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'Map Man' returns for Coniston Walking Festival

TV personality Nick Crane will return to the area where he got his first job to celebrate this weekend’s Coniston Walking Festival.

9:21am Friday 26th September 2008

A WELL-KNOWN television presenter whose groundbreaking programmes have entertained and educated millions, returns to the area where he got his first job for this weekend’s Coniston Walking Festival.

Walkers urged to pick up an acorn from ancient trees

Ancient sweet chestnut tree at Rydal Hall. Photo by Marina Ramsden.

9:24am Monday 22nd September 2008

COUNTRYSIDE charities are hoping to encourage woodland walkers to help a project which aims to boost the number of native trees in Cumbria.

Cave rescuers rewarded

9:12am Monday 22nd September 2008

TOP ranking police officers turned out to recognise the work of the Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation (CRO).


UK Entertainment News

Evel Knievel 'intended to sue FBI'

Evel Knievel threatened to sue FBI over attacks investigation

Updated 4:10pm Monday 6th October 2008

US stunt rider Evel Knievel objected to a 1970s FBI investigation into whether he was involved in a string of beatings, documents revealed.


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