RNLI fundraiser still going strong at 100
One of the RNLI's longest serving fundraisers has no plans to retire, even though she's celebrating her 100th birthday.
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RNLI volunteer celebrates turning 100
RNLI volunteer Vera Robinson is presented with flowers by the Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland on her one hundredth birthday.
RNLI veteran Vera celebrates 100th birthday
Vera Robinson MBE is one of the RNLI’s oldest fundraisers, and today she is celebrating her centenary.
Vera began raising funds for the Redcar RNLI in 1930.
She is now president of the Redcar Lifeboat Ladies Guild.
Her one hundredth birthday party was hosted by the Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland.
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RNLI fundraiser turns 100 years old!
Happy 100th Birthday (& thanks) to Vera Robinson! She's been fundraising for us since 1930! http://t.co/unNIivtclx http://t.co/N4RCkMgKG1
RNLI veteran turns 100
One of the RNLI's oldest fundraisers, and president of the Redcar Lifeboat Ladies Guild, celebrates her centenary today.
Vera Robinson MBE began raising funds for the Redcar RNLI in 1930.
RNLI advertises "best summer job"
New recruits are needed for 'Britain's best summer job' - beach lifeguarding for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
Candidates need to prove they are courageous, selfless, trustworthy and dependable to make the grade.
Recruitment is now open for this summer's crop of beach lifeguards to be stationed around the UK and Channel Islands.
Successful applicants will receive world-class training in search and rescue, lifesaving and casualty care techniques, as well as boosting their CVs.
Recruits will also be trained in using lifesaving equipment including rescue boards, tubes and defibrillators.
RNLI lifeguards patrol over 200 beaches. Last year they saved 100 lives, rescued 1,567 people and responded to more than 19,500 incidents.
To find out more, visit www.rnli.org.uk/jobs.
– RNLI lifeguard manager Brett Shepherd"Working as a lifeguard has got to be Britain's best summer job.
"Of course it's incredible to be able to call the beach your office but far more importantly than that, you could save a life this summer. And the skills you'll learn will benefit you for the rest of your life.
"But make no mistake, this is a demanding job requiring commitment, skill and a clear head.
"We want people with the courage, determination and good sense to draw on their training and make the right decision if someone's life is in danger."
The Tyne Lifeboat returns to South Shields
The Tyne Lifeboat, the world's second oldest lifeboat in existence, is back in South Shields. She has been away for six months undergoing renovation work.
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'Neknomination' teen threatened to jump in sea
Coastguards were called out to reports of a teenager threatening to jump in the rough sea at Saltburn after playing the "neknomination" drinking game.
The RNLI Lifeboat based in Redcar was also sent to Saltburn Pier after being alerted by Cleveland Police, but the teenager was later found to be at home.
After going to the pier, Redcar Coastguard Rescue Team found the male had posted his intention to jump from it on social media after taking part in the online game.
– Humber Coastguard watch manager Bev Allen"The craze of neknominate is spreading virally through Facebook but before accepting your mission please just stop and think about what you are doing.
"If you have been drinking, your judgement will be impaired and you will be more likely to be overcome by the cold, dark sea. Your acceptance of the dare is highly likely to be life threatening.
"Alcohol is a contributory factor in a significant number of coastal drownings every year. Alcohol and sea water really don't mix."
Teenagers rescued after tide leaves them stranded in cave
Two teenagers were rescued by a Sunderland RNLI lifeboat team after becoming cut off by the tide in a small cave near Castletown. The coastguard received a 999 call from a friend of the two stranded teenagers, who were stuck on rocks on the North bank of the River wear.
– Luke McGill Crewman at Sunderland RNLI"After the alarm was raised the lads made the right decision to wait for our assistance, had they tried to swim or climb up the rock they could have got into a lot more trouble.""It is worth bearing in mind that the river is tidal just as the coastline is, certain areas that are accessible at one part of the day can become a trap later."
VIDEO: Teenagers trapped in cave rescued by RNLI
Two teenagers were rescued by a Sunderland RNLI lifeboat team after becoming cut off by the tide in a small cave near Castletown. See the video of their rescue:
Missing angler: more join search
Police and mountain rescue teams in Scarborough have joined the search for an angler who hasn't been seen since he went fishing yesterday (January 30).
The man was reported missing last night when he failed to return home. His two dogs were found by the cliffs near the village of Burniston.
Officers and volunteers have moved the search inland, along an area known as Clifftop Pass, while lifeboat crews were stood down earlier.
Jon Hill has been at the scene.
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