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Around 600 'dangerous' child and adult lifejackets seized in lorry interception

It's believed they were due to be used by organised crime groups for people smuggled across the Channel in small boats.

Yesterday

RNLI warning as lifeguard patrols end across Wales

Today (1 September) marks the end of the peak season and the charity is offering lifesaving safety advice to people visiting the coast during the winter months.

1 Sept

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ITV News Anglia

Bride-to-be saw teenage fiancé cry out in fatal kayak capsizing

Cory Chilvers' mum Claire and fiancée Brianna spoke to ITV News Anglia because they do not want others to meet the same fate.

23 Aug

New safety measures installed by river where three teens have died

Two people saved by RNLI after 'boat sinks' in North Sea

Water safety event held after recent deaths of teenagers in River Tyne

Plaque installed to remember teenager who died at beach

Mum thanks 'heroes' who saved her three-year-old daughter from drowning

Mum whose son drowned saving others in River Trent says 'don't be a hero'

Renewed water safety appeal to public as accidental drownings spiked in 2023

'Get out of the sea' warning at Barry Island beach was 'false alarm'

Boy's death 'brings it all back' for mum of 13-year-old who died in River Tyne

Traumatised friends of drowning victim: 'Don't go near the water'

Advice issued by Cumbria Fire and Rescue for safety over Easter weekend

Rescuers prepare to keep people safe in the water