Dog Walkers Urged to Take Care When Walking at the Coast

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Longer Walks Dog walkers are being warned of the potential danger of being cut off by the tide during beach walks with their pets. Now that the weather is warmer and the sun is making more of an appearance in skies above Britain, more and more people choose to take their dogs to the beach, often spending

How Safe is it to Surf During a Storm?

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Storm Imogen Storm Imogen battered the south coast of England in February, causing strong winds and rain in addition to the usual travel chaos. For surfers, however, it brought exciting opportunities to ride mammoth waves of epic proportions, but just how safe is it to head out for a surf during a storm? If you

Tidal Variation in the UK

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Just why are the tides, and the tide times, different across the UK? Although the sun and moon influence the tides, the shape of the coastline, water depth and the currents can influence the height and flow rate of the tides and the specific tidal times. The gradient of the seabed near the shore can

A Busy Time for the RNLI

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As the weather continues to get warmer, the RNLI is being kept busy on the coastline, helping to keep beachgoers safe. In addition to rescuing people who have got into difficulty out at sea, the RNLI also regularly gets call outs for people cut off by the tide. Last weekend, for example, Bude RNLI lifeboat

Beach in Wales is First in UK to Ban Smoking

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A seaside jaunt is one of the best ways to enjoy breathing in a lungful of fresh air, and now it seems the air at our beaches may get even cleaner. For the first time in Britain, a beach in Wales is imposing a beach smoking ban. E-Vaping Included in Beach Smoking Ban Little Haven