Cullercoats6 days agoSurf survival brothers complete RNLI run challengeEuan and Andrew Gray have run a half marathon everyday in May to thank their RNLI rescuers.6 days ago26 May 2026RNLI teams faced 'verbal abuse' over parked carsThe RNLI calls for awareness of the dangers of inconsiderate parking after crews were blocked in.26 May 202626 May 2026Drunk teenagers make beach rescues 'intimidating'Volunteer life brigade staff respond to many calls for help at Tynemouth and South Shields beaches.26 May 202619 May 2026'I survived by floating, now I hope to save others'The RNLI is urging people to follow Euan Gray's example by floating until help comes.19 May 202622 Apr 2026North Tyneside 2026 election: All you need to knowVoters are asked to vote for a third of the seats on North Tyneside Council in May.22 Apr 202620 Apr 2026Medical emergency at lighthouse sparks RNLI rescueCullercoats RNLI says it was a "challenging" call-out to St Mary's Island.20 Apr 202622 Mar 2026'Lucky escape' for seal pup tangled in fishing netA wildlife conservation group says discarded fishing nets can be fatal to seals.22 Mar 202617 Jan 2026Helming a lifeboat crew's record-breaking yearPlasterer Carl Taylor reflects on 12 months saving lives off the North East coast.17 Jan 202614 Dec 2025Tyneside and Northumberland stories from this weekStories include a comeback for an arson victim and people share hardships of off-grid living.14 Dec 2025...