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Calder Valley team called to two injured mountain bikers in separate incidents
Rescuers were called to help two injured mountain bikers in separate incidents at the same South Pennines location.
More biker callouts as England and Wales mountain rescue figures rise
The number of mountain rescue incidents in England and Wales increased last year, bucking a trend of declining callouts.
Tweed rescue team uses defibrillator for first time to save mountain biker's life
Rescuers used a defibrillator acquired by their team to help save the life of a mountain biker suffering a heart attack.
Climber Leo Houlding completes 1,000-mile Greenland snowkiting venture
A renowned climber has successfully completed a new Arctic adventure – using kites. Leo Houlding, best known for his audacious climbing expeditio...
Mountain weather service forecasts extended to include south Wales hills
A specialist weather service aimed at hillgoers has added a new area to its coverage. The Mountain Weather Information Service is now carrying fore...
Mountain rescuers bag £¾m boost as JD Sports charity hands over carrier cash
Mountain rescuers in England and Wales are celebrating after bagging more than £200,000 from a charity linked to major outdoor retailers.
Police 'saddened' as shot red kite brings toll of persecuted birds to eight
Police in North Yorkshire have revealed the shocking extent of raptor persecution in the area. Eight red kites have either been shot or died from s...
Extensive searches fail to find missing Lochaber walker Goffredo Bondanelli
Extensive searches continued over the weekend for a walker who has been missing in Lochaber for almost three weeks.
Trade body Outdoor Industries Association gives qualified support to remaining in EU
The umbrella body representing Britain’s outdoor industries has given its qualified support to the UK remaining in the European Union.
Rescuers bitten by dog after walker falls 160ft with pet on Tryfan
Two team members needed medical treatment after a being bitten in a rescue involving a man and dog who fell on a Snowdonia scrambling route.
Stuck Peak District couple send selfie to guide rescuers to them
A couple stuck on steep ground at a Peak District beauty spot guided rescuers by sending them a selfie showing their position.
Rescue teams' plea to climbers after two more injured in Northumberland falls
Rescuers pleaded with climbers in their area to take the necessary precautions after they were called out to three fallen rock-climbers in 10 days.
Gamekeeper fined after walkers find loaded gun on hills above Kippen
A gamekeeper has been fined after pleading guilty to a charge under the Firearms Act. Two hillwalkers came across a loaded firearm on the hillside ...
Dartmoor search team finds two coast path bodies in hunt for missing David Cauldwell
Two bodies were found after rescuers joined a search for a missing Torquay man. Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton members were called out on Tue...
Keswick festival Fell Care Day volunteers brave wind and rain in clean-up event
A team of volunteers recovered from an early morning setback to complete their tasks clearing rubbish and restoring paths as part of a mountain festival.
Muddy gramophone horn among mountain of rubbish collected in Peak Pick and Play
A small army of volunteers collected a mountain of litter in a clean-up event in England’s oldest national park.
Climber Shauna Coxsey regains form to claim Innsbruck bouldering gold
British climber Shauna Coxsey returned to form with a fourth gold of the season in the international sport climbing bouldering world cup.
Friends' quick thinking helps save man as Blencathra walker suffers heart attack
Quick thinking by a walkers’ companions helped avert a tragedy after he suffered heart problems on a Lake District mountain.