'Most expensive seaside towns'
28 April 2022
The Halifax Seaside Town Review has published information examining house price movements in 191 seaside towns in Great Britain.
Source:
Lloyds Banking Group
£5.8m grant falls short for resort
28 April 2022
Blackpool Council says a £5m grant from the Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund will fall short of helping to ‘level up’ the resort.
Source:
Planet Radio
Probe into problems caused by short-lets
28 April 2022
The government is to investigate the short term lettings sector and the problems platforms like Airbnb are causing within the wider property market and economy.
Source:
Landlord Zone
Housing petition to help youngsters
28 April 2022
A petition aims to help people under 35 who are struggling to get on the property ladder in south Devon.
Source:
Plymouth Live
Concern for self-catering businesses
28 April 2022
Tourism businesses says legitimate self-catering holiday businesses mustn't be caught up in a clamp down on second home ownership in Wales.
Source:
Business Live
Parking fears raised on coast
28 April 2022
A return to pre-Covid planning rules has prompted fears of parking chaos in tourist hotspots on the Northumberland coast.
Source:
Northumberland Gazette
Coastal closure 'to prevent trespassers'
28 April 2022
A road in Skegness has been closed after Lincolnshire County Council issued an emergency traffic order to stop trespassers.
Source:
Lincolnshire Live
£4million scheme to protect coast
28 April 2022
Work to protect a vulnerable part of the Somerset coast could begin in the summer after local councillors awarded the contract for the project.
Source:
Somerset Live
Coastal festival focuses on ocean
28 April 2022
Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub is gearing up for Sea Fest – its annual festival of music and local food, focusing on the ocean environment.
Source:
Sidmouth Herald
Coast gears up for road race
28 April 2022
Nearly 1,000 runners are to compete in the Mammoth Marathon – North Norfolk’s first major road race in almost 30 years.
Source:
North Norfolk District Council
Coastal defences to cost £40m
28 April 2022
Plan to bolster flood defences to protect Canvey Island in Essex will cost more than £40 million – and be fully funded by government.
Source:
Echo News
Revealed: Most expensive coastal towns
20 April 2022
Sandbanks in Dorset is the UK’s most expensive coastal resort, according to the Halifax’s annual seaside towns review.
Source:
Evening Standard
Second homes 'mustn't spoil coast'
20 April 2022
The rise in the level of second homes is beginning to become a nightmare for coastal communities, says the Yorkshire Post.
Source:
Yorkshire Post
MPs scrutinise UK Seafood Fund
20 April 2022
An influential group of MPs is to hold an inquiry into a government scheme to promote the long-term future and sustainability of the fisheries and seafood sector.
Cash for Cornwall to 'level up' coast
20 April 2022
Coastal communities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are being given over £130 million to help them 'level up'.
Source:
Planet Radio
Disadvantaged pupils in coastal schools
20 April 2022
Deprivation is hidden in many coastal towns, says the National Education Union, which is affecting children’s health and wellbeing.
Source:
National Education Union
Support for coastal cooperation
20 April 2022
The government has published details of support available for coastal cooperative activities, building capability and advisory services.
Source:
Marine Management Organisation
Cash for new ways of coastal living
20 April 2022
A Coastal Transition Accelerator Programme money is looking at new ways of living with coastal erosion rather than trying to stop it.
Source:
This is the Coast
Rise in number of coastal shoppers
20 April 2022
Coastal towns saw the biggest rise in shoppers on Good Friday compared to all other types of retail areas.
Source:
Eastern Daily Press
Coastal summit for Northumberland
20 April 2022
A summit is being held ahead of what is expected to be another busy summer on the Northumberland coast.
Source:
Northumberland Gazette
Blackpool bags £61m for sea walls
19 April 2022
Work to replace and upgrade coastal defences will begin next year after the council secured an eight-figure investment from the Environment Agency.
Source:
Place NorthWest
'Drop-in' on coastal management
19 April 2022
Residents and organisations are being encouraged to attend a series of drop-ins and webinars on plans for one of the country's largest coastal flood risk schemes.
Source:
Environment Agency
Coastal residents get erosion funding
31 March 2022
Coastal communities are set to receive a £36m cash injection to boost local trials of innovative ways to adapt to the effects of coastal erosion.
Source:
The Independent
Help for homes being lost to sea
31 March 2022
The Holderness coast will be the initial focus of a £36m programme where defending land from erosion is no longer deemed viable.
Source:
Hull Daily Mail
£10m programme for coastal Norfolk
31 March 2022
North Norfolk will receive £10m to explore innovative approaches of adapting to the effects of coastal erosion.
Source:
Norfolk Live
Government protects coastal rail route
31 March 2022
A further £32m of funding will protect the iconic Dawlish rail route – giving passengers in Devon and Cornwall a better service, says the government.
Source:
Department for Transport
Coastal BID ballot result revealed
31 March 2022
Bournmouth Coastal BID has won backing from businesses to continue for another five-year term.
Source:
Bournemouth Echo
Remote 'sharks' eat coastal litter
31 March 2022
State-of-the-art Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) that survey the surface of the sea are gobbling up litter, keeping coastal waters clean.
Source:
Somerset Live
Pupils reach out to tackle loneliness
30 March 2022
Youngsters are proving how a chat over the telephone can make all the difference when it comes to tackling loneliness.
Source:
The Independent
Repairs after sea destroys lifeguard station
30 March 2022
Villagers are patching up Hemsby after the weather ravaged a lifeguard station and sparked a community response.
Source:
Great Yarmouth Mercury
Plan to improve coastal broadband
30 March 2022
Improvements worth £6m could see ultra fast broadband added to the list of improvements in Littlehampton’s town centre.
Source:
Sussex World
Big focus on English Tourism Week
25 March 2022
English Tourism Week is showing support for tourism businesses and destinations – with a focus on skills and career opportunities across the sector.
Source:
Visit Britain
Prime minister opens Blackpool centre
25 March 2022
Prime minister Boris Johnson has officially opened the new £30m conference and exhibition centre in Blackpool.
Source:
Lancashire Business View
Sea swimmers discuss water quality
25 March 2022
Sea swimmers in Eastbourne are going to meet with authorities and water companies about the issue of water quality.
Source:
Sussex World
Village 'strangled' by holiday lets
25 March 2022
While staycations have boomed in popularity, not everybody is benefitting from them – especially in rural Northumberland.
Source:
Chronicle Live
Protestors vandalise holiday homes
25 March 2022
Holiday homes in a picturesque West Country village have been vandalised with graffiti in protest over owners not “giving something back” to the community.
Source:
Telegraph.co.uk
Work starts on redevelopment projects
25 March 2022
Two projects will see Whitby communities join forces for an £800,000 redevelopment project starting next week.
Source:
This is the Coast
Supermarket pledges coastal clean-up
25 March 2022
Supermarket bosses have pledged to help with the clean up after a cargo ship which lost containers saw Lidl-branded items washed up on west Dorset beaches.
Source:
Bridport News
Film celebrates coastal mining history
25 March 2022
Local residents, miners and artists have made a poignant documentary celebrating County Durham's coastal coal mining history.
Source:
Chronicle Live
Disability ramp installed at beach
25 March 2022
A Disability ramp to give access to the beach is being installed at Saltdean after £30,000 was secured from the council budget.
Source:
Brighton Argus
Coastal residents see artwork for free
24 March 2022
An incomplete artwork at Scarborough Castle has been created in the shape of a dolos — to highlight the threat of coastal erosion.
Source:
This is the Coast
Helping fishermen to stay SeaFit
10 March 2022
The NHS and other health providers has helped to increase access to healthcare for fishermen and their families in coastal areas.
Source:
NHS England
UK Shore 'will boost communities'
10 March 2022
A new office purely dedicated to making maritime greener will support coastal communities, says the government,
Source:
Department for Transport
Learning centre creates coastal opportunities
10 March 2022
Two universities have teamed up for the start of a new work programme with coastal communities across the region.
Source:
University of York
Locals priced out of coastal properties
10 March 2022
North Yorkshire’s coastal towns are at a “tipping point” as second homes and holiday lets price locals out of their area, say campaigners.
Source:
Northern Echo
£250k to tackle problem seagulls
10 March 2022
Aberdeenshire Council has committed £250,000 to tackle the region’s long-running gull problems.
Source:
Press & Journal
Help shaping future of Hunstanton
09 March 2022
An advisory board is being set up to support funding bids and develop projects to benefit Hunstanton.
Boost for popular coast path
09 March 2022
The coastal path at Mount’s Bay in Cornwall has fully reopened following a major upgrade work to improve its resilience to storms.
Source:
Cornwall Council
Projects net £88k in coastal funding
08 March 2022
Three community projects have been awarded £88,000 in funding from Aberdeenshire Council’s 2021/22 Coastal Communities Fund.
Source:
Aberdeen Council
Beach shored up against flood protection
08 March 2022
Natural flood defences along the west Norfolk coast have been bolstered as part of their yearly renewal, helping to protect coastal communities.
Source:
Environment Agency
College shortlisted for Maritime UK Award
08 March 2022
Cowes Enterprise College has been recognised for its excellent work in embedding maritime learning into the curriculum.
Source:
Island Echo
£1.4m to support sustainable fishing
03 March 2022
Eight innovative new projects to support the UK’s fishing industry to be more productive have been awarded £1.4m.
Source:
Gov.uk
Flood defences finished ahead of schedule
03 March 2022
A new defence scheme to protect 1,650 properties in East Rhyl from coastal flooding has been completed almost a year ahead of schedule.
Source:
Rhyl Journal
Approval for £39.5m Blackpool projects
03 March 2022
A £39.5m million Town Deal will back seven projects to strengthen the local economy and help Blackpool become a thriving coastal community again.
Source:
North-West Place
Freeport 'worth billions to Portsmouth'
03 March 2022
Councillors are set to approve the final business case for the Solent Freeport ahead of its submission to the government.
Source:
Portsmouth News
Plans for new housing in coastal town
03 March 2022
Local residents are being asked for feedback on plans for nearly 100 new homes in Amble, Northumberland.
Source:
Northumberland Gazette
£635k for coastal community priorities
03 March 2022
Dumfries and Galloway Council has allocated more than £635,000 to projects that will make 34 coastal areas more welcoming for visitors.
Source:
Galloway Gazette
Second-homers 'ruining coastal village'
03 March 2022
Only 20% of homes in a North Yorkshire coastal village are now understood to be owned by locals.
Source:
Edinburgh Live
Extra boost for coastal public realm
03 March 2022
A £3.5m improvement for Littlehampton is being met from the Coastal Communities Fund, a local growth fund and money from local councils.
Source:
Sussex World
Community unites for Jubilee trees
03 March 2022
A tree planting ceremony and community event in Brighton has marked the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Source:
In Your Area
Major revamp for seaside playpark
02 March 2022
A Saltcoats community group's bid to breathe new life into a rundown seaside playpark has received a £48,000 cash boost.
Source:
Daily Record
Beach wheelchair charity fundraiser
02 March 2022
A local cub group held a sponsored walk from Cromer to Sheringham to raise money for one of their pack.
Source:
North Norfolk District Council
Michael Gove launches 'levelling up' plan
11 February 2022
Michael Gove visited the coastal towns of Grimsby and Cleethorpes ahead of the unveiling the government's 'levelling up' plans.
Source:
Grimsby Telegraph
Levelling up 'can help coastal communities'
11 February 2022
'Levelling up' minister Neil O'Brien says the policy is not a ‘North/South thing’ and will benefit coastal communities.
Source:
The Telegraph
Pollution hub for litter pickers
11 February 2022
The Environment Agency and the Solent Forum coastal partnership have launched an information hub for litter pickers.
Source:
Environment Agency
Projects to benefit from coastal fund
11 February 2022
The Highland Coastal Communities Fund is a new fund designed to support economic regeneration and sustainable development around coastal areas.
Source:
The Highland Council
Community praise for coastal work
11 February 2022
Scottish MSP Ariane Burgess has commended the work of 19 Coastal Communities Network groups across Scotland.
Source:
Shetland Times
Call to sign 'motion for ocean'
11 February 2022
Councils are being urged to sign a declaration to help mitigate the impact of climate climate change on coastal communities.
Source:
Cornish Times
Coast on 'frontline' of climate change
11 February 2022
Urgent action is needed to protect the sea off north Norfolk where residents are at the "frontline" of climate change, says a local councillor.
Source:
North Norfolk News
Homes aim to halt depopulation
11 February 2022
Six new affordable homes have been built in a part of Skye that has suffered years of depopulation.
