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Hayling Island and Portsmouth Coastguard Rescue Teams and the Portsmouth Coastguard Sector Manager rescue a dog stuck in the mud.
Three canoeists rescued between Rams Island and Sandy Bay.
Weather warning issued following Met Office forecast for rain, strong winds or gales.
Unattended fishing gear sparks mistaken rescue attempt.
Coastguard conducting search at River Stour.
Public warned to avoid swimming in bad weather.
Search for person swept out to sea from Loe Bar.
Department for Transport has signed a contract with Bristow Helicopters Ltd to provide search and rescue helicopter services in the UK.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A £1.6 billion contract has been signed to provide a search and rescue helicopter service for the UK with Bristow Helicopters Ltd.
Publication of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency business plan for 2012 to 2016.
Contracts awarded to Stornoway and Shetland with Bristow Helicopters Ltd and CHC Scotia Ltd to run search and rescue services.
Search and rescue operations provided by contracted civilian crews.
Search and rescue capability to be provided by civilian crews, enabling armed forces to focus on front line operations.
Plans to modernise the coastguard have been confirmed by Mike Penning.
Gives details of the government's plans to modernise the coastguard in light of responses received to a consultation.
Modernisation proposals announced for coastguard stations.
Outlines plans to ensure the continuation of search and rescue helicopter services from Portland, Lee on Solent, Shetland and Isle of Lewis.
Announces an extension in the response period for a consultation on proposals to modernise the coastguard service.
Statement about irregularities in the preferred bidders application to the search and rescue helicopter competition that needed clarification.
Update on the helicopter bidding competition which has been delayed by irregular practices by a competitor which require investigation.
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