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Injured Lakeland walker airlifted to hospital after tumble near Haystacks summit
A walker was airlifted from the Lake District fells after suffering back and hip injuries in a tumbling fall.
Police charge two men with criminal damage over felling of Sycamore Gap tree
Two men have been charged with criminal damage in connection with the felling of the tree at Sycamore Gap.
Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society
A champion of public access has celebrated 40 years’ leadership of Britain’s oldest national conservation body.
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.
Helvellyn walker airlifted to hospital after falling on Striding Edge
A walker was airlifted to hospital after suffering a suspected broken ankle when he fell on Striding Edge.
Climbing legend Leo Houlding officially opens Keswick mountain rescuers' extension
Adventurer Leo Houlding has officially opened an extension at the headquarters of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team.
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.