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Staithes and Runswick RNLI Auction Returns to Easter Weekend for 2026 Fundraiser

Building on that success, the 2026 event promises another lively evening of bidding, community spirit, and support for ...
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Surprise celebration marks 50 years for Aberdeen RNLI volunteer Bill Deans

Aberdeen RNLI volunteer Bill Deans has marked an extraordinary milestone, reaching 50 years of service with the charity that saves lives at sea. Lord Provost Dr David Cameron joins RNLI volunteers, ...
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Three launches over busy weekend for Plymouth RNLI volunteers

The first tasking of the weekend came at 10:27am on Saturday 13 March, when Falmouth Coastguard requested the launch of our ...
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Moelfre RNLI assist yacht with engine failure

At 7.03am RNLI Moelfre volunteers launched the all-weather lifeboat ‘Kiwi’ (ALB) after being alerted by HM Coastguard that a ...
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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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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 disaster of April 1947. The wreck of the American Liberty cargo ship SS Samtampa ...
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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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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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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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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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Looe Valley Rotary Club present three powerful torches to Looe RNLI volunteers

· Looe Lifeboat duty Launch Authority Dave Robinson (right) and shore crew Paul Barley (left), accepting the torches from Paul Roach (right) and David Bunt (left) with members of Looe RNLI volunteer ...