Source:
BBC Online
Final coastal defences delayed
11 February 2022
The final phase of a multi-million pound coastal defence scheme has been delayed, after being due to go to consultation in June 2021.
Source:
Cambrian News
Refill stations to cut plastic waste
11 February 2022
Eight new water refill stations that have been installed at strategic locations around the Pembrokeshire coast.
Source:
Tenby Today
Michael Gove to create Islands Forum
03 February 2022
The UK government will establish a new Islands Forum to empower island communities, says levelling up secretary Michael Gove.
Source:
Department for Levelling Up
MPs blast 'levelling up' plan
03 February 2022
Boris Johnson's long awaited plan to 'level up' the country has been widely panned by MPs.
Source:
Chronicle Live
Levelling up to 'reverse' coastal decline
03 February 2022
Cumbria MP Simon Fell says levelling up will help "reverse the decline many coastal communities have faced for too long."
Source:
North-West Mail
£160k to fight coastal erosion
03 February 2022
A Moray village is in line to benefit from a £160,000 action plan to help deal with the impact of climate change along its shoreline.
Source:
Press & Journal
MP vows to pursue ferry link
03 February 2022
A Fife MP pledged to keep pursuing a direct ferry link between Scotland and Europe “until we see results”.
Source:
The Courier
Brexit 'failure' on fishing promises
03 February 2022
Benefits to UK fisheries from Brexit “fall far short of government rhetoric”, a new study has revealed.
Source:
University of York
Fishing talks are "utter disaster"
03 February 2022
A Whitby fisherman says negotiations between the UK and Norway have proved a “total and utter disaster”.
Source:
The Scarborough News
'Sad to see' beach erosion
03 February 2022
A tense "watch and wait" operation is underway as high winds and surging seas batter the Norfolk coast.
Source:
Great Yarmouth Mercury
Parking trial for coastal town
03 February 2022
Measures are being trialled in Ceredigion to create safer, inviting towns and to improve traffic flow in those coastal areas.
Source:
Wales 247
Coastal residents have fewer services
03 February 2022
People in coastal communities have poorer access to health and social care services than those living in towns and cities.
Source:
LocalGov
£60k grant for coastal youth club
03 February 2022
Thurso Youth Club is enjoying a new lease of life after a £60,000 refurbishment including a complete kitchen refit.
Source:
John O'Groat Journal
Seaside towns among most upmarket
03 February 2022
Two seaside towns in Norfolk have been named among the most upmarket coastal spots in Britain.
Source:
EDP24
Big plans to revamp Grand Pier
03 February 2022
PLANS are in the early stages to find cash grants to revamp and regenerate Teignmouth’s iconic Grand Pier.
Source:
Mid-Devon Advertiser
Coastguard exhibition in Falmouth
02 February 2022
People in Cornwall have the opportunity to learn more about the coastguard’s unique 200th anniversary.
Source:
Falmouth Packet
Minister makes keynote coastal speech
27 January 2022
Coastal communities must be at the heart of the government's levelling up agenda, says Defra minister Rebecca Pow
Coastal village 'most isolated' in England
27 January 2022
People living in one of the most isolated parts of the UK have spoken about life in a coastal village where many essential services are hours away.
Source:
Yorkshire Post
Grants help boost coastal tourism
27 January 2022
Eight projects receive a share of £73,000 from Aberdeenshire Council’s 2021-22 Coastal Communities Challenge Fund (CCCF).
Source:
Grampian Online
Board to create brighter town future
27 January 2022
Plans have been outlined to set up a new town board, which officials hope could help to bring future investment to coastal Hunstanton.
Source:
Lynn News
How erosion changes coastal path
27 January 2022
Rising sea levels and more frequent storms due to climate change mean there is more pressure on the coast.
Source:
Eastern Daily Press
Tourism campaign to 'rebrand' Essex
27 January 2022
A £300,000 TV tourism campaign to woo visitors to Essex will highlight the county's 350-mile long coastline.
Source:
iNews
Sea wall trail wins lottery cash
27 January 2022
A history project charting the changing faces of Scarborough through the ages has been awarded almost £40,000 in lottery funding.
Source:
BBC Online
Coastal villages hit by burglaries
26 January 2022
Norfolk's coastal villages have been hit by a series of burglaries where property was damaged and cash and jewellery were stolen.
Source:
Norfolk Live
Flood event hosted by coastal forum
26 January 2022
Residents in a high-risk flood area of Weymouth learned how to protect themselves and their homes at a series of drop-in events.
Source:
Dorset Echo
Trees planted in seven coastal towns
26 January 2022
Environmental charity Trees for Cities is planting 55,000 trees across seven coastal towns to support green jobs.
Source:
Trees for Cities
Covid: 'Left behind' communities worst hit
19 January 2022
People in "left behind" coastal communities are among those more likely to die from Covid-19, a study has found.
Source:
BBC Online
Coastal idyll lacks affordable housing
19 January 2022
The Northumberland coastal town of Beadnell is a popular place to live – but locals say it lacks affordable housing.
Source:
BBC Online
Coastal village is 'completely cut off'
19 January 2022
A village in Yorkshire is among one of the most isolated in the UK – with residents facing hour-long walks to reach their nearest GP and schools.
Source:
Examiner Live
Project helps children explore coast
19 January 2022
A £250,000 project aims to get children from a deprived area of Cornwall to explore the coast.
Source:
BBC Online
Revealed: 10 most popular coastal towns
19 January 2022
Property search website Rightmove has released its list of coastal towns and villages with the biggest price growth in a year.
Source:
Yorkshire Post
£375k boost for tourism hotspots
19 January 2022
Rural tourist destinations across the north of Scotland will receive share of £2.6mm to improve the visitor experience.
Source:
Press & Journal
Funding plea for coastal landscape
19 January 2022
The chair of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB Partnership has called for funding to be doubled.
Source:
East Anglian Daily Times
Consultation to improve coastal defences
19 January 2022
Denbighshire County Council has launched a 28-day consultation on proposals to improve coastal defences at Rhyl.
Source:
News from Wales
Coast park plan could be revisited
19 January 2022
Plans to create a coastal park in Flintshire could be revisited in a bid to attract tourists to the area.
Source:
Leader Live
New visitor guide for Bridlington
19 January 2022
A new guide to encourage visitors to book now for Bridlington and the East Coast for 2022 has been produced.
Source:
This is the coast
Busiest year for coastal rescues
19 January 2022
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade attended a record 150 incidents in 2021, passing the previous highest total of 147 in 2008.
Source:
Northumberland Gazette
£75m to modernise UK fishing industry
12 January 2022
Coastal communities will benefit from better infrastructure, strengthened supply chains, new jobs and an investment in skills thanks to a £75m boost from the government.
Source:
Business Leader
Town centre transformation begins
12 January 2022
A £3.5 million project to regenerate Littlehampton aims to make the coastal town centre a better place to live, work and visit.
Source:
Littlehampton Gazette
Plan to spruce up town's seafront
12 January 2022
Plans to spruce up Sheringham seafront over the next couple of years include murals and wall sculptures.
Source:
North Norfolk News
New lights bring 'glamour' to Cleethorpes
12 January 2022
Work to create a new public art lighting project in Cleethorpes has been paid for through the Coastal Communities Fund.
Source:
Grimsby Telegraph
Beaches get recycled litter stations
12 January 2022
A pair of Norfolk beaches are the first in England to get litter picking stations made entirely of recycled rubbish.
Source:
Fakenham Times
Cafe for guests 'old and new'
12 January 2022
A council regeneration plan means visitors to Lydney Harbour can now enjoy a coffee at a new cafe.
Source:
The Forester
Free guide to Great Yarmouth's trees
12 January 2022
Households in Great Yarmouth are being invited to learn more about their neighbourhood trees and how they can help protect the environment.
Source:
Great Yarmouth Mercury
Village sees hike in property searches
12 January 2022
The coastal village of Rhos-on-Sea sees a huge spike in interest while two Welsh communities were in the top ten for price rises.
Source:
Business Live
Coastal project keeps beaches clean
12 January 2022
A Turning the Plastic Tide initiative from the East Grampian Coastal Partnership (EGCP) is keeping coastlines clean in Aberdeenshire.
Source:
Grampian Online
RNLI has record-breaking fundraising year
12 January 2022
The Royal National Lifeboat Institute is set to achieve the best fundraising year in its two century history, according to the charity’s fundraising director.
Source:
Liverpool World
£850k for coastal protection works
12 January 2022
Scarborough Borough Council is being asked to approve an additional £850,000 for work on the sea wall at Robin Hood’s Bay.
Source:
Planet Radio
Two bids to regenerate coastal areas
12 January 2022
Two multi-million-pound bids are being prepared to regenerate deprived coastal communities in Flintshire.
Source:
Leader Live
12 January 2022
The official opening of a new stretch of the England Coast Path connects central London to the north Kent coast.
Source:
Natural England
Revealed: Most in-demand coastal towns
17 December 2021
The most sought-after coastal areas are unveiled by home-search website Rightmove – defined as those which received the highest numbers of buyer enquiries in 2021.
Source:
Metro
Residents calls for action on power cuts
17 December 2021
A coastal community in Northumberland is calling for action to limit disruption after losing power for days on end during Storm Arwen.
Source:
Northumberland Gazette
Job hub to 'future proof' coastal town
17 December 2021
An employment hub in Southwold aims to help make the Suffolk coastal town less reliant on tourism.
Source:
East Anglian Daily Times
Cumbria unveils plan for coastal forest
17 December 2021
Cumbria County Council will lead the Cumbria Coastal Community Forest project in partnership with Cumbria Woodlands and the National Trust.
Source:
Westmorland Gazette
PM to meet MPs over industry strategy
17 December 2021
Boris Johnson has agreed to meet East Anglian MPs, saying the region faces significant challenges – including deep pockets of deprivation in coastal communities.
Source:
Eastern Daily Press
Scotland unveils £3m for fishing sector
17 December 2021
Scottish fishing businesses and organisations have received more than £3m in the latest round of government funding.
Source:
Deadline News
Addressing issues faced by fishing community
17 December 2021
West Dorset MP Chris Loder describes a visit by fisheries minister Victoria Prentis as an opportunity to voice concerns about issues facing the industry.
Source:
Lyme Online
Train station would link coastal towns
17 December 2021
The reintroduction of a railway station would create opportunities by linking the coastal towns of Redcar and Whitby, says local MP Paul Howell.
Source:
Northern Echo
Blackpool secures £39.5m town deal
17 December 2021
Multi-million pound bids that could help shape Blackpool's have been approved by the council’s executive committee and are awaiting government sign-off.
Source:
Lancashire Telegraph
Can saltmarsh slow coastal erosion?
17 December 2021
Conservationist Clare Maynard from St Andrews University has warned that erosion and flood risk are “real and growing threats” to the Fife coast.
Source:
The Courier
Grandmother takes 2,200-mile trip
17 December 2021
A grandma has taken a 2,200-mile trip around the coast of the entire country by bus – using only her free pensioners' pass.
Source:
Cambridge News
Coastal Santa paddle boarding events
17 December 2021
Scores of paddle boarding enthusiasts have taken part in festive trips along the Dorset Coast in the run-up to Christmas.
Source:
BBC Online
Tourists leave town braced for winter
01 December 2021
The coastal town of Southport - known for its booming summer tourism - is tougher for local businesses during winter.
Source:
Liverpoool Echo
Cornwalls sees big jump in house prices
01 December 2021
Three towns in Cornwall have some of the highest house prices of coastal areas across the country, says online estate agent Rightmove.
Source:
Planet Radio
Seaside towns amongst most ‘in-demand’
01 December 2021
Two towns in Lancashire have seen big rises in coastal buyer searches this year compared with 2020.
Source:
Lancashire Telegraph
Scots' coastal community fund doubled
01 December 2021
The Scottish Government has doubled the share of crown estate revenue going to Highland Council, thanks to a new funding formula.
Source:
Press & Journal
Concern over second homes in Wales
01 December 2021
First Minister Mark Drakeford has said there are "too many second homes" in some parts of Wales that are affecting communities and causing housing prices to rise sharply.
Source:
Wales Online
Hub to reduce plastic on beaches
01 December 2021
ONE million pounds is spent removing waste from beaches across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council area.
Source:
Bournemouth Echo
Councillors oppose offshore wind farm
01 December 2021
Parish councils and borough councillors in West Norfolk have added their voice to a plea to block plans for the largest wind farm in the world to be built off the Norfolk coast.
