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Walker sparks search after failing to report his return

A walker sparked a major search operation after he failed to tell anyone he had returned safely from a day out in the Highlands.

Mountain rescuer hurt in Highland fall

A member of a mountain rescue team was injured yesterday in a fall during training. The man fell at Smiddy Creag on An Teallach while on an exercis...

Rescue helicopters back in service after weekend grounding

Coastguard helicopters which were grounded over the weekend following safety concerns are back in action.

Highland walker found unconscious by rescuers

A missing walker has been found alive but unconscious by a mountain rescue team in the Highlands. The 62-year-old lone walker was reported missing ...

Charges follow mountain false alarm

A man faces prosecution after a false alarm on a Highland mountain. Rescuers were alerted after a member of the public spotted the message ‘help�...

Downing Street says rescuers will not be charged for radio use

Downing Street has responded to a petition containing nearly 7,000 signatures which urged the Government to drop plans to introduce new radio charges which could hit mountain rescue teams.

Walker dies as mountain rescue teams deal with busy New Year

Police have named a man who died while walking in the Grey Corries, Lochaber. He was Anthony Smith, 35, a fitness instructor, from London. He was r...

Ofcom: 'We won't charge mountain rescue teams'

Government agency Ofcom has responded to the barrage of criticism of its plans for mountain rescue team radio by issuing an update on its proposals.

Appeal to Gordon Brown to stop mountain-rescue radio charges

The campaign to protect Britain’s volunteer mountain rescue teams from proposed charges for using their radios on incidents has moved up a step with the launch of a petition to Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Woman airlifted after island fall

A woman was airlifted to hospital after she injured her leg while on a coastal path walk. Coastguard rescue teams from Craigmuir, Knock and Ross of...

Summertime starts, but it's still winter on the hills, warn police

British Summer Time may start tomorrow morning, but police in Scotland are warning walkers that it’s still winter on the nation’s mountains.

Rescue helicopters grounded after safety scare

Search-and-rescue helicopters operated by Britain’s Coastguard have been grounded following a safety scare.

Aircrew honoured for Ben Nevis rescues

Five Royal Navy aircrew from the search-and-rescue station at HMS Gannet have received bravery awards for their part in rescues, including plucking stranded climbers to safety.

Midnight climbers rescued from Snowdonia peak

Two mountaineers were airlifted from a north Wales mountain side after calling for help last night. The married couple became stuck while climbing ...

Police say call that sparked massive mountain search was hoax

Police are treating as a hoax a phone call which prompted a massive search by mountain rescuers. Members of Mourne Mountain Rescue Team were joined...

Walker safe as rescuers battle winter Highland conditions

A missing walker is safe and well after being found by rescuers in the Highlands. The 17-year-old was found on Sgorr Ruadh by members of the Torrid...

Bonington backs call to stop mountain-rescue radio charge

The clamour against Ofcom’s plans to charge mountain rescuers for using their radios is growing, with Everest summiteer and climbing elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington among those calling on Gordon Brown to reject the idea.