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Son describes father struggling in sea before drowning during coasteering event

Iain Farrell, 49, died during the activity day near Swanage, Dorset, in May 2019.

The Independent UK

Amber heat health alert issued across England as heatwave brings 30C-plus temperatures

UK Health Security Agency urges people to look out for the vulnerable as forecasters say Wednesday could be hottest day of the year

Evening Standard

Heatwave could see UK hotter than Ibiza, Ayia Napa and Athens

UK temperatures could hit 32C on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the Met Office

The Independent UK

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How to enjoy stand-up paddleboarding safely

SUPing is a fantastic outdoor activity, as long as you do it safely. Here are 10 tips to help you get home in one piece

Teen survivor of migrant boat sinking among four arrested over disaster in English Channel

Sudanese boy accused of ‘actively participating’ in crossing in exchange for reduced rate

The Independent UK

Small boat arrivals continue as Channel crossings set to top 17,000

About 50 people, thought to be asylum seekers, were brought ashore by an RNLI lifeboat at Dungeness, Kent, on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Six dead and dozens rescued after migrant boat capsizes in Channel as search continues

Migrants were using shoes to bail water out of the sinking boat, according to one volunteer

The Independent UK

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Migrants rescued as number of people crossing Channel ‘hits 100k since 2018’

Several migrants have been rescued from the English Channel as the number of people crossing on small boats in the last five-and-a-half years…

The National (Scotland)

Migrants rescued as number of people crossing Channel ‘hits 100,000 since 2018’

The Home Office confirmed 17 individuals were rescued from the water who had gone overboard and said they were all recovered safely.

The Independent UK

Lifeboats called to new Channel rescue as crossings ‘pass 100,000 since 2018’

An eyewitness said there appeared to be more than 40 people brought ashore on board two lifeboats

Evening Standard

Migrants rescued from sinking dinghy as English Channel crossings rise

Number of small boat arrivals since 2018 believed to have passed 100,000

The Independent UK

New arrivals appear to take Channel crossings to more than 100,000 since 2018

RNLI lifeboats were spotted bringing dozens to shore on Thursday, meaning it was likely the milestone has been reached.

The Independent UK

‘The sea’s a magnetic force’: three former city-dwellers on the lure of coastal living

Whether beach walking or cold-water swimming, seaside living can be surprisingly restorative. Three enthusiasts explain their love of the sea and how they balance the thrill with staying safe

The Guardian - UK

Warning issued to paddleboarders in UK

Between 2021 and 2022, RNLI lifeboat crews experienced a 21 percent increase in rescue missions to save paddleboarders

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

RNLI urges UK paddleboarders to think carefully about weather and tides

Coastal rescuers ‘inundated’ with callouts to people using kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards

The Independent UK

Paddleboarders urged to stay safe after increase in call outs

The RNLI has reported that the number of people whose lives were saved by its crews more than doubled last year.

The Guardian - UK

‘We can be in the sea in seconds’: an expert guide to the RNLI’s life-saving kit

Rescuing people around the UK’s coastline calls for bravery, specialist training and top-notch equipment. Here, a senior lifeguard explains how the RNLI uses eight vital pieces of kit

The Guardian - UK

Dozens of yachts retire from Channel race due to ‘brutal’ gale-force winds

One crew evacuated before boat sinks as more than 80 vessels abandon world’s largest offshore race

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The Independent UK

Sorry lads, we just can’t afford any more reckless, middle-aged adventurers

Nobody bats an eyelid when an amateur adventurer hurts himself or others in the pursuit of an insignificant record or a personal dream. But as the stakes get higher, with more extreme tourism on offer to the ultra-wealthy, Oliver Keens argues that it’s time to stop calling them brave or…

The Guardian - UK

RNLI accused of failing to tackle violent bullying after assault

Victim resigned over handling of what he said was ‘hate-filled attack’ by colleague and its aftermath

Evening Standard

Bournemouth beach disaster: No police action to be taken over deaths of two young swimmers

Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, drowned in the incident off Bournemouth beach in May

The Independent UK

No criminal offences committed in relation to two deaths off Bournemouth beach

Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, drowned in the incident off Bournemouth beach in May.

Daily Record

Scots beachgoers warned over venomous fish with 'very painful' sting hiding in sand

Scots heading to the beach this summer have been issued a warning by two seaside organisations about weever fish, which can hide underneath sand and inject beachgoers with painful stings.

Irish Mirror

Dramatic rescue operation saves crew after massive cargo ship that left Cork smashes into rocks

Two RNLI lifeboats and a coastguard helicopter were sent to the scene after the Mazarine cargo ship struck rocks

Bristol Post

Date set for inquiry to decide takeover of dilapidated pier

The long running saga over the ownership of Weston's Birnbeck Pier is now in its final stages

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