Coastguards assist rescue of man stuck in mud up to his waist on Romney Marsh beach
The rescue on Littlestone beach A Coastguard rescue team were quick to respond after a family called 999 when a man became stuck in mud up to his waist on…
Disabled commercial fishing boat drifting in shipping lanes off Margate towed out of danger by RNLI crew
Fishing vessel under tow by Margate lifeboat 4 August 2021 Photo: RNLI Margate A commercial fishing vessel has been towed to safety by Margate lifeboat after it encountered machinery problems…
Stormy Sam resurrects ‘Lifeboat Day’ in Margate
‘Stormy Sam’ helps with Margate RNLI’s street collection (RNLI) Photo: RNLI/Peter Barker Thanet RNLI Fundraising Group has held its first Margate street collection for many years. ‘Lifeboat Day’ as it…
Thunderstorms gusting winds and rain makes it a busy afternoon for Whitstable RNLI
Lifeboat crew member Ruth Oliver assists the occupants of the sailing dinghy in returning to shore on Saturday afternoon Photo: Whitstable RNLI Saturday afternoon turned out to be a busy…
Kent firefighters warning after bedroom mirror sparks house fire
A Sheerness homeowner is helping Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) share life-saving safety advice after a vanity mirror sparked a fire in the bedroom of his home. The blaze…
Ashes of former crew member scattered from Whitstable RNLI Lifeboat
The ashes of a former member of the Whitstable lifeboat crew were scattered from the station’s lifeboat just off the town’s harbour on Sunday evening. Eric McGonagle who passed away…
Sewage leak in Thanet adds to pressure on RNLI crews on north Kent beaches as they prepare for Summer
RNLI Lifeguards across the beaches of Thanet & Swale were kept busy last week with multiple incidents, training sessions and a sewage leak to contend with. Margate’s beaches saw a…
Bid to save dog at Sunny Sands in Folkestone aborted as rising tide thwarts rescue
Kent Fire and Rescue crews were called to reports of a trapped dog in the rocks at Sunny Sands Beach in Folkestone. The owner of the dog called 999 around…
Major search for person in the sea off Margate
A major search has taken place off the north Kent coast following reports of a swimmer possibly in difficulties off Margate. Kent Police received reports just before midnight on Saturday…
Hoody’s café in Dover serves up portions of migrant and community support
Photo: KFRS A new community café service has been launched to support community groups in Dover. Set up and funded by Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) in partnership with…