West Country Hm Coastguard

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Video captures terrifying moments before stricken yacht runs aground

Coastguard and RNLI teams managed to rescue the captain and bring him to shore.

30 Oct

Major search for missing diver called off

The search was stood down on the night of Sunday 22 September, pending any new information.

23 Sept

Warning after 'dangerous' eight foot hole dug on beach

HM Coastguard said the hole was dug by hand.

3 Jul

Beach cordoned off after suspected explosive shell found by lifeguards

Bomb disposal team called out after massive mine found in Cornish waters

Pictures show dramatic Christmas Day rescue after dog falls 20 metres over cliff

Seven Dolphins helped back to the sea after mass stranding

Fisherman fined thousands for illegally harvesting clams

'No new searches planned' for yacht skipper missing off West Country coast

'First of its kind' rescue agreement to speed up hospital transfers

Coastguard helicopter and emergency services rescue person in Portland

Two men in their 20s die after being pulled from sea off UK coast

Two men in serious condition following coastal rescue

Major search for person lost at sea after boat sinks off coast

Woman airlifted from top of church tower after falling ill