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‘Beaches will be open’: How cities are keeping July 4 swimmers safe from a ‘Jaws’ nightmare

A woman in New York has already been bitten by a shark this summer.

The Independent UK

Coastal erosion inaction has home owners on brink

Years after severe coastal erosion forced home evacuations residents of a beachside town say they have been failed by state and local governments.

AAP

High bacteria levels have forced beaches in these states to close ahead of July 4

Some celebrants of July 4 may be saddened to find their local beaches have been closed over bacteria in the water

The Independent UK

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The Best Wedding Guest Dresses for Beach Ceremonies From Flowing Maxis to Slip Silhouettes

We made sure to include a wide range of price tags since you may also have to buy a plane ticket to attend beach nuptials.

Fashion Times

Ocean campaigners hail French move to snuff out cigarette butt pollution

A sweeping ban on smoking in outdoor public spaces is expected to help stub out the scourge of cigarette butts – France’s most common form of litter – from beaches, parks and bus stops.

Radio France Internationale

Mother and friend of teenage drowning victim urge people to stay safe in the sea

Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, died after getting caught in a rip current on Bournemouth beach in May 2023.

Evening Standard

Why this 'eclectic' and 'charming' seaside town is the best in Scotland

See why this seaside town with an 'eclectic' mix of shops and 'pristine' beaches is the best and prettiest in Scotland.

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‘There’s probably worse places’: Bognor Regis back at bottom of UK seaside rankings

West Sussex resort comes last again in Which? survey but local residents and visitors are full of praise

The Guardian - UK

Jersey Shore lifeguard impaled by 6-foot-long beach umbrella pole

About a foot of the umbrella stake was sticking out of the woman’s shoulder

The Independent UK

The best beach breaks within two hours of London for a chic staycation

Vibey restaurants, chic shops, glorious stretches of beach — and all less than two hours from the capital. Here’s how to nail a trip to the south coast this weekend

Evening Standard

5 best salty fragrances for men: smell like the beach with these sea-themed scents

Who doesn’t want to smell like the sea?!

Ignore the sunburnt-Brits snobbery: the new generation of all-inclusive resorts are paradise for parents

The holidays I dreamt of as a child have had an upgrade. And who wants to cook or plan with a toddler in tow anyway? asks Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

Lifeguards could have deterred boy from fatal ‘coming-of-age’ sea jump – coroner

David Ejimofor jumped from a breakwater and drowned.

Evening Standard

Majorca removes 1,700 sun loungers from beaches after anti-tourism protests

Residents have complained that there is little free space left on Palma’s beaches for them

The Independent UK

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My regular swimsuit is taking a back seat this summer - I'm wearing this wetsuit-inspired costume instead

This year, I decided to focus on finding a wetsuit swimming costume that provides warmth minus the squeeze and effort, so I can enjoy a dip without the exertion

The Independent UK

David Attenborough came close to drowning due to faulty 1950s scuba diving equipment

‘I thought, ‘This can’t be right’. And by the time [the water rose to my nose], I thought, ‘I’m sure this is not right’

The Guardian - UK

‘The hotel had a dog spa’: readers’ favourite dog-friendly holidays

Dog lovers share their tips on the best accommodation and beaches to set tails wagging across the UK and Ireland• Tell us about a midsummer trip – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher

Evening Standard

The undiscovered British coastal spot overtaking Devon and Cornwall as the must-visit holiday destination

Forget cream teas and St Ives: the Welsh coast offers idyllic beaches, cliffside walks and cute, chocolate-box villages, plus fewer crowds

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The National (Scotland)

Scottish beach closed following discovery of 'unexploded mortar shell'

A BEACH was closed following the discovery of an unexploded mortar shell in Fife ...

The Independent UK

Lighting up on a French beach will cost more than £100 under national smoking ban

But the ban does not cover e-cigarettes, and smoking on cafe terraces will still be permitted

What’s land snorkelling: a different way to hike with surprising cognitive benefits

It’s all about the journey, not the destination

Evening Standard

The best places to snorkel near London (yes, really) — from Margate to Eastbourne

There’s a surprising amount of sea life to explore close, say Emma and Gordon Taylor

The Independent UK

Anger as Rio de Janeiro brings in sweeping changes to famous tourist hotspots

Is this the end of Samba on the beach?

The Independent UK

Why a weekend in medieval Rye is the perfect British seaside escape

Along with its otherworldly beaches, Emilee Tombs fell for the cobblestone streets and olde-worlde charm of Rye

The Independent UK

Weird sea creature ‘balloons’ are washing up on North Carolina beaches - here’s what they are

Officials are issuing warnings for Portuguese man-of-war along a roughly 150-mile stretch from Cape Lookout in North Carolina to the South Carolina state line

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