Beaches

2 days ago

The bottom of the Petit Port steps leading on to a stony beach. There are metal handrails, fencing with a sign showing a hazard warning of falling rocks and a life buoy. The steps lead sharply up a stiff grassy cliff face.

More work needed to repair Petit Port steps

The States of Guernsey says it is hoped the Petit Port steps will reopen at the end of April.

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3 days ago

Councillor Scott Dickinson. He has short brown hair and is wearing glasses. He is standing in front of the beach of Druridge Bay.

Camping and party ban planned for 'raves' beach

A councillor says pets have been made ill from drugs left in waste after "raves" at Druridge Bay.

3 days ago

4 days ago

An aerial shot of a city where all the buildings are white and there is a bright blue sea in the distance (Credit: Moon Creek Studios, courtesy of Alys Beach, FL)

The Floridian beach town that looks like Santorini

The striking all-white architecture of Alys Beach may conjure Europe and the Caribbean, but its walkable streets and luminous Gulf beaches are pure Florida.

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6 days ago

Claudia wearing a red and black wetsuit standing on an St Brelade's beach with the sea behind her. The sky is bright with light clouds, and a rocky headland curves around the bay.

RNLI Jersey marks 15 years as beach patrols return

Lifeguards will be back on Jersey's shores for the start of the summer season from Thursday.

6 days ago

30 Mar 2026

An RNLI lifeguard patrols Lowestoft south beach on a bright sunny day, 12 Aug 2024. She is wearing a yellow t-shirt, red shorts and sunglasses and has a red bag over her right shoulder. She is standing beside an RNLI surfboard. Several children are running and playing in the background and there are people swimming in the sea in the distance.

Lifeguard rescues doubled last year, says RNLI

Better weather and more people staying in the UK for their holidays are cited as reasons for the jump in rescues.

30 Mar 2026

26 Mar 2026

A woman swings on a vine into the water at El Nido Beach in the Philippines (Credit: Alamy)

Eight of the world's best beach escapes

From secluded inlets on Italy's volcanic coastlines to white sand paradise in Tasmania, BBC journalists love these unique and unexpected beach holidays.

26 Mar 2026

A large beach has lime kilns in the far distance under a darkening blue sky. In the forefront of the photo is a black spaniel.

Off-lead dog ban 'will not happen' on popular beach

Beadnell Parish Council accepts the policy would be unwelcome and may put dog owners off visiting.

26 Mar 2026

9 Mar 2026

A large dog splashing in the water as it bounds in ocean waves on the coast. One of its ears is up and the other is down. it is holding a bright yellow tennis ball in its mouth.

Off-lead dog ban considered for popular beach

Beadnell Parish Council is considering introducing restrictions from May to September.

9 Mar 2026

28 Feb 2026

A snorkeller swims through the waters of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. She is surrounded by jellyfish (Credit: Alamy)

Six of the best spring getaways for 2026

From hidden boat-to-beaches in Puerto Rico to carnival street parties in Cape Town, these global escapes will provide a welcome springtime reset for both body and soul.

28 Feb 2026

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