In a heart-wrenching incident, one of the UK’s most iconic trees, the Sycamore Gap tree, featured prominently in the 1991 Kevin Costner film “Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves,” was deliberately felled. This cherished tree, which holds a special place in …
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In a shocking act of vandalism, one of the most beloved and photographed viewpoints along Hadrian’s Wall has been marred forever. The cherished Sycamore Gap tree, located in Northumberland National Park, was deliberately felled, sending shockwaves through the local community …
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In the heart of the United Kingdom lies a secret that often goes unnoticed amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life. Britain’s national parks, touted as quintessential havens of natural beauty, reveal a complex tapestry beneath their picturesque veneer. …
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The UK is a great place to go camping, with a wide variety of campsites to choose from, from family-friendly holiday parks to remote wilderness campsites. Whether you’re looking for a camping trip filled with activities or a chance to …
On Thursday, May 4th, a 53-year-old man who became separated from his friends while on a hiking trip in rural Northumberland was rescued thanks to the efforts of Northumbria Police officers. The man was found in a hypothermic state, knocking …
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On Wednesday, May 3rd, a high-risk missing person from the Scottish Borders was reported to be in the Wooler area, prompting a multi-agency search involving Northumbria Police, the National Police Air Service HQ, and Mountain Rescue. North of Tyne Mountain …
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Over the weekend, heavy rainfall caused severe damage to the walking route to Hareshaw Linn in Bellingham, Northumberland. The Northumberland National Park Authority has closed the route due to landslides and fallen trees, and is advising people not to visit …
A popular outdoor sculpture, Northumberlandia, also known as “The Lady of the North,” has suffered significant damage from visitors walking off the designated paths and climbing up the sides of the hillocks. The sculpture, which is a landscape replica of …
Naked woman landscape sculpture damaged by visitors at Northumberlandia Read More »
On Saturday Northumberland Mountain Rescue was called out to reports of a woman who had injured herself where bouldering. Six members who had been attending the World Extreme Medicine Course in Wooler was called out. I guess practical is sometimes …
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Rescuers in Northumberland were called out twice to aid walkers in difficulties along Hadrian’s Wall. The two incidents followed a rescue early in October at the Roman wall, involving Northumberland National Park and North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Teams. Late …
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