Lake District team saddled with hotel bill after rescued walkers fail to pay

A Lake District team has had to pay hotel costs for a pair of walkers they rescued, after the men left without settling their bill.

'Helpful locals' go to aid of walker caught out by darkness on High Street range

A walker who became disoriented as darkness fell on a Lakeland mountain range was helped by members of the public before rescuers took over.

Off-duty rescuer uses emergency shelter to help injured Helvellyn walker

An off-duty mountain rescuer was able to protect a walker from hypothermia after he was injured on the flanks of Helvellyn.

Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers

A rescue team in the Lake District has offered guidance for would-be wild campers after several callouts to individuals who have got into difficulties on the fells.

Walker airlifted from Lakeland fell after collapsing

A man was airlifted from a Lake District fell after he collapsed and lost consciousness. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted shortly after 1.5...

Man dies in fall from Sharp Edge on Blencathra

A man has died after falling from Sharp Edge on Blencathra in the northern Lake District. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the incident ...

Critically ill walker airlifted from Cheviots after succumbing to heat

A critically ill hillwalker suffering from the heat was airlifted from the Cheviots, on the eve of the summer solstice.

Would-be Helvellyn camper rescued in high winds and driving rain

A would-be wild camper was rescued after getting into difficulties in rain and strong winds on a Lake District fell.

Exhausted walker airlifted from Lakeland fell after being found by passers-by

A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after becoming exhausted in snowy conditions. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by polic...