsing on Lake District route
A climber has died after collapsing while on a route in the Lake District. The man, in his late 70s, was with friends at Bram Crag Quarry, St Johnâ...
Man's body found on Glen Coe ridge
Police in the Highlands said a body has been found on a ridge above Glen Coe. The discovery was made on Wednesday in a gully on Aonach Eagach, Poli...
Injured climber rescued from Bird Rock in six-hour operation
An injured climber was rescued from a north Wales crag in a protracted operation lasting more than six hours.
Snowdonia national park bosses to install 500 sensors to manage car parking
National park bosses in Snowdonia plan to install sensors at car parks across the area to help provide visitors with up-to-date information on where they can leave their vehicles.
Teen airlifted from Cadair Idris after ankle injury and asthma attack
A teenager was airlifted to hospital from a Snowdonia mountain after injuring himself. The 17-year-old also began suffering breathing difficulties ...
Public will have chance to see mountain search dogs in action during open day
Members of the public are being invited to meet search dogs and their handlers this weekend. Volunteers from the Lake District Mountain Rescue Sear...
Wainwright's 'unofficial' Coast to Coast Walk to gain national-trail status
The Coast to Coast Walk devised 50 years ago by author Alfred Wainwright is to gain national-trail status.