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Team's gear damaged in 14-hour rescue of injured Glyder Fach scrambler

Rescuers in Eryri-Snowdonia had to scrap a 100m rope and other gear that were damaged during a mammoth rescue of an injured man lasting more than 14 hours.

05 December 2022

Lakeland walker rescued from Dow Crag after dog knocks pack over edge

A man was rescued from a Lake District crag after he got into difficulties retrieving a rucksack from the rockface.

20 September 2022

Rescuers find Lakeland walker missing overnight, after major search

A major search was launched on Sunday morning for a walker reported missing overnight in the North of the Lake District.

31 July 2022

Helvellyn walker airlifted to hospital after falling from Striding Edge

A walker was airlifted to hospital after suffering head and leg injuries in a fall from Striding Edge on Helvellyn.

13 June 2022

Police ask Cape Wrath Ultra runners to be alert for missing walker Glyn Smith

Police are appealing to participants and those involved in the Cape Wrath Ultra endurance event this weekend to be on the alert for a missing walker.

21 May 2022

Man's fall above Devil's Arse brings premature end to John Shuttleworth gig

A performance by comedy singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth had to be abandoned after a concert-goer ended up precariously stranded 100ft above the venue entrance.

21 May 2022

Renewed appeal on walker Finn Creaney, last seen four weeks ago

Police in the Highlands have renewed their appeal for information on missing walker Finn Creaney. The 32-year-old was last seen four weeks ago when...

22 April 2022

Police appeal for information on missing Sutherland walker Finn Creaney

Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding a hillwalker who has gone missing in Sutherland.

29 March 2022

Two helicopters fly to the aid of man with chest pains on Swirral Edge

Two helicopter crews flew to the aid of a man who was suffering chest pains on England’s third-highest mountain.

19 March 2022

Helvellyn walker airlifted to hospital after falling from Striding Edge

An injured walker was winched from Striding Edge after falling about 30 feet. A Coastguard helicopter flew to the scene on Helvellyn on Saturday af...

16 October 2022

Helvellyn walker airlifted to hospital after falling 30ft on Striding Edge

A walker was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a fall on Striding Edge on Helvellyn.

02 August 2022

Teen guided to safety from crag after separating from family on Scafell Pike walk

A teenager had to call for help from a Lakeland crag after separating from his family. The 18-year-old was on a walk up Scafell Pike but later stru...

30 July 2022

Lakeland walker rescued after getting stuck on steep ground on Blencathra

A walker was rescued after getting stranded on steep ground on Blencathra. The man called for help after getting into difficulties on Sharp Edge. ...

24 May 2022

Police appeal for sightings of Sutherland walker Glyn Smith

Police in the Highlands are appealing for information on a walker who hasn’t been seen for almost three weeks.

12 May 2022

Walker airlifted from Helvellyn after falling 30ft from Striding Edge

A walker was airlifted to hospital from Helvellyn after suffering serious leg injuries when he fell from Striding Edge.

13 May 2022

Missing Sutherland walker Finn Creaney's wife appeals for sightings of him

The wife of missing walker Finn Creaney has appealed to anyone who may have seen her husband to get in touch with police.

31 March 2022

Walker airlifted to hospital after tumbling 10m in Lake District woodland

A walker was airlifted from Lake District woodland after tumbling more than 30ft when she slipped on steep ground.

24 March 2022

Body of missing Glen Coe walker Neil Gillingham found on Stob Coire Sgreamhach

A man’s body found on a munro above Glen Coe has been identified as that of missing walker Neil Gillingham.

12 March 2022

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