12 h. ago Seals, puffins and sunshine: snorkelling trip to remote British island gives young carers a taste of the sea

Charity gives children a well-earned break from caring responsibilities, hoping that a day’s snorkelling amid the island’s wildlife will help them connect with nature“A seal just swam right by me,” squeals Odin Rawlinson, 14, as he awkwardly clambers back on to the dive boat in his flippers. He had hoped to see a megalodon or a kraken (a mythical sea creature) on his first ever snorkelling trip. But to his surprise, he finds the marine life that actually frequents the waters off Lundy in the Bristol Channel just as enchanting.Odin Rawlinson on the trip to Lundy – the 14-year-old looks after his mother who has kidney failure and has to have regular dialysis sessions in hospital. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Massive shark prowls close to tourists as beach evacuated in British holiday spot

The tourist beach had to be evacuated after the shark's fin was seen sticking out of the water just a few feet from where people were bathing.

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39 h. ago Swarm of jellyfish shut down massive nuclear plant in France

A nuclear plant in France temporarily closed on Monday after a 'massive and unpredictable' cluster of the sea creatures clogged the pumps used to cool the reactors, energy group EDF said.

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51 h. ago UK beachgoers make tragic discovery as stranded 'dolphin' turns out to be rare mammal

Beachgoers walking along Hunstanton Beach in Norfolk were left horrified by what they thought was a dead dolphin washed up on the shore - but it was something much rarer

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3 d. ago Coronation Street viewers speechless as they spot former star on iconic UK comedy

Coronation Street fans were left stunned as they spotted Annabelle Apsion in the "best British drama"

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5 d. ago Tourist horror as rotting cows washed up on packed Spanish beaches

Beachgoers in Spain have been left 'horrified' after discovering the decomposed bodies of cows washing up on popular shores.

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6 d. ago Check your attic for rare £43k item as UK homeowner strikes gold

A UK resident was left stunned when they found the rare first edition copy while clearing out their house

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7 d. ago Great British Sewing Bee viewers issue same complaint as they spot huge format flaw

Tuesday's episode of The Great British Sewing Bee was centred around Korean garments.

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8 d. ago He'd need some LARGE SquarePants: Footage of a sea star with a 'big bottom' sparks hilarity as it's compared to SpongeBob's Patrick

The sea floor is home to all sorts of weird and wonderful creatures. But one in particular has become an online sensation, thanks to its impressive buttocks.

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8 d. ago Inside the quirky British village where Liam Gallagher and Tom Cruise have been spotted

The village in Derbyshire has a stunning backdrop of towering limestone cliffs that has recently seen some impressive celeb sightings

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8 d. ago Invasion of giant ‘alien’ sea creatures as multiple 'danger pancakes' wash up on UK beach

As the warm summer continues on, swarms of freaky looking giant "alien" jellyfish are washing up on UK beaches, as people question where are they really come from

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9 d. ago Beachgoers spot mysterious sea monster swimming close to British shoreline

Beachgoers were left stunned when they spotted a mysterious creature swimming close to the British shoreline before they realised it was a rare fish that's known to be dangerous

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9 d. ago Warning for tourists after Brit faces £175,000 fine for breaking rules in holiday hotspot

British tourists heading to a popular holiday spot in Europe this summer have been issued a warning after a visitor was caught using an 'unauthorised' device - and now faces a fine of up to £175,000.

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9 d. ago Beachgoers left stunned after rare sea creature spotted off British coast

Tourists and locals in St Ives, Cornwall, captured a huge sea creature on camera. It was later identified as a huge fish known as a sunfish - which is rarely seen in the UK

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3 w. ago 'My sister wants to name her son after a fish and I can't believe she's serious'

A mum-to-be has been left stunned after her sister revealed the name she has chosen for her unborn son - and it's a tribute to her favourite sea creature

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3 w. ago Stunning hidden beach with azure waves, incredibly rare eagle, and otters

Idyllic hidden beach in the UK is an oasis of calm with golden sand and turquoise sea ‘like the Caribbean’ - one visitor felt like they’d ‘died and gone to heaven’ after finding the bay

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3 w. ago Fans praise Jeremy Clarkson after advert ban and call for 'knighthood'

Fans of Jeremy Clarkson have praised him for spotlighting British agriculture

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4 w. ago Countryside walks, fish & chips, visits to farm shops, oyster shacks, Sunday roasts in pubs and spotting cows in fields

Eight in ten (77%) of Brits plan to enjoy a staycation this year, with over half (56%) admitting they want to relive the holidays of their youth with their own children. In fact, 87% have fond memories of UK holidays from their childhood, so much so that 78% agree that the UK has some wonderful places for a holiday and a WHOPPING 90% think that a staycation is one of the best holidays ever.

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4 w. ago Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien stuns fans in rare social media post alongside son

The actress, who is famed for playing Sarah Platt in the ITV soap, shared a rare social media post featuring her son, Beau

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4 w. ago BBC Antiques Roadshow guest baffled by £12k Faberge necklace's survival

Antiques Roadshow expert Geoffrey Munn was left taken stunned by a rare and extraordinary Faberge necklace with a heartbreaking back story.

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