Source:
Lynn News
Dover vigil after Channel tragedy
01 December 2021
Dozens of people in Dover gathered under its White Cliffs to remember 27 migrants who lost their lives while trying to cross the English Channel in a dinghy.
Source:
Morning Star Online
Views sought on coastal transport plan
01 December 2021
A regional transport plan for eastern England includes proposals to energise rural and coastal communities.
Source:
Press & Journal
Biggest investment into tidal power
25 November 2021
The government says its biggest investment in a generation into tidal power will benefit coastal communities and the environment.
Tide tuns on single-use plastics
25 November 2021
A report by City to Sea points the way to reducing plastic on the 15 miles of beaches across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Source:
Dorset View
Coastal towns 'among happiest places'
25 November 2021
Coastal towns are among the happiest places to live he according to a poll of more than 21,000 people across Britain.
Source:
In Your Area
Bathing waters deliver 100% compliance
25 November 2021
Beaches across Wales have achieved 100% compliance with high quality bathing water standards for the fourth consecutive year.
Source:
Wales 247
Cornwall feels impact of climate change
25 November 2021
A new film tells how Cornwall’s seaside communities are facing up to a future of sea level rise and coastal erosion.
Source:
Cornish Times
Siân Lloyd launches new farmers' market
25 November 2021
The Aber Falls Farmers' Market in Abergwyngregyn is funded by the Coastal Communities Fund.
Source:
Leader Live
Art trail installation now underway
25 November 2021
Dorset Council is installing sculptural artworks in Weymouth, to encourage people to explore the town and its relationship with water.
Source:
Dorset Council
Harbour takes shape with trees
24 November 2021
The Lydney Harbour regeneration project is being funded by a £2.1 million grant from the Government’s Coastal Communities Fund.
Source:
The Forester
Next step forward for heritage building
24 November 2021
A heritage landmark in Sunderland has taken a step towards a bright new future, with a listed building application submitted to seek approval on plans that will breathe new life into it.
Source:
North East Times
Village to be abandoned to the sea
12 November 2021
Residents of a small coastal village due to be abandoned to the sea in north Wales face becoming the UK’s first “climate refugees."
Source:
The Independent
Hundreds join vigil for climate change
12 November 2021
Hundreds of environmentalists gathered to call on delegates at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow to take action to stop rising sea levels.
Source:
New Milton Advertiser
Coast 'engineered' to fight climate change
12 November 2021
Re-flooding coastal wetlands could provide an opportunity to "work with nature" and use sea level rise to fight climate change, scientists say.
Source:
BBC Online
How coastal town survived pandemic
12 November 2021
How has Great Yarmouth - one of the UK's most well-known seaside resorts - been affected by the coronavirus pandemic?
Source:
BBC Online
Councils to pilot £5m funding boost
12 November 2021
Councils in England are being empowered to better tackle issues affecting their communities, including youth unemployment, health disparities and crime.
£2.6m for 'levelling up' projects
12 November 2021
Tendring will benefit from more than £2.5million from a Government fund aimed at “levelling-up” flagging communities.
Source:
Clacton and Frinton Gazette
Habitat and flood scheme leads the way
12 November 2021
An award-winning coastal habitat creation and flood alleviation scheme on the West Sussex coast has successfully piloted a new global standard.
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Environment Agency
Call for plan to support fishing sector
12 November 2021
THE Welsh Government should bring forward a new strategy to support the fishing industry in Wales, Plaid Cymru has said.
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North Wales Chronicle
Proposals unveiled for flood defences
12 November 2021
Further details have been announced of a proposal for flood defences to protect almost 600 homes and businesses in Rhyl.
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Rhyl Journal
All-weather lifeboat to protect coastline
11 November 2021
An all-weather lifeboat will be stationed between Fishguard and Barmouth to deliver the most effective search and rescue service in the area.
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Wales 247
£200m to help level up communities
05 November 2021
The government is backing 477 locally-led, innovative projects that will help breathe new life into towns, villages and coastal communities across the UK.
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UK Government
£18m for communities across Scotland
05 November 2021
The Community Renewal Fund will pilot new programmes that invest in people, boost skills and support local business.
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UK Government
'Snap up' great funding opportunity
05 November 2021
Coastal communities across north-east Scotland are being urged to bid for funding to give their area a boost.
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Press & Journal
Children take fight to climate change
05 November 2021
Sefton Council is using the COP26 conference to shine a light on the role of youngsters in the fight against climate change.
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My Sefton
COP26: Road could be destroyed
05 November 2021
Erosion could destroy parts of an important coastal road by 2036 with no guarantee a replacement will be built.
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BBC Online
How climate change threatens coast
05 November 2021
Rising sea levels caused by climate change pose a growing threat to the Yorkshire coast.
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Yorkshire Post
Norfolk sand: Has experiment worked?
05 November 2021
Two years ago, millions of tonnes of sand were used to stop the sea from engulfing coastal Norfolk. But has the experiment worked?
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BBC Online
Twin threats of flooding and drought
05 November 2021
Coastal residents voice concern about high tides, storm surges and the longer-term risk of rising sea levels due to climate change.
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BBC Online
Government backs offshore wind ports
05 November 2021
Up to £160 million of government funding is now available to developers and manufacturers looking to invest in UK large-scale floating offshore wind ports and factories.
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Current News
Protest against coastal sewage spills
05 November 2021
Campaigners are due to protest against "ongoing" sea pollution - after sewage outpours and dead crustaceans washed up on beaches.
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Teeside Live
Coastal town project boosts area
05 November 2021
A coastal project in Rhyl is being supported with funding from the Welsh Government’s £6m Transforming Towns Coastal Communities Fund.
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Wales247
Southend to become city in honour of murdered MP Sir David Amess
20 October 2021
Southend will become a city in honour of Sir David Amess – the MP who had been a long-time committed campaigner for the coastal town.
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BBC Online
What city status means for Southend
20 October 2021
City status is mainly seen as an opportunity to boost the local economy and attract more tourists and investment.
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BBC Online
Big gap in life expectancy in Blackpool
20 October 2021
A new study has found Blackpool has some of the worst life expectancy rates in England and figures have also declined.
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Blackpool Gazette
Holiday home premium set to double
20 October 2021
Decision makers on Anglesey are set to increase the premium charged on holiday homes despite owners threatening to exploit a tax "loophole".
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Daily Post
Call to apply for coastal funding
20 October 2021
Gordon MP Richard Thomson has urged coastal communities to take apply for funding made available by the Scottish Government.
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Grampian Online
MP has 'appreciation' for fishermen
20 October 2021
Totnes and South Devon MP Anthony Mangnall says he has a new-found appreciation for fishermen after experiencing work on a Brixham trawler.
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Torbay Weekly
Town prepares for 'tidal surge'
20 October 2021
The east coast town of Lowestoft is set to test its flood defences ahead of a potential winter "tidal surge".
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Eastern Daily Press
Have your say on flood defence plan
20 October 2021
Residents are invited to give their views on plans to improve coastal defences and the promenade in Penrhyn Bay.
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North Wales Pioneer
Fight to stem coastal flood tide
20 October 2021
MP Mark Menzies emphasised the importance of tackling inland flooding as he welcomed Defra minister Rebecca Pow to the Fylde coast.
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Blackpool Gazette
Coast is inspiration for artists
20 October 2021
A group of artists inspired by the coastal landscape of Cornwall are showing their work at an Oxfordshire gallery.
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Henley Standard
Dorset Harbours plan needs views
20 October 2021
Dorset Council needs views from members of the public to guide the development of Bridport, Lyme Regis and Weymouth harbours over the next 10 years.
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Dorset View
Deprived neighbours lend helping hand
01 October 2021
Neighbours are helping neighbours in Hastings – a deprived town which has received millions of pounds of investment.
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BBC Online
Fishing industry 'to lose £300m'
01 October 2021
A trade organisation says the fishing industry will make multi-million pound losses every year post-Brexit.
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Yorkshire Post
Deprived coastal towns 'need redesign'
01 October 2021
Seaside towns need to be redesigned for the modern age to tackle deprivation and health inequalities, England's chief medical officer has said.
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BBC Online
Skegness reacts to 'redesign town' call
01 October 2021
More investment in the high street and less reliance on tourism could improve Skegness after a report on how coastal towns can adapt to the modern world was published.
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Lincolnshire Live
Low paid 'priced out' of tourist areas
01 October 2021
Young and low paid workers in tourist hotspots are increasingly being priced out of homes, new analysis has shown.
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BBC Online
Charity slams 'extortionate' house prices
01 October 2021
National housing charity Shelter says a housing crisis in South Devon is a result of “extortionate” rents and long-term underinvestment in homes.
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Radio Exe
Petition calls for affordable homes
01 October 2021
A petition calling for more social and affordable homes for permanent residents on the Northumberland coast has received a boost.
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Northumberland Gazette
Council to protect homes from erosion
01 October 2021
A council has secured vital funding to help protect more than 2,000 homes from coastal erosion.
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The Argus
Plan to transform coastal beauty spot
01 October 2021
A global search has been launched for designers to transform a coastal lagoon in Cumbria.
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North-West Evening Mail
Photo essay captures coastal erosion
01 October 2021
The crumbling coastline at the north Norfolk village of Happisburgh has been captured in a photo essay.
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North Norfolk News
Climate concerns for coastal properties
01 October 2021
A 40m coastal landslide in North Wales has sparked concern for nearby residents and business owners.
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Today's Conveyancer
£24m for UK Seafood Fund
17 September 2021
The UK government has announced the first investment from £100 million UK Seafood Fund to boost innovation in the fishing industry.
Recovery could be boost to coast
17 September 2021
A rise in people ‘staycationing’ could help deliver a £5bn a year boost to coastal and rural areas by 2030.
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Local Government Association
Report warns of coastal brain drain
17 September 2021
Coastal communities are set to lose at least 49% of their young people, with the majority of 18-24 year olds already planning on moving away.
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Business Cornwall
Public meeting to tackle seagull issue
17 September 2021
A public meeting to seek solutions to the problem of seagulls in many coastal towns in Aberdeenshire will be hosted by Karen Adam MSP.
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Fraserburgh Herald
Flood and coastal erosion tackled
17 September 2021
The establishment of a Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Centre of Excellence aims to help tackle the climate crisis.
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Dorset View
Council unveils plans to transform lido
17 September 2021
Excitement surrounds plans by South Lakeland District Council to bring a derelict lido back to life after a start date was announced.
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Westmorland Gazette
Revealed: Most expensive coastal resorts
17 September 2021
The most expensive places to buy a property around the coastline of mainland Britain have been revealed, as people flock to move to the seaside.
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Daily Mail
Coastal defences plan revealed
17 September 2021
Plans for coastal defences, a new sandy beach, and promenade improvements for Rhos-on-Sea have been revealed to the public.
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Business Live
Photographers capture maritime heritage
17 September 2021
An aerial shot of a trawler has been named as the overall winner of this year's Shipwrecked Mariners' Society photography competition.
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BBC Online
£320k bid for coastal City of Culture
10 September 2021
East Suffolk Council has committed £100,000 to developing its City of Culture bid with Great Yarmouth and Gorleston to give it “the best chance possible” of winning.
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East Anglian Daily Times
Minister chairs flood-risk roundtable
10 September 2021
More than £146 million will be invested in over 150 flood coastal erosion schemes across Yorkshire and the Humber this year.
Fishing campaigners call for urgent action
10 September 2021
Campaigners have joined anglers, fishers and businesses to call for urgent action to protect coastal communities and seas.
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Eastern Daily Press
Blackpool to open entertainment museum
10 September 2021
A £13m family-friendly museum is set to showcase the stories of the comedians, acrobats, dancers and other entertainers who made Blackpool a vacation destination.
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Place North West
Seaside town to hold first arts festival
10 September 2021
An art group known for placing copies of famous paintings around Crome is hosting its first arts festival.
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North Norfolk News
Debate over wind farm proposals
10 September 2021
A nine-week public consultation on plans to expand an offshore wind farm has divided residents on the West Sussex coast.
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Bognor Regis Observer
'Line in Sand' highlights climate emergency
10 September 2021
A human 'line in the sand' event aims to highlight climate emergency facing coastal communities in Scotland.
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Fife Today
Builder unveils disability friendly coastal path
10 September 2021
A stretch of the South West Coastal Path in Cornwall has been improved so it is accessible to people with disabilities.
