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Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team celebrates 50 years of 'helping others in need'

One of Britain’s busiest mountain rescue teams will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend. The Llanberis team, whose patch includes Snowdon...

Scottish mountain rescuers 'overwhelmed' by support after helicopter complaints

Four Scottish mountain rescue teams who voiced their concerns over the level of support from the UK’s search and rescue helicopters said they have been overwhelmed by support they received.

Walker dies after collapsing on Snowdon

A walker has died after collapsing on Wales’s highest mountain. Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 10.15am on Sunday that the man w...

Three teams in four-hour stretcher carry of injured Kinder Scout walker

An injured walker was stretchered for four hours from Kinder Scout in a rescue operation lasting 7½ hours altogether.

Blencathra walker escapes serious injury in 100ft fall from Sharp Edge

A walker escaped serious injury in a 100ft fall from a Lake District ridge. The woman was with her dog on Sharp Edge on Blencathra on Sunday when s...

Body found at sea in search for missing kayaker Alistair Collier

The body of a man and a kayak have been found off the Dorset coast. Police said although there had been no formal identification they believe it is...

Man airlifted from Snowdonia mountainside after 200ft fall from scramble route

A man was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after tumbling 200ft while scrambling. Rescuers said he was a very lucky man whose injuries could hav...

Rescuers searching for missing Cairngorms walkers find another pair in trouble

Rescuers searching for two lost walkers in the Cairngorms had to help two different people to safety after coming across them during their search.

Walker, 70, dies after falling on Snowdon

A walker has died after falling on Wales’s highest mountain. Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 3.35pm on Tuesday after police r...

Missing Brontë moors walker Stephen Wright found after huge search by 11 teams

A missing walker was found with only minor injuries after spending the night on the Brontë moors in West Yorkshire.

Scottish rescuers: helicopter bosses have 'casual disregard' for members' safety

Scotland’s four busiest volunteer mountain rescue teams have accused the agencies operating the UK’s rescue helicopters of having a ‘casual disregard’ for the safety of team members.

Walkers warned to stay clear of Beachy Head cliffs after large cracks appear

The Coastguard is warning walkers to stay away from cliff edges at a South Downs beauty spot after a large crack appeared close to the footpath.

Mother and son airlifted from Cadair Idris after getting into difficulties in dark

A mother and son were airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after getting lost in the dark. Rescuers believed the walkers were uninjured but called i...

Two Snowdonia walkers rescued from Tryfan as Storm Callum lashes mountain

Two walkers were rescued from a Snowdonia mountain as Storm Callum’s high winds and torrential rain lashed the hill.

Major search continues for kayaker Alistair Collier, missing after Dorset race

A major search is continuing for a kayaker who went missing during a race. Alistair Collier, 60, of Worcester, was taking part in the event near St...

Lakeland walker airlifted after injuring head in fall on Birk Side

A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after he was knocked unconscious in a fall. The 68-year-old was walking with his nephew on Birk Si...

Rescue crew spots missing Ben Nevis walker more than a mile from search area

A walker was plucked from a precarious position on Britain’s highest mountain after being spotted by the crew of a rescue helicopter during a night search.