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Farmer finds body believed to be missing Yorkshire Dales walker David McCartney

A body believed to be that of missing walker David McCartney has been found in the Yorkshire Dales. North Yorkshire Police said a farmer made the d...

Pressure grows on rail bosses to reopen Dalwhinnie crossing as MSPs join campaign

Pressure is growing on railway bosses to reopen a crossing used by outdoor enthusiasts to access Highland mountains and lochs.

Network Rail accused of high-handed act in locking Ben Alder walkers' crossing

A walkers’ charity has accused a rail authority of acting in a high-handed manner after it padlocked a level crossing used by walkers to reach popular hills in the Highlands.

Rescuers plead with public not to put themselves in harm's way

Rescuers have pleaded with walkers to think carefully before they head out for their daily exercise. Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team said memb...

Calder Valley rescuers' finances under pressure as lockdown sees callouts increase

A rescue team which has bucked the trend and seen an increase in callouts is appealing to the public to stay within their capabilities when exercising.

Calder Valley rescuers called out to aid walkers injured on local lockdown exercise

West Yorkshire rescuers were called out three times in 24 hours to aid injured walkers and a high-risk missing person.

Firefighters tackle second blaze in two weeks at Pennine moorland site

Firefighters are battling a moorland blaze at the same site as a similar wildfire two weeks ago. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said 10 fir...

Cairngorm rescuers' 'rant' after 16-mile walk in storm to find walker safe in bothy

A rescue team leader described as ‘a total waste of our resources’ an incident in which its members battled driving sleet in Storm Brendan to reach a walker, only to find him in his sleeping bag in a bothy.

Calder Valley team honours Ellie Sherwin with life award after 30 years' service

A dedicated rescue team volunteer was presented with a life membership award in recognition of her service.

Major search continues for walker David McCartney, missing in Yorkshire Dales

A major search continued on Wednesday for a missing walker in the Yorkshire Dales. Police issued an updated picture of David McCartney, who told hi...

Newcomers Garry Greenhow and Rose Mather claim victory in Three Peaks Race

Newcomers were victorious in the Three Peaks Race, which was staged for the first time in 18 months. Garry Greenhow took first place and Rose Mathe...

Calder Valley rescuers pay tribute to ex-leader Neville Sharp after his death

Rescuers have paid tribute to a former team leader who died earlier this month. Neville Sharp was a life member of Calder Valley Search and Rescue ...

Calder Valley rescuers have busiest day in their history on hottest day of year

A West Yorkshire rescue team had the busiest day in its history on the hottest day of the year so far.

Rescuers called after walker trampled by cows near Halifax

Rescuers were called out to aid an injured walker who was trampled by cows in the West Yorkshire countryside.

Calder Valley rescuers don protective kit in callout to injured woodland walker

Rescuers donned protective kit when they were called out to help an ambulance crew aid a walker with an injured leg.

Firefighters diverted from virus work after controlled burning causes wild fire

Fire chiefs have called for all controlled moorland burning to be halted after a blaze on the Pennine hills.

Daughter of caver 'Eski' thanks rescuers after visit to pothole where he died

The daughter of a caver who died in a Yorkshire Dales pothole has thanked all those who tried to rescue him, after visiting the site of the incident.

Yorkshire Dales caver dies after fall despite efforts of almost 100 rescuers

A caver has died in the Yorkshire Dales after falling underground. Almost 100 people battled to save the man’s life but he died in the cave as re...

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