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Yorkshire Dales walker airlifted after fall above Kettlewell
A walker was airlifted to hospital after falling on steep ground in the Yorkshire Dales. The 47-year-old woman was walking above the village of Ket...
Minister Aileen McLeod launches scheme to boost eagle numbers in Borders
Up to a dozen golden eagles could grace the skies of southern Scotland, a minister said. The Scottish Government’s environment minister Aileen Mc...
Walkers urged to step out on Saturday to highlight national park cuts
Hundreds of walkers are expected to step out on Saturday to highlight the effects of Government cuts on England’s national parks.

Peak District bosses sell off a dozen woodland sites as budgets tighten
A national park has announced plans to sell off 12 of its woodlands. The Peak District National Park Authority said six will be put on the market i...
Adventurer Bear Grylls joins Aberglaslyn rescuers to open new base
Adventurer and television presenter Bear Grylls has opened a rescue team’s new headquarters. The Everest summiteer joined Aberglaslyn Mountain Re...
Police say missing Cuillin walker Thierry Coffie has been found
A walker missing in the Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye has been found. Police Scotland said that French visitor Thierry Coffie was traced on Wed...

Two teams in six-hour rescue after Helvellyn walker falls from Swirral Edge
A woman was rescued in a six-hour operation after she suffered head injuries in a fall from England’s third-highest mountain.
Family brought to safety from Ben Lomond after getting caught out by nightfall
A family had to be brought to safety from Scotland’s most southerly munro after they ran out of daylight.
Ragtag rescuers return to TV screens as Mountain Goats comedy begins
A series following a group of mountain rescue volunteers returns to the television screen this week. But pray you never have to call out the cast o...
Scotland to gain new Great Trossachs nature reserve, but lose six others
Scotland will gain one new national nature reserve, but lose six, the Government’s advisory body has decided.

AgustaWestland rescue helicopters go into service as Lydd base opens
A new civilian search and rescue helicopter base has begun operations in south-east England. The Bristow-operated AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters ...
Quadriplegic Will Clark will tackle triathlon to raise cash for air ambulance
A man who was paralysed from the neck down in a cycling accident will take part in a gruelling triathlon to raise funds for charity whose helicopter flew him to hospital.
Free audio files will guide walkers in Peak District and South Pennines
Walkers heading out to the Peak District and South Pennines can now take their own personal guide. Four audio trails can be downloaded to provide a...

Teen rescued from High Spy after suffering knee injury during challenge
A teenager was rescued from a Lake District fell after injuring his knee. The 16-year-old, who was taking part in a youth challenge event, damaged ...
Christopher Reddick named as walker who died in Grey Corries
Police have named the walker whose body was found in the Grey Corries in Lochaber. Christopher Reddick of Ascot in Berkshire failed to return from ...
Glasgow Trailrunning Festival hopes to bring European feel to Scotland
A new Scottish running event aims to put the European feel into the scene. Organisers of the Glasgow Trailrunning Festival Pop-Up say the event is ...

Body of missing Skye tourist Kamai Yusuke found on Trotternish Ridge
The body of a missing holidaymaker has been found on a ridge on the Isle of Skye. Kamai Yusuke, 29, from Japan, had been reported missing after fai...
Girl, 8, survives 50ft fall from rocks at Yorkshire beauty spot Otley Chevin
A young girl survived with minor injuries after falling 50ft (15m) from rocks at a West Yorkshire beauty spot.