Five people die in water tragedies within a few hours amid hot weather Three women and two men have died in separate tragedies in Newquay, West Wittering and Loch Fyne Evening Standard · Jul 27
A beach break in Nigeria's Lagos is becoming too expensive for many The beaches in Nigeria's megacity of Lagos are rare public spaces to escape the crowds and heat, but many residents say they are being priced out as the local government opens up more coastal land to developers The Independent UK · Jul 24
'Lovely family': Tribute to London mother and teenage daughter who drowned at beach trying to save child Everything we know about the tragedy which claimed the lives of a politician’s wife and their 15-year-old daughter Evening Standard · Jul 23
Father of boy on life support calls for safety review at Essex beach where two died Shahin Ahmed praises relatives Shelina Rahman and her daughter Sameeha, who died trying to help his seven-year-old son in water The Guardian - UK · Jul 23
Exploring Germany’s East Frisian islands: mudflats, marshes and millions of birds The seven inhabited isles off the North Sea coast, part of a Unesco world heritage site, are a sanctuary for wildlife – with great hotels and restaurants too The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
6 beach outfit ideas for every holiday moment – from sunset beach bar drinks to relaxed all-day lounging These easy beach outfit ideas combine style, practicality, and comfort Woman & Home · Jul 16
The 2 Scottish seaside towns named among the UK's top 10 in new ranking Two seaside towns in Fife have been named some of the best in the UK in Which?’s new guide. The National (Scotland) · Jul 14
The 2 Scottish seaside spots named among the UK's top 10 in new ranking Two seaside spots in Fife have been named some of the best in the UK in Which?’s new guide. The National (Scotland) · Jul 14
Hughie Vaughan: the king of gravity-defying tricks pushing surfing to new heights The young Australian finds success in the wave pool with once unimaginable aerial moves – but his future lies in the ocean The Guardian - AU · Jul 13
Two men die after going into sea to rescue children at County Durham beach Children confirmed safe but men pronounced dead after being brought out of water at Seaton Carew, Hartlepool The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Denmark’s ‘Cold Hawaii’: the artfully cool surf zone on the Jutland coast Surfers nicknamed it in the 90s, but this rugged coastline is becoming a hotspot for contemporary art lovers too The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Panino police: packed lunch bans enrage Italians at pricey beach clubs Child who ate smuggled-in homemade sandwich kicks off latest skirmish over private resorts The Guardian - UK · Jul 11
Chicago woman goes to nude beach alone to feel ‘free and liberated.’ Then old men there gave a warning: ‘watch out for…’ Blending in wasn’t as simple as she expected. We Got This Covered · Jul 8
GOAT Slater to reunite with Teahupo'o at Tahiti Pro Kelly Slater, the 54-year-old retired surfer and 11-time world champion, has been given a wildcard to compete in next month's Tahiti Pro. AAP · Jul 7
The National (Scotland) · Jul 6 8 Scottish beaches named among UK's best to visit in 2026 Eight Scottish beaches have been named among the UK's best to visit
Evening Standard · Jul 5 London council 'playing Russian roulette' with lives over management of popular lido Thousands of visitors are unaware that swimming in the west London lido is banned
The Independent UK · Jul 5 Strange balls found on Queensland beaches could be toxic ‘space debris’, experts warn Objects have been safely secured in drums, authorities say
The Independent UK · Jul 3 Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack at a New York City beach
Fashion Times · Jul 3 The Beach Cover Up Comeback Is Here: Beach Outfit Ideas Defining Summer Style in 2026 Are beach cover ups back in style? Discover the biggest Summer 2026 trends, beach outfit ideas, and easy ways to elevate your summer style.
International Business Times UK · Jul 3 Toxic Waters Alert: New York Closes Five Beaches to Swimmers on Independence Day Weekend New York City health officials have issued swimming advisories for five beaches due to elevated bacteria levels, urging caution over the Independence Day weekend amid forecasted high temperatures
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3 The battle for access to Jamaica’s billion-dollar beaches In this week’s newsletter: Activists are accusing the government of privatising the coastline to support the country’s booming hotel industry at the expense of locals
Evening Standard · Jul 1 Costa del Croydon: Adult beach club coming to London rooftop The ‘ultimate urban beach escape’ is returning to south London from August 7 to 31
The Guardian - AU · Jun 28 NSW beaches to get dawn-to-dusk drone patrols in $34m anti-shark program Premier Chris Minns says he wants to restore confidence to beachgoers after series of shark sightings and attacks
AAP · Jun 27 AI drones pegged to help protect beachgoers from sharks Shark monitoring drones will fly up and down the coast year-round as one state looks to artificial intelligence to help protect swimmers from attacks.
Woman & Home · Jun 25 Kate Middleton's Broderie Anglaise dress and wedge sandals might be the chicest beach outfit ever - it's perfect for a heatwave The Princess wore this look during a tour of Australia and New Zealand and it would be stunning for a BBQ or date night too