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Kinder Scout walker calls out rescuers after sinking up to thighs in mud
A walker had to call for help after becoming trapped in mud on the Peak District’s highest hill. The young woman was walking with three adults in...
More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike
An injured walker spent 24 hours on the flanks of England’s highest mountain before being rescued. A major search operation was mounted after the...
Northumberland rescuers called out to aid injured walker on The Cheviot
A group of walkers was helped to safety after one of them injured themselves on The Cheviot, on the England-Scotland border.
Blencathra walker rescued after falling more than 60ft from Sharp Edge
Two teams spent more than six hours rescuing a woman who fell from Sharp Edge on Blencathra. A walker came across the injured woman early on Saturd...
Spine Race winner Jack Scott reveals he almost dropped out of event at Malham
The winner of this year’s Montane Winter Spine Race has revealed he considered dropping out of the event a third of the way into the course.
Lakes boss Richard Leafe will quit at end of year for new career as Mountain Leader
The boss of England’s largest national park has announced he will step down at the end of the year.
Leaders set blistering pace in Spine Race after front runners retire
Leaders in the Montane Winter Spine Race are setting a blistering pace as they head north along the Pennine Way.
Open Spaces Society 'dismayed' Dartmoor camping rights will face court challenge
The Open Spaces Society has expressed its dismay at the decision of the Supreme Court to allow a challenge to a ruling on camping on Dartmoor.
Body of runner Ed Catmur found on Cross Fell after 24-hour search involving 82 rescuers
The body of a fellrunner was found on the highest fell in the Pennines after a huge search lasting 24 hours.
Ultrarunner Jasmin Paris posts first finish by a woman in gruelling Barkley Marathons
British ultrarunner Jasmin Paris has become the first woman to complete the gruelling Barkley Marathons.
Lakeland paraglider dies after crashing on Blencathra
A paraglider has died after crashing on Blencathra. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said the man was a friend to a number of its members and was a wel...
Explorer Scout Ben Leonard was unlawfully killed in Great Orme fall, jury finds
An Explorer Scout who fell to his death in north Wales was unlawfully killed, an inquest jury found. Neglect by the Scout Association also contribu...
Gunman Richard Bowser jailed after 'terrifying' incident at Tan Hill Inn
A man has been jailed for 19 years after he fired shots at a customer at England’s highest pub. Richard Bowser, 46, of Worcester Place, Bishop Au...
Two walkers rescued after getting lost on descent of snowy Skiddaw
Two walkers were rescued after taking a wrong turn in wintry conditions on the descent of Skiddaw. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted shortly...
Jack Scott takes Spine Race victory and smashes five-year-old record
Jack Scott has won the Montane Winter Spine Race, and smashed the existing record by more than 10 hours.
Six previous winners battle for Spine Race victory on brutal Pennine Way course
Britain’s first national trail is the scene for a potential epic showdown as some of the world’s top runners go head to head in this year’s Montane Spine Race.
Go Outdoors owner JD Sports sees shares fall after profit warning
Shares in the company that owns High Street retailers Go Outdoors, Blacks and Millets dropped 23 per cent on Thursday after it issued a profits warning.
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