Bangor RNLI responded along with several other emergency services after a person got into difficulty off Helen’s Bay

Bangor RNLI Helms John Bell and James Gillespie have been recognised by the charity with 30 year Long Service Awards.

The volunteers of Bangor RNLI conducted three operations following reports of people in difficulty.

Bangor RNLI's volunteer crew were requested to assist the crew of a Rigid Inflatable Boat with suspected engine failure just off Bangor Bay.

The volunteer crew at Bangor RNLI came to the aid of two people after their 31ft yacht had engine difficulty and broke down.

Bangor RNLI volunteers were requested to assist a man onboard a 22ft yacht that had lost all power and drive.

HM Coastguard requested Bangor RNLI to launch their inshore lifeboat Ruby Robinson, following a reports from a member of the public of a swimmer possibly in difficulty in Ballyholme bay.

Volunteer Bangor lifeboat helm James Gillespie was presented with an Excellence in Volunteering Award by Bangor Lifeboat Operations Manager Captain Byron Griffiths.

Bangor RNLI came to the aid of three people last night after their small pleasure craft encountered engine problems close to the Belfast Lough shipping lane.

Bangor RNLI has brought 10 people to safety on Thursday evening (19 June) after a 6m boat capsized off Carrickfergus. There was a multi-agency response.

Bangor RNLI welcomed a visit from Rev. Elliot Swattridge and some of the children. Following a tour of the station the children then presented the Bangor crew with a cheque for £300.