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In Your Area
Pupils address coastal climate crisis
10 September 2021
Local students are set to work with Lancaster University researchers to create visualisations of local coastal "pasts and futures".
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Lancaster Guardian
Emergency plea after cliff collapse
10 September 2021
Emergency services are pleading with locals and visitors to take care when the coastline following a recent cliff collapse.
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The Orcadian
National Trust protects coastal habitat
10 September 2021
A conservation project to help retain vital saltmarsh habitat in the Blackwater Estuary over the next century is underway at Northey Island in Essex.
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In Your Area
Exhibition highlights coastal plastic pollution
10 September 2021
An environmental art exhibition exploring the problem of coastal plastic pollution includes hundreds of items washed up on North East beaches.
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Northern Echo
Seaside town debates need for change
27 August 2021
BBC News is following the fortunes of the levelling up agenda in the seaside town of Rhyl, which has the two poorest neighbourhoods in Wales.
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Salvation Army
Coast will miss out on ‘Levelling Up’
27 August 2021
Coastal communities are among those most likely to miss out from the government's "levelling up" funding, despite being some of the most deprived.
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Salvation Army
Coastal youngsters 'fall between cracks'
27 August 2021
There is little or no co-ordinated provision in many rural areas to tackle inequalities and put young people at the heart of Covid-recovery, says a report.
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National Youth Agency
Pleas for action against seagulls
27 August 2021
Moray Council’s Conservative group want to ask the Scottish Government for help to end the gull misery for coastal communities.
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Press & Journal
Call to end coastal parking chaos
27 August 2021
A tourism leader has called on councils and businesses to follow the lead set by Portmeirion in building a dedicated parking facility for motorhomes.
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Daily Post
Work commences on heritage centre
27 August 2021
The Marine Group Marine Services team has commenced work on the Saundersfoot Coastal Schooner Maritime Heritage Centre project.
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Western Telegraph
Uncrowded beaches easier to find
27 August 2021
Finding the best UK beach to visit on a staycation has become easier with the help of a new app.
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The Express
Fisheries funding schemes open
27 August 2021
Four funding rounds have opened for applications to help support the fishing and seafood sector in England.
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Marine Management Organisation
Cornwall housing crisis protest in Truro
27 August 2021
Protests about the housing crisis in Cornwall spilled on to the streets of Truro today with the promise of more demonstrations to come.
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Falmouth Packet
Listed status for Blackpool heritage
27 August 2021
Key elements of Blackpool’s seaside heritage have been given national protection in recognition of their historical significance.
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The Gazette
Coast at risk from global warming
13 August 2021
Global warming could become a major problem for the coast – with potentially catastrophic flooding unless action is taken.
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Blackpool Gazette
Map shows impact of rising sea levels
13 August 2021
Vast swathes of Norfolk will face regular flooding by 2030, a map showing how rising sea levels will impact the county reveals.
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Eastern Daily Press
Call for action on climate change
13 August 2021
A Cornwall-based charity is urging the government to 'act now' over the climate crisis, as a new report issues a stark warning.
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Planet Radio
Residents join flood defence talks
13 August 2021
Anglesey Council is to consult on plans to help protect homes and businesses in Red Wharf Bay from more severe flooding.
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North Wales Chronicle
NHS 'emergency' in seaside towns
13 August 2021
A Yorkshire peer has claimed that GP surgeries along the region’s coastal areas are facing funding issues which are causing additional challenges on hospitals.
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Yorkshire Post
Coastal communities face 'housing crisis'
13 August 2021
A local councillor has warned that communities on the north Northumberland coast are in the middle of a housing crisis.
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Northumberland Gazette
National status for coastal walk?
13 August 2021
Plans to turn the iconic Coast to Coast walk into a National Trail have been welcomed by long-time campaigner and Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
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Yorkshire Post
Concern over Cornish housing crisis
13 August 2021
A housing crisis in Cornwall is leaving people unable to find anywhere to live due to a massive increase in demand.
Source:
Planet Radio
Top seaside town for electric cars
13 August 2021
Weymouth has come out top in a new poll of the most electric car-friendly places for a staycation.
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Dorset Echo
Seagull problem is getting ‘ridiculous’
13 August 2021
A Fife MSP has said the local authority has to do more to tackle the menace of seagulls “terrorising” people.
Source:
Fife Today
£850k fund for coastal areas
13 August 2021
A fund to support local regeneration and sustainable development around Scotland’s coast has opened for a second round of applications.
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Strathspey Herald
Poor coastal health must be tackled
02 August 2021
Those living in seaside towns face lower life expectancies and higher rates of many major diseases compared to people in inland areas.
Source:
Evening Standard
Residents welcome coastal health report
02 August 2021
Local communities have welcome a report highlighting the challenges around mental health and deprivation in coastal towns.
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Blackpool Gazette
The lure of new coastal life
02 August 2021
More people are moving from cities to a seaside town, compared with before the coronavirus pandemic.
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BBC Online
App shows beach crowd levels
02 August 2021
Sun seekers are being urged to download an app before heading to the beach to stop beauty spots from becoming overcrowded.
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The Argus
Council bids for Levelling Up funding
02 August 2021
North Devon Council is making a bid, with Ilfracombe at its heart, for investment in infrastructure improvements and regenerate deprived town centres.
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North Devon Gazette
Support for City of Culture bid
02 August 2021
Great Yarmouth and East Suffolk Council have received the backing of local groups in the race to becoming the UK City of Culture in 2025.
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Eastern Daily Press
High hopes for seaweed farmers
02 August 2021
Farming seaweed could provide an alternative source of income for fishing communities.
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BBC Online
Council unveils Get Out Get Active
02 August 2021
Blackpool Council has revealed details of its Get Out Get Active (GOGA) programme – encouraging disabled and non-disabled people to enjoy being active together.
Source:
Planet Radio
Communities may not get flood defences
01 August 2021
More funding will have to be found if projects to protect the local coastline are to go ahead, civic chiefs have warned.
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Advertiser and Times
Coastal councils bid for City of Culture
16 July 2021
Two councils have announced plans for a joint bid for UK City of Culture 2025 – to showcase coastal culture, diversity and people.
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Eastern Daily Press
'Sleepwalking' into coastal erosion warning
16 July 2021
Some areas of Wales at risk of coastal erosion could be "sleepwalking into oblivion" due to climate change.
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BBC Online
Coastal landfills risk leaking into sea
16 July 2021
Historic landfills – those built before the introduction of stringent environmental regulation – are a ticking time bomb, say scientists.
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Queen Mary University of London
£15m bid to transform Weston super Mare
16 July 2021
Weston’s Tropicana could be transformed into an 8,000-seat arena, following a £15million bid for levelling up funding.
Source:
The Weston Mercury
New seafood champion for Cumbria
16 July 2021
Cumrbia Wildlife Trust has launched a My Local Catch project in to celebrate local seafood and to promote low-impact fishing.
Source:
North-West Mail
35 projects to promote Yorkshire coast
16 July 2021
Yorkshire Coast BID has pledged its support towards more than 35 projects to help the local economy to bounce back after a challenging 18 months.
Source:
Business Up North
New £3m fund to help marine tourism
16 July 2021
A NEW £3 million investment fund for boat-based tourism in Scotland will promote the sustainable development of the marine sector.
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Shetland News
Police jet ski tackles antisocial behaviour
16 July 2021
Police will use a jet ski provided by Maldon District Council to tackle antisocial behaviour on the Essex coast and waterways.
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Maldon Standard
Minister visits Dorset 5G project
16 July 2021
Better digital infrastructure for Dorset has been shown to a government minister as the county strives to be at the forefront of mobile phone technology.
Source:
Bournemouth Echo
Call for help over coastal parking
15 July 2021
A councillor calls on police to take action on ‘inconsiderate and dangerous’ parking on the Northumberland coast.
Source:
Northumberland Gazette
Arts Council funds Lyme Regis event
15 July 2021
ARTS Council England has announced funding for a dance and poetry event to take place on Lyme Regis seafront.
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Lyme Online
Government responds to seaside towns report
25 June 2021
The government has updated its response to the House of Lords Select Committee on the future of seaside towns.
Staycation summer 'good for tourism'
25 June 2021
A growing trend for staycations in the face of foreign travel uncertainty could help coastal areas bounce back.
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Exmouth Journal
Railway boost from coastal fund
25 June 2021
The Mid Wales project has received a £300,000 boost from the Welsh Coastal Communities Fund.
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In Your Area
Funding to help safeguard sand dunes
25 June 2021
Cornwall is getting a share of £150m from the Flood and Coastal Innovative Resilience Programme to help safeguard its sand dunes.
Source:
Planet Radio
£1.25m cycleway officially opens
25 June 2021
A new £1.25m cycleway along Cumbria's Solway Coast has been officially opened.
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BBC Online
£3m fund for boat-based tourism
25 June 2021
A £3 million fund has been launched to help promote the sustainable development of Scotland’s marine tourism sector.
Source:
John O'Groat Journal
£20m revamp plan for Sussex coast
25 June 2021
ARUN District Council will submit a bid to the government’s Levelling Up Fund in the hope of receiving £20m to pay for two projects.
Source:
The Argus
Covid prayers held on coastal path
25 June 2021
About 3,000 Christians formed prayer groups at one-mile intervals along a coastal path to pray for those bereaved by the pandemic.
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BBC Online
Work starts on £6m flood defences
25 June 2021
Work is underway on a new £6.4m scheme that will help to defend Porthcawl from flooding and any potential future rise in sea levels.
Source:
In Your Area
Map predicts impact of climate change
25 June 2021
An interactive map shows the British seaside spots likely to be wiped out by 2050 because of rising sea levels caused by global warming.
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Mail Online
G7: Coastal residents in global spotlight
11 June 2021
The Cornish coastal town of St Ives and neighbouring village of Carbis Bay are in full view of the world this week.
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BBC Online
Folkestone launches nationwide campaign
11 June 2021
Climate activists launched a four-day creative campaign to in Folkestone to highlight rising sea levels ahead of G7 summit in Cornwall.
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In Your Area
Villages turned into 'coastal ghost towns'
11 June 2021
Locals are being priced out of villages and towns in north and west Wales as second home owners snap up coastal properties.
Source:
Daily Post
Coastal Connections launches video
11 June 2021
A NEW video has been launched to showcase a portfolio of 18 projects across the county, co-ordinated by Dorset Coastal Connections.
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Lyme Online
Huge project for seaside town
11 June 2021
A major project featuring a cinema and three food and drink outlets is moving forward, despite disruption caused by the pandemic.
Source:
Liverpool Echo
Coast could benefit from £2m funding
11 June 2021
Arun District Council will submit a bid to the government’s Levelling Up Fund in the hope of receiving £20m to pay for two coastal projects.
Source:
Littlehapmton Gazette
Scheme enhances coastal facilities
11 June 2021
Facilities in Tenby for local people and visitors with disabilities have been enhanced this week as part of Tenby Town Council’s ongoing ‘Accessible Tenby’ project.
Source:
Tenby Today
Resorts appeal for common sense
11 June 2021
The owners of Somerset’s holiday parks and resorts have urged holidaymakers to use their common sense and act respectfully over the summer.
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Chew Valley Gazette
Coastal town proposes neighbourhood plan
11 June 2021
Community leaders in Southwold are encouraging residents to have their say on the resort's proposed neighbourhood plan before it is submitted for inspection.
Source:
Lowestoft Journal
Deadline looms for coastal fund
11 June 2021
Expressions of interest in a fund which supports coastal communities throughout the Scottish Highlands must be received before 14 June.
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Northern Times
BID urges visitors to go beyond beach
04 June 2021
A coastal business improvement district has funded 50,000 guides to encourage tourists to venture “beyond the beach”.
Source:
Bournemouth Echo
Staycations forces out coastal tenants
04 June 2021
From Cornwall to Kent, people are driven out of popular destinations where landlords favour short lets for tourists.
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The Guardian
Coastal homes cost up to £24k more
04 June 2021
House-buyers joining the exodus to the seaside in the past year typically waved goodbye to an extra £24,055, experts revealed.
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The Express
Residents lose homes to holiday lets
04 June 2021
Residents of a picturesque Welsh hamlet fear their community will be lost as most houses are only used as holiday homes.
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iNews
Holiday homes outnumber residents
04 June 2021
Residents of a small village fear their community will be lost forever as most of the homes are being used for holiday lets.
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BBC Online
Boost for 4G coverage this summer
04 June 2021
People visiting coastal towns this summer will have greater access to 4G coverage, as EE announced plans to boost network capacity.
