31 h. ago The 'remarkable coincidence' that could let 'three pads Rayner' avoid inheritance tax: Deputy PM's constituency home is valued at EXACT threshold when tax becomes payable

The Deputy Prime Minister is embroiled in a deepening sleaze row over her tax affairs after it was revealed she bought an £800,000 second home on the south coast.

Economics

49 h. ago ‘The forgotten forest’: how smashing 5.6m urchins saved a California kelp paradise

Pollution, warm oceans and hungry urchins devastated Pacific kelp. Now, thanks to divers with hammers, one of the world’s most successful rehabilitation projects has helped it reboundOn an overcast Tuesday in July, divers Mitch Johnson and Sean Taylor shimmy into their wetsuits on the back of the R/V Xenarcha, a 28ft boat floating off the coast of Rancho Palos Verdes, south of Los Angeles. Behind them, the clear waters of the Pacific are dotted with a forest of army-green strands, waving like mermaid hair underwater.We are here to survey the giant Pacific kelp, a species that once thrived in these ice cold waters. But over the past two decades, a combination of warm ocean temperatures, pollution, overfishing and the proliferation of hungry sea urchins that devour the kelp has led to a 80% decline in the forest along the southern California coast. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Man City XI vs Brighton: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Pep Guardiola rotates as City visit the south coast

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6 d. ago Abandoned seaside village started crumbling into sea when they removed beach

Once a prosperous fishing village on the South Devon coast, this abandoned seaside destination has become a testament to the dangers of disrupting natural beauty

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8 d. ago Britain's smallest beach uncovered: Secret sands on the south coast is only just wider than a large towel

The UK hidden escape is home to Britain's smallest beach as it is only just wider than a large towel, it has been revealed.

Society

8 d. ago Alligator and shark spotted swimming TOGETHER in waters off famed South Carolina tourist spot

Shocking video footage captured the moment sharks and alligators met each other off the coast of South Carolina.

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1 week ago The best beach breaks within two hours of London for a chic staycation

Vibey restaurants, chic shops, glorious stretches of beach — and all less than two hours from the capital. Here’s how to nail a trip to the south coast this weekend

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1 week ago Mystery ‘debris balls’ return to NSW beaches as residents warned to steer clear

Central Coast Council says residents should not touch the balls and avoid beaches where they wash ashoreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDebris balls have again washed up along the New South Wales coast as officials warn residents not to touch the mysterious spherical globules and to avoid beaches where they appear.Central Coast Council said on Thursday the debris balls – which are grey-coloured and about 10mm to 40mm in size – had been found on beaches including at The Entrance, the Grant McBride baths, Blue Bay, Toowoon Bay, North Shelly, Shelly and Blue Lagoon. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Swiss guide dog survives yacht sinking off the coast of South Africa... only for his owners to be told he must be put DOWN because he doesn't have the right paperwork

The chocolate labrador and his family had set out on a yacht to enjoy a day at sea on South Africa's east coast.

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1 week ago The truth about the Julio Enciso deal: Who is he REALLY signing for? And who is paying? KIERAN GILL answers the big questions after controversial agreement struck by Chelsea's owners

KIERAN GILL: In a remarkable development on Wednesday, Chelsea's owners reached an agreement to sign Enciso from the south coast club in a deal worth £13.8million.

Economics

2 w. ago Man seriously injured after tractor falls onto motorway from bridge

Kent Police said it was called to reports of a two-vehicle collision on the A227 overbridge, near Wrotham, shortly after 11.15am on Monday.

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2 w. ago Liverpool’s summer sales set to exceed £200m with Ben Doak bound for Bournemouth

The 19-year-old is on the verge of a switch to the south coast

Economics

2 w. ago Liverpool to pass £200m in player sales with Ben Doak set to join Bournemouth

The 19-year-old is on the verge of finalising his transfer to the south coast in a £25million deal, the PA news agency understands.

Economics

3 w. ago Chinese warship crashes into own coastguard vessel while chasing Philippine boat in South China Sea

Footage shows Chinese coastguard vessel with its entire bow caved in after colliding with warship near contested Scarborough ShoalThe Philippines has released dramatic footage of a Chinese warship colliding with a vessel from its own coastguard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea.The incident occurred near the contested Scarborough Shoal on Monday as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) escorted vessels distributing aid to fishers in the area, Philippine authorities said. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Chinese warship crashes into own coastguard vessel while chasing Philippines boat in South China Sea

Footage shows Chinese coastguard vessel with its entire bow caved in after colliding with Chinese warship near contested Scarborough ShoalA Chinese warship collided with a vessel from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, Manila said, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontation.The incident occurred near the contested Scarborough Shoal as the Philippine Coast Guard escorted vessels distributing aid to fishers in the area, said coast guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela in a statement. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Chinese warship crashes into own coast guard vessel while chasing Philippines boat in South China Sea

Footage shows Chinese coast guard vessel with its entire bow caved in after colliding with Chinese warship near contested Scarborough ShoalA Chinese warship collided with a vessel from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, Manila said, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontation.The incident occurred near the contested Scarborough Shoal as the Philippine Coast Guard escorted vessels distributing aid to fishers in the area, said coast guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela in a statement. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago London leaver: 'we sold our Tooting flat for £635k and have spent £1.1m on a house in Hove'

Initially reluctant to move out of south London, this family ended up upsizing on the coast

Economics

3 w. ago Pretty UK seaside spot is an unlikely hotspot for Londoners fleeing the city

A quaint and picturesque village on the western edge of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast in South Wales has become a surprise hit with Londoners looking to relocate

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