18 h. ago Rare prehistoric fish spotted off UK coast in 'very unusual' occurrence

The creature, a species that is more commonly found in deep waters, was spotted just a few miles off the coast of Cornwall by diver Charles Hood, who was swimming with blue sharks at the time

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19 h. ago Ancient and 'rare' fish spotted off UK coast for first time in two decades

The creature, a species that is more commonly found in deep waters, was spotted just a few miles off the coast of Cornwall by diver Charles Hood, who was swimming with blue sharks at the time

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4 d. ago ‘It’s Sellafield or nothing’: what life is like growing up in the shadow of Europe’s oldest nuclear site

Young people in Whitehaven on England’s north-west coast rely on the power plant for everything from jobs to civic investment. But for those who see their future elsewhere, options can be limitedShare your experiences of living in a coastal townPhotographs by Polly BradenIt is a rainy Thursday in Whitehaven on the north-west coast of England, but the seafront is buzzing with activity. This Saturday is Harbour Fest, a day of music, performance and activities. An array of colourful street food vendors are already setting up.It’s unusual to see such excitement on the seafront, says 18-year-old Lacey Ritson. Growing up, Lacey and her friends would gravitate to picturesque Saint Bees along the coast or the nearby Lake District if they wanted to spend time by the water. And sometimes, she says, “we’d sit by the river and look at people, guessing who worked at Sellafield – like, ‘they’ve got a nice car – they’re from Sellafield’”. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago French troops arrest captain of Russian ‘shadow fleet’ oil tanker feared to be behind Denmark drone incursions

The ship was sailing off the coast of Denmark at around the time of the drone incursions

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2 w. ago Eerie abandoned UK theme park once beloved now frozen in time

One place on the coast has all its thrills frozen in time

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2 w. ago Scientists shocked as marine life found living on WWII explosives

An undersea submersible has spotted crabs, worms and fish thriving on the surfaces of World War II explosives thought to be toxic to marine life

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2 w. ago Scientists find marine life thriving on World War II explosives in the Baltic Sea

An undersea submersible has spotted crabs, worms and fish thriving on the surfaces of World War II explosives thought to be toxic to marine life

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3 w. ago World Athletics Championships 2025: Moon retains women’s pole vault title, Cherotich wins steeplechase, Kerr goes for gold – live

Updates and news on the fifth day of action from TokyoGrand Slam Track denies Michael Johnson earned $2m‘I’m chilling’: Gout Gout passes first test | Email YaraWomen’s 200m: Will we get and American 1-2-3 come the final? Maybe. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, the 100m champion, finishes her heat in first in 22.24sec with countrywoman Thelma Davies finishing second and Ivory Coast’s Jessika Gbai taking third.Women’s 200m: The first heat has US’s Anavia Battle, the four-time Diamond League winner and no surprise, she leads the pack, winning with heat with a time of 22.07sec, her season’s best. Ivory Coast’s Marie Josée Ta Lou-Smith and Greece’s Polyniki Emmanouilidou qualify alongside Battle. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago World Athletics Championships 2025: Gout Gout qualifies, women’s pole vault final, Josh Kerr goes for gold and more – live

Updates and news on the fifth day of action from TokyoGrand Slam Track denies Michael Johnson earned $2mGout Gout on rise to fame: ‘It’s surreal’ | Email YaraWomen’s 200m: Will we get and American 1-2-3 come the final? Maybe. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, the 100m champion, finishes her heat in first in 22.24sec with countrywoman Thelma Davies finishing second and Ivory Coast’s Jessika Gbai taking third.Women’s 200m: The first heat has US’s Anavia Battle, the four-time Diamond League winner and no surprise, she leads the pack, winning with heat with a time of 22.07sec, her season’s best. Ivory Coast’s Marie Josée Ta Lou-Smith and Greece’s Polyniki Emmanouilidou qualify alongside Battle. Continue reading...

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last month Trains could return to holiday island off UK coast for first time in almost a century

Trains may become available for residents and visitors in Jersey, making a return after nearly 100 years - and it means transport across the island may be easier than ever

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