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Lytham St Annes Shanty Crew performing a live rehearsal outside the RNLI centre on St Annes Promenade

Shanty crew amuse beach-goers with boozy songs during stunning sunset

WTF! owners Natale McDonald and Gemma Buntain

Blackpool florist expands with grand opening & fundraiser honouring community he...

Emergency services at the lifeboat station in Blackpool on Sunday evening (May 18)

Dramatic sea rescue after man nearly drowns half a mile off shore

The jet skier was rescued from the sea near Starr Gate in Blackpool on Tuesday (May 13)

Watch: Blackpool jet ski rescue caught on camera

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

1950s archive film shows lifeboat launch off Yorkshire Coast

Watch: 1950s archive film shows coastal lifeboat launch

Fleetwood's RNLI crew was called out twice this morning|Photo credit RNLI Fleetwood

RNLI called out twice this morning on two separate missions

Mathew Chaloner, chief sculptor at Glacial Art, demonstrates on stage at the Fylde Ice Festival 2025.

I'm an ice sculptor. Watch how I carve life-like celebs with a chisel

Fleetwood RNLI volunteers have set the date for this year's Wreck Trek

Fleetwood's Wreck Trek walk across the sands -all you need to know

Fleetwood RNLI are urgung people to learn more about tidal conditions if they're thinking about visting a beach

The water got deep so suddenly - it was terrifying

Lytham St Annes RNLI announced the death of volunteer crew member Josh Willder who joined their lifeboat crew in 2019

Inquest explores circumstances surrounding death of lifeboat volunteer

Lytham St Annes RNLI announced the death of volunteer crew member Josh Willder who joined their lifeboat crew in 2019

Coroner set to probe the death of young RNLI lifeboat crewman aged 26

A person preparing to rescue a badger from a 100 metre drop

Heart-Warming Animal Rescues: Dog Saved at Sea

A 102-year-old lady skydiving with an instructor

Top 3 quirky and heart-warming Caught on Camera episodes

RNLI preparing to rescue passengers on a yacht

Dramatic sea rescues: RNLI saves lives

Lydney Town AFC players swim in flooded pitch

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Shannon Weir

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Caught on Camera: Dog rescued by RNLI after falling 14ft into river

Jordan North from Burnley was rescued from the Thames last night.

Lancashire star Jordan North was rescued from the Thames last night

On December 1 lots of Santa's took to the water for the Santa Paddle 2024 to race on paddle boards and to raise money for the RNLI.

Ready, set, paddle - 14 fab pics as Santa Paddle returns to Fairhaven

Blackpool RNLI operational volunteer recipients for Kings Coronation Medals. Photo: RNLI

Blackpool RNLI vounteers so proud to receive Kings Coronation Medal

RNLI vessel Kenneth James Pierpont was called out to Rossall Point to assist with a yacht which had lost power. Photo: Craig Hart/RNLI

Fleetwood RNLI rushes to the aid of stranded yacht off Rossall Point

HM Coastguard Fleetwood attended reports of a person in trouble in the sea

Person rescued from the sea in Blackpool after 999 call

Dramatic footage shows the terrifying moment huge waves crashed into a yacht- seconds before rescue.

Terrifying moment yacht gets slammed by huge waves in dramatic rescue

The Helter Skelter at North Pier in Blackpool was reportedly blown down during Storm Ashley

North Pier's Helter Skelter 'fell into sea' as 70mph winds hit resort

RNLI rescue climber who fell 12m off a cliff

Dramatic footage shows RNLI rescue climber who fell 12m off a cliff

Lytham St Annes RNLI announced the death of volunteer crew member Josh Willder who joined their lifeboat crew in 2019

Heartbreaking tributes after tragic death of lifeboat crewman

Windsurfer is rescued by RNLI after boom snapped.

