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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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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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

The Guardian - UK

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 - AU

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 - UK

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

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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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

Sea swimmers urged to be cautious about taking new year dips off British coast

RNLI tells people to consider their health, cold water effects and weather conditions after disappearance of two swimmers on Christmas Day

The Guardian - UK

Antiques dealer feared drowned after going for Christmas swim was trying to save woman in distress

Matthew Upham, 63, was almost back to shore when he saw a woman struggling past the surf line

Evening Standard

Urgent search for missing person in the sea at popular UK beach as rescue operation launched

Emergency services were alerted to reports of a casualty in the water soon after 5pm

Evening Standard

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Christmas Day swim survivor says ‘it was a mistake to get in’ as two feared dead

Mike Brown, 60, said conditions in Budleigh Salterton ‘worse he’d seen’ in three decades

Evening Standard

In Pictures: It’s now or never for Boxing Day dip enthusiasts

Swimmers up and down the country took to the water for an annual tradition.

Evening Standard

Two men remain missing at sea as police urge public to avoid Boxing Day swims

Two men, aged in their 40s and 60s, were not located during the extensive searches and remain missing.

Evening Standard

Coastguard search for two men believed missing in sea called off

A number of Christmas and Boxing Day swims in Devon and Cornwall were cancelled this year because of a yellow weather warning for wind.

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The Guardian - UK

Two men missing in sea off Devon beach on Christmas Day

Emergency services launched major search at Budleigh Salterton after reports of people in difficulty in the water

The Guardian - AU

My surf addiction didn’t need more fuel. Then I found the WSL third-tier live stream

The Qualifying Series is the lowest rung on the competitive World Surf League ladder but the next generation has sucked me in with their talent

The Guardian - UK

Come on in, all ye faithful: 18 of the UK’s best mass swims for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

Festive sea swims are pure joy – and also blow away the cobwebs, unite communities and raise money for charity. Here are some old (and new) favourites

Evening Standard

Incredible moment Love Island's Laura Crane surfs 'world record-breaking' wave

The Love Island 2018 star may have surfed the biggest wave ever attempted by a woman

The Guardian - UK

Empty beaches guaranteed: a wintry weekend break in north Devon

With stunning beaches, cosy cafes and a lot fewer people, the unspoilt surfing village of Croyde has just as much to offer out of season

Evening Standard

Chelsy Davy on her new life in Mauritius and why she chose to get married there

The Aya jewellery designer shares her insider guide to the island she now calls home and shares exclusive photos of her relaxed wedding day

The Guardian - UK

One in seven English bathing spots rated as polluted in latest testing

Scarborough and Bognor Regis among places where water is so polluted it is not recommended for swimming

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