Burry Port RNLI rescues crew of vessel in distress
In the late hours of 23rd November, Burry Port RNLI volunteers carried out a challenging rescue after shore crew spotted a small vessel in difficulty close to the lifeboat station. The incident occurred in complete darkness, with rough surf conditions…
Porthcawl RNLI rescue surfer swept out to sea
Last month (Wednesday 10 September 2025), a surfer was rescued by Porthcawl RNLI after he was caught in a powerful rip current and waved to a member of the public walking their dog, who dialled 999 for the Coastguard. WATCH…
Six Children Rescued from Sea in Major Incident at Aberavon Beach
A major rescue operation unfolded at Aberavon Beach over the weekend when six young children were pulled from the sea after being reported in “serious difficulty,” according to Port Talbot Coastguard. Rapid Response by Rescue Teams Emergency responders were notified…
RNLI urges public to visit lifeguarded beaches ahead of Bank Holiday Weekend
High temperatures are forecast for much of the UK ahead of the Bank Holiday Weekend. The RNLI are urging the public to visit a lifeguarded beach and to follow the charity’s safety advice. Temperatures are expected to cool as…
New research reveals gaps in tidal knowledge as Easter holiday sees heightened risk on the Welsh coast
As families head to the coast to enjoy the Welsh Easter school break, the RNLI has revealed the results of a survey with Bangor University1 which shows large gaps in tidal knowledge. The findings of the nationwide research2 revealed that…
Woman rescued by RNLI reunites with crew and supports Mayday Campaign
A woman rescued by Beaumaris RNLI last year has reunited with the volunteer crew who saved her, as she supports the charity’s Mayday campaign showing lifeboats in Wales launched over 1,043 times, saving 53 lives last year. Across the…
Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi pupil comes out on top at Innovation Awards 2024
An Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi pupil, Molly Newland (pictured), has come out on top at the prestigious Innovation Awards 2024 organised by the WJEC and Welsh Government. Since the start of the prestigious Innovation Awards by the WJEC and Welsh…
Study highlights drowning as a silent epidemic
The National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) has issued an urgent appeal to the UK government to appoint a minister responsible for drowning prevention after the release of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) groundbreaking Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention. This…
RNLI offers safety advice to beachgoers as lifeguard patrols come to an end across Wales
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is offering safety advice to beachgoers as its lifeguard patrols come to an end across Wales. Sunday the 1st of September marked the end of the peak season for RNLI lifeguards in Wales and…
GWR to mark World Drowning Prevention Day with special safety messages at stations near holiday locations
Great Western Railway will mark World Drowning Prevention Day (WDPD) today by playing special safety messages at its stations near popular holiday destinations. The message has been recorded by British naturalist, explorer and TV presenter Steve Backshall and forms part…