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Freak wave kills three swimmers, injures 17 at South Africa beach

Official says at least 17 people were hospitalised and in critical condition following a huge wave at Durban beach.

Al Jazeera

Town with 'better weather' than the rest of Merseyside

Just a few miles up the coast and it can feel like a different season

Liverpool Echo

Beach drivers warned of long waits for rescue at popular Queensland Christmas holiday spots

If an accident happens, emergency responders can be more than an hour away due to high tides, demand or remote locations.

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Tyrella Beach amenities upgrade gets green light from council

The picturesque tourist attraction will see the development of modern lifeguard facilities, a first aid room with universal access and public toilets

Belfast Live

Woman's body found on East Lothian beach as police race to scene

Police Scotland raced to Gullane Beach at around 7.50am on Thursday morning after receiving reports of the devastating incident.

Edinburgh Live

Nielsen Park beach upgrades delayed as NSW government fires engineering firm

National parks staff emailed residents with news, citing lack of progress on the site, before contractors say they were told

The Guardian - AU

I’m taking my kids overseas these school holidays and they’re going to complain the whole time

One of the most disappointing bait and switches of adulthood is that the summer holidays you used to look forward to as a child are now the stuff of dread

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The hidden gem East Lothian village that's an idyllic winter getaway

Those of us needing a bit of peace and quiet this festive season will be looking for places to escape to away from the bustling crowds of the city and this picturesque village could be ideal.

Edinburgh Live

City of Newcastle appraises tenders for next stage of Stockton beach protection

Council vote on buried seawall works

Newcastle Herald

World's most beautiful beaches revealed including the US, Thailand and Australia

The golden sands of Byron Bay in Australia, Venice Beach in California, and El Nido in Palawan, Philippines are among a list of the most beautiful beaches in the world

Daily Mirror

The stunning Scots beach cottage named one of best UK seaside destinations

Beach Bay Cottage on the Isle of Lewis was recognised as one of the best places to stay near the coast.

Daily Record

We visited a Bristol warm space where 'everyone is welcome' this winter

"Sometimes I do think people here are too proud to ask for help."

Bristol Post

A day at the beach: ‘I gawped as surfers carved along the huge waves. It was too late to back out’

Out of her group of beginner surfer friends, Gill Hutchison was by far the worst. She tried and failed, until the seemingly impossible happened

The Guardian - AU

Durban coastline: sewage polluted beaches pose threat to holiday makers and the environment

Large numbers of businesses in eThekwini on South Africa’s eastern seaboard – which includes the port city of Durban – rely heavily on tourism. It’s a popular holiday destination, only six hours by road from Johannesburg. Millions of people living inland head to the warm coastline over the country’s extended…

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Surf lifesavers call for more volunteers to keep up with demand at Rainbow Beach

There is no limit on age or ability, but surf lifesaving volunteers are desperately needed to keep people safe.

Chronicle Live

Award-winning Northumberland gastropub adds shepherds' huts ahead of Christmas

The Apple Inn in Lucker has added four shepherds' huts to its existing accommodation offer

Chronicle Live

Best UK seaside hotels, lodges and beach houses named - and one is in Northumberland

The Fat Badger at Budle Bay was named one of the UK's best seaside hotels, lodges and beach houses by Guardian Travel

The Guardian - AU

Surf’s up in the suburbs as Australia’s first wave pool competition gets pumping

It’s not Teahupo’o or Bells Beach, but the World Surf League-endorsed wave pool on Melbourne’s outskirts might just be the future of surfing.

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Rare footage shows deer playing in the surf near Pebble Beach

It’s not uncommon to spot deer on California’s Monterey Peninsula, but it is quite rare to see the animals strolling along the beach and playing in the ocean.

Belfast Live

Ballyholme beach water quality failing to meet minimum standards "very disappointing"

Overall, 25 of 26 bathing waters around our coast met strict standards, with the highest ever number being classed as 'Excellent'

Daily Mirror

Woman drowned after buying Tesco paddleboard for late night beach jaunt during heatwave

An inquest into Emma Powell's death heard she was not wearing a life-jacket when she got stuck in a ladder at the jetty at Conwy Morfa beach in North Wales

ABC News

Queensland country caravan trips on the agenda for families tightening belts this school holidays

As the cost of living soars and holiday accommodation in popular coastal spots gets harder to find over summer, travellers are ditching Queensland beaches for bush holidays.

Wales Online

The Welsh beach named amongst 'most peaceful' in the UK

Barafundle Bay in Pembrokeshire joins places like the White Cliffs of Dover and Polperro in Cornwall on this list

Daily Record

The three best Boxing Day walks in Scotland for refreshing outings this winter

Three of the best winter walks to take this Boxing Day have been crowned in Scotland.

Daily Mirror

Cornwall is one of the world's most popular holiday spots according to Google

Cornwall has been named one of the top 10 most searched for holiday destinations in 2022 according to Google alongside the likes of Turkey and Benidorm

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