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Peak District fellrunner rescued after breaking leg on Kinder Scout
A fellrunner was rescued from a Peak District hill after suffering a suspected broken leg. The man was taking part in an organised event when he lo...
Walker rescued from Sgŵd Gwladus waterfall after becoming unwell
A walker was rescued after becoming unwell while walking at a south Wales beauty spot. The man was with his wife near the Sgŵd Gwladus waterfall, ...
Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team put out of action as thieves damage three vehicles
A mountain rescue team has been put out of action after thieves damaged three of its vehicles. Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, one of the busiest i...

Pennine climber rescued after getting stuck on Blackstone Edge
A climber had to be rescued after getting stuck on a Pennine crag. A police helicopter was used to fly a rescue team member to the site on Blacksto...
Lakeland mountain biker airlifted to hospital after being found unconscious in wood
A mountain biker was airlifted to hospital after he was found in woodland in the Lake District. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was called out abo...
Mountain rescuers risk their lives to save swimmer as two die in Llanberis river
Two men have died after getting into difficulties while swimming in a Snowdonia river. Two others were taken to hospital after the incident at the ...

Morayvia group secures ex-RAF Sea King rescue helicopter for Kinloss display
A community group has succeeded in its bid to return a retired search and rescue helicopter in the area from which it operated for four decades.
£6m boost will help repair of mountain paths in Scotland's national parks
Some of the worst eroded paths in Scotland’s national parks will be repaired and upgraded in a £6m scheme announced today.
Aberdeen rescue team's Glen Tanar sponsored walk will take place on Saturday
A mountain rescue team will hold its main sponsored fundraiser this weekend. Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team’s sponsored walk takes place on the Gl...
Three mountain rescuers awarded MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours
Three mountain rescuers will have a trip to Buckingham Palace after being recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Injured Peak District climber among three callouts for Edale rescuers
A climber suffered back and face injuries when he fell from a Peak District crag. The 22-year-old man was climbing at Lawrence Field near Hathersag...
Major search by 60 rescuers fails to find missing Steall walker Eric Cyl
A major search involving more than 60 rescuers at the weekend failed to find missing walker Eric Cyl.
Rescuer captures old and new as RAF Sea King passes Coastguard helicopter
A rescue team leader managed to capture the old and the new as he was joined by volunteers from across Snowdonia for a training session.

Injured Gordale walker crawls to ambulance after Yorkshire Dales fall
An injured walker crawled to a waiting ambulance after falling into a ravine in the Yorkshire Dales. Rescuers were called out today after the incid...
Midnight walk up Blencathra by 150 people raises £5,000 for Nepal appeal
A midnight walk by 150 people up a Lake District mountain is likely to raise £5,000 for victims of the Nepal earthquakes.
Four calls for Wasdale team during busy night of lost and injured walkers
A Lake District rescue team received four calls for help in less than nine hours. The team was alerted to two injured walkers, as well as six peopl...

Cash from Yorkshire Three Peaks walk will help maintain area's footpaths
More than 50 walkers are expected to tackle a Yorkshire Dales challenge, to raise cash to maintain the route they are walking on.
Clean-up organisation Respect the Mountains to fold after EU grant bid failure
A group that organises mountain clean-ups each year across Europe has announced it will fold in the autumn.