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Fire service donation boosts Dartmoor rescuers' fleet
A fleet of rescue vehicles has been expanded thanks to a donation from firefighters. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service formally handed ove...
Body found in search for missing North York Moors walker Stephen Gibson
Rescuers searching for a missing walker on the North York Moors have found a body. Stephen Gibson had not been seen since Wednesday when he became ...
Nine search dogs join hunt for North York Moors walker Stephen Gibson
A major search is continuing in deteriorating conditions in the North York Moors national park for a walker who has been missing for more than 24 hours.
Officials tighten controls on four estates in Scots wildlife crime hotspots
Scotland’s official outdoors body has clamped down on four properties where it says there is evidence of wildlife crime.
Teens rescued after nightfall puts an end end to Cat Bells adventure
Two teenagers were rescued after getting caught out by nightfall and poor weather during an adventure on a Lakeland fell.
Pendle Hill, home of witches, among 13 sites given share of £31m lottery pot
A Lancashire hill shrouded in bewitching history is among 13 landscapes to benefit from lottery grants announced on Halloween.
Bloodied Lakes walker Christopher Green found 300 miles away in London
A man who sparked a major search after he was seen with his face covered in blood on a Lake District fell has been found safe more than 300 miles away.
Dales 'missing link' improved to help disabled visitors at Grimwith Reservoir
Disabled outdoor enthusiasts can now enjoy a trip round a Yorkshire Dales reservoir thanks to footpath improvements.
Pennine walkers urged to help log lifesaving sphagnum moss bogs
Scientists are asking outdoor enthusiasts to help them log an important lifesaving moorland plant. Sphagnum moss helped save lives during both Worl...
Trust welcomes Holyrood refusal of Glencassley and Sallachy windfarms
Campaigners have welcomed the Scottish Government’s refusal of plans for two Highland windfarms. The Glencassley and Sallachy developments in Sut...
North York Moors walker Stephen Gibson still missing after 30-hour search
A huge search failed to find a walker who went missing on the North York Moors. Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team members stood down at ...
National trail volunteers enjoy coastal walks during Whitby meeting
Volunteers from England and Wales’s official long-distance paths met in a national park at the weekend.
No legal challenge from campaigners on North York Moors potash mine
Campaigners opposed to proposals for a giant mine in a national park said they will not mount a legal challenge to planners’ decision.
New mountain rescuer goes straight into action to aid injured Burbage climber
A newly qualified team member got his first taste of a real rescue when he was called out to aid a climber who fell on a Peak District crag.
Rannoch windfarm plans thrown out as company didn't exist when submitted
The Scottish Government has turned down plans for a windfarm on a highly sensitive Highlands site because the company applying for permission didn’t exist at the time of the submission.
Police appeal for sightings of bloodied Borrowdale walker Christopher Green
Police are appealing for information about a man who has gone missing in the Lake District. Christopher Green, 21, of Cleator Moor in west Cumbria,...
National trail apps bring Bram Stoker's Dracula to life for Whitby walkers
Visitors on a national trail will be able to experience gothic horror as they walk in the footsteps of a famous Victorian author.
Campaigners fight on as North York Moors potash mine formally approved
Campaigners battling against the setting up of a huge mine in a national park say the fight is not over, despite formal approval being granted today.