4 h. ago Man faced with 'appalling scenes' after visit to popular beach

Tim Healey, 64, has said he visits Red Rocks Nature Reserve in Liverpool most days - but when he arrived at the popular seaside spot he was greeted with shocking scenes

Culture

13 h. ago Venomous snake bolts into sea from beneath paddleboard at popular Welsh beach

The adder bolted into the sea after being discovered under a paddleboard at a beach in North Wales - and people have been left feeling uneasy after watching the video

Events

68 h. ago Canary Island tourist frenzy as popular beach's secret cove finally exposed

White unspoilt sand, almost deserted coastlines and gripping flora and fauna gives this cove a ‘secluded’ feel in the Canary Islands, away from the maddening throngs of tourists

Society

3 d. ago BREAKING Emergency services attend popular beach in 'major incident' after body found

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

Politics

3 d. ago Emergency services attend popular beach in 'major incident' after body found

Police and forensics have flocked to the County Down beach after authorities were alerted to a body being discovered, with members of the public urged to avoid the scene

Politics

6 d. ago Brits love beautiful beach with colourful huts that's 'perfect for a day trip'

Located in the Tendring district of Essex, the beach is a popular spot for both locals and visitors alike with its colourful beach huts, fresh water lido and a range of sports activities

Politics

8 d. ago Brits are shocked I’ve chosen Norwich over New Zealand – but there are reasons so many Kiwis are leaving | Elle Hunt

Despite the food and scenery, on a visit home this year I was struck by the many drawbacks, from housing to transportWhenever a Brit learns that I’m a New Zealander – grew up there, got the passport, only moved to the UK in 2017 – often their faces scrunch up with confusion: “Why would you live here when you could be living there?”It doesn’t seem to matter if they’ve been to New Zealand themselves or not. The implication is that I have known the Garden of Eden, even been granted a key, and responded by saying: “Actually, you know what? I’ll take Norwich instead.”Elle Hunt is a freelance journalist Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Police warn dog owners 'you'll pay ultimate price' as video shows savage attack near popular beach

The distressing video has been shared by police to highlight a growing issue

Events

1 week ago Search for missing 'vulnerable' boy, 16, who vanished on UK beach two days ago

North Wales Police have launched an urgent appeal to find 16-year-old Athrun, who was last seen at a popular beach on Saturday

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1 week ago Search for missing 'vulnerable' boy, 16, last seen on popular UK beach two days ago

North Wales Police have launched a 'high-risk missing person enquiry' for 16-year-old Athrun. He was last seen at West Shore Beach in Conwy county on the weekend

Events

1 week ago Spain beach warning as two popular tourist spots forced to close due to contamination

The beaches in the south of the island have been closed after the results of water quality tests found high levels of food-poisoning bacteria E.coli

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2 w. ago Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort unveils revamp of popular ride which reaches jaw

'Being able to bring this back to life is something we’ve taken really seriously - it feels like a new ride'

Politics

2 w. ago Gran Canaria bar owner arrested for murder after woman's dismembered body was found on beach

A Gran Canaria bar owner has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's dismembered body was found on a beach popular with tourists. 

Events

2 w. ago Bournemouth wildfire: Moment 'deliberate' blaze engulfs cliff above popular beach

Footage shows 50 feet flames rising into the sky from wildfire which engulfed a large section of a cliff above Bournemouth beach which was witnessed by horrified onlookers

Events

3 w. ago Travel chaos at popular North Wales beach as nans to lead road blockade this weekend

A group of residents will perform a slow walk to the beach in protest over the village's traffic problems

Events

3 w. ago Tenerife tourists use sneaky trick to reserve sunbeds before they're even laid out

The competition for prime sunbed spots in popular beach destinations has been ramping up in recent years. One TikTok video shows how Tenerife tourists are now trying to game the system.

Politics

3 w. ago Beachgoers 'leave human waste in gardens' and people are 'peeing in bins'

Residents near a popular beach claimed there was "human waste" in their gardens and jet-skiers were "splashing about under the influence of alcohol" at a council meeting

Politics

3 w. ago Myrtle Beach shooting: Man shot dead by police at popular tourist destination in South Carolina

A man who witnessed the shooting, described the incident as "traumatising" as one individual began firing a weapon resulting in a police officer at the scene discharging their firearm

Events

3 w. ago Important Benidorm fine advice issued to all boozy Brits visiting tourist beaches

Advice has been issued to tourists in Benidorm who may face fines if they do certain things on the beach, meaning travellers may want to be careful when visiting the popular tourist spot

Society

4 w. ago Popular holiday destination to limit visitor numbers on famous beaches

Booking online, limiting visitor numbers and even a beach towel ban are some of the restrictions one popular island has imposed

Politics