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Páramo boss pays tribute to nun whose workers produce brand's garments
The boss of outdoors brand Páramo has paid tribute to the nun whose Colombian charitable institution produces its clothing.
Dave Fowler and Graham Cox named as mountaineers who died in Aonach Eagach incident
Two of the three people who died in a mountaineering incident in Glen Coe at the weekend have been named.
Bodies of three hillwalkers recovered from Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe
Three mountaineers have died in an incident on Aonach Eagach in Glen Coe. Their bodies were discovered by rescuers after they failed to return from...
Lake District search dog volunteers to hold open day at Kirkstone Pass
Lake District visitors will be able to see the work of the area’s volunteer search dog handlers during an open day at a mountain pass.
Police seek information after red kites shot in North York Moors
Police in the North York Moors are appealing for information after a red kite was shot. They are linking the incident with another shooting of a re...
Cockermouth rescuers to host open day to mark 70th anniversary
A Lake District mountain rescue team is throwing open its doors to the public to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
North York Moors go on fire alert as dry spell continues
National park bosses in the North York Moors are urging visitors to be vigilant as the risk of wildfires increases.
Cragfast couple rescued after marriage proposal on heart-shaped Lakeland rock
A couple were rescued when they got stuck on steep ground on a Lake District fell after a romantic proposal.
Eryri visitors warned to act responsibly as holiday period looms
Police are warning visitors to Eryri national park their vehicles may be removed if they obstruct roads over the bank holiday weekend and school break.
Mountain Bothies Association in good financial health as Covid pandemic recedes
The charity that cares for mountain shelters in Britain ended 2022 with a large financial surplus. The Mountain Bothies Association said this was d...
Body of walker Daniel Adams found after search on Carnedd Dafydd in Ogwen Valley
The body of a walker has been found after a search on the Carneddau in Eryri. Police named the man as Daniel Adams, 26, from Selby in North Yorkshi...
BMC proposes 12-month trial of permitted wild camping in England and Wales
The British Mountaineering Council is calling for a 12-month trial where wild camping is permitted on certain areas of national parks south of the border.
Bob Graham runner rescued from Blencathra after breaking ankle
An endurance runner was rescued from a Lake District fell after breaking his ankle. The athlete was one of a group tackling the Bob Graham Round on...
Auction of Wainwright Aira Force drawing will boost Patterdale rescuers' funds
Aficionados of the late Lakeland author and artist Alfred Wainwright have the chance to own original drawings produced by the celebrated fellwalker.
Injured man airlifted to hospital after falling in grade-three Lakeland scramble
A man was airlifted to hospital after falling while scrambling in a Lake District gill. His partner alerted emergency services after he failed to r...
Rescue gear missing after Scafell Pike stretcher box 'ransacked' by visitors
A stretcher box high in the Lake District fells has been ransacked, rescuers said. Visitors to the site at Mickledore also left a disposable barbec...
Blencathra walker aiflifted to hospital after fall on Hall's Fell Ridge
A walker was airlifted to hospital after injuring herself in a fall on Blencathra. The woman fell between 5m and 7m on a rocky section of Hall’s ...
Collapsed Cadair Idris walker dies despite efforts of passers-by and rescuers
A walker has died after being found collapsed on a mountain in Eryri. A group of six walkers found the man, in his 60s, alone and unresponsive on C...