The beaches of Gower peninsula have been voted among the world’s best and its countryside is so breathtaking that it was the first area in the UK to be officially judged an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s one of the wonders of Wales, alongside Snowdon and the ancient yew trees of Overton-on-Dee, with more … Read more
Litter pickers battle scourge of plastic toys dumped on beaches as they plead with Britons to ‘leave only footprints’ Volunteers say the cheap toys are being seen as one-use items to be left behind Team collect the items with other litter to prevent them from entering the ocean Buckets, spades and other toys made of … Read more
Some 18 million Britons are expected to hit the road over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with many programming their sat-navs to take them to picturesque coastal towns with beaches. But drivers are being warned that there are some seaside locations where councils crackdown hard on motorists who breach parking rules. New research has revealed … Read more
Face masks must now be worn while walking along beaches on Tenerife and Lanzarote – but not while sunbathing – as the islands toughen coronavirus measures The Canaries had been one of few places in Spain not to enforce the regulation Tourists are also being warned to wear them when around swimming pools The archipelago … Read more
Nightmare on the beaches for Tui: Travel giant battles for survival as pandemic triggers a record loss of £1.3bn in just three months By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 13 August 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 13 August 2020 TUI is battling for survival after the cancellation of summer holidays triggered … Read more
Sunbathers will have to RESERVE their spot on Rio de Janeiro’s beaches via an app and maintain social distancing rules in a bid to contain coronavirus outbreak Rio’s beachgoers required to socially distance and reserve space in advance Beaches can only fully reopen with clear areas to keep people apart, mayor said Brazil has second-highest Covid-19 … Read more
Thousands of volunteers in Mauritius are racing to contain a catastrophic oil spill swamping its pristine ocean and beaches on Sunday. The bulk carrier MV Wakashio has been seeping fuel into a protected marine park boasting unspoiled coral reefs, mangrove forests and endangered species, prompting the government to declare an unprecedented environmental emergency. Attempts to stabilise … Read more
Britons flocked to pubs and bars this evening after yet another day of scorching weather – defying social distancing measures as they packed into clubs after a day spent in the sunshine. Revellers were seen enjoying a drink after thousands crowded on beaches and gathered in parks with friends to soak up temperatures of 95F (35C). … Read more
Masks and other PPE items are now washing up on British beaches, horrified environmental groups say. The blue face coverings have been found on beaches in Sussex and Suffolk in recent days. And experts say they are not just being discarded by tourists but are washing down storm drains further inland. Sussex Wildlife Trust issued … Read more
Masks and other PPE items are now washing up on British beaches, horrified environmental groups say. The blue face coverings have been found on beaches in Sussex and Suffolk in recent days. And experts say they are not just being discarded by tourists but are washing down storm drains further inland. Sussex Wildlife Trust issued … Read more