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Lakes charity urges councillors to halt Ennerdale nuclear dump process
An environmental charity is calling on councillors to halt the process that could lead to nuclear waste being buried under the Lake District.
The outdoors world in 2012: our backward glance at the year past
Our rearward glance at a news-packed 2012 includes, as always, tragedy as well as uplifting stories of the great outdoors, and a few oddities.
Peak District bikers succeed in lifting traffic ban on Chapel Gate track
A judge has quashed an order banning off-roaders from a Peak District track. The national park authority has had an experimental order in place for...
Naked Rambler Stephen Gough sentenced to five more months in jail
The Naked Rambler will spend another spell behind bars after being found guilty of a breach of the peace.
Mountain rescue doctor will tackle five-day Dragon's Back Race as fundraiser
A member of a mountain rescue team will tackle a gruelling five-day mountain race to raise funds for his team.
Public have extra month to view peregrines at Dales site
A scheme that allows visitors to get to see of some of the Yorkshire Dales’ most interesting residents has been extended for a month.
Naked Rambler back behind bars after Fife police take hard line
The Naked Rambler is back behind bars after enjoying just three days of freedom. Former Royal Marine Stephen Gough was arrested near Dunfermline by...
Now open: the youth hostel with a honeymoon suite
A refurbished youth hostel reopened to the public now boasts a honeymoon suite. Grinton Lodge in Swaledale also now has extra rooms, en-suite accom...
Outdoor event organisers warned not to put up illegal signs
National park bosses are warning outdoor event organisers not to post illegal advertising signs to publicise their events.
Rescuers' anger as jailed Snowdon 4x4 driver Craig Williams sparks search
Mountain rescuers criticised the man who was today convicted of driving his 4x4 to the summit of Wales’s highest mountain, after he sparked another search during his trial.
Ramblers threaten court action over closed footpath on Sussex coast
A Ramblers group is threatening to take court action against a water company it says has unlawfully blocked a footpath.
Lancashire police appeal for information after shot buzzard found by walker
Police are appealing for information after a buzzard had to be put down after being shot. The bird was found by a walker at a Scout camp in West La...
Farm manager Tom McKellar fined after poison find following eagle death
A farm manager has been fined £1,200 for possessing a banned poison so toxic a quarter of a teaspoon’s worth can kill a man.
National park is pioneer in heritage-crime crackdown
A national park has joined a countrywide drive to crack down on heritage crime. The Peak District National Park Authority will target thieves and v...
Naked Rambler remanded after denying breach of the peace
Naked Rambler Stephen Gough pleaded not guilty to a breach of the peace when he appeared in court today.
Naked Rambler walks unclothed from prison and keeps his freedom
The Naked Rambler has been released from prison and allowed to walk free. An unclothed Stephen Gough stepped from jail in Perth and was immediately...
Police seek public's help after golden eagle found poisoned
Police are appealing for the public’s help after a golden eagle was poisoned on the west coast of Scotland.
Five win copies of Maconie's Never Mind the Quantocks
Five grough readers have each won a copy of broadcaster Stuart Maconie’s latest book. The winners were chosen at random from all those who correc...