Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers

A rescue team in the Lake District has offered guidance for would-be wild campers after several callouts to individuals who have got into difficulties on the fells.

Work to begin on demolition of Culra Bothy ahead of rebuilding in 2026

Work on demolishing a Highland bothy will start on Monday, the charity that cares for it said. A new building is planned at Culra on the Ben Alder ...

Building work begins on first of two 'seasonal' rescue helicopter bases

Work has begun on construction of the first additional ‘seasonal’ search and rescue helicopter base at Oban.

Cockermouth rescuers pay tribute to John Dempster, who died this month

Mountain rescue team members have paid tribute to their former chair and vice-president, who died earlier this month.

Rescuer injured as team battles Storm Amy 80mph winds to reach injured walker

Rescuers battled torrential rain and winds reaching 80mph to reach an injured walker on a Lake District fell.

Police appeal for sightings of missing Cape Wrath Trail walker Ian Currie

Police in the Highlands are asking the public to report sightings of a walker who has gone missing on the Cape Wrath Trail.

Mountain rescuers elect non-team member as chief for first time

The umbrella body for mountain rescuers south of the border has elected its first chief executive from outside the teams that make up its membership.

Walker airlifted from Lakeland fell after collapsing

A man was airlifted from a Lake District fell after he collapsed and lost consciousness. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted shortly after 1.5...

Helvellyn walker seriously injured in fall from Swirral Edge

A walker suffered serious injuries when he fell more than 300ft from Helvellyn. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the incident by Cumb...