MEMBERS of Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton formed a guard of honour at the funeral of their long-serving colleague Pauline Richards, who died while on duty at last month’s Ten Tors challenge.

A spokesman said: ‘Pauline was always there, an ever-present part of our team.

‘She was an active member of the rescue team for almost 30 years and gained respect in a predominately male world, where she made a point of supporting the many other women who have followed her since.

‘We are going to miss her commitment, humour and friendship more than we can say.’