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Rescue teams have busy Christmas Day aiding injured and lost walkers

Several rescue teams were in action on Christmas Day to help walkers and others in distress. Members of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were called...

Rescuers blown off feet by gusts after walkers call for help from Kinder Scout

Rescuers were blown off their feet in high winds when they went to the aid of two walkers in difficulties on the Peak District’s highest hill.

Peak District walker dies in 50ft fall on Kinder Scout

A walker has died after falling 50ft on the Peak District’s highest hill. Kinder Mountain Rescue Team was alerted late on Easter Monday afternoon...

Hypothermic walkers airlifted to hospital after spending 18 hours on Kinder Scout

Two walkers were airlifted to hospital after spending more than 18 hours on Kinder Scout in conditions described by rescuers as atrocious.

Rescuers 'gobsmacked' as search dog Dolly's vet bill appeal target reached

An appeal set up to raise cash for vital operations for a search dog reached its target in just five days, thanks to the generosity of the public.

Lost walker cold but unharmed after spending night on Kinder Scout

A walker was unharmed but cold after spending the night on the Peak District’s highest hill when he got lost in the dark.

Glossop mountain rescuers celebrate 60 years with look back at history

A rescue team marked 60 years’ service this weekend with a gathering at its base. Glossop Mountain Rescue Team has carried out hundreds of missio...

Variety show in memory of Ken Blakeman will raise cash for Kinder rescue team

A variety performance by young people will be staged in memory of a mountain rescue volunteer who died while on a callout.

Edale rescuers put at full stretch by four simultaneous Peak District incidents

A man who suffered serious chest injuries after falling 25ft on to rocks was among four people helped by a Peak District rescue team in one day.

Kinder rescuers post YouTube fundraiser version of Pogues' festive classic

A group of Peak District rescuers are displaying their musical talents online in an effort to boost funds.

Busy time for Edale rescuers with five callouts in 12 hours

Rescuers in the Peak District had one of their busiest days in recent times, with five callouts beginning in the early hours of Sunday and ending more than 12 hours later.

British mountain rescuers recognised in New Year's Honours

Volunteers from Britain’s mountain rescue community have been recognised in the New Year Honours. Lochaber team member Jonathan Hart was appointe...

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.

Rescuers' plea for cash for operations to keep search dog Dolly in action

Rescuers have launched an appeal to raise cash to help keep one of its search dogs in action. Dolly has been diagnosed as needing expensive veterin...

Rescuers appeal to Kinder Scout walkers to be on lookout for missing defibrillator

A rescue team in the Peak District is asking outdoor enthusiasts to be on the lookout for an expensive piece of its equipment that has gone missing.

Three mountain bikers among five incidents in 24 hours for Edale rescuers

A fallen boulderer was among five incidents a Peak District rescue team was called out to in 24 hours, including three mountain bikers.

Lost Kinder Scout walkers rescued after one loses boot in bog

Two sisters were rescued from the Peak District’s highest hill after getting lost in worsening weather.

The outdoors in 2016: take a look back at a year of amazing events

A wild start to 2016 set the tone for the following 12 months with record-breaking rescue numbers, climbing achievements and astonishing challenges, making it a year to remember.

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