Lifesaving is a family affair for portrush and ballyglass lifeboat volunteers on call this… Afloat.ie10:22Sailing Republic of Ireland Sport Portrush RNLI

Lifesaving is a family affair for Portrush RNLI Northern Ireland World10:07Sailing Republic of Ireland Sport Portrush RNLI

Brave lifeboat volunteers who saved family blown out to sea receive awards East Lothian Courier11:59Scotland

Choir's concert raises nearly £1,000 for North Berwick RNLI East Lothian Courier19:44Scotland

Four rescued in night-time RNLI operation after vessel runs aground off Fishguard The Pembrokeshire Herald14:28Pembrokeshire Wales

Fishguard RNLI rescues four in storm The Tenby Observer13:13Pembrokeshire Wales

Galway’s RNLI lifesavers prepare to answer the call this Christmas Galway News06:13County Galway Rep. of Ireland

North Mayo family among volunteers at Ballyglass RNLI preparing to answer the call this Christmas The Mayo News13:05Ballyglass RNLI County Mayo

RNLI moves into station previously used in 1800s BBC16:15Devon England

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In the last 4 hours

Tributes Paid To MRCC Radio Officer Tom Byrne of Valentia, Dublin and RNLI Wicklow Afloat.ie19:08

In the last 8 hours

Early morning call out for both RNLI lifeboats for incident at Ayr Ayr Advertiser14:26

Earlier today

RNLI Volunteers Prepare for Festive Season Callouts Across the South West Cornish Stuff13:09

Amble RNLI rescues person after cliff fall Northumberland Gazette13:01

Lifeboat station’s first female navigator New Milton Advertiser & Lymington Times12:31

Lifesaving Is a Family Affair for Portrush and Ballyglass Lifeboat Volunteers on Call This… Afloat.ie10:22

Meet Santa and support life-saving crews at festive charity weekend The Argus, Sussex10:12

Lifeboat crew give coastal organisations rare behind-the-scenes station tour The Argus, Sussex10:12

'We are between a rock and a hard place': Decision to remove rafts put on hold Dorset Echo02:11

Yesterday

RNLI moves into station previously used in 1800s BBC16:15 11-Dec-25

Four rescued in night-time RNLI operation after vessel runs aground off Fishguard The Pembrokeshire Herald14:28 11-Dec-25

Fishguard RNLI rescues four in storm The Tenby Observer13:13 11-Dec-25

Dart RNLI volunteers mark major milestone as their new station is complete Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)12:22 11-Dec-25

Spending their Christmas on call The Nenagh Guardian09:42 11-Dec-25

RNLI volunteers in the south west prepare for a festive season on call Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)09:30 11-Dec-25

Galway’s RNLI lifesavers prepare to answer the call this Christmas Galway News06:13 11-Dec-25

'We will never forget' hero’s efforts to save our brother Liverpool Echo05:16 11-Dec-25

In the last 7 days

Sisters of Haydn Griffiths thank generation of Wirral RNLI lifesavers Leigh Journal17:38 10-Dec-25

Cornish lifeboat station marks busiest year on record in 2025 The Voice16:29 10-Dec-25

All change at Appledore RNLI – set for another 200 plus years. Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)15:59 10-Dec-25

St Ives Lifeboat Station Records Its Busiest Year in 2025 Cornish Stuff15:42 10-Dec-25

St Ives Lifeboat Station marks busiest year on record in 2025 Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)13:57 10-Dec-25

Multi-crew response to suspected heart attack on board fishing charter New Milton Advertiser & Lymington Times13:54 10-Dec-25

North Mayo family among volunteers at Ballyglass RNLI preparing to answer the call this Christmas The Mayo News13:05 10-Dec-25

Lymington’s RNLI steps in for Santa’s nautical visit New Milton Advertiser & Lymington Times12:34 10-Dec-25

Brave lifeboat volunteers who saved family blown out to sea receive awards East Lothian Courier11:59 10-Dec-25

‘Some vegetation’ to be removed from Hoylake beach Wirral Globe10:38 10-Dec-25

Lifesaving is a family affair for Portrush RNLI Northern Ireland World10:07 10-Dec-25

Generations of North West lifesavers offered festive thanks from bereaved family Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)10:02 10-Dec-25

Natural England approves Hoylake Beach Management Plan Wirral Council (Press Release)09:48 10-Dec-25

Lifesaving a family affair for Portrush RNLI volunteer on call this Christmas Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)09:11 10-Dec-25

Long-serving RNLI lifeboat crew honoured for service Midweek Herald, Devon09:03 10-Dec-25

