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Fuel-gauge worry grounds almost half Britain's air ambulances

Almost half the UK’s air ambulances were grounded after a fault was found on one of the aircraft. The move left Scotland without air ambulance co...

Walker with broken ankle airlifted from Ben Nevis

A walker was airlifted from Britain’s highest mountain after breaking her ankle in a slip. The woman called for help about 4pm yesterday after th...

Man critically ill after 100ft fall from Broad Stand on Scafell

A man is critically ill after falling more than 100ft from a Lake District crag. The 30-year-old suffered serious head, chest and leg injuries afte...

Walker airlifted after injuring leg falling into Lake District waterfall

A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after suffering serious leg injuries in a 20m (66ft) fall into a waterfall.

Mobile phone warning after lost Glencoe pair airlifted from 2,000ft

Rescuers warned against the reliance on mobile phones after two walkers were airlifted from a Highland mountain after getting lost in fading light.

Police name Philip Elgey as walker who died after Great Gable collapse

Police have named the man who died on Great Gable’s summit while walking with a group. Philip Elgey, 61, of Kendal could not be revived despite e...

Scots mountain rescuers welcome new privatised search helicopter scheme

Mountain rescuers in Scotland have welcomed the decision to introduce privatised search and rescue helicopters to replace those of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

Bristow in the frame to provide rescue helicopter service as decision looms

The Government is due to announce which company has won the contract to provide search and rescue helicopters in the UK.

Injured walker airlifted from Arthur's Seat

A walker was rescued from a landmark hill in the Scottish capital after falling and injuring himself.

New private rescue helicopters will fly in Coastguard colours

Britain’s privatised search and rescue helicopters will carry the livery of HM Coastguard when the service is introduced in 2015.

Emergency on the mountain? Don't call for an ambulance, experts warn

Outdoor experts are warning walkers and climbers not to ring for an ambulance if they have an emergency on the mountain.

Royal Navy seeks rescue memories from walkers helped by its crews

Have you been fortunate – or perhaps unfortunate – to have been rescued by one of the Royal Navy’s search and rescue helicopters.

Two women rescued after spending night on Scafell Pike range

Two women were rescued after spending the night lost on the Scafell Pike range. A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter and a Lake District Mountain Rescu...

Injured Scafell Pike walker and Great Gable climber rescued in busy spate

A walker was rescued from England’s highest mountain after suffering a leg injury. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 3.45pm on Satur...

Great Gable walker dies after collapsing at summit

A walker died after collapsing on a Lakeland fell despite efforts to resuscitate him. The 61-year-old suffered a suspected heart attack on the summ...

Military staff 'may get jobs' as Bristow confirmed to run rescue helicopters

A US-owned company has been confirmed as the winner in bids to operate the UK’s privatised search and rescue helicopters.

Honour for Royal Navy pilot in daring rescue of stricken Ben Sgulaird walker

A rescue helicopter commander has been honoured for his grit, determination and courage during a flight to rescue an injured man on a Highland mountain.