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The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view

Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.

Controversial Highland windfarm hearing postponed

A planning hearing into the proposed building of 31 wind turbines in the Highlands has been postponed.

Vince Cable's department takes Ordnance Survey under its wing

Control of Britain’s national mapping operation has been passed to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.

2010 in retrospect: join us in a look back at the outdoors year

As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the events that have shaped the events in 2010. From tragedy to triumph, heartbreak to ecstasy, t...

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.

Outdoors Show on move as final Birmingham event approaches

This month’s Outdoors Show will be the last one at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre. From next year, the event will move to London and w...

Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009

As the decade which seems to have become known as the noughties packed its bags and prepared for the trip into history, its final days had a familiar ring: winter catching out climbers and walkers, with tragic consequences..

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2008: take a trip with us through the highs and lows of the year

In the slovenly hiatus between Santa’s return north and the alcoholic debauchery of the New Year, journalists traditionally have a problem: how to fill the space on their various publications when, well, not much happens..

Climber Cool chosen to carry Olympic flame

Nine-times Everest summiteer Kenton Cool has been chosen as a torch-bearer in the run up to next year’s London Olympic games.

Lakeland event puts walkers in the dark

Walkers will be in the dark at an event in the Lake District. And organisers will be praying for clear skies at the Ennerdale gathering aimed at in...

Bonita's arctic trek: 'like swallowing a thousand knives'

The woman who was the youngest female Briton to summit Everest has spoken of her latest venture: a trek to the North Pole.

When Alfred met Kate: outdoors chic gets retro

The notoriously unglamorous Alfred Wainwright is being held as a scion of fashion for dedicated followers of sartorial trends.

Paths 'face extinction' unless Government adopts plan

Campaigning outdoor bodies are urging the Government to adopt groundbreaking proposals to protect England's ‘lost footpaths’.

What future for the outdoor world, post election?

With a general election just round the corner, where will the world of outdoor activities stand after the poll?.

Daytime only rescues for Snowdonia RAF helicopters

Search and rescue helicopters from a busy RAF base will only operate during the daytime for more than six weeks.

Julia will join Wainwright fundraising challenge

Television presenter Julia Bradbury will climb a Lake District peak to help raise funds for rescuers later this year.

Writing course on offer for winning mountain author

If you fancy being the next Jim Perrin or Joe Simpson, pick up your pen and get writing. Entries are open for the Wild Writing Competition run by t...

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