mountain rescue
Wainwright Society hands over calendar cash to mountain rescue teams
Seven mountain rescue teams will benefit from sales of a calendar produced by aficionados of the late guidebook author Alfred Wainwright.
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron urges extension of mountain rescuers' grants
An MP is pressing the Government to extend a scheme in which mountain rescue teams receive a grant for equipment and training.
Mike France pledges to 'control destiny' as new head of mountain rescuers
The man who has been in charge of fundraising for volunteer mountain rescuers in England and Wales will take over as head of the organisation.
MP David Davies to look at cash for rescuers after Longtown team visit
A Conservative MP has pledged to look into funding for mountain rescuers after a visit to his local team.
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.
Mountain rescuers, rambler and explorer honoured in Queen's birthday list
A mountain rescue team leader has been appointed an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Phil O’Brien has been a member of the Bowland Pennine ...
Police seek Derrick Matthews after mountain rescue charity box theft
Police in Cumbria are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man they want to interview following the theft of numerous charity boxes across the county.
Fledgling Lesotho rescuers will learn from Scottish mountain expertise
A group hoping to set up a rescue service in Africa will spend time with experts in Scotland to learn from their world-class knowledge.
Rescuers on the lookout for Dogsbodies – the unsung heroes on the hills
Wanted: committed men and women who love the outdoors who are happy to lie around doing nothing in all weathers.
Police award for Peak District mountain rescue teams 'paid in fish and chips'
Volunteer rescuers in the Peak District have been honoured by Derbyshire’s top policeman for 50 years’ of service to the community.
Sharp rise in rescuers' callouts to mountain bikers prompts danger plea
Rescuers are urging mountain bikers to be aware of the dangers of their sport after a significant increase in callouts to accidents involving off-road cyclists in recent years.
Cumbrian mountain rescuers in 800-mile flood callout to Essex
A group of volunteer mountain rescuers made an 800-mile round trip to help victims of flooding during this week’s exceptional winter storm.
Appeal for sightings of Derrick Matthews as rescuers' charity boxes taken
Police in the Lake District are appealing for information about a man they want to question about the theft of charity collection boxes.
GO Outdoors challenges public to Walk Around the World in 80 Days
Britain’s biggest outdoor retailer is teaming up with industry bosses and mountain rescuers in challenging to the public to walk round the world.
Kendal team's 60th birthday among national mountain rescue weekend events
A mountain rescue team celebrates its 60th anniversary this weekend. Kendal Mountain Rescue Team will hold its annual collection in its home town o...
Mountain rescuers in action as winter weather forecast until after Easter
Severe winter weather is continuing to cause problems across swathes of northern England and the Midlands as numerous mountain rescue teams help stranded motorists and residents.
Hamish MacInnes appointed patron of search dogs organisation
An elder statesman of the mountaineering community has been appointed patron of Search and Rescue Dogs Association England.
Starring role for team as mountain rescuers post promo video
Mountain rescuers have released a promotional video detailing the work carried out by its volunteers.