Library image – A dramatic joint operation by the RNLI, local coastguard officers, and RNLI lifeguards successfully rescued an elderly man who had fallen in Margate harbour and was in…
Words and Picture by Ray Duff A rare opportunity awaits in Dover as a towering replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon, fresh from a journey of over 35,000 nautical miles,…
Dan and Nathan at Walmer RNLI Photo: RNLI/Dan Sinclair Walmer Lifeboat volunteer helm Dan Sinclair and has friend Nathan Siddans are preparing to take on a gruelling self-funded charity challenge…
Nine individuals have been sentenced to a combined 64 years in prison in France for their roles in a small boat crossing that resulted in at least four deaths and…
Piper Christopher Bone leads the procession from St Peter’s Church Photo: Ray Duff Words and Photos by Ray Duff – Hundreds gathered under glorious sunshine on Sunday for Folkestone’s annual…
Margate RNLI B class inshore lifeboat ‘Colonel Stock Photo: RNLI Margate Margate’s dedicated RNLI lifeboat volunteers sprang into action last night, rescuing a lone yachtsman after his vessel suffered steering…
Computer image of Margate RNLI’s new lifeboat station (RNLI) Image Margate RNLI – The RNLI has revealed plans for a new modern lifeboat station to replace the existing one at…
From Folkestone’s sun-drenched East Cliff, where the French coast shimmers on the horizon, a breathtaking new secret has been unearthed! Now, beyond the picturesque view, you can delve into the…
ILB Buster towing a yacht Credit: RNLI/Megan Carr The brave volunteer crew of Sheerness RNLI’s Inshore Lifeboat (ILB), “Buster,” were plunged into a relentless 48-hour period of high-stakes rescues and…
The body of a young girl has been recovered from the River Thames near Gravesend following an extensive search that began on Friday afternoon. Kent Police confirmed the discovery on…
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