ROSSENDALE and Pendle Mountain Rescue volunteers were commended for their dedicated work with a Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal.

The team of 22 volunteers received the medal from Assistant Chief Constable, Juila Hodson.

Andy Simpson, a member of the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue said: "We felt very honoured to receive the awards. It was especially nice because we were alongside Police, Fire and Rescue and the Ambulance service, who are all professionals, so it was good that our work as volunteers has been recognised."