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Edale rescuers put at full stretch by four simultaneous Peak District incidents
A man who suffered serious chest injuries after falling 25ft on to rocks was among four people helped by a Peak District rescue team in one day.
Patterdale rescuers rope up to save stranded dog at Aira Force
A rescue team went to the aid of a dog stranded in a precarious position at a Lake District beauty spot.
Three largest outdoors rescue organisations look to increase co-operation
Representatives of three outdoors rescue organisations are exploring ways to work more closely together.
New Year's Day incidents keep Lake District rescuers busy with four callouts
Rescuers in the Lake District had a busy start to 2017 with four incidents that led to callouts. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 1pm...
Lost Lakeland walker rescued from steep ground while searching for Priest's Hole
A walker was rescued after getting lost searching for a Lake District cave made popular after a television programme.
Central Beacons rescuers' veteran Huw Jones appointed MBE in New Year's Honours
A man who has served as a mountain rescue volunteer for more than 35 years has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours.
Injured walker airlifted from Ingleborough after slip on ice
A walker was airlifted from one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks after injuring himself. The 38-year-old slipped on ice while coming down from Inglebor...
Blencathra walkers rescued after getting stuck on steep ground
A couple were rescued from a Lake District fell after getting stuck on steep ground. A woman walking with her partner and their two dogs called for...
Dales walker airlifted after suffering leg injury on Barbon Low Fell
A woman was rescued from a fell in the western Dales after injuring her leg. The Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation was called out by Cumbria p...
Rescuers say £5 bivvy bag probably saved lives of stranded Cairn Gorm walkers
A rescue team leader said a couple who spent the night on a Highland mountain probably owe their lives to their plastic bivvy bag.
Missing Cairngorms walkers found alive after spending night in Arctic conditions
Two walkers have been found alive after going missing overnight in the Highlands. The couple failed to return on New Year’s Day after heading out...
Walker swept a kilometre down Ingleton Waterfalls suffers multiple injuries
A walker was airlifted to hospital after being swept more than half a mile downstream when he fell into a river at a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot The 40-year-old man fell into the River Doe at Ingleton Waterfalls on Sunday.
Cleveland Way appears on Street View after runners' seven-month effort
Walkers who fancy stretching their legs on one of England’s national trails can now get a visual preview of their route.
Happy New Year from everyone at grough!
The team at grough would like to wish you a happy New Year. Thanks to everyone who has helped make 2016 an eventful year. We hope you’ve all enjo...
Rescuers lend torches to lost Ingleborough walkers as group led to safety
Rescuers had to lend a group of walkers headtorches to reach safety after they got lost on the slopes of one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks.
Rescuers rig up rope system to aid injured walker at Aira Force
Rescuers rigged up a rope system during a callout to a walker with a suspected broken arm at a Lake District beauty spot.
Peak District walker knocked out after being blown over by wind
A walker was knocked unconscious when he was blown over while walking in strong winds in the Peak District.
Competition watchdog begins probe into GO Outdoors takeover by JD Sports
The UK’s competition watchdog has begun an investigation into the takeover of a major outdoors retailer.