beaches
Needles among medical waste washing ashore, numerous US East Coast beaches remain closed
Swimming and surfing bans were put in place in a number of states
7 countries you didn’t know have amazing beaches
Avoid the crowds and choose one of the following unique destinations for a blissful seaside getaway.
Plastic bag litter falls by 80% on beaches over a decade, seaside clean-ups show
Marine Conservation Society calls for further measures to tackle litter blighting the coasts, including a deposit return scheme for drinks containers.
Eating Out: Smugglers Inn, Co Kerry - something different and very special
The Smugglers Inn is a place of high-quality cooking with the best ingredients, and the packed restaurant was testament to that
Fresh warning after blue-green algae detected further along north coast beaches
FRESH warnings have been issued further along the north coast after a potentially toxic blue-green algae was detected at more locations.
Portballintrae lifeguard Beth Montgomery: I've challenged myself to hit 10k steps a day without fail – in rain, hail or snow
1 Up and at it – what is your morning routine? Honestly, I’m not much of a morning person.
The best beaches for sun-soaking and swims in the UK and Ireland
Swap pricey European breaks for a seaside escape closer to home, says Sarah Marshall.
Five beaches in Republic fail to retain blue flag status after a drop in water quality
FIVE beaches in the Republic have failed to retain blue flag status after a drop in water quality.
Call to take part in Northern Ireland's biggest coastal clean up
NORTHERN Ireland's largest ever coastal clean-up is planned for later this month - if enough volunteers turn up.