A “LOYAL and dedicated” coastguard has been thanked for his 23 years of service.

Noel Jones, who served as deputy station officer and as a volunteer technician, will retire shortly from the Abersoch coastguard team.

Noel, who started with the organisation in 1995, enjoyed a photoshoot with his team as a thank you for his decades of hard work.

A spokesperson for the Abersoch coastguard team said: ”Noel is a much-loved team member and friend and will be greatly missed.”

Noel is pictured with station officer Osian Evans.