A dramatic painting showing a famous RNLI rescue attempt has been re-discovered after research showed the setting was north Yorkshire. In the 200th anniversary of the RNLI’s founding, renowned antique dealer Charles Wallrock spotted the Turner-esque artwork for sale.
Human fish completes world first
Human fish Oly Rush has become the first person in history to swim around the island of Grand Cayman in the Caribbean. The plasterer, 37, from Upton near Poole in Dorset, completed the 95.5km (almost 60 mile) swim in 36 hours and 59 minutes.
We’re gonna need a bigger kayak – swimmer surrounded by 50 sharks
An environmental campaigner who aims to swim around the Isle of Wight and break the world record was surrounded by 50 sharks during a training swim. Oly Rush, 36, was doing his first practise at night when he kept being buffeted and nibbled by mysterious creatures.
Arting about with the Yellows
Yellow Buses’ dedicated Poetry Bus had a star turn at Bournemouth’s Arts by the Sea Festival by acting as the information hub. The double decker is decorated inside with verses written by poets who were inspired by travelling around the conurbation on the fleet. The bus was in the main square and festival volunteers manned it and were there to … Read More
Sea cadets ride on the crest of a wave
Bournemouth Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets received a boost to their funds thanks to Yellow Buses and the Daily Echo. The bus company handed over £200 from its Carbon Stoppers initiative that is run jointly with the Echo and has handed out nearly £20,000 to charities and good causes since its launch in 2008. Each week the Yellow Buses … Read More