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A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel. PIC Trevor Adams/PA Wire

Abuse aimed at RNLI volunteers should never be tolerated
The RNLI – Royal National Lifeboat Institution – is a charity like no other. Volunteers put themselves in danger to save countless lives over the whole year. A ...

The RNLI Whitby Lifeboat Station. PIC: James Hardisty

Hurling abuse at lifeboat crews is not acceptable - Andy Brown

Thomas Murray, Town Mayor Of Scarborough. Courtesy Numminen, LDRS

Coastal mayor backs RNLI volunteers abused for rescuing asylum seekers

Two men thought to be migrants are brought in to the Border Security Command compound in Dover, Kent, onboard an RNLI vessel. PIC: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

The RNLI and its volunteers represent the best of us - YP Letters

Two men thought to be migrants are brought in to the Border Security Command compound in Dover, Kent, onboard an RNLI vessel. PIC: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Abuse of RNLI volunteers online shows worst of social media

Two men thought to be migrants are brought in to the Border Security Command compound in Dover, Kent, onboard an RNLI vessel. PIC: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Targeting of RNLI volunteers is not acceptable - Ismail Mulla

RNLI: volunteers have come in for unwarranted, hateful abuse with some amounting to incitement of violence. Here, The Yorkshire Post editor writes in support of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (photo, PA)

RNLI: this irony will be lost on the hate-flingers

RNLI/Rod Newton

Flamborough: RNLI crews rescue dog after cliff fall and kayakers

Kizzy's son and nephew were saved by the RNLI

'My son nearly drowned on holiday - the RNLI saved his life'

Image of Ian Pascoe provided by his family

Tributes to hero who died after entering sea to save children

Seaton Carew

Police continuing to investigate after death of two men in North Sea

Pictured is the bottom of Ferry Boat Lane, in Mexborough. A gate barring entry to the water is at the end of the street, inside the police cordon. A nearby footpath leads to a bridge over the River Don. A lock for canal boats is also nearby.

'Tragic incident': Police search as boy, 11, goes missing in River Don

Five teenagers have died as temperatures soared past 30C, prompting the RNLI to warn of the “very real risk” of swimming in open water during the heatwave.

RNLI warns of ‘very real risk’ after five teenagers die in open water

Funeral director Robert Bush is driven away from Hull Crown Court, Kingston-upon-Hull, where he has pleaded guilty to 30 counts of preventing a lawful and decent burial over bodies found at his business, Legacy Funeral Directors, in 2024. Scott Heppell/PA Wire

The names of the victims of crooked funeral director Robert Bush

The 'wonderful' Yorkshire restaurant with an 'outstanding fish wagon'

Scarborough West Pier. Nyc

Scarborough West Pier: Concerns over safety of redevelopment

Tributes are laid in memory of two people who are confirmed to have died off the coast of Withernsea Photo released 05/01/2026

MP leads tributes to Withernsea rescue efforts as girl, 15, still missing

Amy Dyer, Dom Coy, Steve Coy, Alice Cannon and Helena Coy take to the plunge pool in White Wells on Ilkley Moor for the annual New Years Day dip
Photograph by Tony Johnson. 1st January 2026.

Brave souls take dip in freezing Yorkshire waters to welcome in New Year

Richard Dowson, Senior Station Technician and Coxswain at Whitby RNLI. RNLI/Ceri Oakes

Sea rescue bravery runs in the blood for new Whitby lifeboat coxswain

The BGS Monster Hunters take on Monster the Loch

BGS students conquer Loch Ness in epic charity rowing challenge

Robert Bush (left) at Hull Magistrates' Court

Man in court over funeral home probe charged with theft from charity
A funeral director has appeared in court charged with 63 offences spanning more than 10 years after a major investigation into human remains found at his premises.
Tom Wilkinson, PA

A popular sea shanty crew lead a boozy sunset sing-along outside an RNLI station

Watch sea shanty crew's boozy sunset sing-along outside RNLI station

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

1950s archive film shows lifeboat launch off Yorkshire Coast

Watch: 1950s archive film shows Yorkshire Coast lifeboat launch

A person preparing to rescue a badger from a 100 metre drop

Heart-Warming Animal Rescues: Dog Saved at Sea

A 102-year-old lady skydiving with an instructor

Top 3 quirky and heart-warming Caught on Camera episodes

RNLI preparing to rescue passengers on a yacht

Dramatic sea rescues: RNLI saves lives

Lydney Town AFC players swim in flooded pitch

Top 4 UK news and entertainment episodes to watch this week

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Caught on Camera: Dog rescued by RNLI after falling 14ft into river

Dramatic footage shows the terrifying moment huge waves crashed into a yacht- seconds before rescue.

