Rescue for Lakes walker after fall

Rescuers went to the aid of a teenager who fell in the Lake District yesterday evening.The 17-year-old girl was with a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award team when she suffered a suspected broken ankle while making her way down to Wasdale Head on the Sprinkling Tarn route.Her team members used their tent for shelter and called for help.

Search teams rescue lost Beacons walker

Rescue teams in south Wales found a man who was suffering from the cold after losing his way.Brecon Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) and their neighbours Central Beacons MRT were involved in a four-and-a-half-hour search for the man, who was described as having learning difficulties.

Tiso snaps up Keswick retailer

Scottish retailer Tiso has bought one of Keswick’s best known outdoor stores.The George Fisher shop was snapped up by the Leith-based company founded by mountaineer Graham Tiso in 1962.

Secretive tycoon's firm takes control of outdoor retailer

Controversial retailer Sports Direct has paid £5m for a 60 per cent stake in outdoor company Field & Trek.The acquisitive group, which last week launched a £67m deal for boxing brand Everlast, already owns 29 per cent of troubled outdoor retailer Blacks Leisure.

Loo with a view for Europe's high spot

Alpinists will be relieved to hear some improbable news from the highest point in France.Authorities have installed two toilets near the summit of Mont Blanc, to counter what Saint-Gervais’s mayor Jean-Marc Peillix describes as the yellow and brown spots that blight the summit of the 4,808m mountain.The two conveniences have been airlifted to a point at 4,260m, making them Europe’s highest WCs.

Cairn Gorm railway now open to walkers

Footsore walkers can now take a train ride down Cairn Gorm after the company that runs its funicular railway relaxed its rules.Previously, only downhill skiers and those taking a trip to the Ptarmigan restaurant were allowed to use the train.

Blind water-skier in Windermere speed challenge

Lakeland authorities are considering taking action after the Windermere speed limit was allegedly broken by a boat towing a blind water-skier.Kevan Furber, the skipper of the boat, was interviewed after Lake District National Park Authority officers took video recordings and laser speed-gun readings.

Midges by the millions for Scots researchers

An Edinburgh academic plans to trap millions of midges in a new research project.Dr Alison Blackwell, who runs the Advanced Pest Solutions company, will trap the annoying insects to help research into a cattle disease which blights parts of Europe.

Hunting fine for terrier man is Welsh first

A Denbighshire pensioner has been fined in what is believed to be the first successful prosecution under the Hunting Act in Wales.William Francis, 69, of St Asaph, pleaded guilty to hunting a wild animal with a dog.