57 h. ago Woman hit on golf course by van being pursued by police dies in hospital

The woman, in her sixties, was taken to hospital in a critical condition after the collision last week but died on Tuesday, police confirmed.

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62 h. ago Tragedy as woman in her 20s dies after she was spotted in trouble in sea off Brighton beach

Emergency services were called to an area near the city's iconic Brighton Palace Pier at around 3am following reports of a woman in the sea.

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64 h. ago BREAKING Woman dies after being pulled from sea in major UK beach incident

The young woman, in her 20s, was spotted in the ocean during the early hours of this morning (April 16), sparking a huge rescue operation from authorities

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64 h. ago Woman dies after being pulled from sea in major UK beach incident

The young woman, in her 20s, was spotted in the ocean during the early hours of this morning (April 16), sparking a huge rescue operation from authorities

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3 d. ago Revealed: The least crowded European destinations for a quiet beach holiday

With summer on the horizon and millions of Brits set to head abroad, a new study by Wizz Air has revealed which European beaches offer sun, sea - and space for a prime spot on the sand. 

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4 d. ago Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' for actions after being involved in minor car crash

Newcastle star Dan Burn was seen assisting another driver after being involved in collision at a busy roundabout in Northumberland at the weekend with onlookers hailing the defender as a legend

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8 d. ago Princess Diana's favourite holiday hotspot set for massive tourism revival

Princess Diana loved Nevis, an island in the Caribbean Sea known for its stunning beaches and lush landscapes, but its tourism trade has been hampered in recent years

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8 d. ago Teenager drowned after being swept out to sea on beach, inquest hears

Daniel Halliday, 14, had been jumping waves with friends on Crosby Beach in Merseyside.

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9 d. ago 'Possessed' sea lions are attacking swimmers as man has close

Swimmers on California beaches have been attacked by rabid sea lions after the creatures feasted on poisoned fish - one victim said the sea lion that bit him looked 'possessed'

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1 week ago ‘A meditative practice’: the Australian Sand Sculpting Championships 2025

Tasmanian artist Meg Murray won the top prize with Screech of the Sea, a creation with ‘undeniable villainy’They say life’s a beach, but whoever coined that phrase probably wasn’t looking at today’s economic and political landscape – or they had an incredible sense of humour. Much like the artists at this year’s Australian Sand Sculpting Championships, which returned to Frankston foreshore, just south of Melbourne, for the first time since 2019.This year’s event had a playful take on our polarising times; its theme is “The Villains of Storytime”, and sculptors responded with giant sand-made depictions of familiar witches and wolves from fairytales and Disney movies. Looking around, visitors can see a big bad wolf, Ursula from The Little Mermaid and a mythical siren calling to unsuspecting sailors. Continue reading...

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1 week ago AP PHOTOS: In this Indian city, locals patrol the beaches at night to protect endangered sea turtles

For nearly four decades, residents in southern India's coastal city of Chennai have patrolled moonlit beaches at night trying to protect sea turtles and their hatchlings that for millennia have nested along these shores.

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2 w. ago Teen girl attacked by sea lion in Long Beach thought she was encountering a shark

Phoebe Beltran was due to take a swim test for Long Beach’s cadet lifeguard programme when the attack happened in front of a lifeguard tower

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2 w. ago Gorgeous UK town with 'most underrated beach' has 'pure air and fine open sea'

Cromer in Norfolk has been described as the "loveliest" town to visit in the UK with its "most underrated beach" that offers spectacular views of the North Sea and has a bustling pier

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2 w. ago European island named least spoilt by tourists and it has 60 beaches to pick from

Travellers willing to go the extra mile will find this true hidden gem. Sitting in the northern corner of the Aegean Sea, this island has white sand beaches, lush groves and intriguing ancient marbles

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2 w. ago ‘I found the world’s best beach on a tiny island – you won't believe what the sea is like'

EXCLUSIVE: We discovered what has been voted the world’s best beach on a tranquil getaway to this small Caribbean island where Drake has been known to visit

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3 w. ago Poisoned ‘almost demonic’ sea lions could terrorize beachgoers this summer

Scientists say a mass poisoning event of the animals took place after an algal bloom in Pacific waters

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3 w. ago Underrated EU seaside town with £1.31 beers just like Spain's Costa del Sol

This resort town by the sea is defined by its award-winning beaches, budget-friendly and buzzing nightlife and its close proximity to one of the country's most significant historical sites

Economics

4 w. ago ‘Race against time’ to clear plastic pellets from beaches after North Sea collision

Pellets ‘the size of lentils’ clumped together and washed up on the coasts of Norfolk and Lincolnshire

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4 w. ago Cleaning plastic from beaches after sea collision could take weeks, says council

An operation is under way in west Norfolk to remove nurdles released from a container ship which collided with a tanker in the North Sea.

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4 w. ago ‘I trust my eyes, not the forecast’: Alexandria is sinking. Why don’t local fishers believe it?

The ancient Mediterranean city is at risk as sea levels rise. But most people in the vulnerable fishing village of El Max believe it will always weather the storms of timeOn a sunny January morning in El Max, west of Egypt’s second city, Alexandria, where a canal meets the Mediterranean Sea, Ahmed Gaz is untangling his fishing net on the beach after landing his catch at dawn.Like almost everyone in the neighbourhood, Gaz was born and raised by the water, destined to fish for a living: “My whole life is in the sea. My life, my work and my livelihood.” Continue reading...

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