Beaches7 days agoProtests in Brighton over 'toxic sludge' in sea The removed sediment is sampled and not harmful to the environment, Brighton Marina's owner says. 7 days agoSussex8 Jan 2025How Australia's beach cabana drama sparked a turf warHordes of shade covers have taken over beaches - stoking debate over the country's culture. 8 Jan 2025Australia7 Jan 2025Blue Flag at risk over sewage concerns - councilWessex Water rejects a council leader's claim the drop in water quality is due to sewage discharges.7 Jan 2025Dorset4 Jan 2025Volunteers clear 'hazardous' life raft from beachTeam of local volunteers say the debris was a danger to beach users and wildlife.4 Jan 2025Cornwall12 Dec 2024Former foghorn testing station now a holiday letUnusual holiday lets at Dungeness include a foghorn testing station and disused railway carriages.12 Dec 2024Kent2 Dec 2024Dog beach ban to remain as council fears 'tensions'Portsmouth City Council decides to reduce the dog exclusion zone on Southsea Beach.2 Dec 2024Hampshire & Isle of Wight27 Nov 2024National Coastwatch charity to launch in resortIt will be the fourth base the charity has set up on the Lincolnshire coast.27 Nov 2024Lincolnshire5 Nov 2024Ban on dogs on beaches all year round liftedPreviously, dogs were not allowed on two beaches in Hastings between 1 April and 30 September.5 Nov 2024Sussex19 Oct 2024'We can reassure them that the water is good'Bathing water in Cullercoats Bay is rated "poor", but locals say it "never causes a problem".19 Oct 2024Tyne