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Cumbria’s mountain rescue teams are appealing to visitors to think carefully about their plans for outdoor activities during the national lockdown. A statement from the Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association said it was repeating its previous lockdown stance as a necessary reminder in order to protect its volunteer team. ....
Thousand of hours of commitment to Cumbria have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list. Carlisle tourism president Eric Robson was given an OBE, mountain rescue stalwart Ray Griffiths an MBE, and John Kane, Stuart Stokell and William Little received BEMs for their services to their wider communities. Ray Griffiths, 72, of Penruddock village, was awarded an MBE for his work with mountain rescue. He is the national president of Mountain Rescue England and Wales and the longest-serving member of the Patterdale team, which he joined in 1976. His service at regional and national level has been extensive over the years with contributions to the Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association, Mountain Rescue Heritage project and the national Mountain Rescue Committee. As chairman of the Conference Committee, he was recognised in 2012 with a Distinguished Service award. ....
Police in Wales have stepped up border patrols to crackdown on non-essential journeys after hundreds of English visitors were turned away from the Brecon Beacons during a Tier 4 lockdown this week. Motorists from both nations have been warned not to leave or enter Wales without good reason, as the country continues under Alert Level 4 restrictions - the equivalent of Tier 4 in England. Under the measures, travelling is only permitted with a reasonable excuse such as caring responsibilities or work. Despite the restrictions, Dyfed-Powys Police turned away more than 300 vehicles from the busy Pen y Fan, the highest peak in south Wales, on Tuesday - with crowds continuing to try and visit the beauty spot. ....
Police are carrying out high visibility patrols in the Brecon Beacons after hundreds of visitors descended onto the Welsh beauty spot in defiance of the strict Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions. Dyfed-Powys Police have been turning visitors away from the busy Pen y Fan, the highest peak in south Wales, after hundreds of vehicles arrived at the national park this week. The force said there will be an increased police presence at Storey Arms, a popular parking spot for the mountain, in the run up to the new year and are urging people to stay away from the area. Earlier today, officers quizzed visitors at the packed car park at Pen y Fan as people continued to arrive in their droves to the tourist attraction in spite of repeated warnings. ....
Lake District mountain rescue call-outs rise by 70% Published Cumbria s mountain rescue teams have seen a 70% increase in call-outs during December. In the first three weeks of the month, there were 31 callouts compared to 18 in 2019, the Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association said. He said if an entire team has to self-isolate, it causes a big problem . image copyrightKeswick MRT image captionRescue teams said lost and missing calls increased from six 999 calls in 2019, to 17 this December Mr Warren added: These are incidents that could easily be avoided by good planning and preparation, checking the weather forecast and having the right gear and skill to get out of trouble and stay safe. ....