‘Heroic’ boys receive commendations after rescuing woman and baby from canal
A group of seven schoolboys have been called “heroic” after helping to rescue a woman and her baby from a canal in Widnes.
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Cat rescued by RSPCA after breaking into prison
A cat was rescued by the RSPCA after getting stuck on a 25-foot fence inside a prison in Cumbria.
Two injured as avalanche sweeps Swiss ski trail
Two people have been injured and police fear others may be buried in the snow after an avalanche swept across a ski trail near the Swiss town of Andermatt.
Police name 65-year-old walker who died on Glencoe mountain range
Police have named a walker who died on Buachaille Etive Mor, Glencoe, on Monday morning.
Raab praises Filipino authorities for rescue of British nationals
The Foreign Secretary has praised the “tremendous efforts” of authorities in the Philippines that helped secure the rescue of two British nationals who were abducted last month.
Woman walks into wildfire to save badly burnt koala
A woman in Australia walked into a wildfire to save a badly burnt koala.
‘Thrilling rescue’ after man is stuck for two hours in broken cherry picker
A man fitting Christmas lights in a Leicestershire town had to be rescued after his cherry picker malfunctioned – leaving him stranded for two hours.
Coastguard winch two people to safety after their boat runs aground on north-east rocks
Two people have been rescued from their pleasure boat after it ran into rocks on the north-east coast.
‘Almost biblical’ flooding ravages communities across northern England
Residents have been forced from their homes, shoppers sought sanctuary in a shopping centre overnight and travel routes remain majorly disrupted across the north of England as a month’s worth of rain fell in just 24 hours.
‘Sweet’ rabbit rescued after being found with his favourite teddy bear
A rabbit has been rescued by the RSPCA after being found in a cardboard box with a teddy bear.
Traffic delays as emergency services attend multi-vehicle collision on major Highland road
Motorists are experiencing delays this afternoon following a multi-vehicle collision on the A9.
Fraserburgh sisters nominated for prestigious bravery awards after summer lilo rescue
Noble by name and noble by actions, two Fraserburgh sisters who saved a holiday maker and his son from drowning are to receive awards for their bravery.
Thai cave rescue divers receive MBEs at investiture ceremony
Two of the youngest British divers who were involved in the dramatic rescue of 12 young footballers trapped in a flooded Thai cave have received their MBEs.
Persons in water and overturned canoe sparks search on Loch Ness
Two canoeists were picked up by the RNLI Loch Ness team after capsizing on Saturday.
North Sea oil platform evacuated after structural inspection
More than 100 people have been evacuated from a North Sea oil platform.
Dog rescued after becoming stranded on Australian cliff
A dog had to be rescued from a steep cliff in Australia after becoming stranded halfway down.
VIDEO: Kite-surfer found safe and well following search off Aberdeen beach
A kite-surfer who was the subject of a major search and rescue effort yesterday has been traced safe and well.
Police appeal for kite surfer to come forward after major search involving the Coastguard and the RNLI off Aberdeen Beach
Police are appealing for a man spotted swimming to shore in Aberdeen to come forward after a major land and sea search earlier today.
Coastguard teams rescue small dog, Billy, from north-east cliffs
Coastguard teams yesterday rushed to the aid of a mischievous dog who fell more than 25 meters over a cliff edge.
Two taken to hospital after being rescued from Inverness house fire
Two people were rescued from a blaze at an Inverness property in the early hours of this morning.
Search launched at Portgordon Harbour for man reported in the water
A man was rescued from Portgordon Harbour in Moray this morning.
Ten rescued from water after boat capsizes in Peterhead marina
Members of a sailing club who ended up in the North Sea after their vessel capsized this evening in Peterhead’s marina have been returned to dry land by rescuers.
Busiest year yet for Broch lifeboat after dramatic 34th rescue
The dedicated crew of the Fraserburgh RNLI Lifeboat crew are experiencing their busiest year on record - despite having a quarter of 2019 still to go.
Heroic sisters reunited with man they rescued off the coast of Fraserburgh
Sisters who were hailed as heroes after they saved a father and son using a lilo have been reunited with the man they saved.
Heroic sisters use inflatable lilo to save father and son, 4, from the sea
Two sisters were last night hailed as heroines after they saved a man and his four-year-old son from drowning.
RNLI Fraserburgh tows their ‘biggest boat ever’
The Fraserburgh RNLI lifeboat has proved there is no mission impossible for their crew after towing their biggest-ever boat.
Rescue operation launched off Eriskay
A body has been recovered during a rescue operation in the Outer Hebrides.
Search continues for missing man on Loch Awe
A search resumed this morning in an Argyll loch for a young man missing after the boat he was in capsized on Saturday afternoon.
Loch Awe incident: Boat found as search continues for missing man
A full-scale search of an Argyll loch continued last night in the search for a young man missing after the boat he was in capsized on Saturday afternoon.
Police and Coastguard search for missing man in Argyll loch after boat capsizes
A full scale search of an Argyll loch is underway after a boat capsized on Saturday afternoon.
Flash floods keep emergency services busy across the Highlands
Coastguard teams were kept busy yesterday rescuing injured and stranded people in the Highlands - including walkers marooned by flash floods.
Firefighters en route to Aberdeen dog rescue
Firefighters are rushing to rescue a dog stuck on an embankment in Aberdeen. The fire service received a call that the animal was trapped on Kennerty Mills Road in Peterculter at 4.45pm. Specialist units, including two boats, are on their way to the scene.