Source:
The Lincolnite
Residents to bid for recovery fund
04 June 2021
Coastal communities in Ross-shire are being invited to stake a claim to a share of funding pot aimed to supporting projects which benefit locals.
Source:
Ross-shire Journal
No white palm tree for Cleethorpes
04 June 2021
Plans to install a giant 72ft white palm tree in Cleethorpes have been cancelled due to “escalating costs” and delays brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Source:
Grimsby Telegraph
Car parks packed as summer begins
03 June 2021
Coastal towns around Somerset are relishing visitors after the Covid pandemic significantly reduced tourism numbers over the past year.
Source:
Somerset Live
Temporary car park eases congestion
03 June 2021
A temporary carpark on the site of a proposed £1m is being used to help ease coastal congestion in a Northumberland seaside village.
Source:
Northumberland Gazette
Town hopes for levelling-up funding
28 May 2021
Community leaders are preparing a bid for Clacton-on-Sea to receive a share of the government's Levelling Up Fund - with hopes it could attract more people to the coastal resort.
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East Anglian Daily Times
£67m flood projection project
28 May 2021
A multi-million-pound scheme of works to protect a coastal town has taken a significant step forward.
Source:
Lowestoft Journal
Village fears summer of parking woes
28 May 2021
People in a North Norfolk village say they fear a repeat of last year's parking chaos as a hectic 'staycation summer' looms.
Source:
Eastern Daily Press
Coastal towns secure share of £39m
28 May 2021
Chatham, Dover and Ramsgate are among seven areas in the South East to benefit from a £39 million boost, the government has confirmed.
Source:
Kent Online
£880k awarded to Morecambe Bay
28 May 2021
Morecambe Bay has been awarded £880,000 in funding raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery to help the community recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Source:
North-West Evening Mail
Call to tackle coastal housing now
28 May 2021
Welsh first minister Minister Mark Drakeford is asked make a statement on the availability of housing in the local market in Anglesey.
Source:
North Wales Chronicle
Plan to create Humber coastal path
28 May 2021
People are being asked to have their say on plans to improve a 50-mile stretch of the Lincolnshire coast between Mablethorpe and the Humber Bridge.
Source:
Grimsby Telegraph
Homes 'will merge seaside villages'
28 May 2021
Residents and campaigners in Dorset highlight planning applications they say mean the threat of significant new developments.
Source:
Chichester Observer
Seafront café moves to final phase
27 May 2021
Work on a new £1.5m beachside café in Felixstowe is entering its final phase - and the attraction is set to open this summer.
Source:
Ipswich Star
Summit bid to save Chichester Harbour
25 May 2021
Action must address the root causes of declining water quality and damage to natural habitats in Chichester Harbour, a multi-industry summit has agreed.
Source:
Chichester Observer
Plans to replace seafront boardwalk
24 May 2021
An ambitious £523,000 project to replace a dilapidated seafront boardwalk in Inverness will go out to public consultation next month.
Source:
Inverness Courier
Garden shines spotlight on coast
23 May 2021
Logan Botanic Garden is hosting the adventurous Wildflowers of Coastal Cliffs exhibition in collaboration with Rhins of Galloway Coast Path Project.
Source:
Galloway Gazette
Seaside attractions reopen at last
20 May 2021
Coastal attractions have reopened as the government eases lockdown measures for indoor hospitality venues, hotels and B&Bs.
Source:
Manchester Evening News
Ship building could 'level up' coastal towns
20 May 2021
Could a revitalised national shipbuilding strategy help Boris Johnson meet his "levelling up" ambitions in coastal communities?
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Daily Express
Debate over second home-owners
20 May 2021
As Norfolk’s coastal areas deal with the challenges of second homeowners, is now the time for legal measures to protect communities?
Source:
Eastern Daily Press
'Lobster tourism' to boost coast
20 May 2021
Special excursions and the promotion of locally-caught shellfish could raise the profile of “lobster tourism” along the east coast.
Source:
Hull Daily Mail
Coastal erosion plan launched
20 May 2021
The Environment Agency has launched its annual action plan outlining ways to prevent coastal erosion in England.
Source:
The Planner
Have your say on coastal path
20 May 2021
Natural England is calling for the public to have their say on proposals to improve public access along a 120-mile stretch of coast around the Humber estuary.
Source:
Natural England
Religious walks boost heritage tourism
20 May 2021
The Wales Coast Path has released a series of walking routes to showcase the religious sites of coastal Wales.
Source:
In Your Area
£90k funding for coastal town
20 May 2021
Historic parts of the high street in coastal Lowestoft are set to be celebrated as part of a new cultural programme.
Source:
Lowestoft Journal
Green light for £6m development
20 May 2021
Builders have been given the go-ahead to start work on 20 new industrial units at a thriving business park in Scarborough.
Source:
Examiner Live
Best coastal spots revealed ahead of 'staycation summer'
14 May 2021
Britain’s best seaside destinations are being highlighted ahead of a big summer getaway expected to be particularly popular for UK holidays.
Source:
Yorkshire Evening Post
Drug testing coastal bars and pubs
14 May 2021
Lincolnshire Police carry out drug testing at over 20 coastal bars and pubs in Skegness, Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards.
Source:
The Lincolnite
Green light for coastal business park
14 May 2021
Developers say the go-ahead for a new business park in Scarborough will bring new enterprises to the region.
Source:
Yorkshire Post
5G sensors to improve coastal safety
14 May 2021
Special 5G connected sensors are to be deployed along the Jurassic Coast to monitor land stability and cliff movement.
Source:
The Engineer
Plan to help south-east coast recover
14 May 2021
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) has outlined its plan to help boost the region's economy after both the pandemic and Brexit.
Source:
Kent Online
Coastal pledge too little too late?
14 May 2021
A Conservative pledge to give more support to coastal areas on the Isle of Wight is too late, claim opposition leaders.
Source:
County Press
Assurances over £3m coastal project
14 May 2021
Community leaders in Southwold say a £3m plan for new office and retail units are still "going forward" in Southwold.
Source:
Eastern Daily Press
Boardwalk landscaping about to begin
14 May 2021
The next step is set to be taken in the transformation of a popular boardwalk in Stonehaven, north-east Scotland.
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Mearns Leader
Measuring resilience to coastal change
30 April 2021
The government says it is working out how to measure changes in resilience to flooding and coastal change over time.
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Environment Agency
Coast 'can cope' with visitor surge
30 April 2021
A Norfolk council is preparing for a summer of increased visitors with a new park and ride, extra parking and new food stalls for local businesses.
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EDP24
North-east celebrates Heritage Coast status
30 April 2021
A STRETCH of North-East coastline once blighted by industry is celebrating 20 years of Heritage Coast status, placing it on the same footing as Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.
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Northern Echo
Vision unveiled for Isle of Wight
30 April 2021
The Conservatives have set out their vision for securing the renaissance of seaside towns and villages across the Isle of Wight.
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County Press
Caithness cash from coastal fund
30 April 2021
A dozen community projects can move ahead as more than £300,000 is distributed around Caithness from the Highland coastal communities fund.
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Press & Journal
Ultrafast broadband delivery welcomed
30 April 2021
A coastal town is benefitting from better broadband after the line was upgraded to bring faster speeds.
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In Your Area
£2.5m project to help young people
30 April 2021
Coastal youngsters are among those who will benefit from a £2.5m project to increase opportunities for young people in the outdoor sector.
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Bournemouth Echo
Cash needed to save coastal tower
30 April 2021
A fundraising campaign to save a historic storm tower on the cliffs above Bude in Cornwall.
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In Your Area
Pub researcher wanted for coastal job
30 April 2021
Lincolnshire County Council is looking for a lover of pubs and history as part of its efforts to preserve coastal inns.
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BBC Online
Artworks installed for coastal project
30 April 2021
England's Creative Coast includes projects in Gravesend, Margate and Folkestone, which hope to engage locals and visitors to Kent.
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Kent Online
Coastal village 'among friendliest places'
29 April 2021
Residents in the seaside village of Highcliffe are celebrating after the Dorset village was named one of the friendliest neighbourhoods in the UK.
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Bournemouth Echo
Coastal recovery 'will be tracked'
16 April 2021
The recovery of 10 coastal towns in England will be tracked to ensure they recovers as coronavirus lockdown restrictions ease.
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In Your Area
Park-and-ride for busy seaside towns
16 April 2021
Park-and-ride schemes could be introduced to help busy seaside towns cope with an expected influx of summer tourists.
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Eastern Daily Press
Railway boost from coastal fund
16 April 2021
A project by the world’s first preserved railway in Mid Wales has received a £300,000 boost from the Welsh Coastal Communities Fund.
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Wales 247
Extra money could see seaside investment
16 April 2021
All 33 town and parish councils on the Isle of Wight will receive extra funding to help boost tourism this summer.
Source:
Island Echo
Second homes 'socially purge' coastal areas
16 April 2021
Increasing housing costs are forcing local people away from coastal areas, a councillor has said.
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Western Telegraph
Concern over cuts to coastal bus services
16 April 2021
Coastal communities could be severely impacted by bus service cuts, warns a Scottish politician.
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Fraserburgh Herald
Towns to share improvement scheme
16 April 2021
Plans to spend £1m to improve Filey, Whitby and Scarborough seafronts look set to get the go-ahead.
Source:
Business Live
Island is popular location for homes
16 April 2021
A south Essex coastal town has been named as one of the fastest places to sell a property in Britain.
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Basildon Echo
'Stay away' warning from coastal cliff
16 April 2021
Urgent warnings have been issued for people to 'stay away' from a stretch of the west Dorset coast following a massive cliff fall.
Source:
Dorset Echo
Dredging not to blame for erosion
16 April 2021
Licensed dredging off Sandown Bay is not impacting the Isle of Wight's coastline, says a local MP.
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County Press
Innovative projects to protect against flooding
09 April 2021
Cutting-edge forecasting and natural management schemes are to be trialled in 25 areas to combat flooding.
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Environment Agency
Details of fisheries and seafood scheme
09 April 2021
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme will provide financial support for projects in England that secure sustainable growth across the fishing sector.
Enjoy our coastline responsibly – council
09 April 2021
Somerset council says covid wardens will be present along Minehead beach and in the town centre to offer help and advice to visitors.
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In Your Area
£6m for beacons for flood warnings
09 April 2021
Huge new beacons will be put in place in Southend to raise the alarm if there is a risk of flooding.
Source:
Echo News
Plan for marine park met with interest
09 April 2021
A proposal to create a series of 10 marine national parks including one covering the Wash and north Norfolk has been met with interest.
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Fakenham Times
£600k fund to prepare for tourists
09 April 2021
A £600,000 fund to support the economic recovery in the South Hams’ main towns and to prepare for the influx of tourists has been agreed.
Source:
Planet Radio
Tuna return 'could boost tourism'
09 April 2021
The return of giant bluefin tuna to waters off the Welsh coast presents a "massive opportunity" for tourism, fishing groups have said.
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BBC Online
‘Left behind neighbourhoods’ disconnected
09 April 2021
People in many coastal areas are disconnected from urban centres and essential services due to poor public transport and low car ownership.
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Campaign for Better Transport
Residents fear cliff collapse from storms
09 April 2021
Winter storms which led to erosion to sand dunes protecting a coastal village have left one homeowner "hanging on by my teeth".
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BBC Online
Funding scheme launched for coastal groups
09 April 2021
Two of East Suffolk Council's community partnerships will reopen their small grant schemes in the coming weeks and months.
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Lowestoft Journal
How marina became lockdown haven
09 April 2021
Sunderland Marina has recently been chosen as the location for some ambitious restoration projects.
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Chronicle Live
Communities explore £100,000 grant fund
08 April 2021
Coastal communities are welcoming the benefits of a dedicated fund designed to breathe new life into seaside spots around Easter Ross in Scotland)
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Press & Journal
Covid: Plan to 'spruce up' coastal areas
29 March 2021
All coastal towns in England will be eligible for government funding to help them reopen as restrictions are eased, under new plans set out by ministers.
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BBC Online
£56m seaside ‘welcome back’ fund
29 March 2021
England’s high streets and coastal towns will be given funding to help them reopen safely when coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
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iNews
Coastal running challenge launched
29 March 2021
An innovative coastal running challenge – part of Copeland Council’s Connecting Cumbria’s Hidden Coast programme - has been launched virtually.
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North-West Evening Mail
Call for action on holiday home loophole
29 March 2021
A government plan to tighten a loophole enabling holiday let owners in England to avoid paying council tax could encourage similar action in Wales.
