Treacherous mission was just ‘a job’ recalls lifeboat man Wilbert
It is 50 years since Aith lifeboat crew raced to Papa Stour to help a trawler stranded on rocks. Conditions were treacherous, but the brave…
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Charity donation from fisherman Raymond after a lifetime ‘aff’
Dunrossness fisherman Raymond Leslie has finally retired after 51 years of being at sea.
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Lerwick Lifeboat Gala Day provides fun for all ages
• Large crowds descended on Victoria Pier this afternoon to attend the Lerwick Lifeboat Gala day despite a bitterly cold wind which threatened to spoil
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Coxswain receives top honour for brave rescue of fish carrier
• The coxswain of Lochinver lifeboat and his volunteer crew are to receive recognition for their daring rescue of the crew of Lerwick registered fish
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Smiles as lifeboat open day draws crowds
All dressed up and ready for action on Saturday was seven year-old Caelan Leask. Caelan, from Brae, was in his RNLI gear aboard the Lerwick…
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Major search operation for crew of capsized vessel
A major search operation is being co-ordinated by Shetland Coastguard in search of crew of a capsized cargo vessel in the Pentland Firth.
READ FULL STORYLifeboat helpers have a ball as funds are raised
THE LERWICK Branch of The Royal National Lifeboat Institution held its annual charity ball and raffle on Friday at the Town Hall. Guests enjoyed a…
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By RYAN TAYLOR FEARS the lifeboat service could be severely hampered by a dramatic hike in costs have been laid to rest after communications regulator…
READ FULL STORYBitter row as lifeboat volunteers accuse regulators of excessive charge for VHF
By RYAN TAYLOR A ROW has broken out over plans for a huge hike in VHF licencing fees charged to the RNLI for using radio…
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