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Dolphins swim alongside RNLI lifeboat in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Watch: Dolphins swim alongside lifeboat off UK seaside town Sophie Wills

RNLI lifeguards Ben Mcmann (left), Sam Irwin (centre) and Abby Cass (right) in front of an RNLI rescue watercraft. Photo Credit: Toni Carr.

Llifeguards rescue men after jet ski capsizes off Seaburn Beach Ross Robertson

Over 50 people have been rescued after a migrant boat sunk in the Channel on Saturday morning

Six dead and 50 rescued after migrant boat sinks in Channel Rebecca Braybrook

Driver of a van was left red faced after it floated out to sea

You can’t park there: RNLI rush to save van floating out to sea Rebecca Braybrook

Tonibeth Purvis and Chloe Fowler drowned in the River Wear at Fatfield ten years ago

Firefighter recalls girls' deaths on World Drowning Prevention Day Kevin Clark

The man was recovered from the water near Roker Pier

Man rescued from sea off Sunderland thanks to sharp-eyed angler Kevin Clark

A teenager has died after getting in to trouble in the sea at Aberavon beach

Boy, 15, dies after getting into difficulty in the sea at Port Talbot

RNLI coastguards with their new apprentice ‘Quackers'

Warning about inflatables as men float out to sea on giant duck Rebecca Braybrook

The Old Roker Amusements building, Sunderland (June, 2023)

Plans approved for new seafront development Chris Binding

Super Sunderland soaking scenes from yesteryear. See how many you remember.

Nine times people got drenched in the name of a good cause Chris Cordner

MV Pentalina had been out of passenger service apart from some brief private contracts since 2019.

Ferry runs aground with baby on board after smoke in engine room Charlotte Hawes

A Dover to Calais Irish Ferries passenger vessel carrying almost 200 people was rescued after fire broke out.

Lifeboats launched after fire breaks out on passenger ferry in Channel Dennis Morton

The scene in East India Harbour, Greenock

Major search operation resumes after boat capsizes near Greenock Sam Johnson

An RNLI life boat arrives back in port after taking part in a rescue mission in the English Channel.

Four people dead after small boat incident in English Channel Chelsie Sewell

The amusements at Marine Walk, Roker.

Plan to bulldoze former seafront amusements to allow new development Chris Binding

Dolphins spotted in UK waters as pod swim happily alongside RNLI boat - watch video taken of sighting

Dolphins spotted swimming alongside RNLI rescue boat

A Met Office amber warning for high temperatures in place for early next week across the North East

How to stay safe as Sunderland braces itself for 30C-plus temperatures Kevin Clark

One person was taken to hospital. Pic: RNLI

One person taken to hospital after early hours East Durham beach rescue Kevin Clark

Tracey Hannam said she has been "overwhelmed" with kindness following the incident.

RNLI charity walker ‘overwhelmed’ with kindness Ryan Smith

RNLI shop volunteers Marie Headley (left) and Ken Headley (right).

RNLI appeals for more shop volunteers Joshua Wright

The lifeboat was called out three times

Three emergency calls for lifeboat volunteers in less than three hours Kevin Clark

Coastguard searching for a woman swept away by tide at Hendon beach

Search operation underway after woman swept out to sea Sam Johnson

Pepper, and pictured with members of the lifeboat crew

Dog safe after falling into River Wear in Sunderland Kevin Clark

A stock image of Seaburn Beach where the RNLI rescue took place.

Mother and daughter rescued by lifeguards in Seaburn Sophie Brownson

The plaque presentation to friends and family of Mark Langton

How family of teenager who tragically died have been supporting Sunderland RNLI Sam Johnson

RNLI volunteers have issued advice after teenage girls get caught in a rip current at Seaburn. Photo: RNLI/Derry Salter.

RNLI issue advice after two teenagers are rescued from a rip current Ryan Smith

Stephen (left) with friend Darren who are taking on a 84 mile walk in the aid of Sunderland RNLI.

Sunderland fishermen walk 84 miles along Hadrian's Wall for the RNLI Georgina Cutler

Coastal rescue teams were called out after two girls got into difficulty in the water at Seaburn. Photo: Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team.

Coastguard volunteers called out after two girls get into difficulty Ryan Smith

An RNLI lifeguard rescued a woman at Roker Harbour./Photo: RNLI/Derry Salter

Paddle boarder rescued from Roker's no-swim zone Pamela Bilalova

RNLI volunteers were called out after the stricken vessel drifted dangerously close to the pier.

RNLI called out after 32-foot vessel drifts dangerously close to Seaham pier

Photos shared by Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team following the incident at Ryhope.

Injured man rescued from Sunderland cliff face Fiona Thompson

Sunderland RNLI has stressed the importance of life jackets

Grandad and granddaughter rescued by RNLI after incident in River Wear near Nati... Ross Robertson

Emergency services were called to Sunderland city centre late on Saturday night.

Rescue teams called as casualty brought to safety at River Wear Pamela Bilalova

The call came at 10.30am on Saturday, June 26.

Police and RNLI attend call-out at Sunderland's Wearmouth Bridge Kevin Clark

Coastal rescue teams were called to assist with a boat that had broken down and was taking on water in the River Wear. Photo: Sunderland Coastguard.

Coastal rescue teams called out to a boat taking on water

Sunderland RNLI were scrambled after the three got cut off

Warning over tide times after child and adults rescued Ross Robertson

The rescue happened at Lizard Point, south of Marsden.

Rescue teams help child and adults cut off by tide near Whitburn Fiona Thompson

RNLI lifeguards training ready for the summer season with a stay safe summer of staycation message.

Stay safe on staycation: Lifeguards expect a busy summer on region's beaches Poppy Kennedy

RNLI crews were called to a location just off Roker Pier after a diver had got into difficulties while in the water.

Diver taken to hospital after getting into difficulty off Roker Pier Ryan Smith

Coastguard rescue teams were alerted to a dog stuck half way down the cliffs. Photo: Google Maps.

Coastguard teams called out after reports of a dog being stuck on a cliff Ryan Smith

Rescue teams were called to Sunderland Marina. Picture by Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team

Rescue teams called to two people in Sunderland Marina after boat sank Poppy Kennedy

Hartlepool RNLI's all weather lifeboat heading to Blackhall Rocks after receiving reports of a man trapped. Photo: RNLI/Tom Collins.

Reports of man trapped in beach cave sparks late-night RNLI search Ryan Smith

Launching the inshore lifeboat. Pic: RNLI

Emergency services called out over concerns for man near Northern Spire Bridge Kevin Clark

Sunderland RNLI said the man's orange floatation device helped them and other rescue workers spot him out a sea.

Pictures show tough conditions as RNLI volunteers pull swimmer from sea Fiona Thompson

The incident happened on the Wearmouth Bridge.

Emergency services called to report of despondent person on Wearmouth Bridge Kevin Clark

Sunderland RNLI went to the aid of three paddle boarders at Roker. Image used with courtesy of the charity.

Paddle boarders rescued off coast of Sunderland Fiona Thompson

The incident happened close to Sunderland Yacht Club in Roker.

Sunderland rescue teams help man to safety Fiona Thompson

Emergency crews were called out to a stranded boat just south of the New South Pier.

Emergency crews called out to a stranded boat and a man overboard Ryan Smith

Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team shared this photo of crews on the scene at Port of Sunderland.

Man taken to hospital after being found unconscious on boat Fiona Thompson

The RNLI took a 999 call from anglers on Roker Pier.

Three fishermen rescued by RNLI off the Sunderland coast after 999 call Tony Gillan