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Police investigate coasteering death off the Gower peninsular — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 28-02-2007 09:02

South Wales are investigating the death of a man taking part in the extreme sport of coasteering off the Gower Peninsula. Two other people are being treated in hospital after an incident on Tuesday.

Compensation award for schoolboy rugby injury — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 27-01-2007 07:24

An East Sussex man badly injured during a school rugby match 10 years ago has won substantial damages.

Ice climbers freeze to death in Cairngorms — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 21-11-2006 06:20

An 18-year-old climbing enthusiast on his first winter ascent and his 23-year-old companion were found dead in the Cairngorms yesterday after apparently freezing to death.

Match abandoned after crossbow bolt fired onto football pitch — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 20-11-2006 05:05

A football match was abandoned when a steel crossbow bolt was fired onto a pitch in Greater Manchester.

Enquiry call from dead footballer's parents after health and safety breaches — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 24-09-2006 02:52

The parents of a footballer killed when training equipment he was carrying touched overhead electric cables have called for an inquiry into his death.

Man critically injured after 500 foot Snowdon fall — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 24-09-2006 02:01

A 37-year-old man is critically injured after falling hundreds of feet from near the summit of Wales' highest mountain, Snowdon.

Spectator killed by debris at Santa Pod drag race — by Conrad Murray — last modified 12-09-2006 09:38

A spectator was fatally injured at a drag racing track when a car's parachute opened and sent debris flying into the crowd. Police are now examining the dragster, which was taking part in an event at the Santa Pod racetrack in Northants.

Boy, 14, hurt in Jersey jet ski accident — by Conrad Murray — last modified 08-09-2006 06:11

A boy is in hospital after being thrown from a water bike in Jersey waters.

Scottish Island walking group winched to safety — by Conrad Murray — last modified 31-08-2006 16:05

Five walkers have been rescued by a Stornoway Coastguard helicopter after getting into difficulty on the island of Ulva off Mull.

Lake District mountain deaths reach record 19 for 2005 — by Conrad Murray — last modified 31-08-2006 15:32

Mountain rescue teams said 2005 marked the highest number of deaths on record in the Lake District.

Pellets injure spectators in bowls shoot-em-up — by Conrad Murray — last modified 30-08-2006 06:07

Two people attending a bowls match were injured when someone fired at them from an air weapon. A woman in her 60s and a man in his 70s suffered wounds to their arms after shots were fired at players, spectators and property.

Mountain rescue called out on Snowden as unprepared walkers miss last train — by Conrad Murray — last modified 30-08-2006 06:02

Mountain rescuers have again warned people to be prepared before tackling Snowdon after a series of rescues over the bank holiday weekend.

Biker dies after coming off in Superbike warm-up — by Conrad Murray — last modified 29-08-2006 04:48

Ashley Martin, a 19-year-old rider from Shiptonthorpe in East Yorkshire, died after coming off his motorbike in a British Superbike competition at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire on Sunday.

1 in 12 child injuries treated in Scottish hospitals result from playing football — by Conrad Murray — last modified 27-08-2006 13:55

One in 12 of all child injuries treated in hospital occur while playing football a new study reveals.

Premiership footballers store babies' stem cells to assist in injury treatment — by Conrad Murray — last modified 27-08-2006 13:40

Premiership footballers are storing stem cells from their newborn babies to use in case of their own career-threatening sports injuries.

Ben Nevis memorial garden to replace removed plaques and cairns — by Conrad Murray — last modified 27-08-2006 06:35

A garden at the foot of Ben Nevis is to be dedicated to the memory of all those who have died or been commemorated on the mountain.

Aberdeen fishermen rescue photographer after cliff fall — by Conrad Murray — last modified 26-08-2006 10:29

A photographer had a lucky escape after he fell 30ft from cliffs and was spotted by fishermen.

Police summon reinforcements as charity football match descends into punch-up — by Conrad Murray — last modified 26-08-2006 10:21

Police had to close a street and summon reinforcements from 45 miles away after a charity football match sparked a mass brawl and allegations of drug abuse.

Three mountaineers cleared of Everest death — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 21-07-2006 05:47

Three mountaineers were yesterday cleared of killing the youngest Brit to climb Mount Everest.

Off-duty police officer dies in North Wales wakeboarding accident — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 18-07-2006 05:45

A serving officer with North Wales Police has died after being towed by a water bike off a beach near Caernarfon.