grough — Search

Search results

Explorer Scout Ben Leonard was unlawfully killed in Great Orme fall, jury finds

An Explorer Scout who fell to his death in north Wales was unlawfully killed, an inquest jury found. Neglect by the Scout Association also contribu...

Rescuers go to aid of wet and cold novice Helvellyn wild campers

Two novice wild campers were rescued after getting into difficulties on the flanks of England’s third-highest mountain.

Busy week for Keswick rescuers with six incidents in five days

Volunteers from Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were called out six times in five days to aid walkers and mountain bikers on the fells.

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...

Woman airlifted to hospital after suffering multiple injuries in Kirk Fell tumble

A woman was airlifted to hospital after suffering multiple injuries in a fall on a Lake District mountain.

Peak District team condemns group who hit climber with rock thrown from crag

Rescuers said the behaviour of a group who threw a large stone off a Peak District crag, hitting a climber below, could have had fatal consequences.

Two Lakeland walkers rescued from mountainside after getting benighted

Two walkers were helped to safety by rescuers after getting into difficulties on a Lake District mountainside as night fell.

Tyneside school fined £30,000 after ill planned Helvellyn ascent leads to rescue

An independent Tyneside school has been fined £30,000 after its ill prepared students had to be rescued from England’s third-highest mountain.

Ramblers encourage people to continue walking in winter for health and wellbeing

The Ramblers are encouraging people to continue walking through the winter months. Heading out for a walk benefits health and wellbeing, even when ...

Cockermouth rescuers to host open day to mark 70th anniversary

A Lake District mountain rescue team is throwing open its doors to the public to celebrate its 70th anniversary.

Rescuers guide nine walkers to safety from Helvellyn in blizzard

A group of walkers was guided to safety after getting into difficulties in wintry conditions on England’s third-highest mountain.

Lakeland walker rescued after injuring ankle on Rest Dodd

A walker was rescued from a Lake District fell after she injured her ankle. The woman was descending Rest Dodd on Saturday when she slipped on a gr...

Snowdonia team rescues cragfast sheepdog Kemp from perilous position

Rescuers in Snowdonia responded to a farmer’s appeal for help to retrieve his sheepdog from a crag.

Injured woman airlifted to hospital after 100ft fall down Lakeland hillside

A woman was seriously injured when she fell 100ft down a Lake District hillside. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by ambulance staff to ...

Climber airlifted to hospital after fall at Snowdonia crag

A climber was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a fall on a Snowdonia crag. Police alerted Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Org...

Two Northumberland rescuers receive awards from county's High Sheriff

Two members of the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team have been honoured for their selfless devotion to the team and the local community.

Welsh Three Peaks walkers rescued after getting lost on Cadair Idris

Two walkers attempting the Welsh Three Peaks were rescued after getting lost on Cadair Idris. The pair called for help when they become disoriented...

Walker dies in fall from scrambling route on Sharp Edge on Blencathra

A man has died after falling from a Lake District ridge. Rescuers said he was traversing Sharp Edge on Blencathra on Friday when he fell down a gul...