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Two RNLI lifeguards stood on a beach, both looking towards the sea where there are people swimming. They are dressed in red branded clothing with RNLI lifeguard clearly written on their backs. There is a yellow surfboard on the ground along with some red sandals.

RNLI issues advice ahead of half term

The RNLI reminds people to "float to live" if they find themselves in trouble in open water.

Two sisters smile as they sit on a carved wooden bench. The sister on the right has her hand placed on the hand of her sister. Two carved owls can be seen at either end of the bench. A plaque can also be seen on the bench.

Drowned sailor's memorial bench 'a place to reflect'

Haydn Griffiths drowned in July 2022 and since then his family have campaigned on water safety.

Three children wearing lifeboat crew gear, including white helmets, red lifejackets and yellow oilskins, smile as they stand on a promenade. Behind them, colourful flags and banners are attached to a red brick wall, while a man wearing a dark polo shirt and glasses looks down at a table.

Children can join a lifeboat crew for the day

The free event in Bridlington will offer youngsters the chance to see how an RNLI station works.

Hull & East Yorkshire

Three lifeboat crew members in RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) gear riding a bright orange rescue boat on water near a Bridlington town. Stormy dark clouds are overhead and large buildings are in the background.

RNLI urges people to float in latest safety guide

Bridlington's lifeboat station has issued its latest campaign for people in difficulty at sea.

Hull & East Yorkshire

Sam Johnson who has brown short hair and a black polo top. Sam is standing on Brighton beach which has a shingle bank

City's RNLI lifeguard service begins this weekend

Brighton & Hove City Council announced it was transferring the service to the RNLI in January.

A man, wearing a yellow jacket and red lifejacket, standing in front of an orange RNLI boat.

'The next thing I remember is waking up in the lifeboat'

The RNLI in Newcastle, County Down is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year.

Northern Ireland

Sheridan Bowler standing on the deck of a ship. She is wearing yellow wet-weather clothing and a red lifejacket while holding a yellow helmet. Her dark hair is tied in plaits with the wind flicking strands on top of her head. The sea has lots of small waves on the surface and the coastline can be seen in the distance.

RNLI recruits first woman manager at station

Sheridan Bowler becomes the first woman in the station's 235-year history to hold the post.

Caoimhe who is featured in the main story

'You have to be calm in a rescue operation' - RNLI volunteer

Last year, the Newcastle crew launched 18 times – helping 26 people and saving three lives.

Northern Ireland

Two lifeguards, wearing yellow tops which said 'RNLI Lifeguard' and red shorts. There are looking out to the water and facing away from the camera. There are people on the beach facing the sea. In the background is the blue sea and light blue sky.

Lifeguards return to 32 extra beaches for summer

RNLI lifeguards are returning to additional beaches across south-west England from Saturday.