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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.
Lake District boss Richard Leafe: resignation rumour is 'fake news'
The boss of the Lake District national park said social media reports of his impending resignation are ‘fake news’ and he will not be leaving his post.
Lakeland walker with serious ankle injury airlifted from Stickle Gill
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fellside after suffering a serious ankle injury. The man was mid-way up Stickle Gill in Great Langdale ...
Missing teen found after becoming separated from family on Langdale fells
A teenager who went missing on the Lake District fells was found safe and well after two mountain rescue teams were called out to find him.
Seriously injured Langdale climber airlifted after being hit by falling rock
A climber was airlifted to hospital from a Lake District crag when he suffered serious injuries in a rockfall.
Mountain weather service rejigs forecast areas to offer better service to walkers
A specialist mountain weather forecasting service has upgraded its coverage for the North of England.
Lakeland walker airlifted after injuring head in fall on Birk Side
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after he was knocked unconscious in a fall. The 68-year-old was walking with his nephew on Birk Si...
Lakeland walker seriously injured in fall at Fat Man's Agony on Side Pike
A walker suffered serious injuries when she fell from a Lake District scrambling route. The woman stepped aside to try to make room for a group to ...
Body of man found on Latrigg near Keswick
A man’s body has been found on a Lake District fell. Police received a phone call on Tuesday morning after the discovery on Latrigg, overlooking ...
Groups appeal for cash in legal challenge to Lakes bosses' green lanes decision
Campaigners have launched an appeal to raise cash for a judicial review of Lake District bosses’ decision not to introduce protective orders on two unsurfaced tracks in the national park.
Campaigners disappointed as Lake District votes not to ban motors from green lanes
Campaigners said they are disappointed the national park authority decided not to ban motor vehicles from two unsurfaced lanes in the Lake District.
Woman dies in fall from Jack's Rake on Pavey Ark
A walker has died after falling from a scrambling route in the Lake District. The woman was seen to fall from Jack’s Rake on Pavey Ark on Sunday ...
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...
Keswick festival challenge walker rescued after passing out on Cat Bells
A walker taking part in a Keswick Mountain Festival event was rescued after injuring herself on Cat Bells.
National Trust buys Lake District campsite in Eskdale for £1.65m
The National Trust has bought a popular campsite in the Lake District, bringing to five the number of sites it owns in the national park.
'Wet and cold' Lakeland walkers in night rescue after failing to find Priest's Hole
Forty mountain rescuers were woken in the early hours of Sunday after a group of walkers called for help after getting lost.
Lake District climber dies after falling on Raven Crag in Great Langdale
A climber has died in a fall on a Lake District crag. Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 6.35pm on Sunday after the man f...
Passing Lakeland walker finds body of woman on fell above Great Langdale
A passing walker has found a woman’s body on a Lake District fell. The discovery was made on Thursday morning at the top of Rossett Gill, near An...