Terrifying moment yacht gets slammed by huge waves in dramatic rescue

Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East donates £1,500 to RNLI (Abbey View in Whitby pictured)

RNLI receives £1,500 donation from local housebuilder

RNLI rescue climber who fell 12m off a cliff

Dramatic footage shows RNLI rescue climber who fell 12m off a cliff
Watch a dramatic mission to rescue a climber fell 12 metres off a cliff, as RNLI lifeboat crews and the HM coastguard take him to safety.
Lucinda Herbert

Windsurfer is rescued by RNLI after boom snapped.

Watch: Windsurfer is rescued by RNLI after boom snapped

Carl and his uncle’s dog, Ringo, were walking on the beach when they became cut off by the rapidly rising tide.

Dramatic video shows RNLI rescue man and dog from drowning

An ice cream van that has been washed out to sea, Harlyn Bay beach, North Cornwall. Images were captured of the incident at around 4pm by holidaymaker Abi Fisk, who runs Vintage Mary store.

Watch the dramatic moment an ice cream van was swept out to sea

John Porter

King's medal for Lifeboat volunteer who helped rescue 175 people over 40 years

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Watch: Moment RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

RNLI heroes rescue stranded humpback whale.

Watch: RNLI heroes rescue stranded humpback whale

Reform UK

Reform UK apologises after dropping candidate without knowing he died

Footage capturing a dog walker being airlifted to safety after falling from a coastal path in Cornwall.

Watch: Dog walker rescued after falling into the sea

Bempton Cliffs. (Pic credit: Bruce Rollinson)

Dog dies after falling 100 metres from cliffs at Bempton

Adorable Newfoundland dogs during their water rescue training sessions.

Video: How these giant dogs are trained to save kids from drowning

The RNLI, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary, on South Bay Beach. PIC: Richard Ponter

Yorkshire is grateful for the work the RNLI has done for generations in Whitby

The coastal mobile trailer in Filey

Maritime charity seeks to keep ‘life-saving’ trailer on Yorkshire coast

The Scarborough lifeboat station will join the 200th anniversary celebrations

Amazing photos of lifeboats through history as RNLI marks 200th birthday

Colourised images showcasing the heroism and community spirit of early lifeboat crews and volunteers have been released by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) ahead of its 200th anniversary. Photo credit: RNLI/PA Wire

RNLI: New colourised photographs celebrates centuries of heroism at sea

The Whitby RNLI inshore lifeboat was launched after a man entered the water to attempt to rescue a dog in distress.

Dog owner thanks RNLI and members of public after Whitby harbour rescue

Catherine & Debbie who co-ordinate the weekly Clothes Swap

Slimmers' Swishing Fundraiser

Proposed sculpture of Henry Freeman, Whitby. Artist\'s impression.

Henry Freeman: Life-size statue of RNLI lifeboat disaster approved

The RNLI was founded 200 years ago in 1824.

RNLI bicentenary: Charity marks 200 years of saving lives at sea

Members of the Runswick Bay RNLI lifeboat crew in 1952. From left: Isaac Ward Harrison, Howard Theaker (grandson of William Brown Harrison), Frank 'Tange' Verrill and William Ward.

Meet the Yorkshire family saving lives for five generations

Rowers being rescued by Whitby RNLI crew. Credit: RNLI

Rowers rescued by RNLI after becoming stranded a mile offshore

Bridlington RNLI station

Eight-hour RNLI mission to evacuate casualty from wind farm off Yorkshire coast

Proposed sculpture of Henry Freeman, Whitby. Artist's impression.

Plans for RNLI statue of Whitby lifeboat disaster survivor Henry Freeman

People walk along the seafront as Storm Babet will bring heavy rain to the UK this week, with extensive flooding expected in already-saturated parts of Scotland. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Landslides possible in northern coastal areas

The RNLI has warned that conditions around coasts could be treacherous as Storm Agnes prepares to hit the country. (Credit: Getty Images)

Breaking UK braces as Storm Agnes prepares for landfall

The parade begins

Bridlington Supercar Saturday: All the best photos as vehicles gather for rally

Dolphins swim alongside RNLI lifeboat in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Watch: Dolphins swim alongside lifeboat off UK seaside town

A general view of Whitby Beach in Yorkshire. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Teenage lifeguard shows the best of youth - YP Letters

Jim Moir aka Vic Reeves at his local RNLI lifeboat station in Walmer, Kent.

Vic Reeves in RNLI podcast marking lifeboat charity's bicentenary

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