The Latest Breaking News from RNLI

Edinburgh RNLI race to kayaker in distress found in water near popular spot

The alarm was raised at around 3pm yesterday, April 24, as the crew raced out on the water to Cramond, where one individual was found in distress and later handed over to the UK Coastguard

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2022

Lifeboat crews rescue 16 people and three animals after boats run aground

A total of 16 holidaymakers, including a pregnant woman and a six-month-old baby, as well as three pets were rescued in Norfolk.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022

Broughty Ferry lifeboat crew called out over 100 times last year

The lifesavers rescued dozens of folk from waters around Dundee.

Daily Record · Apr 22, 2022

Edinburgh RNLI race to rescue terrified dog trapped on rocks

Enjoying the sunny weather, the Edinburgh family had been enjoying the afternoon when the pooch made the sudden dive, with neither party able to get to the other.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 21, 2022

Mum will 'never get over' losing son who drowned on family holiday

Leah Hunt's son Lewis tried to save his brother's life when he was hit by a large wave

Liverpool Echo · Apr 21, 2022

RNLI reports rise in lives saved last year to more than one a day

Charity launches Mayday Mile fundraiser and reveals it saved 408 people from drowning in 2021

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022

Lifeboat crew called out to find Canoe Man John Darwin detail 14-hour search for conman

An ITV series has been made about John Darwin's faked death and subsequent fraud as a crew member of the lifeboat has told how they felt when he turned up years later

Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022

Quad bike 'stuck' on Crosby beach as police chase scrambler biker

A photograph, taken at the River Alt Estuary, Hightown, shows a RNLI hovercraft next to a quad bike stuck in the mud

Liverpool Echo · Apr 19, 2022

Navy criticised for using vessels ‘too big’ for job of rescuing Channel migrants

Patrol vessels have been posted in the Channel to oversee operations.

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022

Hundreds cross English Channel as PM announces Rwanda migration plan

Border Force and the RNLI brought women, children and men ashore in Dover.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022