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Rescue helicopters stick to life or death cases during flight ban
Britain’s emergency search and rescue helicopters will still respond to life-threatening situations during the aviation crisis sparked by the eruption of a volcano in Iceland.
William will join RAF Valley rescue crew after training
Prince William will join the search and rescue helicopter crews at a Welsh airbase if he passes his pilot training, it was announced today.
Avalanche service winds up as winter loses its grip
Scotland’s avalanche forecasting service has been scaled back as the winter season draws towards a close.
Julia confirmed president as trad Ramblers hold sway
Traditionalists held the upper hand at the Ramblers’ annual meeting at the weekend. The General Council of the campaigning charity met for the 75...
Loose boulder threat on Lakeland climbing route
Climbers have been warned about a loose boulder on a Lake District climbing route that could pose a danger if it is dislodged.
Skye spring-clean clears mountain of rubbish
A mountain of rubbish high enough to obscure one of Skye’s munros was collected in a spring clean of one of the island’s beauty spots.
Chocolate egg cash will help maintain Highland footpaths
Walkers will be able to burn off some Easter excess on Scotland’s upland paths – thanks to chocolate makers Cadbury.
No summit scattering for Hillary's ashes
The remains of the first man to climb the world’s highest mountain will not now be scattered on its summit.
Belgium visitor rescued after Lakeland slip
A visitor from Belgium was rescued from a Lake District fell today after she slipped and broke her ankle.
Man whose body was found by Snowdonia walker named
The man whose body was found by a walker earlier this week at a Snowdonia beauty spot has been named.
Contour lines plan for hills in election pledge
Electors are being offered radical new policies for the outdoors by one of the parties vying for votes.
Walker finds man's body in Snowdonia pool
The body of a man was found by a walker at a Snowdonia beauty spot. Members of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation were called to the sit...
Camper sets himself alight on first day of Highland clampdown
A camper was taken to hospital after accidentally setting himself alight when he poured fuel on to an open fire.
Railway route will allow walkers a Lakeland stroll
Walkers and cyclists will be able to get on track with a new circular walk in the Lake District. The 10km (6-mile) route follows part of the course...
Peak quarrying worries as firm considers Europe appeal
The long battle to save one of the Peak District’s most contentious stretches of countryside is not over, campaigners have warned.
Company boss urges Ordnance Survey rethink on schools charging
The head of the British arm of an international geographic information company urged the national mapping urgency to think again over plans to start charging schools for data.
Cards will help Dales walkers call for help
Help is on the cards for stricken walkers in the Yorkshire Dales. Three volunteer rescue organisations have teamed up to produce a card detailing h...
Canoeist's body recovered from Highland river
Rescuers have recovered the body of a canoeist from a Highland river. Simon Fletcher, 19, of Stockton on Tees, Cleveland, died yesterday after his ...