RNLI saved 108 lives rescuing migrants crossing ‘perilous’ Channel in 2022 The lifesaving charity has released figures for the first time as it brings in new ‘game-changing’ equipment to aid rescues. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023
'We have saved 108 migrants from boats in distress - we are proud to do our duty' Mirror joins three RNLI lifeboats on a training exercise nearly two miles off the coast of Poole in Dorset, where volunteer teams staged rescues with new equipment Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2023
Don’t fight it, float: 10 water safety tips to remember at the beach this summer Summer’s here ... ready to hit the beaches? Learn how to look after yourself in the water with these top tips The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023
Do you know how to stay safe in the sea? Take the quiz to be beach-ready this summer Can you spot a rip current? Know when the best time for a swim is? Take our water safety quiz to find out whether you’re a potential lifeguard-in-training The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023
Witness describes pilot's miracle survival as plane crashes into sea A light aircraft crashed into the sea off the South Wales coast this morning but the pilot managed to escape and was 'okay apart from some scratches', according to a witness Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2023
Plane crashes into the sea in front of shocked beachgoers in Wales One onlooker told how she believed the plane ‘flipped while landing’ with emergency services called to the scene shortly before 9.30am on Tuesday. Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023
Light aircraft crashes off South Wales coast Members of the public reported seeing the pilot being led out of the water in Porthcawl by coastguards. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023
Emergency services to bring 'family fun' at open day at Dun Laoghaire Harbour next month The event will take place on 1 July in Dun Laoghaire with Dublin Fire Brigade, RNLI, NAS and more to attend Dublin Live · Jun 13, 2023
Lough Derg RNLI assists two people on a 29ft yacht grounded on a sandbank The yacht had grounded sandbank west of Ilaunhobert and Crane Island Irish Mirror · Jun 11, 2023
Mum watched daughters swept out to sea on family holiday "In a split second we were in the middle of an amazing holiday and everything turned so quickly" Liverpool Echo · Jun 11, 2023
Much-loved Mumbles raft race feels 'unpalatable' as £11.7m lifeboat station remains empty, says resident Locals said it had become the norm to see the lifeboat moored in the bay Wales Online · Jun 10, 2023
‘Putting lives at risk’: UK coastal towns revolt against smaller lifeboats Seaside communities that provide crews and funds fear reduction in size of rescue vessels will ‘put lives at risk’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2023
Young man rescued by helicopter after clambering rocky island at Cornwall beach The young man encountered difficulties following his ill-advised venture to Flory Island by Whipsiderry Beach Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2023
Men Rescued From Sinking Boat After Sailing To Buy Pies ''I knew this wasn't going to end well like it does in the movies.” Zenger · Jun 9, 2023
Belfast Live · Jun 9, 2023 Three people on inflatable mattress rescued after being found drifting off Scottish coast by Belfast Coastguard Rescue crews sprang into action on Thursday night following report of a group seen clinging to an inflatable off the Irvine coast
Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023 Three people on inflatable rescued after being found drifting off Scots coast Rescue crews sprang into action on Thursday night following reports from Belfast Coastguard of a group seen clinging to an inflatable off the Irvine coast.
Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023 Long-serving Kirkcudbright RNLI member receives British Empire Medal Operations manager John Collins found out he was to receive the accolade in the New Year's Honours List, with Robert Ross also recognised for his long service
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 Three people rescued after large inflatable duck drifts into Bristol Channel The duck - which has been nicknamed Quackers - has since been commandeered by the RNLI
Nottingham Post · Jun 8, 2023 Two men rescued from sinking boat after going to collect pasties The 32-foot cruiser named Gazelle ran into difficulties off the coast after being hit by a large wave
Irish Mirror · Jun 8, 2023 Dramatic sea rescue as young man saves teens from drowning off Waterford coast Thomas Shaw Hamilton, without hesitation, ran immediately into the water, calmed the two boys down and brought them safely to shore
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023 Three rescued after inflatable duck drifts out to sea off Devon coast RNLI volunteer says paddleboarder was the ‘real lifesaver’ at Westward Ho! after current carried men out to sea
Wales Online · Jun 8, 2023 Man from Swansea sails to Devon because he loves pasties but his boat sank Paul Hadfield lost nine pasties he had bought for colleagues when the boat sank
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 Three people rescued after giant inflatable duck drifts out to sea Quackers the inflatable duck went out to sea at Westward Ho! beach in Devon.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 Emergency services scrambled to help swimmers at Bournemouth beach week after tragedy RNLI lifeboat, two coastguard crews, coastguard helicopter, police officers and ambulance paramedics attended the scene
Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023 UK tourists defy 'Do Not Pass' sign to take photos on 150ft cliff prone to rock falls One of the startling pictures taken at a known cliff collapse location shows a tourist standing just inches away from the 150ft drop as her friend takes a photograph