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Body found in Cookstown as family of missing man Taylor Stewart informed
Missing Cookstown man, 21-year-old Taylor Stewart Police have confirmed that the body of a man has been located in Cookstown this afternoon, Wednesday 7 January, following days of intensive search efforts across the town. While formal identification has not yet taken place, police have confirmed that the family of Taylor Stewart, who has been missing since the early hours of New Year’s Day, has been informed. Taylor, aged 21, was last seen in the Church Heights area of Cookst
Jan 7


Larne RNLI assists crew of stricken fishing boat near Maidens Lighthouse
Images: Jason Bain / Larne RNLI Larne RNLI volunteers came to the aid of three crew members onboard a broken-down fishing boat on Monday afternoon (29 December), after the vessel became at risk of being pushed onto rocks off the County Antrim coast. The volunteer lifeboat crew were tasked at 12.03pm following a call from HM Coastguard, after one of the fishermen reported that their vessel had suffered a breakdown near the Maidens Lighthouse, placing them in danger. Larne RNLI
Dec 29, 2025


CRS volunteers leave their own families to carry out search for missing person on Christmas Day
Search and Rescue volunteers from Community Rescue Service (CRS), working alongside colleagues from Lough Neagh Rescue, were deployed in the Portadown area on Christmas morning to carry out pre-planned searches for a high-risk missing person. While many families across Northern Ireland gathered at home to mark Christmas Day, volunteers left their own loved ones behind to take part in the operation, highlighting the quiet sacrifices made by emergency responders during the fest
Dec 26, 2025


Community Rescue Service Central pays tribute to volunteers and families this Christmas
Community Rescue Service (CRS) Central has issued a heartfelt Christmas message thanking its volunteers, their families, supporters and partner organisations for their dedication throughout the year — while confirming crews will remain on call 24/7 over the festive period. As families across Northern Ireland gather to celebrate Christmas, CRS Central has highlighted the quiet but vital work continuing behind the scenes to keep communities safe, even during the holiday season
Dec 24, 2025


Larne RNLI launches to yacht in difficulty in Browns Bay
Larne Lifeboat Dr John McSparran (Image: Jason Bain/RNLI Larne) The volunteer crew of Larne RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat Dr John McSparran on Friday afternoon (7 November) following reports of a yacht in difficulty off the County Antrim coast. At 1.26pm, HM Coastguard requested the launch after a crew member onboard the yacht raised the alarm. Conditions at the time were described as fine, with light winds and calm seas. Among those responding was volunteer crew m
Nov 8, 2025


New £2.7m Shannon Class Lifeboat set to join Larne RNLI fleet
The bell ringing ceremony for the Larne RNLI Shannon class all-weather lifeboat Machiko Nancy 13-58 at the All-Weather Lifeboat Centre in Poole. The ceremony was attended by donor Michael Cameron and several crew members from Larne lifeboat station. (Images: Nathan Williams) A new Shannon class lifeboat is on its way to Larne RNLI, marking the beginning of a new era in lifesaving for the coastal community after 25 years of dedicated service from its outgoing Trent class lifeb
Oct 21, 2025


K9 Search and Rescue NI successfully locates missing person in Belfast with specialist dog Dakota
Search & Rescue Dog Dakota In a remarkable demonstration of skill and dedication, K9 Search and Rescue NI played a pivotal role in...
Aug 31, 2025


RNLI lifeguards carry out two mass rescues in one day on Cranfield Beach
Image: Nigel Millard RNLI lifeguards sprang into action last Tuesday in two dramatic back-to-back mass rescues, just days after returning...
Jul 9, 2025


Emergency services rescue injured man from rocks at Glenarm Harbour
Images: NIFRS North Emergency services carried out a coordinated rescue operation on Sunday evening, 29 June, after a man sustained an...
Jun 30, 2025


Community Rescue Service leads multi-day search operations across Belfast and beyond
The Community Rescue Service (CRS) teams have carried out an extensive series of coordinated search and rescue operations across multiple...
Jun 20, 2025


Portrush RNLI crew launch to aid fishing vessel in difficulty off Portrush Harbour
Portrush RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat on Saturday evening following a report of a fishing vessel with four people on board...
Jun 15, 2025


Larne RNLI rescues three after receiving distress call from boat on Antrim coast
Three people were safely rescued by Larne RNLI on Thursday evening after their small pleasure boat suffered engine failure close to...
May 23, 2025


Community Rescue Service launches recruitment drive across Central District
The Community Rescue Service (CRS) Central District has opened its latest recruitment drive, calling on members of the public to join its...
Apr 30, 2025


Portrush RNLI launched to reports children and adult in difficulty on West Strand
This afternoon (Saturday 12 April) Portrush InshoreLifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard to reports of persons in...
Apr 12, 2025


First shout for RNLI volunteer crew member
Larne RNLI came to the aid of two people onboard a broken-down Rib this afternoon (11 April), and for one of the volunteer crew, it was a...
Apr 11, 2025


New rescue figures reveal RNLI came to the aid of 469 people in Northern Ireland last year
The RNLI has today released its rescue figures for 2024, which show the charity came to the aid of 469 people in Northern Ireland last...
Apr 6, 2025


Community Rescue Service is firmus energy networks’ Charity of the Year
Pictured (L-R) is Community Rescue Service Regional Commander Sean McCarry OBE, firmus energy network’s Laura Cassley and Lisa McCarthy,...
Feb 28, 2025


Larne RNLI rescues two people onboard small fishing boat on Larne Lough
Larne RNLI came to the aid of two people onboard a small fishing boat that broke down close to Ballylumford Power Station on Saturday...
Feb 24, 2025


Portrush RNLI Volunteers receive commendations from the RNLI
Five volunteer crew members of Portrush RNLI were presented with Medical Director Commendations from the RNLI on Saturday, November 30. ...
Dec 2, 2024


Person rescued after falling at Giants Causeway on Antrim coast
This afternoon (Sunday 1 December) Portrush All Weather Lifeboat (ALB) was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a...
Dec 1, 2024
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