Mountain rescuers return to duty as floods subside

Cumbria’s mountain rescue teams are now back on duty to come to the aid of stricken walkers, climbers and mountaineers after spending the last six days helping the flood-hit residents and visitors during the record-breaking deluge.

Further warnings to Lakeland walkers are more rain due

Lake District national park chiefs are urging walkers to avoid the area’s fells and low-level routes until flood water has subsided.

Duke's student airlifted after Lakeland fall

A Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditioner was airlifted from a Cumbrian fell today after falling and injuring his leg.

Rescuers haul 79-year-old from Lakeland waterfall

A 79-year-old walker survived a tumble into a waterfall today at a Lake District beauty spot. The man was left clinging to a crack in the rock at A...

Lakes Weatherline to get new number

Hillwalkers and climbers in the Lake District will need to key a new number into their mobiles from the beginning of next month.

Path volunteers to make TV appearance

Volunteers repairing the Lake District’s paths will feature in a television programme to be aired next week.

Two rescued as gales pound Lakeland fells

Two Lake District walkers have been rescued as gales and winds lashed much of northern Britain. Members of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were cal...

Failed Lakes eco-village site on market for £¾m

The company that planned to build a controversial holiday village in one of Cumbria’s most unspoilt valleys has put the site on the market after failing to get planning permission.

Rescue team passes 100 mark four months early

A Lakeland mountain rescue team has reached its century – four months early. The Keswick team’s tally of full callouts passed the 100 mark this...