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Walker airlifted after injuring leg falling into Lake District waterfall

A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after suffering serious leg injuries in a 20m (66ft) fall into a waterfall.

Mobile phone warning after lost Glencoe pair airlifted from 2,000ft

Rescuers warned against the reliance on mobile phones after two walkers were airlifted from a Highland mountain after getting lost in fading light.

Police name Philip Elgey as walker who died after Great Gable collapse

Police have named the man who died on Great Gable’s summit while walking with a group. Philip Elgey, 61, of Kendal could not be revived despite e...

Military staff 'may get jobs' as Bristow confirmed to run rescue helicopters

A US-owned company has been confirmed as the winner in bids to operate the UK’s privatised search and rescue helicopters.

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.

Couple airlifted from Ben Oss after 450ft fall

An injured walker was airlifted from a Highland peak after falling more than 650ft down an icy slope.

Glencoe climber airlifted after 300ft fall from Buachaille Etive Mòr

A man was airlifted from a Scottish mountain after falling about 300ft. The climber was on Buachaille Etive Mòr in Glencoe this morning when he fe...

Questions over rescue as Mark Phillips named as Ben Nevis climber who died

Police have named the climber who was killed in a fall from Ben Nevis earlier this week. Mark Phillips, 51, of Spean Bridge in Lochaber, fell about...

Five rescued in final day to remember for Royal Navy pilot Geoff Richardson

A search and rescue helicopter pilot had a day to remember on his final flying stint with the Royal Navy, rescuing five stricken hillgoers in the Lake District in four separate incidents.

Two women rescued after spending night on Scafell Pike range

Two women were rescued after spending the night lost on the Scafell Pike range. A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter and a Lake District Mountain Rescu...

Injured Scafell Pike walker and Great Gable climber rescued in busy spate

A walker was rescued from England’s highest mountain after suffering a leg injury. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 3.45pm on Satur...

Great Gable walker dies after collapsing at summit

A walker died after collapsing on a Lakeland fell despite efforts to resuscitate him. The 61-year-old suffered a suspected heart attack on the summ...

Bristow in the frame to provide rescue helicopter service as decision looms

The Government is due to announce which company has won the contract to provide search and rescue helicopters in the UK.

Injured walker airlifted from Arthur's Seat

A walker was rescued from a landmark hill in the Scottish capital after falling and injuring himself.

Night-vision system will be used on new Coastguard rescue helicopters

New search and rescue helicopters in Scotland will have the most up-to-date equipment when they come into service in summer, the company operating them said.