Walkers take to the moors to raise cash for rescuers

Supporters took to the Pennine hills to help raise cash for mountain rescuers. Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team’s main annual fundraiser took place ...

Pennine Bridleway bridge design gains plaudits

A bridge carrying a bridleway over a river has been highly commended for its outstanding design. The structure, which carries the Pennine Bridleway...

Teacher rescued after breaking leg in dawn photography walk

A walker was airlifted to hospital after breaking her leg when she went out on an early morning expedition to photograph the sunrise.

Blue plaque marks start of Wainwright's first 'long walk'

Enthusiasts have unveiled a blue plaque marking the starting point of the first long-distance journey of author Alfred Wainwright.

Rescuers exchange vows after leader's zip-wire arrival

A rescue team member made a dramatic entrance at a Pennine venue when he arrived by sliding down a zip-wire.

Rescue team quick to help injured moorland mountain biker

A mountain biker was rescued from a remote Pennine trail after injuring himself. The 38-year-old was on the Cut Gate bridleway east of Bleaklow tod...

Rescuers' stretcher team prepares for pithy performance

You’ve heard of the Red Arrows and the Falcons parachute display team; now meet: the Pith Helmets. The Woodhead Mountain Rescue Formation Stretch...

Police warn campers after spate of thefts from tents

Campers are being warned to be on their guard after a spate of thefts from tents. Police in Cumbria are stepping up patrols after opportunist thiev...

National trail running scheme ignites controversy

A trailblazing scheme to encourage long-distance runners in the countryside has ignited controversy, with a petition launched against the installation of a series of electonic boxes fixed in remote locations.