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The aftermath at the RNLI in Ferry Road, Eastney, Portsmouth, on Monday, September 7, 2026, after hundreds of protestors descended on Portsmouth vowing to prevent 140 migrants who arrived in a small boat stepping onto dry land.

Picture: Sarah Standing (070926-6946)

'Thuggery and intimidation' of RNLI volunteers condemned

Police and crime commissioner Donna Jones said threats made to RNLI and Coastguard crews involved in the migrant boat landing in Gosport was a disgrace.

Unacceptable' abuse hurled at RNLI after migrant boat op slammed

The Norma T, Portsmouth's B class inshore lifeboat Picture: Keith Woodland (260521-66)

Exclusive 'Disgusting' threats hurled at RNLI during Gosport migrant operation

Around 140 migrants arrive in Portsmouth, Hampshire after being transferred from a single dingy south of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel by two RNLI lifeboats, a mammoth operation is talking place on Sunday evening to process the illegal migrants, with dozens of government workers from Police, Border Force, Ambulance and Fire crews, along with a number of transport busses. Dated 06/09/26.

Portsmouth councillors urged to grant civic honour to RNLI

Cllr Jack Davies, left, and Cllr Terry Norton of Hampshire County Council

Councillor brands scrutiny vote an ‘utter disgrace’

Ant Middleton at Portsmouth City Council's emergency meeting

Ant Middleton tells people not to join the army

A huge police operation late afternoon in Gosport, Hampshire, closing off Haslar Road around the Fort Blockhouse entrance - a former military establishment.
Fort Blockhouse can be accessed by boats via Haslar Marina, near to the Portsmouth Harbour entrance.

Pictured is Fort Blockhouse where coaches, ambulances and police were waiting to accept migrants, which didnÕt happen - HMS Alliance submarine right. Dated 22/09/26.

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Migrant beach landing took place at same time as latest small boat

RNLI Newhaven offers visitors an immersive experience of a shout (Image: RNLI/Stephen Duncombe)

RNLI confirm it was called to assist small boat in Channel

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to the Border Security Command compound in Dover, Kent, from a Border Security Command vessel following a small boat incident in the Channel. The original plan was to bring them into Gosport. Picture date: Wednesday September 23, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Migrant boat of around 50 arrives in Dover after aborted Gosport trip

Migrant Channel crossing incidents

British rescue boats sent out to collect migrant dinghy heading to UK

The aftermath at the RNLI in Ferry Road, Eastney, Portsmouth, on Monday, September 7, 2026, after hundreds of protestors descended on Portsmouth vowing to prevent 140 migrants who arrived in a small boat stepping onto dry land.

Picture: Sarah Standing (070926-6946)

Row escalates between councillor and MP over RNLI comments

Around 140 migrants arrived in Portsmouth after being transferred from a single dingy south of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel by two RNLI boats

Portsmouth MP thanks RNLI volunteers with public letter

The aftermath at the RNLI in Ferry Road, Eastney, Portsmouth, on Monday, September 7, 2026, after hundreds of protestors descended on Portsmouth vowing to prevent 140 migrants who arrived in a small boat stepping onto dry land.

Picture: Sarah Standing (070926-6930)

Man charged with violent disorder after Eastney anti-migrant protest

Pictured: 15 Jerusalem Catholic flags hung from lampposts at a roundabout and down a dual carriageway in Cosham, Portsmouth, Hants.

Jerusalem Crusade flags endorsed by Danny Tommo hung up

Police remained outside the station as a precaution for days following the protest

RNLI suspends services at Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

Larne volunteer RNLI crew rescued two people onboard fishing boat that had broken down. Picture: Larne RNLI

"Horrific abuse" aimed at RNLI condemned by the police commissioner
Abuse aimed at RNLI volunteers has led to the closure of Portsmouth’s lifeboat station
Kelly Brown

Police are asking for help in identifying these three men following the protest in Eastney on September 6.

Portsmouth man arrested for violent disorder at anti-migrant protest

RNLI lifeboat crew from Hayling Island racing off to rescue a fisherman who was swept into the water.

Fisherman swept into the sea while celebrating birthday rescued

Larne volunteer RNLI crew rescued two people onboard fishing boat that had broken down. Picture: Larne RNLI

Government to talk to social media firms about online abuse

Around 120 migrants arrive in Portsmouth, Hampshire after being transferred from a single dingy south of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel by two RNLI lifeboats

RNLI 'disappointed' with Portsmouth and Southampton's communication

Adam was stuck on Eastney Point overnight

Locals stranded on Eastney Point after protest

RNLI boats bring migrants ashore at Eastney on Sunday, September 6, 2026

RNLI boat denied entry to ports and threatened with legal action

Rudy and Dolcie in the fire truck.

