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Spine Race leader Damian Hall retires, putting Eugeni Roselló Solé in lead
The Montane Spine Race drama on the Pennine Way continues, with race leader Damian Hall pulling out of the event.
Leaders Kim Collison and Sabrina Verjee pull out of Spine Race in brutal conditions
Both the men’s and women’s leaders in the Montane Spine Race have pulled out of the event. Kim Collison withdrew after setting a blistering pac...
Mountain biker receives free Pennine Bridleway map after braving rain
Staff handing out copies of a new map on the slopes of Ingleborough began to question their choice of day to launch the promotion as rain lashed the fell.
South Pennines Park inspires movement for Muslim women to explore great outdoors
A woman who was inspired to discover the great outdoors by the moorland around her home town is encouraging fellow women from the Muslim community to enjoy the countryside.
Social media query prompts pair's gruelling straight-line walk across Cairngorms
An expert’s answer to a geographical social media query prompted what turned out to be a gruelling Highland expedition for a pair of adventurers.
Runner Anna Troup completes Pennine Way in new record female time
Endurance runner Anna Troup has set a new women’s record for running the length of the Pennine Way.
Mountain rescuers called out to capsized canoeists clinging to branch
Two canoeists were rescued after clinging to a tree branch for 90 minutes when their boat capsized in a Lancashire river.
John Kelly abandons Wainwrights record attempt on third day of challenge
Athlete John Kelly has abandoned his attempt to set a new record for running the Wainwrights. Searing heat and problems with his feet forced him t...
Eoin Keith and Anna Troup post record times with wins in summer Spine Race
Two endurance runners have broken records in the race along the full length of the Pennine Way. Eoin Keith and Anna Troup won the Montane Summer Sp...
Penrith rescue team called to far reaches of its area in three incidents
A Cumbrian rescue team was called out to the far reaches of its area over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Northumberland teams called to rescue motorists stranded in snow
Volunteer rescuers were called to the aid of motorists stranded in wintry conditions on the England-Scotland border.
Writer and director Sally Wainwright 'flattered' to be South Pennines Park ambassador
Acclaimed writer and director Sally Wainwright said she is flattered to become the first ambassador of the newly formed South Pennines Park.
Say hello to the South Pennines – a 'self-appointed' park
The South Pennines missed out when national parks were created; now, 70 years later, a 'self appointed' alternative park has come into being.
Charity walkers raise cash to provide 1,000 pairs of boots for schoolchildren
Schoolchildren in north-east England will be able to boot up thanks to a campaign involving 50 charity walks.
Wainwright fans reprint Yorkshire Dales guidebook Walks in Limestone Country
Aficionados of the late author Alfred Wainwright have republished one of his out-of-print works. The Wainwright Society has reprinted the second ed...
Walker airlifted from Lakeland mountainside after injuring arm in fall
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fellside after injuring his arm in a fall. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 8.17pm to the...
New attempt on Wainwrights record underway as John Kelly starts run in heatwave
The season of attempts on long-distance records continues with a new bid to complete the Wainwright fells in a fastest time.
Runner Sabrina Verjee continues good pace in quest for Wainwrights record
Runner Sabrina Verjee continues to make progress in her latest bid to set a record time for summiting the Lake District’s Wainwright fells.