Swimmers ‘shrug’ after being told of foul brown liquid pumping into Cornwall beauty spot Visit Cornwall describes Swanpool Beach as ‘the perfect swimming spot’ The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Quiet beaches, warm seas and woodland walks: Why Jersey makes for the most invigorating autumn break Antonia Windsor finds solitude and food festivals on the biggest Channel Island during a stirring shoulder-season holiday The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
First picture of Briton, 41, swept away by currents at popular Portugal beach A surfer desprately tried to save Paul Calow at Sao Pedro de Moel beach Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023
Britons urged to take precautions during ‘unusual’ warm spell this weekend Highs of around 26C are expected on Sunday, forecasters said, which would make the UK hotter than Los Angeles or Mykonos in Greece. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
‘Rivers of the sea’: how far from shore can rips really take you? These mysterious currents are responsible for hundreds of drownings but there is a dangerous degree of complacency about them The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2023
Why Croyde is riding the crest of a wave The North Devon resort hit the headlines earlier this year when it was designated a world surfing reserve. But it’s so much more than that – an under-the-radar beauty spot as perfect in autumn as it is in summer The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023
Stockton sand replacement to start in October 'We're very serious about getting this work done as soon as possible.' Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2023
Son describes father struggling in sea before drowning during coasteering event Iain Farrell, 49, died during the activity day near Swanage, Dorset, in May 2019. The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
Coroner ‘unsure about boat’s involvement’ in connection to deaths off beach Joe Abbess and Sunnah Khan drowned after after they were suspected to have been caught in a riptide off Bournemouth beach. The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Stretch out summer: 10 last-minute UK beach breaks It’s not over yet … These 10 idyllic beach stays around Britain offer September sun and no crowds The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
A weekend in Tenby: travel guide, things to do, food and drink One of the most iconic seaside destinations in Wales, the original town of Tenby was called “Dinbych y Pysgod” in Welsh, which translates as the “little town of fishes”. Established by the Normans as a fortified town, said Visit Pembrokeshire, most of Tenby’s old town walls remain, “enclosing the medieval… The Week · Sep 6, 2023
Brora, the best British beach you’ve never heard of With great water sports, coastal walks, wildlife and an ice-cream parlour, this idyllic spot in Sutherland is the perfect hangout – and no one seems to know about it The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023
Body of Rehoboth Beach swimmer washes ashore one day after he went missing After a massive search of Rehoboth Beach failed to find any sign of missing swimmer Richard A Boateng, his body washed ashore on Monday morning The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Marine veteran heroically rescues swimmer caught in rip current Gabe McCabe was one of the lucky few whose life was saved, as three people were reported dead after drowning in rip currents The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2023 Surf therapy programme for women received grant boost from university A LARGE £4500 grant has been awarded to Groundswell Scotland by the University of Edinburgh Community Grant Scheme.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2023 ‘Walking billboard’ for Woodside: parents want end to fossil fuel company sponsorship of WA Nippers New campaign supported by Greenpeace urges Surf Life Saving WA to scrap $5m naming rights deal
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023 Country diary: Snoozing seals and close encounters Great Ganilly, Isles of Scilly: We swim through a noodle-soup of seaweeds and see sleeping seals that are camouflaged perfectly until they move
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023 Greek locals go to war against expensive sunbeds on beaches The ‘Towel Movement’ has seen protests along the shoreline amid fears residents could be ‘pushed off’ islands
The Week · Aug 20, 2023 Alligators and sugar-white sands in Alabama America’s 22nd state is associated with its rural backwaters, says James March in The Mail on Sunday. In fact, it is sometimes described as the most “redneck” of the southern states. But first-time visitors may be pleasantly surprised by Alabama. It is dotted with attractions, including, as you might expect,…
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023 Norfolk guide: Where to eat, drink and stay in a county of birds, boats and endless skies From charming pubs with rooms to bobbing along on the Broads, Norfolk expert Martin Dunford reveals how best to spend your time in this special region
Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023 Inside the Greek ‘towel protest’ where locals reclaim their beaches Greek island dwellers are taking a stand against beachfront businesses that have left them with no room to sunbathe
Marie Claire · Aug 16, 2023 Easy Escapes: Watergate Bay, a hotel by the sea Easy Escapes: Watergate Bay, a hotel by the sea
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023 Boards, bikes and hikes: my family adventure in West Cork, Ireland With surfing, e-biking, kayaking, hiking and history, we join an all-action family break around County Cork’s spectacular bays, headlands and beaches
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023 British explorer aims to emulate Lord Byron with Asia to Europe swim Race spans 6.5km across the Bosphorus, navigating one of world’s busiest shipping lanes, and is seen as the pinnacle of open water swimming competition
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023 The Var side: the quieter corner of the French Riviera The less-visited Var region of the Côte d’Azur is full of glorious beaches, heritage-rich towns and bucolic vineyards