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Falmouth’s Severn class all-weather lifeboat Richard Cox Scott on exercise in Falmouth Bay. The lifeboat is orange and dark blue. There is writing at the on the side towards front which states '17-29'.

RNLI bids farewell to lifeboat after 23 years

The RNLI says it has launched more than 500 times and at least 12 lives have been saved.

Royal National Lifeboat Institution volunteer Steve Elliott pictured on the left with fiancée Alla Renbenko who agreed to marry him. The pair, who both wear glasses, are looking at each other. A Christmas tree with silver star sits behind the couple.

RNLI volunteer paged after Christmas proposal

Steve Elliot says Sheerness RNLI Lifeboat Station was called out four times on Christmas Day.

Bigbury sea during Storm Bert in 2024. The waves are choppy and there are rocks in the distance.

RNLI issues warning to new year sea dippers

The charity says high winds predicted on New Year's Day could lead to more dangerous conditions.

People gather for the RNLI 200 ceremony on Douglas Promenade. Some people wear yellow RNLI coats, an flag is held up by the city's Mayor. It is a hazy day.

Anniversary celebrations gave RNLI 'big boost'

A series of events and services have been held in 2024 to mark the beginnings of the organisation.

Shelia Warner stands in front of the base of a lifeboat. She has curled white hair and wears tinted glasses.

RNLI volunteer for 65 years appointed MBE

Shelia Warner, 88, says she is "lost for words" as she is recognised for her work with the RNLI.

David Gillingwater wearing a black RNLI jacket, with yellow branding and lettering, stood in front of pictures of lifeboats mounted on the wall.

Exhibition celebrates 200 years of lifeboats

A museum is holding an exhibition with stories and pictures of the lifeboat service there.

The rear of a lifeboat, the view consisting of a sign on a metal pole reading: Leicester Challenge III. To the right, and slightly out of focus there are two people in yellow lifeguard outfits with red safety vests and white helmets marked RNLI.

Lifeboat crew called out during Christmas dinners

Crew left family celebrations for hours to respond to their first Christmas Day call-out in years.

Three RNLI crew onboard an orange inshore lifeboat. They all wearing red life jackets, white helmets and yellow jackets. Water is spraying up the sides of the boat as it travels through the water in foggy conditions.

Lifeboat crew rescues woman cut-off by tide

The woman gets into trouble amid thick fog on a beach known for its dangerous incoming tides.

A closeup of the bow of a model of the Solway Harvester, which is painted bright yellow but has paint chipped off the front. Its nameplate is clearly visible with Solway Harvester in black lettering.

Shipwreck exhibition extended to tell disaster story

All at Sea features a scale model of the Solway Harvester, which sank off Douglas 25 years ago.