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Online e-petition urges Government to pay back rescuers' VAT
The e-petition on the Government website was posted by Marc Goodwin...
Twistleton climber airlifted after breaking wrist in fall
A climber was airlifted after falling from a Yorkshire Dales crag and breaking his wrist. The 25-year-old was on the Handjam Crack route on Twistle...
Midnight rescue for lost Snowdonia walker who only had Scotland map
An embarrassed walker on a Snowdonia peak had to be rescued after getting lost then realising he only had a map of part of Scotland with him.
Mountain bike boss says council's Wigley Lane surfacing is 'vandalism'
A mountain bike company boss has described resurfacing work done on a popular cycling route as ‘vandalism’.
Record-breaking young Scots eagles produce eggs, but no chicks
Conservation bodies in Scotland are celebrating success after two golden eagles laid eggs at a record-breaking young age.
Eight-hour rescue for two walkers stuck in Wasdale Screes gully
Two mountain rescue teams worked for almost eight hours to free two walkers stuck on a Lake District hillside.
Man critically ill after 100ft fall from Broad Stand on Scafell
A man is critically ill after falling more than 100ft from a Lake District crag. The 30-year-old suffered serious head, chest and leg injuries afte...
Three stuck on Glyder Fach after leader falls 66ft
A group of servicemen had to be led to safety on a Snowdonia mountain after their leader fell and injured himself.
Climber taken by lifeboat from Walls Hill, Torquay, after fall
A climber was rescued after falling from a Devon cliff. The 32-year-old woman fell yesterday evening while climbing at Walls Hill, Torquay. Her ...
Two rescues for Coniston team as walkers get lost on fells
Mountain rescuers were called out twice in one day to walkers lost on the Lake District fells. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 2.35...
Walker airlifted after collapse on Moel y Gest
A walker was airlifted from a north Wales hillside after collapsing. The 55-year-old woman was on Moel y Gest, near Porthmadog this morning when sh...
Experts warn forcing children to summits can put them off walking
Mountain experts are warning parents forcing children up mountains in bad conditions could put them off walking for the rest of their lives.
Beer and bangers will help swell Kirkby Stephen rescuers' funds
A Cumbrian Mountain Rescue Team is offering the chance to sample ales and food at an inaugural festival, with free camping for visitors.
Plea to take map and compass after walkers get lost on Cross Fell
Rescuers pleaded with walkers to take a map and compass when heading for the skills, along with the skills to use them.
Great North Air Ambulance seeks new supporters after soaring demand
A rescue helicopter service is hoping to drum up more support during a national initiative next month.
Three walking groups rescued after getting lost on Scafell Pike
Rescuers were called out to England’s highest mountain to find three separate groups of walkers lost in poor weather.
Search dogs on the lookout for new friends
Man’s best friend is seeking new friends, to help in finding lost and injured outdoors fans. A rescue dogs’ association is looking for supporte...
Rescue team seeks challenge walkers to help raise cash to buy HQ
A mountain rescue team is looking for determined walkers to step out to help it raise cash to buy its new base.