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Lakeland walker airlifted from Barrow after suffering chest pains
A walker was airlifted to hospital after suffering from chest pains on a Lake District fell. The 80-year-old was with a group on Barrow, overlookin...
Lakeland walker with broken ankle rescued after slip above Ullswater
Two rescue teams went to the aid of a walker who suffered a suspected broken ankle when she slipped on a Lake District fell.
Calder Valley team reaches 1,000-rescue milestone as Brontë moors walker injures leg
A rescue team clocked up its 1,000th mission when it went to the aid of an injured walker on the Brontë moors.

Walker airlifted in critical condition after falling 130ft on Blencathra
A walker was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after falling on a Lake District mountain.
Sharp Edge warning for Blencathra walkers after couple get stuck on ridge
Rescuers have reminded hillgoers that they need to be properly equipped and prepared if tackling a notorious Lake District ridge in winter, which they described as a serious undertaking.
British Mountaineering Council board faces no-confidence motion
The board of the British Mountaineering Council is facing a potential vote of no confidence at the organisation’s annual meeting in April.

Upper Wharfedale rescuers leave open-day to aid lost Great Whernside walkers
Rescuers had to leave celebrations to mark their headquarters refurbishment after a call for help from a family lost on a Yorkshire Dales fell.
Cat Bells walker rescued after getting stuck in Storm Doris's high winds
A walker was rescued from a Lake District fell after getting stuck in high winds as Storm Doris swept across the area.
Sonia Prior appointed sales director with outdoors distributor Bradshaw Taylor
A major outdoors gear distributor has appointed a new sales director. Sonia Prior joins Bradshaw Taylor from Amer Sports. Rutland-based Bradshaw...
Coastguard releases dramatic rescue footage after man injured in Crib Goch fall
A man was airlifted from a snowy ridge in Snowdonia after injuring himself. The Coastguard released dramatic footage of the rescue on Crib Goch on ...

Peak District incidents keep Glossop rescuers busy with four weekend callouts
A man was airlifted from a Peak District hillside after suffering a suspected broken leg. Glossop Mountain Rescue Team was called on Saturday to th...
Two Danish walkers rescued from Cheviots on first day of UK walking trek
Two overseas visitors had to be rescued after getting into difficulties in the wintry Cheviot Hills within a day of landing in Britain.
Scottish mountain rescuers get close-up view of new Coastguard helicopter
Mountain rescuers in Scotland got their first hands-on experience of a new helicopter that will be based north of the border.

Watch as Coastguard crew winches ill walker from Ben Nevis ridge
A walker was airlifted from a ridge on Britain’s highest mountain after becoming ill. The tricky operation by the crew of the Coastguard helicopt...
Controversial camping bylaws set to come into force in Lomond national park
A controversial camping permit scheme comes in to force in a Scottish national park this week. Anyone wanting to pitch their tent in certain areas ...
Walker with broken leg airlifted from Cadair Idris after fall
A walker was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after suffering a suspected broken leg. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team was alerted shortly after ...

Owen Griffiths named as climber who died after Coire an t-Sneachda fall
Police have named the man who died after falling in the Northern Corries of Cairn Gorm on Tuesday. Owen Griffiths, 25, of Evesham, Worcestershire, ...
YHA extends a doggy welcome to 13 hostels in England and Wales
Youth hostellers in England and Wales will be able to take their dogs with them at selected sites. But anyone wishing their pooch to accompany them...