Permanent Flood Protection Tips For Your Home

With more than five and half million homes at risk of flooding in England and Wales alone, flooding can be a major problem at this time of year, causing untold damage and distress. It can spark a frenzy of checking tide times, piling sandbags and pleading for it not to rain. There are things you

Rip Tide Advice

The recent deaths of three people in a surfing tragedy off the coast of Cornwall has thrown into sharp focus the dangers posed by the sea. The adults that died were among seven people, including four teenagers, who are thought to have been caught in a rip tide while enjoying the surf. But what is

Stay Safe This Half Term

October half term is a great time to dig out the kids’ wellies and head down to the beach for a stroll. It’s great for taking your boat out for one last spin before the winter, or for making the most of the school holidays and teaching your children to fish. The only problem is,

Unsettled Conditions Warning From Coastguards

Coastguards from the Isle of Wight and across Britain have been calling on people to take special care when on or in coastal waters as blustery weather typical of a UK autumn continues. Coastguards are concerned that some people have been lured into a false sense of security by recent Indian summer conditions and are