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Two new helicopter bases planned under Coastguard seach-and-rescue deal
Two new helicopter bases will be set up in plans for the next stage of the UK’s civilian search and rescue service.
Latest section of England Coast Path adds 85 miles of Essex shore to national trail
The establishment of the England Coast Path is continuing, with a further 85 miles opened around the Thames Estuary in Essex.
Helvellyn walker airlifted to hospital after falling from Striding Edge
A walker was airlifted from England’s third-highest mountain after injuring herself in a fall. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted at 1.4...
Lake District teams called out to 21 rescues in eight days
Rescue teams in the Lake District have been kept busy over the past eight days with teams in the area called out 21 times, a quarter of which were to help lost and missing people on the fells.
Public back plans for family-friendly route on old Wensleydale trackbed
Members of the public have emphatically backed the idea of creating an accessible leisure route in the Yorkshire Dales.
Ex-Canal & River Trust director Phil Mulligan to take over as Peak District boss
The Peak District national park has a new boss. Phil Mulligan will join the park authority as chief executive from September. He is currently di...
Mountain professional dies in fall from Snowdonia climb
A man has died after falling from a route in Snowdonia. The climber was found at the foot of the Cneifion Arête above Cwm Idwal on Saturday. No...
Climber dies in fall from Lake District crag
A man has died after falling while climbing on a Lake District crag. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the incident on Raven Crag in Borr...
Central Beacons rescuers gain Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
A rescue team in south Wales has received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team has a history going back ...
Yorkshire Dales rescuers and diversity group Mosaic Outdoors post safety videos
Rescuers in the Yorkshire Dales have teamed up with a community organisation to produce a series of short videos to encourage safe use of the outdoors.
Moorland wildfire released emissions equivalent to small town's carbon footprint
Experts have revealed a moorland wildfire released emissions equivalent to the carbon footprint of a small town.
North York Moors bosses seek voluntary walk leaders from diverse communities
A national park is on the lookout for volunteers from more diverse backgrounds to join its roster of walk leaders.
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.
Dog stretchered from Blencathra after falling from Sharp Edge
A dog was stretchered from a Lake District mountain after falling from a ridge. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted at 3.05pm on Friday to a r...
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.
Two rescued after getting stuck on slippery Sharp Edge
Two walkers were rescued after getting stuck on Sharp Edge on Blencathra. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 12.35pm on Wednesday after...
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 ...
Ramblers Scotland videos on respecting outdoors viewed more than ½m times
A series of light-hearted short videos aimed at responsible use of the outdoors has seen more than half a million views in its first month.