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Two men still missing in sea off Devon beach in ‘truly tragic incident’ on Christmas Day

The families of the two men are being informed on developments, police said

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025

Two Christmas Day swimmers feared missing off Devon coast

Emergency services launch major search operation as families are notified and public warned to stay out of water

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025

Urgent search for two men who entered river while fleeing police

Police are ‘extremely concerned’ for the welfare of the men who fled on foot

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025

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Man dies after falling overboard from vessel off UK’s south coast

RNLI lifeboats, a Coastguard rescue helicopter and two nearby vessels were involved in the search

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025

Man spotted clinging to hull of capsized vessel rescued

Several members of the public raised the alarm after noticing the man in difficulty around 100 metres off Holborn Head near Scrabster in Caithness.

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2025

Lifeboat capsizes during fishing vessel rescue in Firth of Clyde

The inshore lifeboat from Largs capsized on the way to Little Cumbrae.

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025

Rupert Lowe pledges donation to charity rowers he mistook for ‘illegal migrants’

The Coastguard contacted the rowing crew to confirm their identity.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

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Former Reform MP Rupert Lowe pledges donation to charity rowers he 'mistook for illegal migrants’

The Coastguard contacted the rowing crew to confirm their identity.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe mistakes charity rowers for ‘illegal migrants’

‘Dinghies coming into Great Yarmouth, RIGHT NOW,’ the former Reform member wrote on social media

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

MP Rupert Lowe admits mistaking charity rowing crew for ‘illegal migrants’

The fundraising boat crew was contacted by the Coastguard near Great Yarmouth.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

How to avoid dangerous sinking sand at beaches this summer

The Coastguard has issued advice on what to do if you find yourself stuck in sinking sand and mud on the beach.

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Starmer to discuss ‘global problem’ of illegal migration with German Chancellor

According to the Home Office, 353 people crossed the English Channel by small boat on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2025

More migrants cross the channel a day after Macron and Starmer sign deal

According to the Home Office, some 353 people made the trip across the channel by small boat on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025

Teenager ‘lucky’ to be alive after friends bury him in sand on UK beach

Selsey Coastguard Rescue Team rushed to the scene at West Wittering Beach near Chichester

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

Mother and friend of teenage drowning victim urge people to stay safe in the sea

Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, died after getting caught in a rip current on Bournemouth beach in May 2023.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

Mum’s beach warning this summer following son’s tragic death

Joe Abbess drowned after he and Sunnah Khan were caught in a rip current at Bournemouth beach

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2025

Major search launched for missing 15-year-old paddle boarder at loch

POLICE are searching for a 15-year-old who went missing while paddle boarding in a loch in Fife ...

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025

Princess Royal opens coastguard centre at King’s old school

The new building replaces one opened by Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, in 1955.

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2025

Coastguard suspends 'person overboard' search in Firth of Clyde

A SEARCH launched in the Firth of Clyde on Sunday following reports of a ‘person overboard’ has been suspended ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2025

Scottish beach closed following discovery of 'unexploded mortar shell'

A BEACH was closed following the discovery of an unexploded mortar shell in Fife ...

Evening Standard · May 31, 2025

Boy rescued from Thames in stable condition as search for girl continues

Kent Police and the Coastguard resumed their search of the water and river bank on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

‘Deep concern’ for wildlife after pellets wash up following two-ship collision

Conservationists say it is a ‘real race against time’ after the plastic nurdles began appearing on beaches from the collision in the North Sea.

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

Bomb squad scrambled to ‘ordnance’ on beach that turned out to be a saucepan

A coastguard spokeswoman said a member of the public had done the right thing to call 999.

Evening Standard · Mar 11, 2025

Fires ‘still raging’ after vessels collide in North Sea

Minister Matthew Pennycook said Coastguard aircraft were monitoring the site of the collision off the East Yorkshire coast.

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Listen: Coastguard emergency call after oil tanker and cargo ship collide in North Sea

Listen to the Coastguard’s emergency call after an oil tanker and cargo ship collided in the North Sea off the East Yorkshire coast.

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