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River Thames in London gets first official bathing spot on Friday

Thames at Ham designated as one of 13 new swimming areas across England to be monitored for water quality

The Guardian - UK

Easy Escapes: De Vere Cotswold Water Park—a Serene Waterside Retreat in Gloucestershire

It's the ultimate bolthole for a weekend reset

Marie Claire

Steph Gilmore sparks bedlam on Gold Coast as surf great rolls back years with WSL win

More than 20 years after first wining the Gold Coast Pro as a schoolgirl, the 38-year-old was again crowned queen of Snapper Rocks

The Guardian - AU

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For Dermot O'Leary, the only way is Ireland

Whether he’s harvesting oysters in Sligo, swimming in a turquoise cove in Wexford or hunting for white pudding in Cork, the TV host loves every inch of the Emerald Isle

Evening Standard

Woman sexually assaulted on UK beach in late-night attack as police launch appeal in Lowestoft

A shocking event unfolded on a UK beach after hours as a woman in her twenties was targeted by an assailant on April 8th, near the East Point Pavilion in Lowestoft.

The Times of India

‘She’s been a brilliant ship’: Cornwall says goodbye to Scillonian III after 50 years

Linking the UK mainland with the Isles of Scilly, this is the last season before the boat is replaced with a newer model

The Guardian - UK

Small boats deal between France and UK is on verge of collapse

Negotiations deadlocked as No 10 wants more action on beach patrols but France has concerns over safety

The Guardian - UK

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Country diary: A truly special combination of beach, hill and church

Mwnt, Ceredigion: There are many isolated spots along this stretch of coastline. On a rare sunny day, I take a walk to one of them

The Guardian - UK

Surfing’s big break: how climate crisis insurance may save El Salvador’s waves

Fearing that extreme weather threatened its epic breaks, Oriente Salvaje is piloting the first surf insurance policy to protect livelihoods and ecosystems

The Guardian - UK

St Tropez for every budget: the best places to stay, eat and party on the Côte d’Azur

From legendary beach clubs to low-key local haunts, here’s how to do Saint-Tropez whether you’re splashing out or keeping it (relatively) sensible

Evening Standard

‘I have the island to myself’: how to be a castaway in Cornwall

Book an overnight stay in the cosy smuggler’s cottage on Looe Island and you get to enjoy this marine nature reserve after the day trippers have gone home

The Guardian - UK

My perfect Mother’s Day: Exploring the Northumberland Coast Path and a world-famous bookshop

From a secret beach to buildings with fascinating history, Helen Wilson-Beevers shares why time together is the best present

The Independent UK

Stunning views, honesty shops and community pubs: people power on the Llŷn peninsula in Wales

This rugged promontory in north Wales is thriving thanks to community-run cafes, restaurants and inns, which can all be visited on a spectacular coastal walk

The Guardian - UK

‘A scramble down to a gorgeous expanse of beach’: readers’ favourite unsung places in Wales

From magical swimming spots to museums and pizza joints, our readers share their top Welsh discoveries

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‘The most important part is the vibe’: Bate Bay named Australia’s best beach

Tourism Australia beach ambassador Brad Farmer says the coastline south of Sydney airport ‘ticked pretty much every box’

Evening Standard

2,000-year-old footprints discovered on beach after storms

Two dog walkers spotted the markings in a layer of clay at Lunan Bay in Angus, and archaeologists say they offer a ‘unique snapshot in time’.

The Independent UK

Why this tidal island in Northumberland is so special

Holy Island is a magical place, rich with nature and history – and best enjoyed when the tide comes in, writes Helen Wilson-Beevers

Evening Standard

Restaurants worth travelling for: RenMor at The Headland, Newquay

Gavin Edney’s restaurant is a place that will take the tightly coiled and leave them happily unwound, says David Ellis

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The Times of India

Iceland’s iconic black sand beach is vanishing in a shocking transformation; here’s why

Iceland’s famous black sand beach has always felt a little unreal. Dark as charcoal and framed by cliffs. Pounded by Atlantic waves that don’t play nicely. For years, travellers have stood on the shore at Reynisfjara Beach, staring at its basalt columns and snapping photos that barely look real. It’s…

Evening Standard

Santorini who? Milos might just be Greece’s chicest island escape

And this is the hotel to know

The Independent UK

New Jersey officials plot new ways to get more sand to the shore after $54 million project collapses

A yearslong battle to protect a stretch of New Jersey beaches from erosion has gone back to the drawing board, as local towns disagree over who should sacrifice their sand

The Independent UK

Surfer found clinging to lobster pot buoy by rescuers after being swept out to sea

The Santa Barbara Fire Department used a drone to locate the 26-year-old stranded surfer

The Guardian - UK

Up to half of coarse sediments on UK urban beaches may be human-made, study suggests

Researchers say waste dumping and climate breakdown have contributed to rise in brick, concrete and glass on beaches

The Guardian - AU

Gelatinous horde of red stinging jellyfish washes into Melbourne beaches

A ‘massive smack’ of lion’s mane jellyfish has appeared in Port Phillip Bay, but experts say fears of a ‘jellygeddon’ are overblown

Evening Standard

Woman in her 60s dies and two hospitalised after ‘getting into difficulty’ at sea off UK beach

MP Alex Easton paid tribute to members of the public ‘who bravely attempted to help’ swimmers

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