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Runner Dave Stevens sets out to break Pennine Way record
An ultrarunner is about to set out on a quest to break a record that has stood for almost 29 years. Dave Stevens will attempt to run the full lengt...
Praise for Duke of Edinburgh's team in eight-hour rescue on Peak District hill
Rescuers have praised a group of young people who ‘did all the right things’ after two of them were injured on a Peak District moorland.
Calder Valley team's four-legged members retire after more than 10 years' service
Two long-serving members of a rescue team have retired after numerous missions. Four-legged friends Nell and Pepper have each assisted the Calder V...
Great North Air Ambulance link speeds life-and-death decisions for injured outdoor fans
Seriously ill and injured casualties in the North-West of England could receive a quicker helicopter response after ambulance staff agreed to a charity monitoring emergency calls.
'Remarkably lucky' runner trampled by cows in Cumbria thanks air ambulance crew
A trail runner has told of his ‘remarkably lucky’ survival after he was trampled by cows. Michael Conroy Harris was with his dog at Garrigill i...
Pavel Paloncý wins Spine Race for third time
Pavel Paloncý has won the Montane Spine Race for the third time. The Czech ultrarunner arrived at the finish at Kirk Yetholm on Thursday ahead of ...
Pavel Paloncý leads Spine Race after Eoin Keith withdraws
Irish athlete Eoin Keith, who took over the lead of the Montane Spine Race when frontrunner Jim Mann retired, has himself dropped out of the race.
Search dogs found walker Richard Cockerham alive after 48 hours on Lakeland fells
Rescuers have revealed details of the huge operation to find a walker who was missing on the Lakeland fells for 48 hours in severe weather.
Jim Mann sets the pace as Spine Race runners face worsening weather
Runners in the Montane Spine Race, dubbed Britain’s most brutal race, face worsening conditions as the race enters its second day.
Major cross-border search launched after walker goes missing in Cheviots
A major search was mounted on the Scotland-England border after a walker was reported missing. Three rescue teams and a Coastguard helicopter joine...
Hypothermic cyclist among those helped as Calder Valley team goes on snow patrol
A hypothermic mountain biker and a coach-load of stranded passengers on a high Pennine road were among numerous people helped by a rescue team over the weekend.
'Risk to life' as Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Scotland
The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for parts of Scotland. The red alert means risk to life is likely with snow falling to depths ...
Ultrarunner Dave Stevens plans attempt on Pennine Way record
A British ultrarunner will attempt to break the record for the fastest completion of the Pennine Way later this year.
Blizzards, storms, records and a marriage proposal: the Spine Race concludes
The Montane Spine Race has concluded, after living up to its reputation as Britain’s most brutal race.
Spine Race organisers suspend running in face of severe weather warnings
Organisers of the Montane Spine Race have halted the event in the face of severe weather warnings. Runners are being held at checkpoints until it i...
Eoin Keith takes the lead in Spine Race as Jim Mann retires injured
The Montane Spine Race earned its reputation as Britain’s most brutal over the past 24 hours as runners battled high winds and blizzards in the north Pennines.
Spine Race leader Jim Mann sets blistering pace as athletes endure overnight snow
Montane Spine Race leader Jim Mann is continuing to set a blistering pace as runners contend with harsh winter conditions in the northern Pennines.
Strongest line-up yet as runners prepare for start of brutal Spine Race
Runners will line up this weekend for a gruelling race along the length of Britain’s first national trail.