Stay safe in the water this winter

RNLI lifeguards have hung up their wetsuits after finishing their safety patrols on all beaches across the south west for 2020. But with unpredictable weather conditions, the charity is reminding people using the coast over the winter to take extra care and to heed...

Beware the power of the rip current, say lifeguards

With the school summer holidays now in full swing, and many families choosing to staycation in the south west, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and HM Coastguard are urging every parent to be aware of the potential dangers when visiting the coast....