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'Lump in the throat' as public greets Royal Navy rescue crews' fly-past
Aircrews from the Royal Navy’s search and rescue helicopters made an emotional final tour of Scottish communities today.
Fund in memory of John Ellison will benefit hillwalkers and climbers with cancer
Mountaineers have set up an award to provide funds in memory of the founder of Climbers Against Cancer.
Check weather, say rescuers, after Snowdon pair get stuck in snow
Rescuers urged walkers to check weather reports before heading for the mountains after two people got stuck in snow on Wales’s highest mountain.

Calder Valley rescuers boost flood-gear funds with Spine Challenge effort
A rescue team’s funds were boosted by more than £1,000 by the efforts of four of its members who tackled a gruelling Pennine challenge.
Pair winched from Glyder Fach after getting stuck on Bristly Ridge
Rescuers have released footage of a dramatic rescue of two men who got stuck on a Snowdonia mountain in wintry conditions.
Yorkshire Dales extension moves a step closer as no objections received
The extension of an English national park has come a step closer with the announcement that there have been no objections to the proposal.

Tom Hollins wins the Montane Spine Challenger after battling overnight snow
Ultrarunner Tom Hollins has won a gruelling race along the Pennine Way after contending with heavy rain, freezing temperatures and overnight snow.
Praise from Julia Bradbury as Peak District scheme scoops volunteering award
A rehabilitation scheme that offers work experience in a national park has scooped an award. Fit for Work helps people improve their employment and...
Outdoor festival set to return to Peebles after success of inaugural event
An outdoors festival will return to a Scottish Borders town after the success of the inaugural event.
Climbers plucked from avalanche-prone Snowdonia crag after night on mountain
Two climbers were plucked from an avalanche-prone Snowdonia gully after spending the night in sub-zero temperatures on the mountain.

Eoin Keith claims victory in The Spine Race and smashes record by 15 hours
Ultrarunner Eoin Keith has clinched victory in the event dubbed Britain’s most brutal race. The Cork-based runner smashed the record for The Mont...
Jobs will go as National Trust for Scotland announces major restructure
Scotland’s largest conservation charity has announced plans for a major reorganisation, decentralising decision making and its simplifying management structure.
Lost Ben Lomond pair were 'not equipped' for winter munro walking
Two walkers who got lost in the dark on Scotland’s southernmost munro in winter conditions were fortunate to escape without injury, rescuers said.

Royal Navy helicopter heroes plan final fly-past over mountain rescue scenes
Royal Navy search and rescue helicopter crew members will make a final fly-past of some of the scenes of their most daring operations this week.
Two callouts for rescuers to injured and lost Bleaklow walkers
Three teams took part in the rescue of injured and lost walkers on the Peak District’s second highest hill in two separate incidents.
Runners in The Spine Race face a night in driving rain on Yorkshire moors
The event dubbed Britain’s most brutal race is underway, with competitors currently having to cope with driving rain as they negotiate the Yorkshire moors in the dark.

Two climbers rescued from Cairn Gorm Northern Corries in 60mph winds
Two climbers were brought to safety after being caught out in extreme weather in the Cairngorms. Rescuers said the fact two women were well equippe...
Missing man Terence Kilbride found safe and well in Aberdeen
An outdoors enthusiast missing in Aberdeenshire has been found safe and well. Police thanked the public for its overwhelming response after Terence...