Watch: Windsurfer is rescued by RNLI after boom snapped
Watch the frightening moment a windsurfer was thrown into the sea when his boom snapped, before he was rescued 45 minutes later by the RNLI as he drifted out to sea.
Jessica Martin

What a great picture showing people enjoying the sunshine on the prom

23 lost images of Blackpool to evoke feelings of pure nostalgia

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb

MP Chris Webb reflects on his first 50 days in office

Fleetwood RNLI's inshore lifeboat crew rescued a stranded fishing vessel

Fishing boat towed to safety after it got stuck in shipping lane

Capricorn Singers 40th anniversary concert

Concert raises over £5,000 for local causes

Pat Abram (Launch Authority) with Encore s Audrey Weightman (centre) and Susan Melling

Encore Singers raise over £1000 in support of our local RNLI Blackpool Station

One Moment for One Crew: Lytham St Annes RNLI take part in a special photo moment to mark the charity’s 200th anniversary year. Photo: Wayne Gater Snaps

This is why RNLI volunteers gathered for a special photo shoot at exactly 6.24pm

The RNLI launched two lifeboats after concerns were raised there was a person missing at sea.

RNLI launch two lifeboats over concerns a person was missing at sea

Fleetwood RNLI's inshore lifeboat, Harbet

Family in scare on Fleetwood beach as RNLI rescue them from waves

Carl and his uncle’s dog, Ringo, were walking on the beach when they became cut off by the rapidly rising tide.

Dramatic video shows RNLI rescue man and dog from drowning

An ice cream van that has been washed out to sea, Harlyn Bay beach, North Cornwall. Images were captured of the incident at around 4pm by holidaymaker Abi Fisk, who runs Vintage Mary store.

Watch the dramatic moment an ice cream van was swept out to sea

The RNLI are on the lookout for new lifesaving volunteers to join the charity

Lifesaving RNLI volunteers needed across Lancashire - how to apply

Phil Denham joined the RNLI as a crew member on the Blackpool lifeboats in 1969 (Credit: RNLI/Stephen Fitzgerald)

Blackpool RNLI pay tribute to longstanding volunteer who is retiring

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Watch: Moment RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Tony Cowell has ben named as the Fleetwood RNLI's new Lifeboat Operations Manager. Photo: RNLI

I'm so proud to be Fleetwood RNLI's new Lifeboat Operations Manager.

Blackpool RNLI volunteers at buckingham Palace (L to R): Richard Williams, David Warburton, Colin Lowe and Ian Butter. Photo:Stephen Fitzgerald, RNLI

Why Fylde coast RNLI members were at Buckingham Palace

RNLI volunteers rescue man from the sea at Starr Gate

RNLI volunteers help to rescue man in trouble in the sea at Starr Gate

Hundreds of people paid tribute to Bernard Pickard following his death (Credit: RNLI/Stephen Fitzgerald)

RNLI pay final respects to volunteer as ashes scattered over sea

The Capricorn Singers

The Capricorn Singers - delighting audiences for 40 years

RNLI heroes rescue stranded humpback whale.

Watch: RNLI heroes rescue stranded humpback whale

The public were urged to stay away from the Promenade in Blackpool as strong winds battered the county (Credit: Dave Nelson)

The scenes as more heavy rain and strong winds battered Lancashire

Footage capturing a dog walker being airlifted to safety after falling from a coastal path in Cornwall.

Watch: Dog walker rescued after falling into the sea

Adorable Newfoundland dogs during their water rescue training sessions.

Video: How these giant dogs are trained to save kids from drowning

Blackpool RNLI crews were called out in the early hours of Sunday morning

RNLI called out after reports of 'person in distress' off North Pier

Bernard Pickard passed away last month after a short illness (Credit: RNLI Blackpool)

Funeral details announced for 'RNLI legend' Bernard Pickard

23 retro scenes of Blackpool's treasured lifeboat service

Hundreds of people have paid tribute to Bernard Pickard (Credit: RNLI/Stephen Fitzgerald)

Blackpool RNLI mourn the passing of 'volunteer legend' Bernard Pickard

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Sea tragedy as man dies after being rescued near Central Pier

Blackpool RNLI were called out three times in one day - the final mission being at midnight. Photo: RNLI

Blackpool RNLI called out three times in one day

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