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'World's toughest mountain race' underway as Dragon's Back runners head south
The event dubbed the world’s toughest mountain race got underway in north Wales today, with runners heading south from Conwy Castle in a five-day event.
Labradoodle Sydney rescued after becoming exhausted on Yorkshire Dales walk
A dog was rescued from a Yorkshire Dales fell when it became exhausted on a walk. The 11-year-old labradoodle was walking with his owners between C...
Diversion opens on Keswick railway footpath route destroyed by Storm Desmond
A new diversion on a route in the Lake District that was hit by Storm Desmond has been opened to walkers.
Watchdog gives go-ahead to JD Sports' takeover of Go Outdoors
Britain’s competition watchdog has given the go-ahead for the takeover of Go Outdoors by retail group JD Sports.
Knock-off gear warning to outdoor fans after Keswick shop ram-raid
Police in Cumbria cautioned outdoor enthusiasts not to be tempted to buy suspiciously cheap clothing they may be offered.
Locked gate delays rescuers after Coledale walker injures ankle
A mountain rescue team was delayed by a locked gate when it was called out to rescue a Lake District walker.
Snowdonia walker dies after falling 'considerable distance' on Tryfan
A walker has died after falling on a Snowdonia mountain. The man was descending Tryfan on Sunday with his daughter when he slipped and fell a long ...
Two exhausted Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers rescued after getting lost in dark
Two walkers called for help after getting lost as midnight approached while they were tackling a Yorkshire Dales challenge route.
Great North Air Ambulance Service reaches 15-year milestone
An air ambulance service that regularly rescues stricken outdoor enthusiasts is celebrating a milestone in its history.
Climber rescued after fall at Great Wanney Crag in Northumberland
A climber was rescued after she injured herself in a fall on a Northumberland crag. The woman suffered a suspected broken ankle when she fell on to...
More than 200 ultrarunners ready to start gruelling Berghaus Dragon's Back Race
More than 200 runners from 24 different nations are preparing to start one of Britain’s most gruelling races.
Two teams in rescue of injured Lakeland walker on Hay Stacks
Two Lake District rescue teams combined to aid an injured walker on a fell. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 10.30am on Friday...
Shot Dentdale buzzard likely to make full recovery
A buzzard that was found with gunshot wounds in the Yorkshire Dales is expected to make a full recovery.
Walker who died in Tryfan fall is named as John Wynne
The walker who died in a fall from Tryfan on Sunday has been named as John Gerard Wynne. The 61-year-old, from Exmouth, Devon, was descending the m...
Ultrarunner Adam Perry misses Lake District 24-hour record by just 15 minutes
Ultrarunner Adam Perry has narrowly failed to beat a 20-year-old record for summiting Lake District peaks.
Coastguard praises 'unsung heroes' as footage of Glen Affic rescue released
Coastguard rescuers have praised ‘unsung heroes’ who helped a woman who fell 100ft on a munro in Glen Affric.
Rescue helicopter retreats to avoid blowing cragfast Blencathra pair from Sharp Edge
A rescue helicopter had to back off from winching two men stuck on a Lake District ridge for fear of blowing them from their precarious position with the rotor blades’ downwash.
John Muir Trust calls for reforms after paying £50,000 costs to SSE over Stronelairg
A conservation charity has called for reform of the planning process after it had to pay £50,000 to an energy company.