RNLI

The new lifeboat entering Whitby with Dennis, Jack and Jock's names on the RNLI 13-49 Decal.

Friends 'reunited' through lifeboat memorial campaign

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

UK braces as Storm Agnes prepares for landfall

Hartlepool RNLI inshore lifeboat alongside the vessel that had ran aground on Longscar Rocks./Photo: RNLI/Tom Collins

Three rescued after cruiser breaks down

Dolphins swim alongside RNLI lifeboat in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Watch: Dolphins swim alongside lifeboat off UK seaside town

Pictured during the presentation with Hartlepool RNLI chairman, Malcolm Cook, are pharmacy staff members Vicki Nicholson, Charlotte Reece and Steph Hrane.

Hartlepool pharmacy raises more than £5,000 for Hartlepool RNLI

Over 50 people have been rescued after a migrant boat sunk in the Channel on Saturday morning

Six dead and 50 rescued after migrant boat sinks in Channel

Rescue teams were called after a dinghy capsized near the Hartlepool shore./Photo: Hartlepool RNLI/Tom Collins

Emergency services called after dinghy overturns

Driver of a van was left red faced after it floated out to sea

You can’t park there: RNLI rush to save van floating out to sea

Members of the organisations who took part in the water safety event at Seaton Carew./Photo: RNLI/Tom Collins

Water safety event hailed a success

Hartlepool RNLI chairman, Malcolm Cook, pictured with a copy of his new book.

Hartlepool author publishes book about the RNLI

Hartlepool RNLI inshore lifeboat with the casualty vessel opposite Middleton Pier./Photo: RNLI/Tom Collins

Five people rescued after boat loses engine near Middleton Pier in Hartlepool

A teenager has died after getting in to trouble in the sea at Aberavon beach

Boy, 15, dies after getting into difficulty in the sea at Port Talbot

Hartlepool RNLI inshore lifeboat Solihull heading out to the incident by Steetley Pier. Picture: Tom Collins/RNLI

Lifeboat carries out pier rescue

RNLI coastguards with their new apprentice ‘Quackers'

Warning about inflatables as men float out to sea on giant duck

Hartlepool RNLI volunteer crew members Laura Cooling(left) and Daynor Guerin recently returned from training in Dorset./Photo: RNLI/Tom Collins

Hartlepool RNLI crewmembers learn new skills at Lifeboat College in Dorset

MV Pentalina had been out of passenger service apart from some brief private contracts since 2019.

Ferry runs aground with baby on board after smoke in engine room
Orkney Ferry, MV Pentalina, ran aground with 60 people on board, including a baby, after smoke was detected in the engine room.

Hartlepool RNLI all weather lifeboat alongside the yacht. Picture: RNLI/Jordan Craddy.

Lifeboats launched to help stricken yacht

A Dover to Calais Irish Ferries passenger vessel carrying almost 200 people was rescued after fire broke out.

Lifeboats launched after fire breaks out on passenger ferry in Channel

Hartlepool RNLI coxswain, Robbie Maiden. Photo: Tom Collins.

30th anniversary of Hartlepool’s RNLI boat accident

The scene in East India Harbour, Greenock

Major search operation resumes after boat capsizes near Greenock

Royal Navy Bomb Disposal at the Ferry Road lifeboat station. RNL/Tom Collins

Bomb disposal team called after fishing boat lands wartime mine

Hartlepool RNLI volunteer Ken Hay with Boxing Day dippers (left to right) Vicky, Hannah, Gail and Katie Rhodes. Picture: Tom Collins.

Family members make a splash for town lifeboats

An RNLI life boat arrives back in port after taking part in a rescue mission in the English Channel.

Four people dead after small boat incident in English Channel

Hartlepool RNLI inshore lifeboat and volunteer crew heading out to sea to assist with the incident at the North Gare. Pic by Tom Collins

Lifeboat volunteers scrambled after casualty pulled from sea

Hartlepool RNLI mascot 'Stormy Stan' at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre with fundraisers. From left to right: Colin and Kath Bird, Beryl Sherry, Anne Wray and Malcolm Cook.

Hartlepool shoppers support RNLI in community fundraiser

Dolphins spotted in UK waters as pod swim happily alongside RNLI boat - watch video taken of sighting

Dolphins spotted swimming alongside RNLI rescue boat

The incident happened in the early hours of Friday morning (September 30)./Photo RNLI/Tom Collins

UPDATE: Man taken to hospital after getting trapped on rocks near Banjo Pier
A man was taken to hospital after being rescued near the Hartlepool coast.

Four teams collide to the delight of the large crowd on the Pilot Pier.

Carnival raft race a splashing success as Baywatch team lift the trophy

The yacht was towed to Kafiga Landings

Hartlepool lifeboat rescues broken down yacht with crew of three

Pictured during the presentation are (left to right) Rob Archer, Hartlepool RNLI, Jay Lee, fishing rod maker and fundraising organiser, Chris Hornsey, Hartlepool RNLI and Richard Hill, fishing rod winner.

