‘Exciting’ plans breathe new life into derelict toll house beside Weston-super-Mare pier Thursday, August 7, 2025 birnbeck restoration tollhouse heritage westonsupermare rnli community pier historicengland museum Historic England has allocated over £100,000 towards the restoration of the derelict toll house at Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, aiming to revitalize this iconic structure and create a welcoming public space. Birnbeck … Read More
Skipper Rescued After Yacht Runs Aground Off Somerset Coast Monday, July 28, 2025 yacht rescue somerset rnli skipper coastguard tide wind maritime burnham-on-sea The skipper of a yacht was rescued after their vessel ran aground near the marshes of Somerset. The RNLI was dispatched to the scene off Steart Marshes at approximately 7:08 pm on Saturday, July 26, following reports of a … Read More
Man Dies in Tragic Incident at West Bay Beach Tuesday, July 22, 2025 dorset westbay beach tragedy rnli coastguard emergency drowning police rescue A man tragically lost his life after encountering difficulties in the sea at East Beach, West Bay, Dorset. The incident occurred on Monday, July 21, prompting an urgent response from emergency services. At approximately 8:40 … Read More
Man in 70s Dies After Being Blown Into Yacht During Windsurfing Incident in Dorset Wednesday, July 16, 2025 windsurfing accident dorset portland harbour rnli tragedy yacht rescue emergency A tragic windsurfing accident has claimed the life of a man in his 70s at Portland Harbour, Dorset. The man is believed to have been swept out of the water by strong winds and collided with a moored yacht. Emergency first aid … Read More
‘I Feel Incredibly Stupid,’ Says Rescued Beachgoer After 90-Minute Mud Struggle Monday, July 14, 2025 weston rnli mudflats rescue beach tide safety emergency avon heatwave What should have been a relaxing day at the beach turned into a terrifying ordeal for several visitors at Weston-super-Mare during one of the hottest weekends of the year. With temperatures soaring to 33°C, many people … Read More
Woman Dies While Swimming in River Avon Near Bath Saturday, July 12, 2025 riveravon bath swimming emergency coldwatershock avonfire police rnli drowning safety A woman in her 30s tragically lost her life after encountering difficulties while swimming in the River Avon near Bathampton, on the outskirts of Bath, on Friday evening. A report is being prepared for the coroner as … Read More