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Footage taken by MCA crew during a training flight
UK coastguard flies 100 miles just inside French waters to rescue an unwell fisherman
The UK Coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Caernarfon has been shortlisted for the International Maritime Rescue Federation’s (IMRF) H.E.R.O. Awards.
Two coastguard rescue teams carried out a difficult and complex rescue in a force 9 gale, after a climber became cragfast on cliffs at Fairhead, near Ballycastle, Northern Ireland.
Lifeboat charities encouraged to bid for part of £1 million support fund.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
We’ve just launched our new film, which targets 18 to 29 year old men with a message about the dangers of cold water shock. The new 40-second film aims to highlight the dangers of jumping or falling into water, especially af…
The final film in the To Search. To Rescue. To Save series is launched today.
Lydd Airport to be the permanent home of search and rescue helicopters in the south-east.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Minister hears how more than £300,000 of UK government funding awarded to water rescue charities in Northern Ireland is helping save lives.
Projects across the UK awarded funding for rescue equipment and training.
UK government has put £2 billion into search and rescue and has spent over £70 million of that on facilities and helicopters at Prestwick.
Robert Goodwill launches improved search and rescue helicopter service for Scotland and sees progress made on Glasgow Airport tramlink
Lifeboat charities are being invited to bid for part of a £1 million fund supporting water rescue services in local communities.
Milford Haven joins the new Coastguard national network and will take on operarions from Swansea Coastguard
Charities across the country will get funding for state of the art rescue equipment from a new £5 million fund.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Holyhead Coastguard Operations Centre (CGOC) is to become part of the new Coastguard national network for the very first time this week.
Coastguards and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service put their skills to the test this weekend, as they took part in a joint training exercise.
People living in coastal communities across Tayside are being asked if they want to make a difference and become Coastguard Rescue Officers.
A Coastguard Rescue Officer from Watchet has been recognised for his efforts in helping save a young baby boy’s life.
Coastguards and other emergency services put their skills to the test in a major rescue exercise.
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