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Environment: Food wrappers overtake cigarette butts as the top litter item found on beaches

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Plastic-based food wrappers have ousted cigarette butts as the dominant form of litter polluting our beaches and waterways, experts have revealed.   Each September, the US-Based environmental group Ocean Conservancy holds the International Coastal Cleanup — a single day of litter picking across the globe. According to newly-released figures, last years’ cleanup — involving more than 943,000 volunteers … Read more

Tennyson’s Lincolnshire is a glorious mix of vast countryside, open beaches and quaint little towns 

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An hour’s drive north, past the painted storefronts of Norfolk’s boutique towns, lie the undulating wheat fields of Lincolnshire. The county, butted by the North Sea, has long been overshadowed by its cooler neighbour. While it may not have as much allure as Wells-next-the-Sea or the regal attraction of Holkham, this quiet corner of England … Read more

World-class beaches, stunning scenery and heavenly food, why you should visit the Gower Peninsula

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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

Britain’s beaches where motorists are most likely to be stung with parking fines

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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

Nightmare on the beaches for Tui: Crisis triggers record £1.3bn boss

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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

Mauritians race to contain catastrophic oil spill swamping island’s pristine beaches and coral reefs

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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

Drinkers pack into pubs and clubs after a day on beaches – but where’s the social distancing?

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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

Drinkers pack into pubs and clubs after a day on beaches – but where’s the social distancing?

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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

Coronavirus UK: Masks and PPE are washing up on beaches

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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 PPE are washing up on Britain’s beaches after being left by tourists

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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