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Stricken Happisburgh yacht is claimed by the sea
The 42-foot yacht, which became stuck on a beach groyne at Happisburg in north Norfolk, has now begun to break up.
Woman dies after falling from South Shields cliffs
The woman was rescued from the water by Tynemouth RNLI and the South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade but but later died.
Pensioner suffers severe burns in Hartlepool yacht fire
The 70-year-old man had to be airlifted to hospital after his yacht caught fire in the boat yard of Hartlepool Marina.
Fire at Deacons Marina and Boatyard, River Hamble
An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire, which severely damaged the chandlery at the Deacons Marina and Boatyard overnight.
Video: Abu Dhabi Marina fire destroys eight boats
The fire at Abu Dhabi Marina bay broke out on two boats and damaged six more. Watch the video here.
Video: marina fire kills two, destroys 21 boats
A fire at a marina in the US has claimed two lives, destroyed 21 boats and damaged many more.
Video: huge marina fire destroys hundreds of boats
Three fire trucks, five engines, fire boats and several support vehicles responded to the massive marina fire.
Man saved from River Tyne by Tynemouth RNLI after falling from boat
Tynemouth RNLI were called at around 10am on Sunday 5 September when a man, believed to be in his mid 30s, fell into the River Tyne. A friend heard the unnamed man’s call for help and alerted the Humber Coastguard which then requested the RNLI’s inshore lifeboat. The Tynemouth Volunteer…