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Raptor toll continues as dead sparrowhawk found and tagged hen harrier vanishes
Police are appealing for information after a bird of prey was shot and another raptor disappeared in separate incidents.
Red alert for snow and wind issued for south-west England and south Wales
A second red weather warning has been issued by the Met Office. The red alert, which means there is a danger to life, covers parts of south-west En...
Injured Tryfan walker 'very fortunate' his shouts for help were heard
An injured man stranded on a Snowdonia mountain in freezing conditions was ‘very fortunate’ to have his shouts heard.
Walker who died in Sgùrr Thuilm fall named as Christopher Fryer
Police have named the walker who died while walking in the Highlands north of Glenfinnan. Rescuers found the body of Christopher Fryer, 38, of Norf...
Lakeland walker airlifted after suffering serious injuries in fall near Grisedale Tarn
A walker suffered serious injuries after sliding a long distance on a Lake District fell. Members of the public heard shouts for help from the hill...
Police appeal for sightings of missing Strathcarron hillwalker Stephen Mitchell
Police are appealing to outdoor enthusiasts for sightings of a hillwalker who has been reported missing in the Highlands.
Lake District slate mine company submits new plans for zipwire at Honister
The operators of Honister Slate Mine in the Lake District have applied for planning permission to install a zipwire.
Man dies in fall on Sgùrr Thuilm as rescuers find body of missing walker Jim Stalker
A man has died in a fall on a munro in the Scottish Highlands. And rescuers have found the body of a walker who had been missing for almost two wee...
Injured climber airlifted from Lochnagar after falling hundreds of feet
A climber was airlifted to hospital after falling on a Highland mountain where a walker’s body was found last month.
Patterdale mountain rescuers aid man seriously injured in fall from gritting lorry
A Lake District mountain rescue team was called to help a seriously injured man who had fallen from a gritting lorry.
'Risk to life' as Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Scotland
The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for parts of Scotland. The red alert means risk to life is likely with snow falling to depths ...
New appeal for sightings of Strathcarron walker Stephen Mitchell as search continues
Police have repeated their appeal for sightings of missing walker Stephen Mitchell as searches continue.
Lake District walker dies after falling on Scafell Pike snow slope
A walker has died after falling a ‘considerable distance’ on England’s highest mountain. Three mountaineers found the man on Scafell Pike and...
Injured Lakeland walker airlifted from Pillar after falling 'considerable distance'
A rescue team was called out to a Lake District mountain for the second time in 24 hours when a lone walker fell and injured himself.
Walker suffers head injuries after slipping on ice on Scafell Pike route
A walker was airlifted from a route on England’s highest mountain after suffering a head injury after tumbling 200ft.
Rescuers' winter advice after man suffers serious injuries in Crinkle Crags fall
A man suffered serious injuries after falling more than 300ft on a Lake District fell. Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team was called out about...
Walker airlifted from Scafell Pike after injuring leg in fall
A walker was airlifted from England’s highest mountain after suffering a leg injury. The woman in her 20s fell on snow on Scafell Pike on Saturda...
Lakeland walker airlifted after injuring head in tumble while descending Pillar
Two helicopters were called to aid an injured walker who tumbled a considerable distance while descending a Lake District fell.