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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 · Jan 18

‘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 · Jan 12

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 · Jan 12

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 · Jan 3

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 · Jan 2

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 · Jan 1

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 · Dec 30, 2025

In Pictures: Contrasts abound in colourful year on the UK’s coast

Here are some of the most spectacular coastal pictures from the last 12 months.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025

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 · Dec 28, 2025

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 · Dec 28, 2025