20 h. ago Great white shark is seen near popular beaches in Maine, sparking a warning from police

Reports of a large great white shark near popular beaches in Maine have prompted a warning to beachgoers

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31 h. ago Brit victim of Rio drink spiking says 'that's enough of this country' after collapsing on beach

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: The first-time visitor to Brazil, a 21-year-old engineering student, was seen in a video clip staggering towards Rio de Janeiro's popular Ipanema beach before collapsing

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33 h. ago British tourists warned against grotesque beach habit branded 'bizarre'

A new sign has been placed by a popular beach for British holidaymakers in Albufeira, Portugal, where it warns people not to do a "disgusting" act which has left many tourists shocked

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33 h. ago Brit tourist 'victims of Rio women's drink spiking robbery' pictured

A young British tourist was filmed collapsing on the sand at Rio de Janeiro’s popular Ipanema beach after he and a friend's cocktails were allegedly spiked after being targeted by three women

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55 h. ago Three Ukraine beachgoers killed by sea mines in Black Sea after ignoring swimming warnings

The Black Sea has long been a popular holiday destination in Ukraine, but many of its beaches have been declared unsafe since the war began

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58 h. ago Two women die within hours as bodies pulled from water at nearby popular beaches

The two women were both pulled from the water at two separate popular beaches over the weekend in tragic circumstances that have left the local community in mourning

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59 h. ago Two women die after being pulled from the water at nearby UK beaches

The tragedies were witnessed by several people visiting the beaches to enjoy the weekend weather.

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8 d. ago Hidden gem in Spain is an 'affordable' beach destination with 300 days of sun

Spain's Costa del Sol offers a number of affordable beach destinations for Brits including the popular Torremolinos, which has a number of sandy beaches and a historic fisherman district

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3 w. ago Is THIS Britain's strictest seaside council? Popular towns hit with 'unfair' clampdown after beach brawls... but locals say 'it's not our fault'

EXCLUSIVE: Locals at one of Britain's most popular seaside towns are furious at being slapped with an 'insane' and 'patronising' crackdown on swearing after a series of violent incidents.

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3 w. ago Judge orders famous Seattle nude beach closed because people keep having sex in public there

A Seattle judge has ordered that a popular beach in the city be closed because it has become a hot spot for public sex and nudity. 

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4 w. ago Public warned 'do not swim' at two popular Scots beaches amid contamination warning

"Members of the public are temporarily advised against bathing, paddling, or playing in the sea or streams running into both beaches until further notice."

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4 w. ago Mum finds popular beach deserted during heatwave before making grim discovery

Lauren Whitman was left horrified when she realised why the beach in Weston-super-Mare was completely empty during the heatwave in the UK - as ladybirds swarmed around her and her family

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4 w. ago Two popular Scottish beaches hit with contamination alert as public warned not to go in sea

Visitors are being urged to stay away from the water

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4 w. ago Kite surfer dies after being ‘blown into the side of a yacht’ at popular UK beach

The man was pronounced dead at the scene after first aid was administered by harbour staff and members of the RNLI. A second man is receiving medical treatment

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last month Beautiful UK beach is Spanish resort dupe but locals say this comes at a price

Woolacombe in North Devon is a popular holiday destination for tourists, who flock to the sandy beach in the summer time. But locals say it's a different story in the winter.

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last month Tiny Greek island dubbed 'a smaller Mykonos' named voted best in the world

A charming Greek island just a stone's throw from the insatiably popular Santorini and Mykonos has stunning beaches, a rich history, and delicious seafood - but hardly any tourists

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