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Rescue of Scots paddleboarder, ten, to feature in BBC documentary
The rescue of a ten-year-old boy by North Berwick lifeboat crews is to feature in a BBC series. Saving Lives at Sea showcases the work of RNLI crews throughout the UK and Ireland as they respond to everything from sinking ships to tidal cut-offs and kayakers in distress. In the forthcoming episode, which will be broadcast on BBC Two, a ten-year-old boy is swept out to sea on a paddleboard in North Berwick. His parents rush out to try and save him, but all three of them begin struggling in the water. Volunteer helm, Fraser Fulton, along with sibling crew members Steven and Vikki Selby, race to their rescue. Vikki, a volunteer crew member at North Berwick, said: 'I'm thrilled that North Berwick features again in such a long-running and respected series alongside our fellow lifesavers from across the RNLI. 'For my family, it'll be an extra exciting episode as my brother Steven was also on the lifeboat for this rescue, so we'll both be on the TV. 'When the public visits the station, we hear how much they appreciate a chance to see how their generous donations are used to help save lives. We are incredibly grateful for their support, as it is what we rely on to save lives at sea.' The episode will air on Thursday, August 7, 8pm on BBC Two and iPlayer. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country


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Warwickshire towns plan VJ Day 80th anniversary commemorations
Plans to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day this month in part of Warwickshire have been 15 August, a special flag will be raised at Leamington Town Hall while a short service will be held at Kenilworth War Memorial, Abbey End, at 11:00 BST, a Warwick District Council spokesperson will also be a national two-minute silence at in Japan, commemorated as VJ Day, marked the end of World War Two when Japan announced its surrender to Allied forces on 15 August 1945. Ahead of the day, on 10 August, there will be a service at St Margaret's Church, Whitnash and, a day later, Whitnash Town Council will raise the union jack and county flags as well as place more than 100 poppies on lamp-posts in the events in the borough to mark the anniversary include a bellringing tribute at St Mary's Church in Warwick from 18:30 on 15 will be rung full circle in the traditional English style, as they were 80 years ago to celebrate peace, a council spokesperson said. Meanwhile the same day in Leamington, also at 18:30, a service will be held at the war memorial on Euston from 20:00, a beacon will be lit at Newbold Comyn, joining a national beacon-lighting. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.