New Year’s Day Loony Dook cancelled amid safety concerns A MUCH-LOVED New Year's Day tradition held in the Firth of Forth for 40 years has been cancelled due to safety concerns ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 4
Cornwall’s Holywell Cave collapses after an overnight cliff fall Holywell cave, a significant landmark in Cornwall, collapsed after a cliff fall, rendering it inaccessible. This incident occurred overnight and resulted in the area being cordoned off by lifeguards for safety. Local residents and visitors expressed shock at the loss of this iconic site, which featured in the drama Poldark.… The Times of India · Oct 27
Body found in search for 82-year-old who fell overboard from Scottish ferry Passenger Jim Wither went overboard a week ago The Independent UK · Oct 25
Some rail lines set to close as Scotland braces itself for Storm Boelo Forecasters have warned of potential injuries and danger to life from flying debris as well as a chance of damage to buildings. Evening Standard · Oct 24
Scottish Government activates emergency response as Storm Boelo to batter Scotland Scottish ministers have activated the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGORR) to prepare for Storm Boelo The National (Scotland) · Oct 23
Storm Austen: Brighton’s West Pier partially collapses as 110mph winds batter UK – with more severe weather on way There is little respite in sight, with Storm Boela forecast to sweep across the UK this weekend, bringing further powerful gusts and torrential downpours. The Independent UK · Oct 23
RNLI lifeboat crews threatened by ‘thuggery’ from anti-migrant protesters, charity watchdog says ‘We must never grow accustomed to criminal or para-criminal abuse’, Charity Commission chair says The Independent UK · Oct 16
Fisherman whose body was recovered from sea named by police Douglas Craigie, 49, was onboard the Kilda with two other men when it went missing on Tuesday evening. Evening Standard · Oct 15
Wes Streeting in US for Hegseth meeting as Ukraine tensions escalate – as it happened Defence secretary’s meeting comes after Burnham said he would help facilitate reconciliation between Zelenskyy and Trump The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
Search for missing fishing boat crew hindered by ‘challenging’ conditions in Scotland Two men and the boat remain missing after the body of one crew member was recovered on Wednesday The Independent UK · Oct 14
Rescuers face ‘challenging’ conditions in search for crew of lost fishing boat One body has been found after the boat and three-man crew went missing on Tuesday night. Evening Standard · Oct 14
Body of man recovered amid search for missing fishing boat The boat, and the two other men onboard, have not yet been found. Evening Standard · Oct 14
Nigel Farage says charities that help asylum seekers reach UK should be prosecuted Reform leader did not say who should be targeted but party figures have been critical of small boat rescues by RNLI The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
Scottish trawler hit rocks after exhausted skipper fell asleep, with no watch alarm fitted The incident on November 16, 2023, saw the prawn trawler Sustain run aground on its journey back from a fishing expedition to Ullapool. The skipper, who had been engaged in pump repairs, fell asleep without a fitted watch alarm in place. The crew, already battling significant sleep deprivation, faced unsuccessful… The Times of India · Oct 11
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10 Recruitment boss accused of being behind ‘doxxing’ campaign against RNLI and anti-racism activists Tom Watson, of Worcester, alleged to be behind Big Time Charlie X account that created so-called Traitorbase
The Conversation · Sep 25 Why far-right protesters target non-political groups like lifeboat volunteers On September 6 2026, two Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboats brought around 120 migrants ashore at Portsmouth. They were met by a protest, where far-right demonstrators verbally abused lifeboat crew. The crew’s names, addresses and photographs were later circulated online.
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Children dragged under pier by powerful waves saved in dramatic rescue A dramatic Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) rescue saw two young boys saved after they were dragged underneath Blackpool Pier by powerful waves.
Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025 King in Caithness to mark series of nuclear industry anniversaries Charles also met local sea cadets and Royal National Lifeboat Institution volunteers from the area.
Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025 King to visit nuclear transport ship in far north of Scotland The King will also meet sea cadets and Royal National Lifeboat Institution volunteers from the region.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 10, 2025 RNLI crew rescues aground cargo vessel off island coast VOLUNTEER Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) crews helped rescue a cargo vessel after it ran aground in the Breakish area of the Isle of…
Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2024 Body found on bank of the River Thames in south-west London Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) attempted CPR but the man was pronounced dead at the scene
Radio France Internationale · Sep 3, 2023 UK reports new record for Channel migrant crossings The number of migrants crossing the Channel in small boats from northern France to Britain hit a new daily high for 2023, UK government statistics released on Sunday showed.
Edinburgh Live · Oct 19, 2022 East Lothian RNLI warns of bogus volunteers scamming locals out of money A group of teens in Dunbar, have allegedly been around the town tapping doors taking donations for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution but keeping the cash for themselves.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2022 Lifeboat crews accuse RNLI managers of complacency over Channel crossings Exclusive: members say they are ill-equipped and lack guidance on rescuing people crossing on small boats
The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2022 RNLI launches ‘Float to Live’ campaign ahead of summer holidays The Royal National Lifeboat Institution have launched a new water safety campaign ahead of what the charity believes will be a busy summer for…