Sledging accidents keep Cleveland mountain rescuers busy

A mountain rescue team was called out three times in one day – all to people injured while sledging in the snow.

Christopher Bell, Tom Chesters and Una Finnegan named as Glencoe fatalities

Police have named three of the four young mountaineers who died yesterday in the avalanche in Glencoe.

Rescuer says 'hats off' to runners as blizzard hits The Spine end stages

Rescuers have described how they helped competitors enveloped in blizzards during the closing stages of one of the country’s toughest races.

Aira Force walker rescued after suffering broken leg in slip on ice

A walker was rescued after breaking his leg at a Lake District beauty spot. The 39-year-old man from Carlisle was walking at Aira Force near Ullswa...

Crinkle Crags rescuers' efforts hampered by abandonded Wrynose 4x4

A Lakeland mountain rescue team said its efforts to reach an exhausted walker were hampered by an abandoned 4x4 vehicle blocking the route.

Two rescue teams in successful search for Pennine Way Spine racers

Two mountain rescue teams were called out to search for missing runners in one of Britain’s toughest races.

Police: all Bidean nam Bian avalanche climbers located

Police said all members of the group caught in the avalanche on Bidean nam Bian have been located. A Northern Constabulary spokesperson said they w...

Rescuers' anger as jailed Snowdon 4x4 driver Craig Williams sparks search

Mountain rescuers criticised the man who was today convicted of driving his 4x4 to the summit of Wales’s highest mountain, after he sparked another search during his trial.

Record warmth puts Tim Williamson's North Pole record bid on ice

While much of Britain remains in the grasp of a wintry blast, a would-be Arctic explorer has had to postpone his plans because of record warm temperatures at the North Pole.