Rescuer says 'hats off' to runners as blizzard hits The Spine end stages

Rescuers have described how they helped competitors enveloped in blizzards during the closing stages of one of the country’s toughest races.

Aira Force walker rescued after suffering broken leg in slip on ice

A walker was rescued after breaking his leg at a Lake District beauty spot. The 39-year-old man from Carlisle was walking at Aira Force near Ullswa...

Crinkle Crags rescuers' efforts hampered by abandonded Wrynose 4x4

A Lakeland mountain rescue team said its efforts to reach an exhausted walker were hampered by an abandoned 4x4 vehicle blocking the route.

Two rescue teams in successful search for Pennine Way Spine racers

Two mountain rescue teams were called out to search for missing runners in one of Britain’s toughest races.

Police: all Bidean nam Bian avalanche climbers located

Police said all members of the group caught in the avalanche on Bidean nam Bian have been located. A Northern Constabulary spokesperson said they w...

Glencoe walker airlifted in blizzard after 24 hours on Stob Coire nan Lochan

A man was rescued in the early hours of this morning after spending almost 24 hours trapped in a blizzard on a Highland mountain.

Two climbers injured in fall at Mother Carey's Kitchen sea cliffs

Two climbers were injured after falling from a south Wales sea cliff. Milford Haven Coastguard was alerted by Dyfed Powys Police after the incident...

Mountain rescuers help stuck Newlands Pass minibus passengers to safety

Two mountain rescue teams were involved in helping the occupants of a minibus stuck on ice on a Lake District pass.

Greendale walker rescued by Wasdale team after ankle injury

A walker was stretchered from a Lakeland fell after injuring her ankle. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out today about 11.45am after the w...