Tag: 999

Emergency services called after concerns about people at sea

UK: Weird News from England – Boat Seen Floating in Sea – Sparks Coastguard Alert! (23.3.2026)

Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team said: “Our first informant lost sight of the boat in the mist and became concerned, so called 999 for the Coastguard.

“With our team on the way to Harrington our operations room made a request for the launch of both boats from Workington Lifeboat to assist in the search.

“With Coastguard rescue officers at vantage points in the vicinity of Harrington and our officer In charge with colleagues from Cumbria police, the lifeboats were soon on scene.

“The first informant identified the location and a faint outline of the boat could be seen through binoculars.

“The lifeboat was soon alongside and confirmed the two people were safe and well.

“As always, we would like to thank the first informant for raising their concerns, and thankfully on this occasion it was a safe outcome.”

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Met Police Officer Punches Suspect!

UK: Met Police Policy of “Punching Suspects in Back of Head” Backfires – as Offending Officer Spared Jail-Time! (1.5.2025)

She told the court: “I accept it was out of character and you lost self control.

“As a police officer, you were in a position of significant responsibility. (These actions) will reduce trust and confidence in police.”

Speaking after the trial, father-of-two Mr Attanayake, 42, originally from Sri Lanka, told the PA news agency the incident had left him with both psychological and physical damage.

He said: “I play cricket as a bowler, but I have been unable to play because of issues I now have with my shoulder. It will get better but I have missed two seasons already.

“Psychologically, I now get triggered by alarms and people in uniforms. I have been a law abiding citizen since I have lived in the UK.”

Mr Attanayake also confirmed he was yet to receive an apology from the Metropolitan Police, and claimed he had instead been told the incident was a case of “mistaken identity”.

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Anthem of the Seas – Cruise to ‘Nowhere’ – 11th-15th of July, 2021!

This is a selection of the hundreds of photographs our family took whilst aboard the ‘Quantum Class’ Cruise-Liner ‘Anthem of the Seas’ – which is owned by Royal Caribbean International! This was part of the ‘999’ give-away deal which allocated ‘free’ four-day cruises to 999 members of the British NHS, Police, Prison Officers, Fire-Brigade, Army and other members of the Emergency Services! This was a ‘thank you’ by Royal Caribbean for the bravery and determination of the ‘Blue-Light’ Card holders who kept the UK safe during the ongoing Covid19 pandemic! My partner – Gee Wyles – won this cruise as she has served on the NHS frontline from day 1 of the emergency as a London Midwife! 

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