British Isles

‘High’ Hikers Rescued by Mountain Rescue After Falling Ill in the Lake District.

Mountain rescuers received a “number of calls” from walkers who were worried about a group who had taken magic mushrooms and fallen ill. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team received a “number of calls” on Saturday (April 8th) afternoon from other outdoor

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Planning inspector blocks Peak District caravan park from doubling in size

The owners of Ballidon Moor Farm wanted to increase the size of their current caravan park in Derbyshire. However that has been rejected by the local council. Ballidon Moor Farm, Brassington, will not be allowed to expand. (Image: Ballidon Moor Farm,

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Injured caver brought to safety after two days underground in Brecon Beacons

An injured man has been brough to safety in an operation involving what volunteers said was the longest stretcher carry in British cave rescue history. The 46-year-old experienced caver was brought to the surface at Ogof Ffynnon Ddu on Monday

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