Hartlepool fisherman raises £1,000 for charity in rod raffle

Hartlepool RNLI inshore lifeboat and volunteer crew alongside the rowing boat.

RNLI volunteers rescue Around Britain rowers from collision with rocks

Charlie Fleury and Adam Baker stand in their boat in Hartlepool's harbour.

Around Britain rowers praise Hartlepool after visit

One person was taken to hospital. Pic: RNLI

One person taken to hospital after early hours East Durham beach rescue

The water safety event will take place on the promenade at Seaton Carew. Picture by FRANK REID

Water safety event to pass on life-saving advice

Residents in Nookston Close, Hartlepool raised money for the RNLI at their street party. Picture Tom Collins.

Mosque, care home and lifeboat fundraiser during jubilee

Hartlepool RNLI crewmembers receive Platinum Jubilee medals. Picture: Hartlepool RNLI/Tom Collins.

Hartlepool RNLI volunteers awarded Platinum Jubilee medal

The fundraiser takes place at Anchor Court, Durham Street on the Headland.

Anchor Court to hold RNLI fundraiser

Artist Lewis Hobson with the lifeboat mural he is painting on the side of the Ship Inn on the Headland. Picture by FRANK REID

Artist pays tribute to lifeboats with stunning new Headland mural

Hartlepool RNLI volunteer crew member Chandler Wilson handing over some of the chocolate eggs to Tony Hudspith./Photo: RNLI/Tom Collins

Hartlepool RNLI donate 100 Easter chocolate eggs for poorly children

Hartlepool RNLI all weather lifeboat 'Betty Huntbatch' and volunteer crew heading out to sea at 5.25am on Thursday morning./Photo: RNLI/Tom Collins

Rescue teams called after fisherman has ‘medical issue’ off the Hartlepool coast

Hartlepool Brass Band member James Myles pictured playing during a practice. Picture: Tom Collins.

Here’s how you can join Hartlepool Brass Band

Two seal rescues took place in Hartlepool in recent days./Photo: RSPCA

See heart-warming moment a seal pup is reunited with her mum

Danielle Austin and Hartlepool RNLI crewmember Rob Archer with his dog 'Buddy'./Photo: RNLI/Tom Collins

Dog walkers raise hundreds for ‘inspirational’ RNLI Hartlepool with cycle ride

Coastguards were called to Seaton Carew.

Coastguard called to reports of swimmers in difficulty at Seaton Carew

A selection of the volunteer stars who do so much good in Hartlepool and East Durham.

Celebrating the army of volunteer heroes

Hartlepool RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Chris Hornsey presents Fred Robinson, rightm with a letter of thanks from RNLI operations director John Payne during a presentation at the Ferry Road boathouse.

Hartlepool RNLI volunteer retires after 30 years of saving lives

Hartlepool RNLI inshore lifeboat 'Solihull' towing the vessel to Hartlepool Marina on Sunday evening./Photo: RNLI/Tom Collins

Hartlepool RNLI volunteers tow 25 ft yacht to safety

Hartlepool RNLI mascot Stormy Stan pictured with RNLI supporters (left to right) Ann Graham, Toni-Kate Bousfield and Marie Bousfield outside the Catholic Club./Photo: RNLI/Tom Collins

RNLI fundraising night planned after £900 raised by Hartlepool music venue

Hartlepool RNLI all weather lifeboat with the yacht on Monday morning at Hartlepool Marina./Photo: RNLI/Tom Collins

Yacht with two on board gets stuck off the Headland after mechanical failure

Bonnie Pinder, pictured with husband Craig and (inset) Hartlepool RNLI crewmember Eddie Mason helping Bonnie at the fundraiser./Photo: RNLI/Tom Collins

Two Hartlepool women raise thousands for RNLI lifeboat crews

RNLI chief executive Mark Dowie presenting volunteer crew member Matt Blanchard with his long service award at the Ferry Road lifeboat station. Picture Tom Collins.

Matt has been protecting town’s shores for 20 years

Garry Waugh(left) and Andrew Booth of Hartlepool RNLI pictured with Primark manager Eddie Burns and staff members (left to right) Lyn Brush, Leah Dobson and Tina Collingwood

Primark staff raises hundreds to keep RNLI lifeboat volunteers afloat

The all-weather lifeboat takes the yacht under tow

Hartlepool lifeboats launched after yacht breaks down off town's harbour

Children with Faye Aspinall, organiser of a RNLI fundraising event, and some of the toys donated as raffle prizes.

Hartlepool praised for coming together to support town's RNLI volunteers

The Hartlepool branch of the RNLI helped guide the pleasure cruiser back to shore.

Six people rescued after 52ft cruiser breaks down near Hartlepool Marina