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Rescue helicopter plans collapse as 'irregularities' probed
Controversial plans to privatise Britain’s search and rescue helicopters have collapsed and police are investigating irregularities in the bid.
Body found in Cumbria lake after major search
A body was found in a Cumbrian lake after a major search involving a mountain rescue team, police and the fire service.
Body of missing walker found on Ben Nevis
The body of a walker has been found on Ben Nevis, a week after he was reported missing. Haider Ali Manir, 20, of Worcester, was walking on Britainâ...
Peak bridleway will be closed for tunnel work
Walkers and cyclists are being warned a section of a popular trail will be closed from this week to enable the reopening of old railway tunnels on the route.
Rescuers haul collapsed caver from pothole
A caver was rescued from a Cumbria pothole after collapsing and suffering from hypothermia. Members of the Cave Rescue Organisation went to the aid...
Outdoor bodies pledge to fight ministers' land sell-off powers
Twelve organisations representing outdoor enthusiasts today voiced their opposition to legislation that could cut public access to the English countryside.
Pedal-power walkers raise cash with Three Peaks Challenge
Two conservation supporters completed a muscle-powered round of Britain’s Three Peaks to raise cash for a charity.
Hopes fade for missing Nevis walker as weather prevents search
Hopes for the survival of a walker missing on Ben Nevis are fading after extreme weather prevented a search for the man today.
'Regret' at further Holyrood delays on Hill Tracks campaign
Holyrood politicians have expressed their disappointment at the news a campaign to curtail the proliferation of tracks on Scotland’s hills and mountains will not now be discussed before the May elections.
Rescue team's appeal to replace ageing ambulances
A mountain rescue team is appealing to walkers and climbers to help it raise cash to replace its fleet of ageing Land Rovers.
Rescuer's online boast leads to 14-day fundraising walk
A rash Facebook promise has landed a pair of mountain rescuers with a major challenge. Mountain Rescue magazine editor Judy Whiteside’s online br...
Is the Government about to wobble on forest sell-off?
Signs that the huge campaign against privatisation of England’s forests may be prompting a rethink by the coalition Government emerged today.
Axe falls on outdoor activities as national park budget cut
Bus services, guided walks and recreation activities for youngsters will be cut under plans revealed by a national park authority.
Two airlifted in separate Highland rescues
A man was airlifted to hospital after falling about 30m (100ft) on Britain’s highest mountain. Police were alerted about 1.20pm today and members...
'Dangerous' rescue for walkers trapped in dark
A group of walkers had to be rescued in an operation described by rescuers as ‘dangerous’. The walkers became benighted on a Lake District fell...
Second Lakeland rally in protest against forest sell-off
Campaigners against the sell-off of the Lake District’s public forests are planning a second rally after a crowd of 1,500 came to their first event.
Outdoor trade group tackles challenges with first conference
The trade body representing companies and organisations in the outdoors world will hold its first conference next month.
Search resumes for Nevis walker as concerns grow
A full-scale search resumed at first light this morning for a man missing on Britain’s highest mountain.
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9 'Helpful locals' go to aid of walker caught out by darkness on High Street range (1)
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