Three local Mountain Rescue Teams were involved in the rescue of a woman who fell on the moors above Holmfirth last week.
Members of Holme Valley, Woodhead and Oldham Mountain Rescue Teams were called out to help the woman, who fell in Ramsden Clough, above Yateholme Reservoir, suffering a broken leg, and rapidly developing hypothermia in [...]

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Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team were involved in two separate incidents on Sunday afternoon, after being alerted by members of the public whilst out training. The Team were on an exercise scenario with the RAF on Deanhead Moor, Scammonden when a passing motorist stopped, at the Team Control vehicle based in the Nont Sarah’s car [...]

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STAY SAFE IN YOUR HOME
Many fires in the home are caused by a single moment of carelessness and could easily be prevented. It is important to be aware of possible fire hazards around the home and to take steps to protect you and your family from fire.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue offers free home [...]

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Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team was formed in 1965 in response to a tragic accident in which two Scouts lost their lives whilst on a challenge hike. Its initial aims were to provide search and rescue cover for the increasing numbers of people seeking recreation on the Pennine moors.
Based in Marsden, the team covers the [...]

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