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South Wales Argus
Flood defences protect 48,000 homes
25 March 2021
A scheme to protect 48,000 homes in Lincolnshire marks the end of a six-year period of government investment in flood and coastal defences.
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Skegness Standard
'Freeports' could leave communities behind
25 March 2021
Maritime UK say at least some of the benefits handed out to the eight new freeport locations should be utilised across the coast.
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Planet Radio
Call for coastal al fresco dining
25 March 2021
A Southend councillor has called for a slice of £56m government funding to help the town's coastal pubs and restaurants launch al fresco dining.
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Basildon Echo
PM backs campaign against dock closure
25 March 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has backed a campaign to stop the closure of docks where hundreds of skilled jobs are at risk.
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Kent Online
Coastal path upgrade 'huge asset'
25 March 2021
A coastal footpath at John O'Groats has undergone a transformation in the latest improvement project carried out by the local development trust.
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Caithness Courier
£20m Green Shipbuilding fund launched
24 March 2021
Hydrogen-powered vessels and e-charge points at ports could soon become a common sight on our seas and in our coastal towns.
Source:
Sea News
Hopes of £5.2m lido renovation
24 March 2021
The historic Grange Lido in south Lakeland, Cumbria, could be restored to its former glory after a raft of renovations were agreed.
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North-West Evening Mail
How Covid changed where we want to live
19 March 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has changed where we want to live – with coastal areas increasingly popular.
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BBC Online
Seaside town 'well-placed' to recover from pandemic
19 March 2021
Great Yarmouth is well placed to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, say local leaders.
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Great Yarmouth Mercury
Businesses benefit from coastal fund
19 March 2021
A NEW project in Rhyl is to receive a share of a funding pot thanks to a Welsh Government cash injection.
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Rhyl Journal
£7m beach management reduces flood risk
19 March 2021
Sand will be topped up on beaches between Saltfleet and Gibraltar Point, reducing the risk of flooding for Lincolnshire's coastal communities.
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Environment Agency
Council looks to stem coastal erosion
19 March 2021
Cumbria County Council’s Cabinet have approved a new strategy for managing coastal flooding and erosion risks.
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News & Star
Funding boost for coastal harbour
19 March 2021
Fraserburgh Harbour is set to receive more than £500,000 from a Scottish Government fund.
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The Fraserburgh Herald
Cruise ships lined up to visit coastal port
19 March 2021
Tourism could benefit if a Northumberland town becomes Britain’s answer to the Croatian port of Dubrovnik, says a local councillor.
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Northumberland Gazette
Millions pledged to regenerate coastal towns
19 March 2021
Margate is set to receive a massive £22 million in funding - and the district council will bid for up to £20 million to see the same happen in Ramsgate.
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In Your Area
Disappointment over regional inequality plan
19 March 2021
A government announcement puts North Devon in the bottom priority category for a new package of funding to help areas recover from the pandemic.
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In Your Area
Booze ban plan for seaside promenade
19 March 2021
A ban on drinking alcohol is being proposed for a seaside promenade in Hartlepool and parks across the town.
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Gazette Live
Calls to protect Kent coastline
19 March 2021
Calls have been made to protect hundreds of miles of coastline from the damaging effects of climate change.
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Kent Online
Coastal warning after huge cliff fall
18 March 2021
A coastal warning has been issued in Somerset after a huge cliff fall occurred elsewhere in the UK this week.
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Somerset Live
High demand pushes up holiday prices
12 March 2021
UK seaside breaks look set to be more expensive this summer, with some coastal accommodation prices rising by an average of 35%.
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Travel Weekly
Council measures to solve seagull problem
12 March 2021
Seagull-proof flaps are set to be fixed to litter bins in a bid to solve problems in a Northumberland coastal hotspot.
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Northumberland Gazette
£25m town deal announced for Skegness
12 March 2021
Businesses in Skegness have welcomed news the resort is to be offered millions of pounds from the Government’s Towns Fund scheme.
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Skegness Standard
Coastal projects for Somerset youngsters
12 March 2021
A new local environmental award scheme – called Somerset Schools Coastal Champions – has been launched for youngsters in the county.
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Somerset County Gazette
Wind farm ports to 'create 6,000 jobs'
12 March 2021
Up to 6,000 jobs could be created by two new river ports to support offshore wind farms, the government has said.
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BBC Online
Consultation on north-east coastal paths
12 March 2021
A public consultation been carried out to uncover how residents would like to see coastal footpaths improved in north-east Scotland.
Source:
Evening Express
Threat to coast from climate change
12 March 2021
The National Trust has warned that many of its most cherished coastal properties could be damaged forever by climate change.
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East Anglian Daily Times
Second home ‘blight’ on coastal communities
11 March 2021
Elderly residents of coastal towns feel lonely and isolated because a holiday home boom has left them living in streets with few neighbours.
Source:
Coleraine Chronicle
Cash boost for Cornish coastal projects
11 March 2021
Two coastal community projects in Cornwall have been given a boost to make the Duchy a better place to live and visit.
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In Your Area
Coastal partnerships help drive recovery
05 March 2021
How a coastal-based approach provides flexible, collaborative, inclusive and effective leadership for challenges faced by coastal communities.
Community Renewal Fund details unveiled
05 March 2021
The government has published details of its plan to help rebuild the economy, including cities to ex-industrial, rural and coastal communities.
Eight freeports to be created in England
05 March 2021
Eight English ports are to become low-tax freeports – which the government says will “unlock billions” in investment, trade and jobs.
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The Guardian
Freeports: What and where will they be?
05 March 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says eight new freeports will help the coastal economy – but critics disagree.
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BBC Online
Call for care ahead of visitors' return
05 March 2021
The leader of East Lindsey District Council is urging visitors to 'Care for our Communities' when they return to the coast.
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Skegness Standard
How coastal towns are fighting back
05 March 2021
With staycations set to rise in popularity, seaside towns are once again. becoming hotspots for British holidaymakers.
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The Independent
Seaside town gets recovery boost
05 March 2021
A coastal town in north-east England is set to receive a boost in its connectivity capabilities through a new multi-million pound initiative.
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BDaily
Second homes impact on communities
05 March 2021
Second homes and holiday homes are having a detrimental impact on local seaside communities – fuelling rural isolation.
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Causeway Coast Community
Coastal projects improve Cornish communities
05 March 2021
Two coastal community projects in Cornwall have been given a boost to make the Duchy a better place to live and visit.
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In Your Area
Council sets out Covid recovery plan
19 February 2021
Northumberland County Council has unveiled a plan to bring the county out of the coronavirus pandemic in a stronger position.
Source:
News Post Leader
People urged not to visit coast for holidays
19 February 2021
People are being urged not to visit Cornwall for a holiday or to stay in a second home over the half term holiday.
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Planet Radio
Seaside holiday best bet this summer
19 February 2021
Coastal camp sites are experiencing a surge in bookings due to the coronavirus pandemic forcing people to holiday at home.
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Daily Mail
Warning over travelling to coastal spots
19 February 2021
Visitors are being asked to temporarily stay away from Hartlepool's coast to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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Hartlepool Mail
Seaside towns ‘risk losing high street'
19 February 2021
Seaside towns are at risk of losing their high streets for good due to the Covid pandemic, research reveals.
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The Sun
Brexit caused 'perfect storm' for fishing
19 February 2021
The fishing industry which supports 2,000 jobs in Plymouth has been hit by a “perfect storm” of Covid-19 and Brexit, councillors heard.
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Planet Radio
Cleethorpes regeneration starts to take shape
19 February 2021
Funky street furniture is being installed as part of a project to regenerate the seafront in Cleethorpes.
Source:
Grimsby Telegraph
Guidelines make it harder for holiday lets
19 February 2021
New planning guidelines could make it more difficult to build holiday lets in areas deemed to have too many second homes.
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North Wales Chronicle
Groyne replacement work on track
19 February 2021
The project is part of a wider £1.9million scheme to eventually replace all 53 timber groynes along Bournemouth's beaches.
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Bournemouth Echo
First section of boardwalk completed
19 February 2021
The Coastal Communities Fund has helped pave the way for a new boardwalk at Stonehaven which has opened to the public.
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Mearns Leader
Coastal path project is well underway
19 February 2021
Progress is moving on apace on the Steinish Circular Coastal Trail, with construction work well underway on the first phase of the path.
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Stornaway Gazette
Surge in domestic holiday bookings
08 February 2021
Thousands of domestic holiday bookings are being made for the summer months as people choose to stay at home rather than travel abroad due to coronavirus.
Source:
Travel Weekly
Race to win summer visitors' hearts
08 February 2021
Torbay's tourism industry is looking ahead to the summer with confidence as it seeks to attract visitors following the Covid crisis.
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In Your Area
Online guide to woo coastal visitors
08 February 2021
Virtual project funded by Discover England aims to encourage more people to visit the north-east coast.
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Chronicle Live
Funding pledge to help seafood industry
08 February 2021
Money for the seafood and fishing industry has been allocated to help the sector deal with the impact of coronavirus and Brexit.
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BBC Online
Bid to turn Solent into freeport
08 February 2021
A 'once-in-a-generation' bid has been made to attract up to £2bn in extra investment across the Solent.
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Portsmouth News
Work starts on new flood defence gates
08 February 2021
Construction work has started as part of a £34m scheme to improve Tilbury’s flood defences in Essex.
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Thurrock Gazette
£80m sea wall to reach new phase
08 February 2021
Work to complete the sea wall protecting the main line railway through Dawlish in Devon is expected to be completed by 2023.
Source:
Business Live
Call for evidence on coastal erosion risk
08 February 2021
The government is asking for evidence on how to strengthen its future flood and coastal defence investment programme.
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Defra
'Coastal erosion is being taken seriously'
08 February 2021
A Tendring councillor reiterates that he takes coastal erosion “incredibly seriously” after a resident raises concerns about sea defences.
Source:
Clacton Gazette
New coastal path planned for Suffolk
08 February 2021
Proposals have been unveiled for a 39-mile path to be constructed between Bawdsey and Aldeburgh on the Suffolk coast.
Source:
Planet Radio
Lockdown advice for coastal walkers
08 February 2021
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is asking people to follow government guidelines and think carefully if they are live close to the coast.
Source:
News & Star
Coastal teenagers being 'left behind'
01 February 2021
Poor white teenagers in England's coastal are among those least likely to go to university, warns the watchdog for fair access.
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BBC Online
Head teacher questions survey findings
01 February 2021
A school principal has refuted the idea that "nobody from Great Yarmouth goes to university" after a study found coastal teenagers are among those least likely to consider higher education.
Source:
Eastern Daily Press
Covid-19 sparks UK holiday boom
01 February 2021
Would-be holidaymakers are thinking of opting for UK destinations this summer - with bookings coming in "thick and fast".
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BBC Online
Coastal towns 'Mecca for Covidiots'
01 February 2021
A motion calling for "more support" for the UK coast has been put to one northern council amid a surge in anti-social behaviour linked to Covid-19 lockdown rules.
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Daily Mirror
Flood investigation underway in Bangor
01 February 2021
Gwynedd Council now preparing the design for a coastal flood alleviation scheme.
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North Wales Chronicle
Have your say on coastal path plan
01 February 2021
Aberdeenshire Council is inviting communities to play an active role in an engagement process focusing on the north-east coastal path corridor.
Source:
Buchan Observer
Community group to protect sand dunes
01 February 2021
A new community group has been set up to help protect Newquay’s sand dunes and the fragile ecosystems they support.
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In Your Area
Marine tourism restart fund launched
01 February 2021
A £2.5 million fund to help adventure and marine tourism businesses in Scotland prepare for the 2021 season has been launched by Visit Scotland.
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Royal Yachting Association
Coastguards join Covid-19 effort
01 February 2021
Coastguards are on hand to help non-Covid patients before ambulance staff are able to attend in Suffolk.
Source:
Planet Radio
£300m theme park for Blackpool
01 February 2021
Rides and attractions based on ‘unsolved mysteries’ including the pyramids and aliens could soon be built on 17 acres of land in Blackpool.
Source:
Examiner Live
Save our Seaside: How can coastal communities recover from pandemic?
25 January 2021
Coastal council leaders are calling on businesses to be ready for an 'influx of tourism' after coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
Source:
Lincolnshire Live
Coastal councils want £5 tax hikes
25 January 2021
Councils along Lincolnshire’s east coast want to increase their share of council tax by almost £5 due to challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic
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The Lincolnite
Speech: A vision for UK seas
25 January 2021
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow sets out the government's vision for our seas at the 2021 Coastal Futures conference.
