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BMC boss pleads with critics of new Climb Britain name: 'give it time'
The boss of the representative body for mountaineers in England and Wales has responded to the storm of criticism of the decision to change its name.
Two rescue teams and two helicopters go to aid of climber after fall on Malham Cove
Two rescue teams and two helicopters went to the aid of a climber who fell more than 30ft on a crag in the Yorkshire Dales.
Helvellyn camper with sickle cell anaemia stretchered from fell after falling ill
A teenager was rescued after falling ill while camping on the Lake District fells. The girl, who has sickle cell anaemia, was camping in Keppel Cov...
Walker airlifted from Coniston fell after injuring ankle in fall
A walker was airlifted to hospital after injuring herself on a Lake District Mountain. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 2.20pm on...
Missing Lakeland walker found at Black Sail hostel after night search
A missing walker was found by rescuers at a remote youth hostel as midnight approached. Members of Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team were called out...
Cyclist airlifted to hospital after being knocked unconscious on Great Dun Fell
A cyclist was airlifted to hospital after being knocked out when he fell from his bike on a Cumbria hill.
Lomond national park bosses launch anti-litter Respect Your Park campaign
Scotland’s first national park has launched a campaign to clamp down on littering and to educate visitors to care for the area.
Lake District walker airlifted from Hay Stacks path after injuring ankle
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District mountain after injuring herself. The 31-year-old woman from Redcar on Teesside was walking on the Hay S...
Deeside walkers asked to be on lookout for missing man Robin Green
Walkers are being asked to be on the lookout for a missing man who may be in the Deeside area. It is thought Robin Green, 70, could be walking in t...
Mountaineers give £5,000 after John Muir Trust loses Stronelairg windfarm appeal
Scotland’s mountaineering body has pledged financial support to a charity after it lost a potentially expensive legal battle over a proposed windfarm in the Highlands.
Two rescue teams called out as three injured teens airlifted from Kinder Scout
Three young walkers were airlifted from the Peak District’s highest hill after getting into difficulties.
Disabled teen Natasha Lambert summits Cairn Gorm in Sea and Summit challenge
A young disabled woman completed the ascent of the UK’s sixth highest mountain to raise awareness of her charity.
Man and dog rescued after getting stuck on Barf's awkward step
A man and his dog were rescued after getting stuck on an ‘intimidating’ route on a Lake District fell.
Lakeland walker airlifted from High Stile after suffering head injuries in fall
A walker was airlifted to hospital after she injured herself when she fell on a Lake District mountain.
BMC and MCofS rebrand themselves as Climb Britain and Mountaineering Scotland
Two bodies that represent climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers throughout Britain have announced changes to their names.
Rescuers called to help Yorkshire Three Peaks walker find second person in trouble
Rescuers who went to help an exhausted challenge walker discovered another walker in difficulties nearby.
Missing man Robin Green found safe and well in Glen Dye
A man who was reported missing in the Highlands has been found safe and well. Police Scotland said Robin Green was located yesterday evening in the...
Mountain rescuer escapes unharmed after Land Rover overturns during moorland callout
A rescuer escaped unhurt after a Land Rover overturned while on a callout to help an injured walker. Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team described th...