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Llandudno RNLI launch to investigate object reported in the water

On Monday 16 March, Llandudno RNLI’s inshore lifeboat was launched following a report of a dark object drifting in the water ...
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Relatives of North East men lost in 1947 Samtampa shipping disaster sought

A former RNLI lifeboat helm is looking to speak with relatives of North East men who were lost in the Samtampa shipping ...
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Busy weekend for Fowey RNLI lifeboat volunteers

On Saturday 14 March, Falmouth Coastguard tasked Fowey’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat to assist a 47' yacht 12 miles south of Fowey ...
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Galway RNLI training exercise with University of Galway Medicine Students

The training at the lifeboat station follows a visit by Galway RNLI crew to the Clinical Simulation and Interprofessional Education Facility at the University’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health ...
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Hastings RNLI welcomes generous donations

Volunteers from Hastings RNLI lifeboat station gratefully received two generous cheques from local benefactors last Saturday 14 March. Barry and Jacqueline Hinves, Lady Margaret Beaden, Molly Dowling ...
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Tasking from exercise for Walmer crew

Walmer lifeboat station was established in 1856. It currently operates two inshore lifeboats – a B Class Atlantic 85 Hounslow Branch and a smaller D Class Duggie Rodbard II. To find out more about ...
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Bangor RNLI volunteers receive Long Service Awards

Bangor RNLI volunteers Joanne Heasley and Scott Harkins have been presented with 20 year Long Service Award medals. Fellow ...
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Happy Mothers Day at Hunstanton RNLI for tractor driver Clare

Tractor driver Clare Kyle had a special card waiting for her at Hunstanton lifeboat station on Mother's Day Louise Kyle was a shy 17-year-old when she first came down to the boathouse at Hunstanton ...
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Lifelong supporter brings birthday gift to Hunstanton RNLI

For more information call Chris Bishop, Hunstanton RNLI volunteer Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer on 07584 147219, Clare Hopps, RNLI Regional Communications Manager, North and East on 07824 518641, or ...
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Newquay RNLI volunteers officially name their new D class lifeboat.

‘Newquay RNLI is delighted with the arrival of this new D class lifeboat. Known as the fleets work horse, the D class lifeboat has a top speed of 25 knots, the D class lifeboat can endure 3 hours at ...
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14/03/2026 RNLI Moelfre Assist Yacht with Engine Failure

At 7:03 a.m., RNLI Moelfre volunteers launched the all-weather lifeboat ‘Kiwi’ (ALB) after being alerted by HM Coastguard ...
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Mother’s Day - thanking the RNLI mums saving lives at sea

For many RNLI volunteers, being ‘a mum on call’ means juggling family life with the commitment to be ready to help others in danger at sea at any hour of the day or night. Thousands of volunteers give ...