Government to compensate fish exporters
25 January 2021
A government scheme has been set up so companies hit by Brexit red tape delays can claim up to £100k if they have suffered 'genuine loss'.
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Business Live
Lockdown sparks rise in coastal visitors
25 January 2021
The trust which manages Fife’s countryside and coast has reported a huge rise in the number of people heading outdoors during the pandemic.
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Fife Today
Tech firm relocates to coastal hub
25 January 2021
A pioneering international nano technology sensor manufacturer has opened its UK headquarters at Torbay’s £8million tech innovation centre.
Source:
Business Live
New stretch of coastal path approved
25 January 2021
Natural England has given the go-ahead for plans to open a 26-mile coastal path between Whitstable and Iwade.
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Kent Online
Take part in coastal art project
25 January 2021
A new community art project is encouraging people taking their lockdown exercise to take short video clips of the coastal landscape and wildlife.
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Market Rasen Mail
Designers picked for £2m project
24 January 2021
AN ambitious £2million project to improve a coastal community has moved one step closer to becoming a reality after a talented design team was appointed.
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Essex County Standard
New bid to reintroduce eagles to Norfolk
24 January 2021
Local communities are being consulted on plans by conservationists to reintroduce the white-tailed sea eagle to the Norfolk coast.
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Kent Online
Cash could be on cards for coast
15 January 2021
Help will be in store for coastal towns following the pandemic, Fylde MP Mark Menzies has been assured.
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Blackpool Gazette
Fishing scaled back as exports halt
15 January 2021
A local fleet has almost suspended fishing to avoid high quality seafood from being wasted in export bottlenecks created by post-Brexit red-tape.
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Shetland News
Brexit delays risk £50k of shellfish
15 January 2021
A fourth-generation shellfish wholesaler says her business is hanging in the balance due to border problems and uncertainty over paperwork.
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BBC Online
Seafood industry faces end, warns exporter
15 January 2021
Post-Brexit export problems could end the seafood industry on England's south coast, says a Dorset fish merchant.
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BBC Online
PM urged to move on fishing deals
15 January 2021
Lack of a post-brexit distant-waters fishing deal means one of the UK's biggest trawlers with a 100-strong crew remains tied up in port.
Source:
News & Star
Fishing industry 'needs urgent help'
15 January 2021
A council leader has written to Government to complain about EU trade deal – and ask for funds and decommissioning scheme.
Source:
Business Live
Coronavirus: Police fine coastal visitors
15 January 2021
More than 30 people were fined in Norfolk over the weekend for breaching the COVID-19 restrictions.
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Norfolk Police
Coastal projects net £300k of support
15 January 2021
Fife coastal communities have benefitted from over £320,000 of grant money from the Crown Estate in the last two years.
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Fife Today
Tuna 'is future for coastal economy'
15 January 2021
The arrival of Atlantic bluefin tuna in the waters off Torbay has been hailed as a lifeline to the dwindling charter boat industry.
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Business Live
Boost for coastal tourism project
15 January 2021
The Newburgh Seal Viewing Project has received a boost after securing funding from the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
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The Argus
Beach hut and chalet shake-up
15 January 2021
People who rent beach chalets face having to hand back their lease if they no longer live in Brighton and Hove.
Source:
The Argus
Hospice raises £77k for coastal families
14 January 2021
A coastal hospice has raised £77,000 for families in Suffolk as part of its Christmas campaign.
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East Anglian Daily Times
Brexit deal: What it means for fishing
08 January 2021
Some parts of the industry - such as shellfish - are totally dependent on such exports.
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BBC Online
Fishing crews 'worse off' after Brexit
08 January 2021
A former chairman of the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations says the sector is worse off after Brexit.
Source:
Yorkshire Post
Fishing ‘sold down river’ on Brexit
08 January 2021
Newquay’s harbour community has accused the Government of “selling the fishing industry down the river” to get a Brexit free trade deal.
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Newquay Voice
Newlyn is now official fishing port
08 January 2021
Newlyn is finally a 'designated port' for fish and crustacean landings, recognised on the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) list.
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Falmouth Packet
£2.7m for Ramsgate high Street
08 January 2021
Ramsgate High Street will benefit from nearly £3m of extra investment thanks to support from the government.
Source:
In Your Area
Scarborough wins coastal protection award
08 January 2021
Scarborough Borough Council’s projects team is celebrating a national award for improving protection from the sea along the Yorkshire coast.
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The Scarborough News
Barnstaple to secure £6m in funding
08 January 2021
Millions of pounds are set to be invested into Barnstaple, but there’s bitter disappointment across the River Torridge as Bideford misses out.
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In Your Area
£3.5m boost secures fishing industry
08 January 2021
A £3.5m upgrade of Hornsea boat compound is benefiting the resort’s fishermen and visitors to the seaside town.
Source:
Hull Daily Mail
Green light for Otter Valley project
08 January 2021
East Devon District Council has approved a pioneering project to help a river valley on England’s Jurassic Coast adapt to climate change.
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Environment Agency
#13.7m for Great Yarmouth town centre
08 January 2021
A huge overhaul of Great Yarmouth town centre will take a leap forward, thanks to £13.7m in government funding.
Source:
Eastern Daily Press
Residents kick off about cycle path
07 January 2021
Flooding and damage are just two problems residents have raised in regards to the work being carried out for a new cycle path.
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News & Star
£2.4m plastic waste seafront hub
14 December 2020
A special facility to reduce waste and eliminate single use packaging has been given the go-ahead for the Dorset sea front.
Source:
Bournemouth Echo
Impact report into winter storms
14 December 2020
An investigation report into the impact of storms Ciara, Dennis and Jorge this year will come before councillors in early 2021.
Source:
Rhyl Journal
Stunning video showcases new walks
14 December 2020
A video of coastal walks aims to help people get the most out of public rights of way in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Source:
In Your Area
Call to suspend coastal power projects
14 December 2020
Campaigners say huge proposed power projects could “cause permanent and indefensible damage” to the Suffolk coast.
Source:
East Anglian Daily Times
Coastal buoys involved in 5G trial
14 December 2020
Constant monitoring of sea conditions using 5G technology is set to be trialled off the Dorset coast.
Source:
BBC News
Coastal erosion: beach cafe demolished
14 December 2020
A cafe left hanging above a beach after high seas washed away part of the surrounding dunes has been demolished near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
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BBC Online
Work starts on derelict coastal pool
14 December 2020
Construction has started on an outdoor pool in Pittenweem, south of Cellardyke – and it is hoped the renovation could be completed by late February.
Source:
Fife Today
Army supports coastal flood defence
14 December 2020
The armed forces are being trained to protect Lowestoft families and businesses from severe flooding this winter.
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Lowestoft Journal
Plan to tackle holiday homes issue
14 December 2020
Plans to stop new holiday lets and second homes on parts of the Northumberland coast have passed a key stage.
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Northumberland Gazette
How to object to coastal access
14 December 2020
The government has published advice on ways owners, tenants or occupiers of affected land may can object to a coastal access report.
Source:
Natural England
Local history along coastal walkway
11 December 2020
Local historians have teamed up with a seaside festival and a water company for an exclusive exhibition alongside the coastal walkway in Bangor.
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Belfast Newsletter
10 projects boosted by coastal fund
11 December 2020
Grants worth a total of more than £194,000 have been awarded to organisations across Aberdeenshire by the North East Scotland Fisheries Local Action Group.
Source:
Grampian Online
Work to start on £49m port project
11 December 2020
Initial work can get under way on the Stornoway Deep Water Terminal following confirmation of £49m investment package.
Source:
The Construction Index
Scheme to protect homes and coastline
11 December 2020
A scheme of maintenance work is close to being completed as part of temporary protection to the base of eroding cliffs.
Source:
Lowestoft Journal
Fundraising drive for life-saving volunteers
10 December 2020
A local branch of the RNLI, which has rescued countless people since it was formed in 1824, has started an online fundraising drive.
Source:
Kent Online
Coronavirus 'killing seaside resorts'
03 December 2020
Seaside resorts are dying a slow death as a result of the coronavirus pandemic -- and urgently need to be rescued from financial ruin, says the Daily Express.
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Daily Express
Acute impact of Covid-19 on UK's coastal communities
03 December 2020
The acute impact of the COVID-19 crisis on UK coastal communities has been highlighted in new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Hospitality and Tourism.
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APPG Hospitality & Tourism
Coastal season extension called off
03 December 2020
East Lindsey District Council will not extend the holiday season this year, after it has been told by the government not to act on requests from almost 40 caravan parks on the Lincolnshire coast.
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The Lincolnite
'Big demand' for coastal homes
03 December 2020
Demand for housing coastal Gwynedd is so high that householders are being contacted by would-be buyers seeking properties they can turn into holiday lets.
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North Wales Chronicle
Boost for £100m coastal rail scheme
03 December 2020
A £100m rail project hailed as the “biggest game changer in a generation” for Norfolk has been handed a major boost.
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Eastern Daily Press
Plan to refurbish coastal bridge
03 December 2020
Major refurbishment works are set to be carried out next year on a footbridge that connects two coastal communities in Suffolk.
Source:
Eastern Daily Press
Conundrum over parking fee plan
03 December 2020
Wyre Council has lodged objections to plans to charge for on-street parking on Fleetwood and Cleveleys seafronts in Lancashire.
Source:
Blackpool Gazette
Go-ahead for visitor centre scheme
02 December 2020
Revised plans have been given the go-ahead for an improved visitor centre at Northam Burrows in north Devon.
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North Devon Gazette
Essential funding for coastal foodbank
02 December 2020
The Homeless In Teignbridge Support (HITS) foodbank in Devon has been given a helping hand after applying for support.
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In Your Area
Opportunity to manage inshore fisheries
02 December 2020
The Marine Management Organisation is looking to recruit several members to the North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA).
Source:
Marine Management Organisation
Final phase for coastal defences
02 December 2020
The final phase of the West Bay Coastal Defence Improvements Scheme is due to start in Dorset.
Source:
Dorset Echo
Coast to benefit from 'levelling up' fund
27 November 2020
The government says its long-awaited UK Shared Prosperity Fund will be worth some £1.5bn a year – but might not be available until 2022.
Source:
Third Sector
MP demands action on coastal road
27 November 2020
Workington MP Mark Jenkinson called for urgent action to tackle the erosion on a west Cumbrian coastal road.
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News & Star
Coastal towns 'among happiest places'
27 November 2020
The Cornish coastal town of St Ives is the happiest place to live in Great Britain, suggests a survey.
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Rightmove
Cultural arts project for Cleethorpes
27 November 2020
A cultural arts project is to include the installation of new street furniture on the North Promenade at Cleethorpes.
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Grimsby Telegraph
Coastal path plan for The Wash
26 November 2020
Natural England has published proposals to improve publish access to The Wash on the Lincolnshire and Norfolk coast.
Source:
Natural England
New fisheries plan for Brightlingsea
26 November 2020
Native oysters could be bred in Brightlingsea for the first time in more than 50 years as part of plans to open a new fishery in the town.
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Gazette News
Scientists help improve bathing water
26 November 2020
Bathing water quality at a North Wales beach is rated ‘good’ after an innovative project developed at Aberystwyth University.
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In Your Area
County to get share of coastal fund
25 November 2020
A total of £700,407 has been earmarked for projects in Sutherland from the Highland Coastal Communities Fund.
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The Northern Times
£400k for Scottish coastal fund
25 November 2020
Over £400,000 will be available in Caithness as part of a funding initiative set up by Highland Council and supported by Scottish Government.
Source:
John O'Groat Journal
Taxpayers could face Brexit port bill
20 November 2020
Brexit responsibilities could leave Tendring council in Essex out of pocket, taxpayers have been warned.
Source:
East Anglian Daily Times
Seaside village top for house prices
20 November 2020
House prices in the seaside village of Mundesley have risen by 40 per cent in five years –among the biggest increases in the country.
Source:
North Norfolk News
Freeport bidding process opens
20 November 2020
At least seven freeports will be created in England to “turbo-charge post-Brexit trade” – boosting the economy and creating thousands of jobs.
Source:
Business Live
"Rock armour" protects Somerset coast
20 November 2020
Almost 2,000 tonnes of "rock armour" will be delivered to Blue Anchor Bay from Cornwall over the next four weeks to safeguard a section of the Somerset coast.
