North East

Sycamore Gap: Felled Iconic Tree to be Displayed to the Public at The Sill

In a heartfelt response to a tragic act of vandalism, the Northumberland National Park Authority has announced plans to publicly display the largest section of the Sycamore Gap tree, which was illegally cut down in September last year. The decision […]

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Celebrating 200 Years of Heroism: The RNLI’s Bicentennial Anniversary

As the leading online resource for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers, TheCampingFire.com is honoured to celebrate a monumental milestone in the world of search and rescue: the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). For two centuries, the

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Rescue Teams Mobilised for Injured Walker on The Cheviot

On Monday, Northumberland’s rescue services were called into action to assist a group of walkers on The Cheviot, the highest peak on the England-Scotland border in the Northumberland National Park. The Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team (NNPMRT) and North

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Injured Walker at Sycamore Gap Evacuated in Joint Rescue Operation

A walker injured at the iconic Sycamore Gap along Hadrian’s Wall received prompt medical attention and evacuation in a joint operation by the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team (NNPMRT), North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team (NOTMRT), and a Community

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Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team Conducts Night Search for Emergency Distress Beacon in Guisborough Woods

On the evening of Monday, 19th February 2024, the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team (CMRT) was mobilised following a report from the Cleveland Police control room, which had been alerted by the Humber Coastguard to an emergency distress beacon signal possibly

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Stranded Walkers Rescued from The Cheviot Summit as Night Falls

In a display of teamwork and swift action, a party of four walkers stranded on the summit plateau of The Cheviot was rescued on Monday evening by the combined efforts of the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team (NNPMRT) and

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Joint Rescue Operation at Kielder Reservoir Following Bank Collapse

In a coordinated rescue effort, the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team (NNPMRT), alongside the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team (NOTMRT) and the North East Ambulance Service (NEAmbulance), successfully treated and evacuated an injured individual from the shores of

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Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team Announces Closing Date for Search & Rescue Member Applications

The Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team (Cleveland MRT) has issued a reminder that the application process for individuals wishing to join as Search & Rescue members is drawing to a close in the coming weeks. This call to action encourages those

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Richard Bowser Sentenced for Firing Shots at England’s Highest Pub

Richard Bowser, 46, from Bishop Auckland, County Durham, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison following a harrowing incident at the Tan Hill Inn, England’s highest pub located in the Yorkshire Dales. Additionally, Bowser will serve an extended licence

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Elderly Person Rescued by Joint Mountain Rescue Teams During Storm Jocelyn

In a remarkable display of teamwork and swift action, an elderly person was rescued yesterday by a collaboration of mountain rescue teams after being blown over by strong winds during Storm Jocelyn. The incident occurred while the individual was walking

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