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Patterdale team launches appeal for new rescue boat
A Lake District team has launched an appeal to buy a new boat. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team uses its rigid inflatable boat both in water rescues...
Yorkshire Dales visitors can 'clear their heads' but Cumbria not ready for large influx
National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales said the area would be a place where key workers and members of households could come to exercise over the coming bank holiday weekend.
Winter comes to Lakeland as three felltop assessors gear up for a new season
The Lake District's felltop assessors will begin their daily ascents of Helvellyn this week; we spoke to 'new boy' Wes Hunter to get his thoughts on his new 'dream job'.
Campaigners apply for further enlargement of Lake District national park
A campaigning charity wants to see a further enlargement of the Lake District national park. The Friends of the Lake District has applied to a gove...
Rescuers welcome Helvellyn's Julia Bradbury TV boost but caution winter visitors
A rescue team has welcomed the increase in popularity of a Lake District mountain following its television vote as top peak in Britain.
The outdoors in 2016: take a look back at a year of amazing events
A wild start to 2016 set the tone for the following 12 months with record-breaking rescue numbers, climbing achievements and astonishing challenges, making it a year to remember.
The outdoors year in view: our look back through 2015's triumphs, tragedies and curiosities
The year provided plenty of outdoor adventures, not least provided by Mother Nature herself, as exceptional weather became the norm.
Dave Freeborn wins award for mountain rescue film as edited version released
A mountain rescuer who jointly directed a short film about the movement has received an award. Dave Freeborn produced and co-directed the promotion...
Campaigners frustrated at 'pathetic' two-year Lakes and Dales decision delay
Campaigners say they are frustrated by Government delays on a proposed extension of two national parks in the North of England.
Rescuers offer advice for staying safe on Cross Fell, the Pennines' highest hill
Rescuers in Cumbria have warned of the potential pitfalls of those venturing on to the highest hill in the Pennines.
Six days, six hours, four minutes: how Paul Tierney broke the Wainwrights running record
An astonishing challenge that ran on chips, banter and very little sleep, but definitely no smashed avocado.
Cyclist Katherine Moore dies on Wrynose Pass during Coast to Coast sportive
A cyclist has died in an incident on a Lake District pass. Katherine Moore was taking part in a Coast to Coast event when she was injured on the Wr...
Lakes planners asked to approve two Wasdale toilet blocks at foot of Scafell Pike
Planners will hear an application by the National Trust to build two new toilet blocks at the foot of England’s highest mountain.
Thirlmere zipwire firm says consultation showed most in favour of plans
The company behind plans to build two zipwires across Thirlmere in the Lake District said most people who responded to a consultation were in favour of the project.
Lake District mountain assessors start new winter season with added safety hints
Two of the Lake District’s busiest walkers begin their winter season again today. The national park’s felltop assessors will make the ascent of...
Lake District felltop assessors resume Helvellyn climbs as winter service begins
The Lake District’s two felltop assessors will resume work next week, as they take it in turns to make the journey to the summit of England’s third highest mountain.
Government confirms Lakes and Dales national parks will be extended
The Government has announced that two national parks in northern England will be extended. The long-awaited decision to extend the Yorkshire Dales ...
Ordnance Survey increases sales of paper maps after decade of decline
Sales of conventional paper maps produced by Britain’s official mapping agency increased last year, bucking the trend in the past decade which saw people opting for digital versions.
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