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Saving Lives at Sea is a new four-part BBC series on the RNLI's lifesaving work. Running from 13th July to 3rd August on BBC One. The series, named Saving Lives at Sea, is part of a special volunteering season by the BBC called Do Something Great. It’s a real-life portrayal of the lifesaving work that

Porthcawl RNLI lifeboat volunteers, RNLI lifeguards and other emergency services who responded to two incidents near Porthcawl this weekend have been praised for their effective teamwork. Both incidents were along the Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan coastline and involved the charity's lifeguard teams, Porthcawl RNLI volunteer crew, the Coastguard Search and Rescue helicopter and Coastguard land

RNLI lifeguards will take to their posts for the first time at Rest Bay this Saturday (28 May) as the charity continues to roll out a lifeguarding service on Porthcawl beaches. Working in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council, RNLI lifeguards will be ready at their posts between 10am-6pm throughout the bank holiday weekend. RNLI

Starting this summer, four of Porthcawl’s beaches will be patrolled by a new seasonal lifeguard service run in partnership by Bridgend County Borough Council and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). For many years, the council has employed lifeguards at Coney Beach, Rest Bay, Trecco Bay and Pink Bay, creating a safe environment for both

Yesterday, rescued angler Mike Dooley returned to Porthcawl lifeboat station to thank the volunteers who saved his life and officially launch the charity’s national fundraising week – Mayday. 41 year old Mike was fishing off the breakwater shortly before Christmas when a large wave suddenly swept him off his feet, pulling him into the sea.  

In the wake of storm Imogen Porthcawl RNLI lifeboat volunteers were paged at 9.22am today (Tuesday 9 February) following reports of a life raft adrift in the Bristol Channel approximately one mile east of the breakwater. Porthcawl RNLI lifeboat was launched within minutes to investigate the circumstances of the life raft and to check if

Porthcawl RNLI Helm Ross Purchase and his friend Daniel Bridge are to run the Great Welsh Marathon at Llanelli on 17 April. Their aim is to complete the marathon in four hours and raise money for the RNLI charity. Ross, 33, who like 35-year-old Daniel lives in Porthcawl, said: ‘I have been a volunteer lifeboat crew

Porthcawl RNLI have cashed in on the generous donation from J & J Wilson Ltd. who run three shops on the Parkdean, Trecco Bay Holiday Park in the town. The money was raised from the sale of Heritage products at their Supermarket, Gift and Rock shops during the 2015 season. Area Manager for J & J Wilson

Medal-winning lifeboat crew member Aileen Jones has been recognised for her years of bravery and dedication by being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours this year. Aileen Jones was the first female crew member to receive a gallantry award. She was also one of the RNLI's first female helms; one of the first

Jack Lowe, photographer and life-long enthusiast of the RNLI, is embarking on an ambitious project to visit all 237 RNLI lifeboat stations, whilst capturing stunning glass images along the way. On 25th March he will be welcomed with open arms at Porthcawl lifeboat station. The public are welcome to visit and to see Jack in