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Rescue pilot will reunite with volunteer mountain team

A volunteer mountain rescuer turned helicopter pilot will revisit his old stomping ground this weekend for an exercise with the team he used to help.

M'aider! Navy winchman's challenge in Nevis climbers' rescue

A rescue helicopter crewman faced an unexpected challenge when called to help two stricken climbers on Ben Nevis.

Pitch dark and minus 11C for helicopter rescue of climber

The crew of a Royal Navy helicopter has described a difficult rescue in freezing conditions on England’s third highest mountain.

Capsized kayaker rescued as his party paddles on unaware

A kayaking guide had to be rescued after he capsized but the pair of paddlers he was instructing carried on unaware.

Public tells Treasury: make walkers pay for rescue

The coalition Government’s first major exercise in crowdsourcing has produced a plethora of calls to make mountaineers, climbers and hillwalkers pay for rescue.

Girl airlifted to hospital after chain-walk fall

An 11-year-old girl was airlifted to hospital today after falling on a recently reopened section of the Fife Coastal Path.

Award walkers found safe after major Highlands search

A major search was launched today for six teenage walkers missing in the Highlands. The four girls and two boys, aged between 16 and 17, failed to ...

Rescue helicopter plans shelved in £7bn Government cut

Plans for the part-privatisation of Britain’s search and rescue helicopters have been shelved by the Government.

Rescued walker visits base to thank Navy crew

A walker who had to be airlifted to hospital after falling in the Highlands returned to thank the helicopter crew that rescued him.

Cameron slip exposes William's rescue helicopter lobbying

The debate over the future of Britain’s search and rescue helicopters was revived after it emerged Prince William may have intervened in the controversy.

Sea Kings set to be scrapped as private rescue plans resurface

The privatisation of Britain’s search and rescue helicopters looks to be back on the agenda, with two newspapers reporting an expected announcement this week.

Climber airlifted after Helvellyn fall

A woman was seriously injured while winter climbing on England’s third highest mountain. The 20-year-old student from London fell about 30m (100f...

Mountain rescue helicopter centres set to close under Whitehall plans

The RAF base that co-ordinates all of Britain’s helicopter mountain rescue missions looks set to close under coalition Government plans.

Mountain rescue helicopter crew features on TV tonight

The crew of Britain’s busiest search and rescue helicopter base will feature on television tonight.

Ten-year-old boy guides rescuers to injured granddad

A 10-year-old boy found walking on a Lakeland forest track was able to guide rescuers to his injured grandfather.

Award for mountain-rescue helicopter engineers

Royal Navy rescue helicopter engineers have received an award for their achievements by aviation manufacturers Rolls-Royce.

Airlift for injured Highlands walker

A walker was airlifted from a Highland mountain after injuring his ankle. Police at Fort William were alerted about 1.45pm yesterday, Saturday, tha...