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The British Mountaineering Council has announced a number of redundancies and a recruitment freeze after a hole in its finances of more than £600,000 was disclosed.
Chief executive of the organisation, Paul Ratcliffe, announced the parlous state of the BMC’s finances in an open letter to its members
Helvellyn walker airlifted to hospital after falling on Striding Edge
A walker was airlifted to hospital after suffering a suspected broken ankle when he fell on Striding Edge.
Police charge two men with criminal damage over felling of Sycamore Gap tree
Two men have been charged with criminal damage in connection with the felling of the tree at Sycamore Gap.
Climbing legend Leo Houlding officially opens Keswick mountain rescuers' extension
Adventurer Leo Houlding has officially opened an extension at the headquarters of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team.
Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society
A champion of public access has celebrated 40 years’ leadership of Britain’s oldest national conservation body.
Kinder Scout walker calls out rescuers after sinking up to thighs in mud
A walker had to call for help after becoming trapped in mud on the Peak District’s highest hill. The young woman was walking with three adults in...
Ultrarunner Jasmin Paris posts first finish by a woman in gruelling Barkley Marathons
British ultrarunner Jasmin Paris has become the first woman to complete the gruelling Barkley Marathons.
More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike
An injured walker spent 24 hours on the flanks of England’s highest mountain before being rescued. A major search operation was mounted after the...
Lakeland paraglider dies after crashing on Blencathra
A paraglider has died after crashing on Blencathra. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said the man was a friend to a number of its members and was a wel...
Northumberland rescuers called out to aid injured walker on The Cheviot
A group of walkers was helped to safety after one of them injured themselves on The Cheviot, on the England-Scotland border.
Time for warmth: we head north for the lowdown on insulation for the outdoors
Is down still the best material for insulating us in the UK's notoriously wet climate? PrimaLoft took us north to convince us otherwise...
On test: Montane Anti-Freeze XT Hoodie reviewed
Is there still a place for a down jacket in your rucksack? We took to the wintry hills to find out...
Follow in the Brontë sisters' footsteps to Top Withins, inspiration for Wuthering Heights
Take to the romantic wild Brontë moors, home to Cathy and Heathcliff, on this walk starting in the hilltop village of Haworth in West Yorkshire .
