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Hillwalker airlifted after island fall

A walker was airlifted from a Hebridean isle after suffering ankle and back injuries in a fall. The French woman fell 30m (98ft) while hillwalking ...

Walker airlifted after fall from remote Highland peak

A man was airlifted from a remote Highland peak after falling and injuring himself. The walker fell about 2½m (8ft) near the summit of Stac Pollai...

Man rescued after Falmouth Coastguard picks up New Zealand SOS signal

A man was rescued from an antipodean wilderness, thanks to coastguards in Cornwall, 11,000 miles away.

Navy rescue crews top callout tables for fifth year

The Royal Navy’s search and rescue crews at HMS Gannet have topped the rescue league tables for the fifth year running.

Injured walker airlifted to hospital by Coastguard

A man has been rescued after injuring himself while walking in Wester Ross. Police were alerted at 4pm today to the incident in the Gairloch area...

The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view

Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.

Jeremy Clarkson's sharp tongue turns on injured hillwalkers

Mister Popularity Jeremy Clarkson, already distinctly unwelcome in the homes of public-sector workers, may have lost any fans he had among the hillwalking community.

GPS jamming will affect Pennine forests

The Ministry of Defence will jam sat-nav signals in the remote north Pennines during exercises later this year.

Mountain rescuers called to Lakeland yacht mayday

A rescue team was stood down after a Lake District mayday call turned out to be a false alarm Members of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team responded to a call from police at 5pm today, Friday, after reports that a yacht was sinking on Ullswater.

Mountain rescue dog handlers' plea as funding falls short

Volunteers whose dogs help find missing walkers and mountaineers are pleading for the public’s help in funding their group.

Walkers rescued after tide leaves pair knee-deep in water

Two walkers were rescued after being swamped by the rising tide at a Cumbrian beauty spot. Liverpool Coastguard received a flood of calls about 11....

Government splits contract for Coastguard search and rescue helicopters

The coalition Government has confirmed that the company operating the Coastguard’s search and rescue helicopters will lose the contract for half the services.

Airlifted 19-year-old walker dies from injuries

A walker who was airlifted to hospital has died from his injuries. Craig Cathie, 19, fell between 6m and 9m (20ft and 30ft) yesterday while walking...

Police welcome emergency beacon law change

The UK’s top police officers have welcomed the change in rules that allows the use of emergency beacons for walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts for the first time.

Official New Year go-ahead for walkers' safety beacons

Outdoor enthusiasts will be able to use a radio safety device legally for the first time in the New Year.

Sea Kings to go in Government's private bid for rescue helicopters

The search and rescue helicopter service operated by the RAF and Royal Navy will be ditched in favour of a privatised civilian scheme under plans announced by the coalition Government.

Coastguard officers help lost Dales walkers 70 miles away

Three lost walkers in the Yorkshire Dales were rescued after being helped by Coastguard officers 70 miles away.

Coasteerers 'advised' after instructor forced to swim to boat for help

A group on a coasteering trip was given safety advice after being rescued by a lifeboat crew. The instructor with the group of eight had to swim to...