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Police seek Derrick Matthews after mountain rescue charity box theft
Police in Cumbria are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man they want to interview following the theft of numerous charity boxes across the county.
Snowdon warden says try other walks while winter grips Wales's top peak
A national park warden is urging walkers to forsake the high peaks and discover some of the hills away from the honeypots of Snowdonia.
Rescuers find man's body on Streap in western Highlands
A man has died on a mountain in the Scottish Highlands. Police said the body of a 57-year-old man was recovered from the Streap area, north-east of...
Rescue teams free scores of trapped motorists as blizzards hit Cumbria
Mountain rescuers were called out to help motorists and residents in Cumbria as blizzards swept the West of the county.
Ramblers doctor says: less sitting; more walking
The new head of the Ramblers in Scotland has called on people north of the border to sit less and walk more.
Severe winter forecast leads to abandonment of Excalibur Marathon
Predicted severe winter weather has forced the abandonment of an off-road marathon due to be run in the Clwydian Hills this weekend.
Plea to Snowdon walkers after mother and son rescued in 70mph winds
A woman and her son suffering from hypothermia were airlifted from Wales’s highest mountain after losing their way.
Mountain rescuers' warning to walkers as hills remain in grip of winter
Rescuers are appealing to walkers to take extra care as wintry conditions and unseasonably cold temperatures continue despite the official start of spring.
Montane and George Fisher gear sales will help Fix the Fells
An outdoor brand that sponsors one of the Lake District’s toughest races is teaming up with a retailer to raise cash for footpath repair.
Police name Jim Jack as walker found dead on Glenfinnan peak Streap
Police have named the walker whose body was found on a Highland mountain on Saturday. Jim Jack, of Airdrie in North Lanarkshire, was found by rescu...
Mountain rescuers in action as winter weather forecast until after Easter
Severe winter weather is continuing to cause problems across swathes of northern England and the Midlands as numerous mountain rescue teams help stranded motorists and residents.
Three injured in Cairn Gorm avalanche
Three people were injured in an avalanche on the slopes of Cairn Gorm. Police said the trio were hit by the avalanche west of the Sugar Bowl car pa...
Teens trapped in blizzard rescued from Wales's highest road pass
A group of teenagers was rescued after getting stuck while on an outdoor education trip. Mountain rescuers were called out to a minibus caught in a...
Honour for Royal Navy pilot in daring rescue of stricken Ben Sgulaird walker
A rescue helicopter commander has been honoured for his grit, determination and courage during a flight to rescue an injured man on a Highland mountain.
Arnside Knott walker airlifted after ankle injury
A walker was airlifted from a Cumbrian fell after injuring her leg. The woman, in her 50s, was walking on Arnside Knott today when she slipped and ...
Land Rover to the rescue as trio's Shogun gets stuck in snow on Dales road
A mountain rescuer went to the aid of three men in a 4x4 after they got stuck on a high-level Yorkshire Dales route.
Mountain rescuers aid Army drivers stuck in snow on Pennine route
A mountain rescue team was called in to provide military aid as winter continued to grip the Pennine hills.
Campaigners urge Lords to throw out 'spiteful' greens amendment
Campaigners are urging Peers to throw out a Government attempt to rush in measures that could stymie new village greens.