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Police confirm body found at Lybster was missing kayaker Dominic Jackson
Police have confirmed that the body found off the north-east coast of Scotland last week was that of missing kayaker Dominic Jackson.
More than 60 volunteers battle blizzards in 10-hour rescue of Cheviots walkers
More than 60 volunteer mountain rescuers had to battle through waist-deep snowdrifts to reach a large group who got into difficulties in the Cheviots.
Three injured climbers taken to hospital after Ben Nevis avalanche
Three climbers were rescued after being injured in an avalanche on Britain’s highest mountain. Police Scotland said officers received a report of...
Walker in trainers suffers injury in icy ground slip on Little Ingleborough
A walker suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder when he slipped on icy ground while coming down from one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks.
Edale team rescues Peak District walker lost in freezing conditions
A walker was rescued from a Peak District moor after getting lost. Two rescue teams and three search dogs joined the operation to find the woman ab...
Three children among group rescued from Cadair Idris as team faces double trouble
A group including three children was rescued from a Snowdonia mountain after getting lost in poor conditions.
Man dies after fall from Bristly Ridge on Glyder Fach
A man has died after falling from a Snowdonia mountain. He was airlifted from Glyder Fach on Saturday but pronounced dead in hospital. Police al...
Mountain rescuers called out to aid injured Montane Spine Race runner on Bleaklow
Mountain rescuers were called out to help an injured runner taking part in the Montane Spine Race. Glossop Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 6...
Four walkers rescued from Ben Lomond in 'challenging' weather
Two walkers were airlifted and another pair brought to safety by rescuers after getting stuck in severe weather on Scotland’s most southerly munro.
Three walkers and dog rescued from Cadair Idris summit as weather closes in
Three walkers and a dog were rescued after getting caught out by deteriorating weather on a Snowdonia summit.
Breariach climber injured in second Highland avalanche
A climber has been injured in a second avalanche in the Scottish Highlands. Braemar Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Saturday evening after t...
Praise for Western Beacons rescuers as new defibrillator saves heart-attack man
Mountain rescuers said a newly acquired defibrillator saved the life of a man who had a heart attack in the Brecon Beacons.
Calder Valley rescuers thank boys who raised alarm after finding injured man
Rescuers have thanked two boys who raised the alarm after finding an injured walker and who stayed to direct the team to the location.
Neil Parnell named as man who died after fall from Bristly Ridge on Glyder Fach
A man who died in a fall on a Snowdonia mountain has been named. Neil Parnell fell from Bristly Ridge on Glyder Fach on Saturday. Mr Parnell, 52...
Rescuers retrieve spaniel Chubbs from Guisecliff hole after 60ft fall
A dog was rescued after falling down a deep hole at a North Yorkshire beauty spot notorious for incidents involving wayward animals.
Two Gisburn Forest mountain bikers injured in separate falls
Two mountain bikers were rescued after they injured themselves in separate incidents at a popular Lancashire venue.
Two ex-rescue team controllers aid Three Peaks walkers in separate incidents
Two former rescue team controllers went to the aid of injured walkers in separate incidents on the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
Woman and son rescued after getting stuck in Great End gully
A woman and her son were rescued after getting into difficulties on the Scafell range. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 3.05pm on Mon...