Teen rescued on live TV 'thankful' for RNLI crew BBC07:00 10-Dec-25

Fitness challenge raises RNLI funds New Milton Advertiser & Lymington Times05:46 10-Dec-25

Helensburgh lifeboat gearing up to save lives during Christmas week Helensburgh Advertiser23:22 9-Dec-25

RNLI volunteer raises more than £2,000 after dying his moustache blue East Lothian Courier19:44 9-Dec-25

Choir's concert raises nearly £1,000 for North Berwick RNLI East Lothian Courier19:44 9-Dec-25

Dramatic rescue of swimmers in trouble in Leasowe Bay Wirral Globe18:21 9-Dec-25

Three swimmers rescued after being swept against rocks in rough seas Liverpool Echo17:07 9-Dec-25

Looe lifeboat legend earns helm title after gruelling test Cornwall Live17:01 9-Dec-25

Belmullet family at Ballyglass RNLI preparing to answer the call this Christmas Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)16:45 9-Dec-25

Over £2,100 Raised Through Longhope and Flotta Christmas Events Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)16:45 9-Dec-25

Cromer RNLI bids farewell to long-serving Coxswain and Mechanic Paul Watling Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)16:45 9-Dec-25

Cork RNLI member preparing for her first Christmas on call The Corkman16:32 9-Dec-25

Teenager says thank you to lifeboat crew for saving his life ITV15:42 9-Dec-25

RNLI carols raise nearly £750 Mid Devon Advertiser14:53 9-Dec-25

RNLI rescue three swimmers stranded on rocks ITV14:52 9-Dec-25

RNLI and Coastguard called out to suspected heart attack at sea Bournemouth Daily Echo14:08 9-Dec-25

First shout for Littlestone RNLI volunteer Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)13:52 9-Dec-25

Swimmers rescued from rocks by New Brighton RNLI Birkenhead News13:44 9-Dec-25

RNLI lifesavers on call for festive season Northumberland Gazette13:15 9-Dec-25

Mother and son thank Wells RNLI volunteers who rescued him Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)13:11 9-Dec-25

Why would the RNLI want to close our inshore boat building centre? - Letter Isle of Wight County Press12:34 9-Dec-25

Gwynedd RNLI stations conduct joint multi-casualty training Cambrian News11:50 9-Dec-25

Sea shanty group helps raise around £1,000 for Burnham RNLI Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News11:43 9-Dec-25

Fraserburgh RNLI Lifeboat Launches on Medical Evacuation 60 Miles Offshore Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)11:19 9-Dec-25

Fishing Skipper Ordered To Make Donation to RNLI In Lieu Of Conviction Afloat.ie11:17 9-Dec-25

Lifeboat volunteer shares moving story of dedication and service Dorset Echo06:40 9-Dec-25

Sea shanty fundraiser raises around £1,000 for Burnham RNLI Bridgwater Mercury05:28 9-Dec-25

East Lothian RNLI volunteers recognised for life-saving rescue of three people Edinburgh Live21:35 8-Dec-25

‘Phenomenal’ support from community at Wick RNLI festive fundraising event John O'Groat Journal, Scotland20:20 8-Dec-25

Barry Dock RNLI volunteers recognised with RNLI Medical Director Commendation Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)19:22 8-Dec-25

Scarborough RNLI remembers lost crew at their annual memorial service Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)18:41 8-Dec-25

Sisters of Haydn Griffiths nominated for The One Show’s ‘One Big Thank You’ Wirral Globe17:56 8-Dec-25

It’s a wrap for RNLI this Christmas The Lochside Press17:01 8-Dec-25

RNLI Designs Next-Generation Atlantic 85 for 2027 Launch Afloat.ie16:06 8-Dec-25

New Dads and Lifesavers On Call This Christmas Afloat.ie15:05 8-Dec-25

RNLI Salcombe Christmas celebration honours crew, community support Totnes Times15:02 8-Dec-25

PICTURES: Santa Claus arrives by sea to pay a visit to children at Kyle of Lochalsh RNLI Ross-shire Journal, Scotland13:27 8-Dec-25

Tree cheers for Hunstanton RNLI Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)11:54 8-Dec-25

New and expectant fathers on call at Wicklow RNLI this Christmas Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)11:54 8-Dec-25

A Massive Thank you from Queensferry RNLI Lifeboat Station Volunteers Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)11:54 8-Dec-25

Charity that saves lives on tree - Christmas message from Hunstanton RNLI Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)11:54 8-Dec-25

RNLI training becomes real rescue as crew save swimmers lives Northumberland Gazette10:59 8-Dec-25

