Farewell To Wells Lifeboat

Farewell To Wells Lifeboat

There is the chance to say farewell to the current Wells lifeboat on Sunday February 12. The Doris M Mann of Ampthill has been based at the town since 1990 and is currently the longest-serving all-weather lifeboat in the fleet clocking up 32-and-a-half years service...
Wells Lifeboat Rescues Walker

Wells Lifeboat Rescues Walker

A woman who fell while walking in the marshes has been rescued by the Wells Lifeboat team. She and her husband found themselves cut off at Burnham Overy Staithe following the accident. The inshore lifeboat found the couple and helped her on board the lifeboat. They...
New Wells Lifeboat Arrives

New Wells Lifeboat Arrives

The state-of-the-art new Wells lifeboat known as the Duke of Edinburgh arrives this weekend.   The Shannon class vessel is due to arrive at The Quay at 5pm on Saturday October 8 accompanied by the towns’ current all-weather lifeboat Doris M Mann of Ampthill  ...
Royal Appointment For Wells Lifeboat

Royal Appointment For Wells Lifeboat

The new Wells lifeboat is going to be part of a special tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It will be part of 150 boats which will travel along the River Thames from Chelsea Bridge to Tower Bridge to remember the Monarch. The lifeboat was named Duke of...
Paddleboarders Rescued Off Wells

Paddleboarders Rescued Off Wells

Two people being swept out to sea on a paddleboard have been rescued. It was called out to help the pair who were seen between Wells Beach and Scolt Head Island. Meanwhile a third person swam out to help them back to shore. Wells Lifeboat was called to the scene, but...