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Children of jailed Kinder trespassers will help mark 80th anniversary

The children of two of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespassers who were jailed for their part in the incident will take part in the celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the event.

Julia takes up role as Scout ambassador

Walking celebrity Julia Bradbury, who is currently to be seen on BBC TV exploring the countryside with Hugh Dennis, has become an ambassador for Britain’s Scouts.

Walkers set fire to map to guide rescue helicopter

A pair of walkers set fire to their map to attract attention from a police helicopter searching for them.

Scouts and Guides benefit from £10m Government fund for new leaders

Scout and Girl Guide groups will benefit from a £10m Government fund set up to provide new volunteer leaders.

Search and rescue dogs pass muster in autumn tests

They say every dog has its day and a group of four-legged friends has been showing its mettle during assessments for search dogs and handlers.

Awards for volunteer mountain rescuer's 40 years' service

A mountain rescuer who began his service before the present team leader was born received two awards for his dedication.

Injured climber provides first of three rescues in one day for Edale team

A group of climbers helped rescuers carry an injured fellow rockclimber suffering from back pain after a fall.

Concern as Government plans to ditch adventure licensing body

The coalition Government plans to scrap the body set up to license children's adventurous activities.

Runners urged to help rescuers in quest for funds

A Peak District mountain rescue team is appealing to fit runners to help it buy new Land Rovers. The Hayfield-based Kinder Mountain Rescue Team is ...

Peak fund grant will help create Kinder Trespass archive

A two-year project to create an archive of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass has received a cash boost. The Peak District National Park Authority’s ...

Charles meets Peak volunteers during national park visit

National park volunteers met the Prince of Wales during his visit to the Peak District yesterday. Prince Charles met 10 volunteer rangers when he c...

Anniversary events will evoke spirit of Kinder mass trespass

Ramblers in period gear will re-enact a moorland walk that led to the imprisonment of five activists 80 years ago.

Runners tackle Peak District's three highest hills for mountain rescuers

Hardy fellrunners took to the Peak District hills to help raise cash for a mountain rescue team. The inaugural Trigger event was run in cold clear ...

Mountain rescuers join locals in fundraiser

A mountain rescue team is quids in after a joint fundraising evening with local community groups. Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team joined three ...

The UK's County Tops, by Jonny Muir

Fancy a varied walking challenge? Jonny Muir guides you to the top of the UK's 91 county high points, with some surprising finds...

Trust's 3.8 million members called to arms over Government planning threats

The head of England’s largest conservation charity has issued a call to arms to its 3.8 million members to challenge the coalition Government’s plans to change planning law.