Swimmer rescued by Teignmouth RNLI Mid Devon Advertiser10:23 8-Dec-25

Tenby RNLI lifeboat launched after cries heard The Tenby Observer09:23 8-Dec-25

'It was always a lifetime ambition of mine': Cork man realises Nashville dream Echo Live08:19 8-Dec-25

The future of Weymouth's beach rafts is set to be decided Dorset Echo06:14 8-Dec-25

Lyme Regis RNLI lifeboat crew honour long service and training success Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)23:53 7-Dec-25

Highland woman takes up running to join reindeer challenge for lifeboat heroes Ross-shire Journal, Scotland18:06 7-Dec-25

Newbiggin RNLI Lifeboat Volunteers dash to save two open water swimmers. Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)16:35 7-Dec-25

RNLI crews on call for Christmas across North East in fundraising appeal The Northern Echo11:17 7-Dec-25

Drowning man 'in poor state' heard shouting for help in three-metre waves Cornwall Live10:32 7-Dec-25

RNLI Crews Rescue Man from Water off Penzance Promenade Cornish Stuff09:29 7-Dec-25

Volunteers complete a series of assessments for New Brighton RNLI Wirral Globe09:21 7-Dec-25

St Ives RNLI Seeks New Volunteer Crew Members Cornish Stuff09:08 7-Dec-25

Penzance promenade rescue Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)08:37 7-Dec-25

Hoylake lifeboat volunteer retires after 50 years BBC07:59 7-Dec-25

RNLI Lerwick Lifeboat launches to aid 20-metre fishing trawler taking on water Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)21:05 6-Dec-25

Santa arrives by lifeboat as Milford Haven lights up for Christmas The Pembrokeshire Herald18:14 6-Dec-25

Poole RNLI assist to wing-foil in blustery condtions Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)15:19 6-Dec-25

Lifeboats: Following the heroes of Exmouth's rescue in treacherous seas Exmouth Journal13:53 6-Dec-25

Portishead RNLI volunteers make dream come true with father and son duo North Somerset Times12:14 6-Dec-25

Galway Lifeboat Volunteers Take Part in Trauma Simulation Exercise Afloat.ie18:24 5-Dec-25

Emergency crews called to incident off Pembrokeshire coast Western Telegraph16:05 5-Dec-25

Lough Ree RNLI hosts Christmas family open day at Coosan Point The Westmeath Independent15:00 5-Dec-25

‘In a lesser boat, we would have been gone’ Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)14:51 5-Dec-25

Lifeguarding across North Norfolk keeps swimmers safe North Norfolk Council14:01 5-Dec-25

RNLI Launches Christmas Appeal as Ireland’s Lifeboat Crews Prepare for Festive Season on Call Afloat.ie10:15 5-Dec-25

Swimmers set to brave icy seas for RNLI’s festive December fundraiser The Argus, Sussex05:19 5-Dec-25

In the last month

Colin McCarthy Steps Down After Two Decades of Volunteering on the River Thames Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)19:38 4-Dec-25

Angle RNLI launch stood down after false distress beacon alert The Pembrokeshire Herald16:12 4-Dec-25

Angle RNLI handles false beacon alert The Narberth & Whitland Observer16:05 4-Dec-25

Storm Smith-Suckoo Passes Out as Volunteer Thames Commander at Tower RNLI Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)15:43 4-Dec-25

New Lifeboat Operations Manager among RNLI lifesavers at Skerries preparing to answer the call this Christmas Dublin People12:18 4-Dec-25

New Lifeboat Operations Manager among RNLI lifesavers on Lough Ree The Westmeath Independent09:59 4-Dec-25

Hastings RNLI welcomes donation from Hastings Carnival Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)07:46 4-Dec-25

Three Galway RNLI Crew Presented With Long Service Awards Afloat.ie19:44 3-Dec-25

Yacht that had taken on ‘large amount of water’ sparks RNLI call-out Inverness Courier, Scotland17:58 3-Dec-25

New Lifeboat Operations Manager among RNLI lifesavers on call this Christmas Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)17:19 3-Dec-25

RNLI lifesavers from Waterford prepare to answer the call this Christmas Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)17:19 3-Dec-25

RNLI lifesavers on Lough Erne prepare to answer the call this Christmas Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)17:19 3-Dec-25

RNLI lifesavers from Clogherhead prepare to answer the call this Christmas Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)17:19 3-Dec-25

New Union Hall RNLI crew member among Cork lifesavers on call this Christmas Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)17:19 3-Dec-25

RNLI lifesavers at Fenit RNLI prepare to answer the call this Christmas Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Press Release)17:19 3-Dec-25

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