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 · 7h ago
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 · 7h ago
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
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
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
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 Guardian - UK · Oct 10
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 Conversation · Sep 25
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. The Independent UK · Jul 23
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. Evening Standard · Jul 28, 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… The National (Scotland) · Mar 10, 2025
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 Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2024
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…