75 m. ago Rare and endangered 70ft sea creature found washed up on Welsh beach

The remains of a giant sea creature was discovered on the Welsh coast and now the identity has been confirmed

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26 h. ago Mystery as carcass of massive sea creature washes up on British beach

The enormous carcass, believed to be a whale, was discovered on Wednesday morning lying on the sands of Cefn Sidan Beach in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire.

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37 h. ago Extraordinarily large creature the size of four cars washes up on Wales beach

The enormous carcass was spotted on the sands of a popular beach and left visitors stunned, with one woman convinced the corpse was that of a whale that had washed ashore

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44 h. ago Mystery over giant creature washed up on UK beach as locals say 'Nessie on walkabout'

A massive creature has been washed up on a UK beach, with one person describing the sight as 'extraordinary' as photos and videos of the carcass surface online

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63 h. ago Rare whale washed up on UK beach as experts scramble to identify creature

The young long-finned pilot whale was found stuck in the swell of the sea during low tide at Llangennith Beach in the Gower on Monday, September 1

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3 d. ago ‘Cosmic’ bioluminescent algae lights up Melbourne’s St Kilda beach

First observed in Sydney in 1860, the ‘magical’ phenomenon has become more common in Australia’s warming waters since the 1990sFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBeachgoers in Melbourne have been treated to the “cosmic and magical” sight of bioluminescent algae off St Kilda beach this week.Richard Pensak, a marine biologist at local environment group Earthcare St Kilda, spotted the bright pink-coloured cloud in the water on Sunday, and immediately knew what it was. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago UK's most 'crime ridden' beach as locals assaulted on doorsteps too afraid to go out

Residents of the Devon seaside town told of their fear to leave their homes after witnessing violent assaults and spoke of the 'big drug problem' blighting their area

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9 d. ago One of world's most dangerous sea creatures washes up in popular holiday spot

Tourists are urged to be careful when visiting this popular holiday destination as a seriously rare sea creature similar to a jellyfish has been spotted on a busy beach - and it's stings can be harmful

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9 d. ago Gorgeous UK seaside village where you can walk all the way up a castle tower

This Norfolk village just two hours from Cambridge has plenty to offer locals and visitors, including a stunning sandy beach, an impressive castle and a racecourse

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9 d. ago Pensioners fined £250 for reserving sunbeds at Spain holiday hotspot

The shocked tourists, aged 75 and 80, were slapped with a fine for trying to reserve their slots on a Spanish beach in San Antonio, Cullera, due to strict local regulations

Economics

2 w. ago Greece tourist hotspot so overcrowded there are sunbeds in the sea

Local authorities on the popular tourist island pledged to curb illegal beach operations two years ago but rogue operators are still reportedly there

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3 w. ago Beach hut owner is embroiled in bitter row with neighbours after 'spoiling popular seafront' with 'ugly' walled fence

Punch and Judy beach hut owner Sophie Jarman has found herself at war with locals after installing an 'invasive' walled fence in front of her shed on Hordle Cliffs beach in Milford on Sea, Hampshire.

Culture

3 w. ago Tourists left outraged as sunbeds' prices skyrocket to MORE than the cost of a hotel

The price of a pair of sun loungers and an umbrella have soared at Italian beach resorts over the last four years, pricing out locals and tourists, say officials.

Society

3 w. ago Pretty little seaside town is so nice the locals don't want tourists to know about it

Cap Ferret in France has been named one of the best beach towns in Europe, but locals in the area will not want tourists to know about it - it's easy to see why

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3 w. ago Brits warned that doing one thing on Spanish beaches could land you €2,000 fine

Travellers to Spain are warned to be vigilant when it comes to local beach regulations, as one common habit could see them blindsided with a fine ranging from €30 to €2,000

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4 w. ago Furious Bournemouth locals set up 'vigilante' force after beach brawl and murder

Frustrated by a string of crimes in their seaside town, locals in Bournemouth have taken matters into their own hands, setting up a volunteer 'force' - but critics call it a 'vigilante' group

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last month Tourists and Spanish locals forced to evacuate after wildfire near beach resort

A dramatic forest fire near a beach resort in southern Spain has forced the evacuation of tourists and locals.

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