Lifeboat service axed due to ‘historic rivalries’
A lifeboat has been taken out of service due to “”historic rivalries” and a “lack of mutual trust” between its volunteers.
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Fishing vessel and tanker in overnight collision at sea
A fishing vessel with six people on board has collided with a tanker off the coast of Ayrshire.
Police and lifeboats called over concerns for man on Tay Road Bridge
Police and lifeboats sprung into action over concerns for a man on Tay Road Bridge. The call was made at 4.40am on Sunday. Two lifeboats from Broughty Ferry RNLI went to the aid of the man. Also called to the scene were police, who led the man to safety. He did not require any treatment.
RNLI to celebrate 20th anniversary with Dundee beer festival
Plans are well under way for one of Dundee’s biggest annual beer festivals – and this year organisers are hoping to make it a year to remember.
Yacht missing for more than 24 hours found
A yacht with one person on board has been found more than 24 hours after it was reported overdue.
VIDEO: Dramatic footage shows man rescued by helicopter on the banks of River Tay
Emergency rescue crews spent three hours saving a man trapped in mud near Errol last night.
Police, lifeboat, and helicopter rescue canoeist after getting stuck in mud on banks of Tay
Emergency rescue crews spent three hours saving a man trapped in mud near Errol last night.
Lifeboat paid for by sale of rare Ferraris launched for first time
A lifeboat paid for by the sale of two of the world’s rarest Ferraris has been officially launched and named after its donor.
Broughty Ferry lifeboat called out after dinghy capsizes
Broughty Ferry lifeboat was been called out to the Tay this morning after a dinghy capsized.
Tay Road Bridge closed in both directions due to police incident
The Tay Road Bridge is closed due to a police incident, with the RNLI assisting.
New lifeboat named in honour of helicopter tragedy victims
A new lifeboat has been named in memory of 16 men who lost their lives in a helicopter tragedy a decade ago.
Women died after beach swim in tragic accident, police say
Two women died after getting into difficulties while swimming in the sea at a city beach.
Probe launched as two women die after being pulled from sea
Two women have died after being pulled from the sea following a major rescue operation off a city beach.
Two dead after being rescued from sea off beach
Two people have died after being pulled from the sea off Aberdeen beach.
Two women dead after being plucked from the sea off Aberdeen this morning
Two women have died in a tragic incident at Aberdeen esplanade.
Riders and horses saved from mud after beach rescue
Two horses and their riders have been rescued after becoming stuck in thick mud while riding on a beach on the Wirral coast.
Emergency response after man crashes down rocks in Arbroath
A 40-year-old man stumbled and crashed down rocks at Arbroath and had to be rescued by a lifeboat crew.
Coastguard and firefighters join search for missing pensioner who has dementia
Police have been joined by the coastguard and firefighters in the search for a missing pensioner who has dementia.
Arbroath RNLI need volunteers to aid people in danger at sea
Lifeboat bosses are on the hunt for new volunteers – and insist they won’t turn anyone away who is looking to help.
BREAKING: Coastguard helicopter airlifts person to hospital from Arbroath cliffs
A person has been airlifted to hospital after plunging down cliffs at Arbroath.