Cocker Spaniel rescued from rising tide in Medway estuary
On Sunday, 6 October, Clara the cocker spaniel was rescued by the Sheerness inshore lifeboat crew after becoming trapped by the incoming tide on Copperhouse Marsh. The UK Coastguard tasked…
Heroic RNLI crew rescues Margate mum and son from treacherous tidal current at Walpole Bay Pool
Paula with the crew members who rescued her Dan Golding, Guy Addington and Lucy Maling Credit:Margate RNLI Paula Maguire, who is originally from Dublin but now lives in Margate, regularly…
Coastguard helicopter with Littlestone and Dover lifeboats in mid-channel yacht drama
Littlestone RNLI Net Recovery on return to station after mid channel yacht drama At 10.47am on Tuesday morning, 17 September 2024 Littlestone RNLI Atlantic 85 Inshore Lifeboat ‘Jean McIvor’ launched…
Arrest made following discovery of suspicious package in Folkestone
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a suspicious package found in Radnor Park West, Folkestone. Kent Police responded to the scene at 7:44 AM on Wednesday, 18…
Tragic explosion in Charing: Woman dies following bungalow blast
Kent Fire and Rescue Services responded to a devastating explosion at a bungalow on Canterbury Road, in Charing just before midday on September 19. Upon arrival, they found the property…
Woman airlifted to London hospital after dramatic bungalow explosion near Ashford
A tranquil morning in Charing, near Ashford, was shattered by a devastating explosion at a bungalow on Canterbury Road. Kent Fire and Rescue Services rushed to the scene just before…
UK butterfly numbers plummet – Emergency declared
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has today declared a national ‘Butterfly Emergency’, with results of this summer’s Big Butterfly Count showing a marked and hugely concerning decline in numbers. Overall, people…
Action-packed Sunday at Whitstable RNLI with lifeboat search, Model Boat Show, and Mud Tug Triumph!
Members of the Heron Model Boat Club and some of their exhibits during the show at Whitstable RNLI on Sunday. Credit: RNLI/Chris Davey It was a very busy day on…
Family thanks Special Constable for lifesaving effort
Library image The family of Peter O’Donnell, who fell seriously ill in Chatham, surprised the special constable who helped save his life with a heartfelt visit. Peter, 68, suffered a…
Men plucked from perilous Thames Estuary shipping lane in dramatic Sheerness RNLI rescue
The small dinghy plus its two occupants safely onboard the Sheerness RNLI lifeboat Photo: RNLI/Vic Booth In a heart-pounding turn of events, two men narrowly escaped disaster when the Sheerness…