Taking a dip in the sea on Christmas Day has become something of a tradition for many coastal dwellers up and down the country. If you decide to swap sitting around the open fire gorging on mince pies and mulled wine for the great icy waters outdoors this Christmas, here are some essential tips to
Motorcycle racer and TV presenter Guy Martin is in the midst of a coastal cycling challenge that he hopes will break a world record. He set out on 5 December to cycle 4,802 miles around the British coastline. His aim is to achieve the challenge in 20 days, arriving back home on Christmas Day. The
Tsunami risk is not something that we would typically associate with Britain; however, scientists believe that the threat of this occurring around our shores is much stronger than we might have originally anticipated. New research has discovered that undersea landslides may put the UK at higher risk of tsunamis than previously considered. This could have
From the start of next year, the RNLI will be the first major charity to switch to an ‘opt in’ approach to communication with it supporters. To encourage more people to continue to opt in to RNLI’s marketing communications, the charity has created a short film that tells the tale of a man whose life
The first major storm of the season recently came hurtling to the shores of the UK. Storm Angus battered the south coast, where it did most of its damage, before moving in a northerly direction towards the Midlands, East Anglia and Wales. Gusts of almost 100mph were recorded off the coast of Brighton, with waves
After devastating floods swept across the UK last year, MPs are urging for new flood risk management reforms. A number of MPs believe that setting up a new flooding and coastal board, a rivers and coastal authority and having a UK floods commissioner are the best strategies for tackling this increasingly common problem going forward.
A first-of-its-kind storm wave study by Scottish researchers could provide vital storm damage protection to coastal areas. The study, undertaken by researchers at the University of Edinburgh and in Japan, involved creating a model that looked at how water in strong waves collided with buildings, seawalls, rocks and cliffs. The model involved replicating stormy wave
Earlier this year, it was announced that a £90m Coastal Communities Fund would be up for grabs in a bid to revitalise British seaside resorts. Businesses based on the coast were invited to apply for a share of this funding to help regenerate and improve seaside areas, encouraging visitors and creating new job opportunities. This multi-million-pound
A fundraising coastal walk is set to take place at the end of this month to raise vital cash to safeguard the network of paths that hug the British coastline. The South West Coast Path Challenge attracted more than 700 people last year, covering over 9,000 miles and raising thousands of pounds in sponsorship. This
A survey revealed that more Brits enjoyed a staycation by the coast this year. Around 58% of the people surveyed hit the British seaside over the coming months, either for a mini break or their main holiday. The survey also revealed that spending was up compared with last year, with British holidaymakers splashing more cash