Three dead on Mount Baldy as winds halt rescue
Three hikers, including a 19-year-old, died on California's treacherous Mount Baldy. 70mph Santa Ana winds prevented helicopter rescue, forcing an emergency trail closure. Read the full report.
Three hikers, including a 19-year-old, died on California's treacherous Mount Baldy. 70mph Santa Ana winds prevented helicopter rescue, forcing an emergency trail closure. Read the full report.
A distracted tourist, glued to his phone, was struck and fell down a steep slope after being hit by a pack mule's cargo on a mountain trail in Hangzhou, China. Read the full story and safety debate.
A new walking trail showcasing 3-billion-year-old rocks could open in Gairloch on Scotland's famous North Coast 500. Discover the deep-time history of the Highlands.
A new walking trail showcasing 3-billion-year-old rocks could open in Gairloch, Wester Ross, offering a 'deep time' journey through Earth's history on Scotland's famous North Coast 500.
The scenic Mount Warning trail in NSW will reopen to the public in July 2027, ending a controversial five-year closure. The decision follows extensive talks on Indigenous heritage and visitor safety. Read the full story.
Labour partially retreats on farm inheritance tax but sparks fresh fury with a planned ban on trail hunting. Analysis suggests the party risks alienating its new rural voters.
Exclusive: The stunning, wealthy enclave of Palos Verdes Estates hides a lethal secret—a crumbling clifftop path with a 300ft drop. Locals demand better signage after three recent deaths.
Hundreds gathered for the Tiverton Foxhounds' Boxing Day meet despite opposition from Chris Packham and the local council. Hunt supporters vow to fight Starmer's proposed trail hunting ban.
Tens of thousands gather at Boxing Day hunts as countryside communities protest Keir Starmer's plan to ban trail hunting. Read why supporters vow to fight the 'monstrous attack on freedoms'.
Riders participated in what may be the last legal Boxing Day hunt as Labour's new animal welfare strategy pledges to close all fox hunting loopholes. Read the full story.
Labour's new animal welfare strategy aims to close the 'trail hunting' loophole, potentially ending illegal fox hunts. Discover how a coalition of professionals is helping police enforce the 30-year-old ban.
Hundreds gather for Tiverton hunt as Labour plans trail hunting ban. Chris Packham calls it 'horrific', council says event 'not welcome'. Read the latest.
Reform UK's Nigel Farage and Tory MP Kevin Hollinrake attended Boxing Day trail hunts, sparking Labour accusations of defending animal cruelty. Labour vows to ban the practice.
Thousands gather for Boxing Day hunts as supporters pledge to fight Keir Starmer's proposed trail hunting ban. The Countryside Alliance warns of alienated rural communities.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage attends a Boxing Day hunt as PM Keir Starmer moves to ban trail hunting, alienating rural communities. Polls show 65% feel Labour neglects the countryside.
Sir Keir Starmer's government battles to rebuild trust with rural voters amid a trail hunting ban and inheritance tax discontent. A new poll shows 65% feel neglected. Read the full analysis.
Sir Keir Starmer's government faces a significant trust deficit in the countryside over plans to ban trail hunting and inheritance tax changes. A new poll reveals 65% feel rural communities are unfairly neglected. Read the full analysis.
A new poll reveals deep rural discontent with Labour, as two-thirds of voters believe the party unfairly neglects the countryside. Read the full analysis of the government's rural challenges.
Explore Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales, featuring England's highest pub, historic lead mining sites, and the scenic Swale Trail. Plan your visit to this stunning valley.
The UK government has unveiled a sweeping animal welfare strategy, banning the boiling of live lobsters and crabs. The reforms also target puppy farming and trail hunting. Read the full details.
The Government is set to ban trail hunting, with critics calling it a smokescreen for illegal fox hunting. Have your say in our poll on the controversial move.
A stunning new holiday light trail with over a million lights illuminates San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, bringing festive joy to thousands of visitors. Explore the magical display.
The Labour government announces a ban on trail hunting as part of a major new animal welfare strategy, sparking a fierce 'war on the countryside' backlash. Read the full story.
The UK Government has launched a major new animal welfare strategy, proposing bans on electric shock collars for pets and trail hunting. Discover the full scope of the plans and the political reaction.
Downing Street has dismissed Nigel Farage's attack on ministers as 'authoritarian control freaks' over Labour's plan to ban trail hunting. The new Animal Welfare Strategy also targets puppy farms and shock collars.
The government confirms a ban on trail hunting, citing fears it masks illegal fox hunting. The move sparks accusations of an attack on rural communities and forms part of a wider animal welfare plan.
The government announces a ban on trail hunting to prevent its use as a cover for illegal foxhunting. The move, part of a new animal welfare strategy, follows years of clashes and evidence of law-breaking.
The UK government will ban trail hunting, fearing it's a smokescreen for illegal fox hunting. A consultation starts next year. Read the full details.
The government will launch a consultation to ban trail hunting, aiming to close a 'smokescreen' for illegal fox hunting. Read the full details of the proposed animal welfare changes.
Plans to extend walking trails in the Lake District face fierce local opposition over fears of increased tourism pressure, litter, and parking chaos. Discover the full story.