Coastguard scaling up rescue operations as coastal incidents persist; coordinates emergency response, rescue at sea, and maritime safety.
A creel boat with three crew members has gone missing near Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis. One body has been recovered and search efforts continue with HM Coastguard, RNLI, and police cautioning locals against risky self-searches as weather deteriorates.
Coastguard Rescue Officers have had plans to switch to an expenses-only model halted. Current arrangements remain, with further engagement planned to understand how CROs can be recognised and rewarded. The change was scrapped after pressure from MPs, unions and coastguard volunteers who warned the move would damage public safety.
Police say a marine unit vessel hit Westminster Bridge, injuring five officers who are receiving treatment. Public is not believed to be involved. Emergency services responded and the bridge remains closed as investigations continue.
A collision at the Port of Tyne has released up to a billion nurdles into the North Sea, prompting the largest volunteer-led clean-up along the North East coast. Authorities warn the pellets could persist for years, threaten wildlife, and draw scrutiny over response times and accountability.
Two people have died after being pulled from the water at Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, on Sunday evening. Emergency services responded rapidly, and police say the families have been informed. The incident coincides with heightened warnings about open-water dangers ahead of next week’s Boardmasters festival.
Record crossings by mega-dinghies have surged across the English Channel, with boats carrying hundreds of migrants. Authorities are reinforcing enforcement and international cooperation as numbers fall overall but risks rise for those onboard.
The government has doubled National Crime Agency officers tackling smuggling and is changing the approach to small-boat crossings. Crossings are down this year, and officials say this reflects tough enforcement and new cooperation with French authorities. The PM stresses safe routes and dialogue with the EU as Ceuta incidents reshape EU dynamics.
Nigel Farage has unveiled "Operation Fortress": a Reform UK plan to use the Royal Navy to intercept small boats in the English Channel, detain those on board, and return them to France or Belgium. The proposal has drawn legal, military and diplomatic scepticism, French officials have condemned it, and rivals say it aims to distract from party financial scandals.
A multi-nation rescue effort in the English Channel has saved 157 migrants after a makeshift vessel caught fire and began breaking apart. French authorities led most rescues with joint UK involvement; 54 were brought to Boulogne-sur-Mer by British vessels, while 103 were rescued by French forces. The incident underscores ongoing dangers of small-boat crossings.
A 13-year-old boy has died after entering the water at Hornsea, East Yorkshire. Emergency services launched a large-scale search, and a body was recovered early this morning. The death is not treated as suspicious; the family has been informed and supported by authorities.
A family of four from London has died after entering the sea at Shoreham Fort, West Sussex, yesterday. A younger sister remains in hospital in critical condition. Investigations point to a tragic accident with no third-party involvement; the family’s funeral arrangements and community support are underway.
A guest is feared to have fallen overboard from the Ambassador Ambition during a Solar Eclipse Cruise. Lifeboats, coastguard crews and other responders are conducting a wide search as the vessel, which had been sailing from Lerwick to Dundee, has docked in the Scottish city. Next of kin have been informed and inquiries are ongoing.
Several vessels were involved in emergencies off Scotland’s west coast over two days. A man overboard and a bomb threat led to evacuations at Ardrossan harbour on the MV Caledonian Isles, with 329 people disembarking and a police search. Latest updates indicate ongoing safety protocols and cancellations of remaining sailings.
A vessel carrying five people is in distress southwest of Eddystone Lighthouse near Plymouth. A coastguard helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft and RNLI lifeboats have been deployed, and a large search by civilian vessels is ongoing. Three people have been accounted for, with conditions and vessel details still unclear.
Three crew members have been rescued after a trawler sank southwest of the Eddystone Lighthouse near Plymouth. Two crew members remain missing as authorities coordinate a cross-border search involving French and British teams. The incident prompted a major rescue operation with helicopters, lifeboats and aircraft aiding in the search.
A Paris court has opened a three-week trial for 14 men linked to the 2021 Channel crossing disaster in which 27 to 31 people died. Prosecution says the defendants helped launch a substandard boat; defendants deny responsibility and some are being tried in absentia. Victims’ families attend the proceedings.
Three-year-old Noah Woods remains missing in Brantham, Suffolk, after being last seen at a Merriam Close playground on Tuesday afternoon. Police describe the case as a missing person investigation with no evidence of danger to others. Volunteers, drones and helicopters are aiding the search, with CCTV and door-to-door inquiries underway.
GE Aerospace has announced a major expansion at Prestwick Airport, confirming new engine maintenance facilities and the creation of multiple skilled roles as part of a broader aviation cluster that includes Ryanair, BAE Systems and defence work. The move follows sustained cargo growth and military aviation activity, underpinning a structural shift toward freight and defence revenue.