12 h. ago UK coastal town rocked by earthquake as shaking detected near popular beach

The latest earthquake to hit the UK was felt just off the coast of Southport, in the Irish Sea, however, the BGS has confirmed that it was felt further in-land in Southport itself

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35 h. ago Tourists abandoning iconic UK seaside town as locals say 'it shows'

Despite its popular beaches, landmarks and attractions, some seaside businesses have seen a drop in trade this summer and have put it down to the cost-of-living crisis.

Culture

3 d. ago Benidorm tragedy as British tourist found dead on popular beach

A 31-year-old British man has been found dead on a popular beach in Benidorm

Society

4 d. ago Teens rescued at popular Welsh tourist beach as remnants of Hurricane Erin hit coast

They had water in their lungs and were take to hospital after one appeared to be unresponsive in the water

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5 d. ago Body found on popular beach after large emergency services response

Witnesses saw a large number of emergency services on Rhossili Beach on Wednesday evening, August 27

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7 d. ago Holidaymakers stunned as giant jellyfish washes up on popular Lanzarote beach

Sunseekers were left shocked when a giant jellyfish was found washed up on a popular tourist beach in Spain, others were less pleased with how the issue was dealt with

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7 d. ago Panic as Brit tourists get stuck in sea after visitors park on sand at popular UK beach

Motorists parked on the sand at a Cornish beach could not believe their eyes when they discovered a rising tide had swamped the area - leaving vehicles partially submerged in the sea. 

Society

7 d. ago Horrified tourists flee beach as dozens of 'rat carcasses' wash up in holiday hotspot

Several tourists were forced to gather their stuff and 'flee' after they noticed dozens of washed up rodents on the shore of a popular beach hotspot, which sees millions of visitors each year

Society

7 d. ago Woman dead as body found floating in sea at popular UK beach

It comes as authorities were spotted near Blackpool's promenade near Glynn Square yesterday on Bank Holiday Monday, while HM Coastguard also gathered next to a cafe

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8 d. ago Bank Holiday beachgoers are confronted with loud tannoys telling them NOT to go in polluted water at popular UK beach

Cullercoats Bay in North Tyneside would usually be packed with families enjoying the weather while cooling off in the North Sea.

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8 d. ago Beach emergency in Wales as two children taken to hospital after getting into serious difficulty in the sea

Coastguards launched a major rescue operation at the popular Aberavon Beach, in Port Talbot, on Sunday evening after the children found themselves in 'serious difficulty' in the sea.

Society

8 d. ago Kids taken to hospital after ‘mass casualty’ sea rescue at popular Welsh beach

A group of young children were rescued from the sea by the coastguard at around 8.30pm on Sunday

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8 d. ago Another Spanish beach is closed as invasion of potentially deadly 'blue dragon' sea creatures spreads to holiday island after Costa Blanca alert

The dangerous creatures, which have a potentially-fatal sting, were spotted on La Cantería beach in Órzola, in the popular holiday island Lanzarote, forcing the beach to temporarily close.

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8 d. ago 'Mass casualty' emergency at Wales beach as kids raced to hospital

Two children were taken to hospital by ambulance and four others needed treatment after a major rescue was carried out at a popular Welsh beach on Sunday

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8 d. ago Multiple children in hospital after 'serious difficulty' rescue at UK beach

Coastguards were in charge of the major rescue operation in the sea off a popular Welsh beach after children were in 'serious difficulty'. Ambulances were sent to the scene

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8 d. ago Multiple children in hospital after 'mass casualty' rescue at UK beach

Coastguards were in charge of the major rescue operation in the sea off a popular Welsh beach after children were in 'serious difficulty'. Ambulances were sent to the scene

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8 d. ago Children taken to hospital after 'mass casualty' sea rescue at popular Welsh beach

The coastguard has detailed how a group of young children were rescued from the sea at around 8.30pm on Sunday

Events

1 week ago Urgent shark warning issued as disgusting discovery washes up on beach

One of the most popular beach spots in Australia was forced to be evacuated after a horrific sight was seen along the shore, with sharks being spotted in the area shortly after

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1 week ago Public warned to avoid Benone Beach after 'potentially toxic' algae found

A bathing ban has been slapped on one of Northern Ireland’s most popular beaches just before the bank holiday weekend - after blue-green algae was detected over 100 times across the region this year

Events

1 week ago Luxurious and artsy beach destination is uncrowded alternative to popular hotspot

This area in Florida is an elegant and luxurious beach destination that offers a similar vibe to Miami but without the crowds.

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