Building work begins on first of two 'seasonal' rescue helicopter bases

Work has begun on construction of the first additional ‘seasonal’ search and rescue helicopter base at Oban.

Lakeland walker airlifted after suffering injury on Grisedale Pike

A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after injuring an ankle. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was joined by colleagues from the Cockermout...

Ben Nevis climber dies after Tower Gully fall

A man has died after he fell while climbing on Ben Nevis. The 21-year-old was with a companion in Tower Gully when the incident happened on Sunday....

Blencathra walker escapes serious injury in 100ft fall from Sharp Edge

A walker escaped serious injury in a 100ft fall from a Lake District ridge. The woman was with her dog on Sharp Edge on Blencathra on Sunday when s...

Major search continues for kayaker Alistair Collier, missing after Dorset race

A major search is continuing for a kayaker who went missing during a race. Alistair Collier, 60, of Worcester, was taking part in the event near St...

Climber airlifted to hospital after falling on High Tor crag in Derbyshire

A climber was airlifted to hospital after injuring himself and falling from a Derbyshire crag. The man was attempting a route at High Tor near Matl...

Scottish mountain rescuers get close-up view of new Coastguard helicopter

Mountain rescuers in Scotland got their first hands-on experience of a new helicopter that will be based north of the border.

New £20m rescue helicopter due to arrive at Coastguard Lee-on-Solent base

A new search and rescue helicopter will go into service on the south coast in spring. The £20m AgustaWestland AW189 is one of two that will be bas...

French interpreter needed as rescuers go to aid of injured Coast to Coast walker

A Lake District rescue team needed a French interpreter after a walker fell and injured himself. The man from France suffered a suspected broken le...