Ryan's many years of service at Berwick RNLI recognised with a service medal

He has served at Berwick-upon-Tweed lifeboat station since 2003, giving his time voluntary to help save lives at sea.

Being part of the lifeboat crew, he served for a number of years on the all-weather Mersey lifeboat and recently received a Commendation award – alongside five others – for his part in rescuing a distressed person swimming off Spittal beach earlier this year.

Ryan, who received his medal from RNLI Head of Region North and East Ross Barraclough, continues to serve on the inshore lifeboats the Atlantic 85 and the D-class.

He said: “Living in a coastal town and knowing the strength and dangers of the sea from being young made me want to become a member of the RNLI.

“I work with an excellent crew and enjoy the friendship and comradeship when we are out either training or saving lives at sea.”