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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.

Holme Valley rescuers launch £60,000 appeal after control vehicle written off

A rescue team has launched a fundraising drive to replace its control vehicle, which was damaged beyond repair in an accident.

Fell care volunteers demolish 180 pieces of cake after day restoring landscape

The final Lake District fell care day of the year saw walls and fences restored and 180 pieces of cake demolished by volunteers and staff.

Team uses rope system to rescue walker who fell 65ft at Hardcastle Crags

Rescuers rigged up a rope system to bring to safety a walker who fell about 65ft down a steep slope at a Pennine beauty spot.

Calder Valley team pays tribute to member Richard Graves who lost cancer battle

A rescue team has paid tribute to a member who lost his battle with cancer. Richard Graves was described by Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team as...

Hypothermic cyclist among those helped as Calder Valley team goes on snow patrol

A hypothermic mountain biker and a coach-load of stranded passengers on a high Pennine road were among numerous people helped by a rescue team over the weekend.

Strongest line-up yet as runners prepare for start of brutal Spine Race

Runners will line up this weekend for a gruelling race along the length of Britain’s first national trail.

Survey shows Walkers Are Welcome status is good for towns' health and wealth

Making walkers welcome provides economic and health benefits for towns, a survey has found. Walkers Are Welcome towns can now be found across Engla...

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...

Man rescued after suffering back injuries in fall on Halifax track

A rescue team was called out at night to aid a man who suffered suspected spinal injuries on a track near Halifax in West Yorkshire.

Missing Brontë moors walker Stephen Wright found after huge search by 11 teams

A missing walker was found with only minor injuries after spending the night on the Brontë moors in West Yorkshire.

Walker airlifted from Hardcastle Crags after breaking ribs in fall

A walker was airlifted from a South Pennines beauty spot after falling and breaking his ribs. Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team was called out a...

Calder Valley team pays tribute after death of 'adorable character' Nell

A rescue team has paid tribute to a long-serving member who has died shortly after ending her active service.

Calder Valley team's four-legged members retire after more than 10 years' service

Two long-serving members of a rescue team have retired after numerous missions. Four-legged friends Nell and Pepper have each assisted the Calder V...