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Leaders set blistering pace in Spine Race after front runners retire
Leaders in the Montane Winter Spine Race are setting a blistering pace as they head north along the Pennine Way.
Hadrian's Wall becomes incident 'hot spot' as rescuers aid two walkers
Rescuers in Northumberland were called out twice to aid walkers in difficulties along Hadrian’s Wall.
Injured Hadrian's Wall walker among three callouts for Northumberland teams
An injured student on the Hadrian’s Wall path prompted one of three callouts for rescuers in Northumberland in four days.
Following in Wainwright's footsteps, only faster: Brian Melia runs a record Pennine Journey
Prompted by a suggestion from his wife, Brian Melia set out on quest to complete A Pennine Journey; 88 hours later he finished the 247-mile course and set a new record.
Runner Brian Melia heads north in A Pennine Journey record bid
Ultrarunner Brian Melia’s bid to complete an unbroken run over a 247-mile route is underway. The 56-year-old optometrist left Settle in North Yor...
Rescue teams have busy Christmas Day aiding injured and lost walkers
Several rescue teams were in action on Christmas Day to help walkers and others in distress. Members of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were called...
Runner Sabrina Verjee heads south with an eye on Pennine Way time
Endurance runner Sabrina Verjee has begun a challenge to run the Pennine Way in a personal best time.
Injured waterfall teen among five callouts in five days for Northumberland teams
Volunteer rescuers in Northumberland were called out five times in as many days. Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team and North of Tyn...
Wainwright Society plans to publish out-of-print Pennine Journey book
Fans of the late writer Alfred Wainwright will soon be able to read his first work, which has been out of print for some time.
Police condemn 'act of vandalism' after Sycamore Gap tree felled overnight
One of the most visited and photographed viewpoints on Hadrian’s Wall is no more, after an act of vandalism.
Callout to injured Hadrian's Wall walker continues Northumberland teams' busy autumn
A walker was rescued from the path at Hadrian’s Wall after injuring his leg in a fall. Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team and Nort...
Northumberland rescuers deal with three callouts in 24 hours
Rescuers in Northumberland were called into action three times in 24 hours. Volunteers from Northumberland Mountain Park Rescue Team and North of T...
Brian Melia completes continuous run of Wainwright's A Pennine Journey
Runner Brian Melia has completed a continuous run of A Pennine Journey, the long-distance route based on Alfred Wainwright’s 1938 walk.
Athlete Brian Melia will attempt continuous run of Wainwright's A Pennine Journey
A runner is planning to follow in the footsteps of renowned author Alfred Wainwright in a 247-mile challenge.
Two groups of walkers rescued in worsening weather by Northumberland teams
Two groups of walkers were rescued after getting into difficulties in bad weather in the north Pennines at the weekend.
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.
Aficionados republish Wainwright's first book, A Pennine Journey
A new edition of a seminal work by the author and illustrator Alfred Wainwright has been published by the society formed to promote study of his work.
Mountain rescuers in eight-hour operation after glider crashes on The Cheviot
Mountain rescuers were called out after a glider crashed on The Cheviot on the Scotland-England border.