Children meet emergency service heroes at family fun day

West Sussex and Hampshire Lifeguards

Lifeguards finish for the season at Southsea beaches

RNLI crews saved brought two people to safety after their vessel was taking on water.

Two people rescued as vessel 'taking on water' on seafront recovered

Port Solent’s 999 Family Fun Day 2025

Families have the chance to get up close to emergency service vehicles

South Parade Pier in Southsea is a popular spot for tombstoning.

RNLI warns against tombstoning in Southsea amid incident fears
“We would strongly advise against any kind of tombstoning,” an RNLI lifeguard has warned.
David George

People enjoying the bank holiday sun in Southsea at the water fountains in front of Southsea Castle . Pictured by Alec Chapman

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Emergency services and lifeboats at Gosport Marina

Lifeboats gather in the Solent to share emergency rescue experience

Ren Baldry with her sister Katherine Reed.

Mother calls for more education on sea safety after son's death

Coastguards near Browndown, Gosport. Air and sea search in the Solent
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (090526-14)

Update in search for Gosport man feared missing in the Solent

Title: Coastguard missing man Pictured: Coastguard missing man Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

Coastguard gives update on search for missing Gosport man

Mountain rescue teams were called to the scene between the 3,200ft Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach peaks and had recovered the man’s body with the help of a coastguard helicopter by Sunday afternoon.

Police, Coastguard, RNLI and Gafirs join search for man in the sea

Staff at Portsmouth Lifeboat Station rescued an individual stuck in the mud near Eastney Lake.

Person stuck in mud saved as elements pushed them into mudbank

Hilsea Lido swimmers get a preview

22 pictures of the finished Hilsea Lido as swimmers dive back in

File picture of an Irish Coastguard helicopter.

Search for missing Royal Navy crew member ends

File picture of an Irish Coastguard helicopter.

Search conducted overnight for missing Royal Navy crew member

Alan Mak MP has praised the work of Hayling Island's lifeboat crews in Parliament

Havant MP Alan Mak praises work of Hayling Island's lifeboat crews in Parliament

Lifeboat crews from Gosport And Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS) were deployed to rescue a sailor and their dog near Ryde, Isle of Wight.

Lifeboat crews scrambled to rescue sailor and dog aboard stricken boat

Coastguard Rescue Teams from Portsmouth and Hayling Island search Southsea seafront after reports of a person in the water

Rescuers rush to reports of person in the sea to discover it was seal

Staff at Portsmouth Lifeboat Station in Eastney helped save two sailors whose boat lost power on approach to Southsea Marina.

Flags fly at half mast as RNLI pays tribute to fallen rescuer

S-Fabs Harry

Harry, S-Fabs welder, swaps the workshop for a lifeboat emergency

A popular sea shanty crew lead a boozy sunset sing-along outside an RNLI station

Watch sea shanty crew's boozy sunset sing-along outside RNLI station

A Hayling Island Lifeboat raced to rescue two people after jetski capsized in the bay yesterday.

Picture Credit: RNLI Hayling Island Lifeboat Station

Lifeboat raced to rescue two people after jetski capsized in bay

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

1950s archive film shows lifeboat launch off Yorkshire Coast

Watch: 1950s archive film shows coastal lifeboat launch

RNLI crews rescued a yacht that was stuck on a buoy. Pictured are Hayling Island crews responding to a different incident last year.

Yacht carrying eight people and dog rescued

Alan Mak MP chats with Liza Bailey and Valerie Wallington from Hayling Flower Club

MP Alan Mak leads celebrations as he hosts his 10th annual Havant Constituency C...

Lifeguard keeping watch over Southsea Beach

RNLI launch recruitment search for Portsmouth's new lifeguards

Ben Lovell has praised the RNLI and HM Coastguard after they pulled him from sinking mud and rising water.

Man 'owes his life' to rescue team after getting stuck in mud

A 102-year-old lady skydiving with an instructor

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RNLI preparing to rescue passengers on a yacht

Dramatic sea rescues: RNLI saves lives

Lydney Town AFC players swim in flooded pitch

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RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Caught on Camera: Dog rescued by RNLI after falling 14ft into river

Police release appeal after driver dies when his car went in the sea