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Migrants rescued as number of people crossing Channel ‘hits 100,000 since 2018’

The Home Office confirmed 17 individuals were rescued from the water who had gone overboard and said they were all recovered safely.

The Independent UK

Lifeboats called to new Channel rescue as crossings ‘pass 100,000 since 2018’

An eyewitness said there appeared to be more than 40 people brought ashore on board two lifeboats

Evening Standard

Migrants rescued from sinking dinghy as English Channel crossings rise

Number of small boat arrivals since 2018 believed to have passed 100,000

The Independent UK

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New arrivals appear to take Channel crossings to more than 100,000 since 2018

RNLI lifeboats were spotted bringing dozens to shore on Thursday, meaning it was likely the milestone has been reached.

The Independent UK

‘The sea’s a magnetic force’: three former city-dwellers on the lure of coastal living

Whether beach walking or cold-water swimming, seaside living can be surprisingly restorative. Three enthusiasts explain their love of the sea and how they balance the thrill with staying safe

The Guardian - UK

Warning issued to paddleboarders in UK

Between 2021 and 2022, RNLI lifeboat crews experienced a 21 percent increase in rescue missions to save paddleboarders

The Independent UK

RNLI urges UK paddleboarders to think carefully about weather and tides

Coastal rescuers ‘inundated’ with callouts to people using kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards

The Guardian - UK

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Paddleboarders urged to stay safe after increase in call outs

The RNLI has reported that the number of people whose lives were saved by its crews more than doubled last year.

The Independent UK

‘We can be in the sea in seconds’: an expert guide to the RNLI’s life-saving kit

Rescuing people around the UK’s coastline calls for bravery, specialist training and top-notch equipment. Here, a senior lifeguard explains how the RNLI uses eight vital pieces of kit

The Guardian - UK

Dozens of yachts retire from Channel race due to ‘brutal’ gale-force winds

One crew evacuated before boat sinks as more than 80 vessels abandon world’s largest offshore race

The Guardian - UK

Sorry lads, we just can’t afford any more reckless, middle-aged adventurers

Nobody bats an eyelid when an amateur adventurer hurts himself or others in the pursuit of an insignificant record or a personal dream. But as the stakes get higher, with more extreme tourism on offer to the ultra-wealthy, Oliver Keens argues that it’s time to stop calling them brave or…

The Independent UK

RNLI accused of failing to tackle violent bullying after assault

Victim resigned over handling of what he said was ‘hate-filled attack’ by colleague and its aftermath

The Guardian - UK

Bournemouth beach disaster: No police action to be taken over deaths of two young swimmers

Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, drowned in the incident off Bournemouth beach in May

Evening Standard

No criminal offences committed in relation to two deaths off Bournemouth beach

Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, drowned in the incident off Bournemouth beach in May.

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Daily Record

Scots beachgoers warned over venomous fish with 'very painful' sting hiding in sand

Scots heading to the beach this summer have been issued a warning by two seaside organisations about weever fish, which can hide underneath sand and inject beachgoers with painful stings.

Irish Mirror

Dramatic rescue operation saves crew after massive cargo ship that left Cork smashes into rocks

Two RNLI lifeboats and a coastguard helicopter were sent to the scene after the Mazarine cargo ship struck rocks

Bristol Post

Date set for inquiry to decide takeover of dilapidated pier

The long running saga over the ownership of Weston's Birnbeck Pier is now in its final stages

Edinburgh Live

RNLI race to East Lothian coast as jet skiers spotted in 'possible difficulty'

Volunteers from RNLI Kinghorn Lifeboat raced from the East Lothian coast after receiving reports of someone on a jetski having difficulty in the water at Port Seton.

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The Guardian - UK

RNLI accused of misogyny over response to sexual misconduct claim

Exclusive: Staff angry after charity apparently mishandled allegation against man in charge of one of its lifeboats

Belfast Live

North Coast beaches hit by 'stay out of water' warning over blue green algae fears

The algae is a bacteria that can cause mild to serious health problems and has been known to attack the liver and nervous system

Daily Record

Dolphins rescued by hero RNLI crew after becoming stranded on Scots beach

A multi-agency response worked together in a race against time to get them back in the water at Monifieth beach.

Belfast Live

Opening of new Enniskillen RNLI station delayed as lifeboat crew respond to call out

Two people on a 23ft cruiser had broken down and were drifting towards rocks north of Castle Archdale

Daily Record

Woman spotted drifting miles out to sea sparks rescue mission off Scots coast

A witness said it was "agonising" to watch the emergency teams try to save the watersports enthusiast stuck in the North Sea off the Fife coast.

Edinburgh Live

RNLI and coastguards race to East Lothian coast after reports of 'upturned' boat

RNLI lifeboat crews from Fife raced to the East Lothian coast after receiving reports of a possible 'upturned' vessel and were supported by nearby coastguard teams.

Daily Record

Cows plunge off Scots cliff sparking major rescue as two people rush to save them

Two members of the public were trying to get the cattle out the water in Float Bay, Dumfries and Galloway, but were battling against the waves.

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