Whitstable and Margate RNLI lifeboats were launched jointly to rescue ten fishermen and save their boat from sinking off the north Kent coast.
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Search underway for teenagers lost at sea off Welsh coast
RNLI lifeboats have been deployed to look for two teenagers from Birmingham lost off the Welsh coast
Video: Yarmouth RNLI rescues stricken yacht
The yacht had suffered a broken rudder and was perilously close to the notorious Shingles Bank off the Isle of Wight when it was rescued by Yarmouth RNLI. Watch the rescue!
Video: Awards for Islay RNLI volunteers who saved yachtsman
The Islay RNLI lifeboat crew battled for 18 hours in a severe gale to save the life of the yachtsman. The coxswain and his crew have now been recognised for their bravery.
Yacht smashes and sinks in Portland Harbour
The authorities are trying to trace the owner of a yacht which is believed to have broken free from its mooring. It was later found smashed and sunk in Portland Harbour.
7 rescued from Twin Wakes as boat starts sinking in the Solent
The crew of Twin Wakes were forced to abandon the vessel when it starting taking on water. It is used as a committee boat for racing on the Solent, including Cowes Week.
Pictures: Mini Mouse rescued after getting stuck in the mud
The tiny Brussels Griffon, Mini Mouse, was stuck on a muddy island at Langstone Harbour, Portsmouth. The tide was rising fast. See pictures of the dog's rescue here!
Life jacket warning after Lough Derg rescue
The Lough Derg RNLI is warning boaters to make sure there are enough life jackets for everyone on board after a family of five had to be rescued.
Youngsters reminded of dangers of hunting Pokémon
Hastings RNLI and the coastguard were put on standby following reports that three girls were in the sea playing PokémonGo. They were fully clothed.
Video: 9-year-old on inflatable dolphin rescued
The boy was out of his depth and drifting away from the shore on his inflatable dolphin. Watch as the 9-year-old is rescued by RNLI lifeguards.
Port Talbot RNLI issues warning after suspected hoax
The crew of the Port Talbot lifeboat were called out following reports of a red flare over Swansea bay. Despite an extensive search, nothing was found.
New Brighton lifeboat station shuts over training dispute
A row between the RNLI and the volunteer crew members at New Brighton station on the Wirral has resulted in it being closed for several weeks.
One man taken to hospital after boat capsizes off Newquay
Both the Newquay Coastguard and RNLI responded after four men were thrown into the sea when their boat capsized on the evening of 20 July.
Sheep and dog rescued by RNLI and coastguard
Both the RNLI and Coastguard on the Isle of Man responded after a dog went over a cliff. On arrival, the teams also discovered a sheep.
Five children on inflatable dinghies rescued at Prestatyn
The children, one as young as three, had to be rescued after they were spotted drifting out to sea at Prestatyn in two inflatables.
Video & Pictures: Couple leap from burning yacht off Poole
The couple had a lucky escape when their yacht caught fire off Poole, forcing them to abandon the vessel. Watch the rescue operation here.
Motor boat, Le Babe, sinks off Puffin Island
Le Babe suffered engine failure and hit rocks at Puffin Island off Anglesey before sinking. The crew were rescued by a passing tourist boat.
Marnie the gun dog rescued from Rye Harbour
Marnie, a Hungarian Biszla, got stuck in the River Rother at Rye Harbour. She was in the water for an hour before she was rescued.
Lock keeper rescued after falling into Sunbury Lock
Teddington RNLI witnessed the lock keeper falling into the River Thames and was able to rescue the man immediately.
Holed yacht sparks rescue in the Solent
The holed yacht, which had two crew on board, was in danger of sinking near the Bramble Bank at the entrance of Southampton Water.