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Police 'concerned' for Terence Kilbride, who may be camping in Aberdeenshire
Police say they are concerned for a man who may be camping in Aberdeenshire. Police Scotland said they are now treating Warrington man Terrence Kil...
Met Office confirms December 2015 was UK's wettest month on record
It will come as little surprise to most outdoor enthusiasts to learn that December 2015 was the wettest month on record.
Calder Valley rescuers tackle Spine challenge to boost team's flood response
Four rescue team members will push themselves to the limit in an effort to raise cash to boost their organisation’s ability to respond to future flooding events.
South-west cavers launch appeal to aid cave rescuers who helped in northern floods
Cavers in the South-West have organised an appeal for cave rescuers who helped in the recent floods in the North of England.
Winter warning for walkers after two fall from Snowdon's Crib Goch ridge
National park bosses are urging walkers to be prepared when they head for the mountains after a recent spell of winter weather caught out visitors.
Two paddlers die in separate incidents on River Garry and River Findhorn
Two men have died in paddling incidents in the Highlands. A canoeist yesterday died after getting into difficulties on an Inverness-shire river. ...
Royal Navy Sea King rescue crews go out on a high as final shift begins
Crews at the UK’s busiest search and rescue helicopter base have started their final shift. The men and women who fly the Royal Navy’s Sea King...
Outdoor fans urged to have a Grand Day Out to help flood victims and rescuers
Mountaineering legend Sir Chris Bonington is leading an event organised by the outdoors community to help Cumbrians who suffered during the recent floods.
Devon rescuers who travelled 300 miles thank York flood victims for warm welcome
A rescue team has spoken of the warm welcome its members received after helping the people of York during the recent floods.
Brecon team clocks up 100th rescue on last day of 2015
A mountain rescue team clocked up its 100th rescue of the year on the last day of 2015. Brecon Mountain Rescue Team was called out on New Year’s ...
HMS Gannet crest will hang in new Bristow helicopter rescue crews' base
The crest of the former Royal Navy helicopter rescue base will hang in the new civilian service’s crewroom in recognition of the history and heritage of the Scottish operation.
Dales walker rescued after suffering leg injury near Ingleton
A walker was rescued after injuring his leg when he slipped on a track in the Yorkshire Dales. The 47-year-old was walking on the route between Kin...
Edale rescuers' first callout to same Peak District woodland for third year running
A mountain rescue team was called out for its first incident of the year – to the same location as the previous two years’ first callouts.
Injured climber rescued after fall on Ben Nevis's North Face
The New Year kicked off with a rescue for volunteers on Britain’s highest mountain. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was called out to aid an injure...
Mountain rescuers in action as Storm Frank sweeps across southern Scotland
Mountain rescue teams in southern Scotland were active helping residents as Storm Frank hit the area yesterday, causing floods in many towns and villages in the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway.
Happy New Year from everyone at grough!
Everyone here at grough would like to wish all our readers and friends a happy New Year. We’d like to thank you all for visiting us in 2015 and h...
Injured Dales caver rescued from Three Counties system
A caver was rescued after suffering an injury underground in the western Dales. The Cave Rescue Organisation was called out about 8.30pm on Tuesday...
Thirty mountain rescuers from three team join search for missing woman Sally Allan
Three mountain rescue teams have taken part in a major search for a woman missing in Northumberland. Sally Allan has not been seen since she left h...