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Liz Truss appointed Environment Secretary as Cameron sacks Paterson

The climate-change sceptic minister in charge of England’s outdoors has been sacked by Prime Minister David Cameron, to be replaced by a rising star from the Conservative Party.

Record Scottish snowfalls bring skiers out on to slopes

While the floods in southern England have been grabbing the news headlines, the Scottish Highlands have had a bumper year of snow.

Littlebeck boardwalk eases the way for Wainwright Coast to Coast walkers

Walkers nearing the end of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk will be able to keep their boots a little drier thanks to work improving the route.

Lost Scafell Pike walker found safe after 11-hour night search in storm

A lost walker was found on the slopes of England’s highest mountain after major 11-hour overnight search.

Glowing reports from sub-zero tsunami rescuers for Keela's insulated jacket

Weeks spent in sub-zero temperatures by rescue teams was the ultimate test for PrimaLoft-filled Belay jackets .

Royal Navy seeks rescue memories from walkers helped by its crews

Have you been fortunate – or perhaps unfortunate – to have been rescued by one of the Royal Navy’s search and rescue helicopters.

New bridge built for walkers on Wainwright's Coast to Coast route

Walkers can now set off on a long-distance route on a firmer footing with the opening of a new bridge.

Three rescues in three days for Ogwen team as heavy rain and winds lash area

Rescuers had to battle flooded tunnels and gridlocked roads to reach an injured walker in Snowdonia. Members of Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organi...

Floods hamper rescue of four cavers trapped in pothole

Rescuers had to wait for flood water to subside before they could help a party of cavers to safety. The four potholers were reported overdue in Tat...

Keen steps in with 200 pairs of boots to help Somerset flood victims

An outdoor footwear company has stepped in to help victims of flooding in the West Country. Keen sent 200 pairs of boots and 140 pairs of socks to ...

Lowland rescue teams in spotlight as floods hit large areas of England

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Mountain rescuers on standby as more floods predicted in latest storm

Volunteer mountain rescuers in the West of the country have been put on standby today after the Met Office warned of more storms and possible flooding.

North York Moors footpath work eases walkers' access to Hole of Horcum

Walkers accessing one of Yorkshire’s natural wonders will find the going a little easier after work by the North York Moors National Park Authority.

Lake District bosses hit back at George Monbiot's 'sheepwrecked' claims

Lake District representatives hit back after a campaigning journalist described the area as one of the most depressing landscapes in Europe.

Rescuers warn Black Hill flash floods may block Pennine Way route

Mountain rescuers are warning a section of a national trail may become impassable if expected heavy rain this week causes flash flooding.

Ex-mountain rescuer Julian Carradice recognised in New Year's Honours

A former member of a mountain rescue team has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours. Julian Carradice, who was team leader of the Wasdale Mou...

Cavers warn of Dales pothole danger after entrance collapse

Cavers have issued a warning of the dangerous state of part of a Yorkshire Dales system. The White Rose Pothole Club said one of the entrances to t...