Work has begun on construction of the first additional ‘seasonal’ search and rescue helicopter base at Oban. A second one ...

Mountain rescue team members have paid tribute to their former chair and vice-president, who died earlier this month. John ...

Rescuers were called out after a group of walkers reported themselves approaching hypothermia near the Scafell Pike range. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted shortly after 9.20am on Sunday when ...

A man was airlifted from a Lake District fell after he collapsed and lost consciousness. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted shortly after 1.50pm on Saturday to the incident. A father and his ...

A stretcher box high in the Lake District fells has been ransacked, rescuers said. Visitors to the site at Mickledore also left a disposable barbecue and other rubbish. The metal container, 840m ...

A man has died after falling from Sharp Edge on Blencathra in the northern Lake District. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the incident about 1.40pm on Saturday. A team spokesperson said: ...

A woman who has been instrumental in the development of mountain rescue in England and Wales has been recognised in the King’s birthday honours. Penny Brockman, the finance director of Mountain Rescue ...

A walker suffered serious injuries when he fell more than 300ft from Helvellyn. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the incident by Cumbria police about 4.55pm on Saturday. The team said ...

First, it’s useful to explain what we mean by a three- to four-season boot. We’ve seen from time to time this term used to mean a boot that suitable for use in full winter conditions, as well as ...

The umbrella body for mountain rescuers south of the border has elected its first chief executive from outside the teams that make up its membership. Businessman and manager Andy Buchan will take over ...

Shares in the company that owns High Street retailers Go Outdoors, Blacks and Millets dropped 23 per cent on Thursday after it issued a profits warning. JD Sports said milder weather and consumers ...

The former team leader of a Lancashire volunteer rescue team has been recognised in the New Year Honours. Kevin Camplin was appointed an MBE for his services to mountain rescue in the county. He was ...