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‘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

The Guardian - UK

‘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’

The Guardian - AU

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’.

Evening Standard

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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

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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

Evening Standard

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…

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

And this is the hotel to know

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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 Independent 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 - UK

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

The Guardian - AU

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

Evening Standard

Could a surfing retreat in Morocco conquer my fear of the sea?

The process of learning to catch a wave is an all-consuming activity that can prove to be a powerful therapeutic tool

The Guardian - UK

Shark attacks may be rare, but being rational about the risk of a swim can’t completely quell the fear

Four shark attacks in a matter of days is a sudden shock to humans, whose relationship with nature has long been out of balance

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Australia closes dozens of beaches after fourth shark attack in 48 hours: ‘Just go to a local pool’

Man, 39, bitten by shark while surfing near a national park campground in New South Wales

The Guardian - UK

Why are onions turning up on Brighton beach?

Food produce and other waste has been littering Sussex coastline as capsized shipping containers wash ashore

The Guardian - UK

‘Waves break right on to the bus windscreen’: a car-free trip along County Antrim’s dramatic coast

Three trains, two buses and a ferry take our writer from Essex to Northern Ireland, to enjoy wild swims, whiskey, sandy beaches and the Giant’s Causeway

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Country diary: What are these intricate marvels that look like bran sticks?

Alnmouth, Northumberland: They were once the rocky abode of a burrowing worm, and are normally found at sea not on the beach

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The Guardian - AU

This summer, I thought I’d finally relax – but doing nothing is the hardest thing

I’m constantly running from place to place, swerving from emergency to emergency, trying to juggle work and family as I run out of hours in the day

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Mermaid’s purses bring riches to the beach

North Sands, Salcombe, Devon: They’re my daughter’s favourite find, and I’ve never seen such a concentration. These ones have only just hatched

The Guardian - AU

My rookie era: I’m learning to swim in the ocean, braving the waves and marine life

I’ve swum and squealed alongside enormous blue gropers, tiny stingrays, silver and striped fish and even a Port Jackson shark

Evening Standard

Desperate mum 'came within inches of saving daughter before both swept away by freak wave'

Tragedy unfolded at Withernsea as witnesses describe heroic attempts to rescue teenage girl caught by 3m wave off East Yorkshire coast

Evening Standard

Double tragedy as at least two people die while 'trying to rescue teenage girl who was swept into freezing sea'

The tragedy is said to have unfolded after a teenage girl fell under the waves

The Guardian - UK

Man, 51, dies after getting into difficulty in sea off Brighton beach

Man from Kettering was recovered from the water near Brighton Palace Pier on New Year’s Day morning

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Cold water courage to start the new year as swimmers dive into 2026

Inflatables, selfies and creative costumes helped take the edge off as swimmers gathered on UK beaches for the chilly tradition.

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