Source:
Somerset Live
SEPA launches flood warning service
20 November 2020
A new coastal flood warning service aims to provide local flood warnings to communities and businesses.
Source:
Stornoway Gazette
Sea power concern over high tides
20 November 2020
Tons of sand are being moved along the coast to repair beaches ravaged in recent high tides.
Source:
Skegness Standard
Peer pledges action on coastal erosion
19 November 2020
A new member of the House of Lords has pledged to press for action against coastal erosion threatening homes and natural resources.
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North-West Evening Mail
Interactive map for Norfolk coast
19 November 2020
A free interactive map for smartphones is making it easier for visitors to discover the delights of the Norfolk coast.
Source:
The Independent
Heritage funding for community projects
19 November 2020
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has handed grants to projects which help promote coastal life as part of Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters.
Source:
The Edinburgh Reporter
Campaign launched for coastal path
19 November 2020
Local businesses are backing a campaign to protect the south-west coastal path from increasing extreme weather.
Source:
Falmouth Packet
Work to start on resort ‘furniture’
18 November 2020
Work will start this week on unique new ‘furniture’ to be installed along Cleethorpes’ North Promenade.
Source:
GI Media
Bay rated good for bathing water
18 November 2020
Sea water quality has improved and in Cemaes Bay is now rated as ‘good’ in the Welsh Government’s annual Bathing Water Quality classifications.
Source:
North Wales Chronicle
Bournemouth residents urged to shop locally
13 November 2020
Residents across Bournemouth are being encouraged to ‘Search and Shop Local’ as part of an ongoing campaign to support businesses throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Source:
Bournemouth Echo
Grant scheme for north-east towns
13 November 2020
Dozens of north-east businesses have secured cash designed to help town centres recover from the economic impact of Covid-19.
Source:
Evening Express
Apply for flood resilience programme
13 November 2020
The Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme will help communities improve resilience to flooding and coastal change.
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Defra & Environment Agency
Coastal flood warning for Western Isles
13 November 2020
A new coastal flood alert system is being rolled out across the Western Isles which could protect nearly 7,000 homes and businesses.
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Press & Journal
Town could ‘thrive’ with 10-year plan
13 November 2020
A bright future for an East Anglian coastal town has taken a step closer to becoming a reality with a 10-year investment plan.
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Eastern Daily Press
Torbay lobbies for flood prevention cash
13 November 2020
Torbay councillor Andrew Barrand is lobbying for the bay to be at the head of the queue when the government hands out money for flood defences.
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In Your Area
Coastal ban for nuisance motorhomes
13 November 2020
Residents who live near a Kent beach have been successful in banning motorhome from overnight visits.
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Caravan Times
Work completed at site of £1m park
13 November 2020
A scheme to turn Ness Point in Lowestoft into a landmark destination has seen work continuing over recent months.
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Eastern Daily Press
Join south-west coastal committee
13 November 2020
The Environment Agency is looking for new members to join the South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC).
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Environment Agency
Progress on new £1.5m seafront cafe
12 November 2020
Rapid progress is being made on a new £1.5million beachside cafe/restaurant which is part of a regeneration project at one of Suffolk’s best-loved resorts.
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Ipswich Star
Project lead for new coast initiative
11 November 2020
Aberdeenshire Council has appointed a project lead for phase one of the new Coast Aberdeenshire initiative.
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Buchan Observer
Owner’s plea for coastal high street
30 October 2020
A Lowestoft shop keeper believes more people should be using the coastal town’s historic high street.
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EDP24
Upgrade scheme for coastal path
30 October 2020
Work is starting on a big project to improve resilience and accessibility on the Mount's Bay coast path in Cornwall.
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Planet Radio
Have your say on coastal plan
29 October 2020
Walkers are being invited to have their say on proposals for a coastal path stretching all the way from Salcott to Jaywick in Essex.
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Gazette News
Council joins call to 'kick-start' communities
15 October 2020
The leader of Cumbria County Council has put his name to a letter calling for a £1bn economic ‘kick-start’ for coastal industries – to help them recover from the coronavirus.
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Westmorland Gazette
Government consults on coastal communities
15 October 2020
The government is seeking views on new measures to boost the UK's fishing industry and coastal communities.
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Defra
Brexit fishing protection 'too weak'
15 October 2020
Conservationists say the government's Fisheries Bill lacks ambition to protect vulnerable habitats and spells “the end of sustainable fishing”.
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The Independent
‘Beauty spot’ to become tourism hub
15 October 2020
A coastal County Durham town is set for a new learning and community hub that is expected to boost the area’s tourism.
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Business Daily
Businesses aim to extend tourist season
15 October 2020
Businesses on the Lincolnshire coast can apply to extend the season after the East Lindsey Council signed off a Coastal Local Development Order.
Source:
Louth Leader
Storytellers explore coastal heritage
15 October 2020
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival will take audiences on a voyage of exploration through Scotland’s coasts and water.
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The Courier
Artists’ plan to boost the British seaside
15 October 2020
A series of artist-led festivals during the October half-term aim to help lure people back to the seaside and boost the economy.
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GI Media
Electronics firm moves to tech hub
15 October 2020
A cutting edge electronics business run by three former Nortel engineers has moved into Torbay’s £8m tech innovation centre.
Source:
Business Live
Maritime hub primed for go-ahead
15 October 2020
A £23m Maritime Knowledge Hub close to Birkenhead waterfront is gearing up to submit a planning application to the local council.
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Place NorthWest
Work starts on coastal watersports centre
15 October 2020
An accessible watersports centre is to be built at Trevassack, a 26-hectare former serpentine quarry near Garras on the Lizard peninsula.
Source:
In Your Area
Coastal arts project for Yorkshire
15 October 2020
An outdoor performance of the Odyssey will showcase the diverse landscapes, architecture and communities of the Yorkshire coast.
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Scarborough News
Coronavirus: Coastal areas demand £1bn 'kick-start'
08 October 2020
More than 40 councils in coastal areas of the UK have demanded a £1bn "kick-start" from the government to help recover from the impact of coronavirus.
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BBC Online
MP hails first Brexit fishing deal
08 October 2020
Blackpool MP has welcomed the UK’s first steps in taking control of its fisheries policy, thanks to a new agreement signed with Norway.
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Blackpool Gazette
Bay bridge plan ready for next step
08 October 2020
The Morecambe Bay tidal bridge has now been estimated at costing £10 billion, which has increased from the last estimation of £8 billion.
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Westmorland Gazette
Fund could benefit Norfolk coast
08 October 2020
A project to protect and sustain wildlife in gardens, school playing fields and community spaces along the Norfolk coast will start before the end of the year, if funding is approved.
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Eastern Daily Press
Hartlepool port set for £1.5m investment
08 October 2020
A Hartlepool company is investing £1.5million as it prepares for a huge deal in the wind turbine industry.
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Hartlepool Mail
Coastal 999 stickers prove lifesaver
08 October 2020
A new partnership campaign to keep people safer along the coastline has been launched by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council.
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Environment Agency
Coastal path walkway plan unveiled
08 October 2020
Plans for 72-mile (115km) walkway along England's coastline between Merseyside and Lancashire have been unveiled.
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BBC Online
Beach message highlights housing crisis
08 October 2020
A message has been etched on a beach in Pen Llyn to highlight the housing 'crisis' in North Wales.
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Daily Post
Final plans submitted for coastal project
07 October 2020
A ground-breaking project to help the lower Otter Valley adapt to climate change and create an internationally important wildlife reserve has been submitted to planners.
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Environment Agency
Freeports proposals 'now more inclusive'
07 October 2020
The British Ports Association has welcomed suggestions that the government is minded to be more inclusive regarding the number of designated freeports.
Source:
Sea News
Sculpture supports Dogger Bank action
07 October 2020
An artist has delivered a 1.25-tonne sculpture to Defra's doorstep in support of action at sea to protect the Dogger Bank.
Source:
Essex Magazine
Coast faces 'levelling up' challenge
02 October 2020
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and Brexit could have negative affects on tourism-dependent areas.
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Institute for Fiscal Studies
‘Double whammy’ from Covid and Brexit
02 October 2020
Disruption from the coronavirus outbreak and Brexit could complicate attempts to increase economic equality between some coastal towns.
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Eastern Daily Press
CoastSnap to track coastal erosion
02 October 2020
Hundreds of beachgoers' smartphone photos are being gathered to track the impact of rising sea levels and climate change.
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BBC Online
Plea for coastal communities support
02 October 2020
Councillors are considering pushing for more government support for Aberdeenshire’s maritime industry and coastal communities.
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Press & Journal
Coastal erosion risk management strategy
02 October 2020
The government has updated its National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England, outlining what needs to be done to benefit local people and places.
Source:
Environment Agency
Coastal Forum welcomes new CEO
02 October 2020
Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum has announce the appointment of marine scientist Steve Hall as its new chief executive.
Source:
Marine Energy Wales
LEP launches plan for economic survival
02 October 2020
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has launched an economic recovery plan as it addresses the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Source:
Island Echo
Masterplanner sought for coastal ‘catalyst’
02 October 2020
A working group is looking for a consultant to develop a vision for a coastal site in Ulverston offered for development by pharma giant GSK.
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Place NorthWest
£65,000 Coastal BID grant secured
02 October 2020
Bournemouth Coastal BID has secured a £65,000 grant for Boscombe, which will be used to add seating, lights and plants, as well as give it a deep clean.
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Bournemouth Echo
£11.5m proposal to save coastal road
01 October 2020
More than £11.5m could be spent in the next few years to stop one of Somerset’s key coast roads falling into the sea.
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Somerset County Gazette
‘Take 4 for Shore’ keeps coast clean
01 October 2020
Visitors to Scotland's north-east beaches are being encouraged to do their bit to keep the sands and coastline in pristine condition.
Source:
Mearns Leader
Bridge project seeks government backing
01 October 2020
The Northern Tidal Power Gateways project is providing evidence to the government on plans to build tidal range power barrages across Morecambe Bay and the Duddon estuaries.
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North-West Evening Mail
Towns win share of £80m regeneration cash
25 September 2020
The coastal towns of Scarborough and Whitby are among 101 places picked to share an £80 million regeneration pot.
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Scarborough News
Renewables can boost coastal communities
25 September 2020
Renewable green hydrogen is a cheap source of power and can help regenerate coastal communities, the government has been told.
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Current News
Community delivers affordable home
25 September 2020
A much-needed affordable home has been created on the Northumberland coast – and there will be no issue with noisy neighbours.
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Northumberland Gazette
Leaflet helps preparations for flooding
25 September 2020
The leaflet to prepare local communities for flooding has been funded by the Northumbria Regional Flood and Coastal Committee.
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Environment Agency
Coastal celebrations 'must take place'
25 September 2020
A north-east councillor is calling for events celebrating the Scottish coast to be rolled into next year to help boost local tourism.
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Press & Journal
11,000 new homes for coastal district
25 September 2020
A blueprint has been adopted to develop more than 11,353 new homes across what was Suffolk Coastal District.
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East Anglian Daily Times
Visitors urged to keep beaches clean
25 September 2020
Visitors to some of the most beautiful north-east beaches are being encouraged to do their bit to keep sand in pristine condition.
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Evening Express
Coastal community fight to save pub
25 September 2020
A community has moved a step closer to realising their dream of saving their village pub after receiving an £80,000 confidence boost.
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News & Star
Funding for flood prevention project
25 September 2020
A funding award of £50,000 will enable the next steps in protecting the waterfront area from regular flooding in Saltash, Cornwall.
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Cornish Times
Work to start on new leisure centre
25 September 2020
Contractors are now on site to start work on a new leisure centre in Barnstaple, part-funded by the Coastal Communities Fund.
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North Devon Gazette
Replacement boardwalk for Stonehaven
24 September 2020
The existing boardwalk was installed around 20 years ago, but has since reached the end of its life.
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Mearns Leader
Survey highlights importance of coast
18 September 2020
Exposure to coastal environments can play a significant role in boosting human health and well-being, says a study.
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Tivyside Advertiser
Sea grass and salt marshes 'vital'
18 September 2020
Coastal salt marshes - once seen as "wasteland" to be reclaimed for farming and industry - play a vital role in offsetting emissions, a study has found.
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BBC Online
Communities celebrate multi-million windfall
18 September 2020
Highland coastal communities are celebrating a long-awaited £3 million windfall which will help get projects they’ve been dreaming of for years off the ground.
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Press & Journal
Visitor centre plan to be ‘more modest’
18 September 2020
Plans to build a new £1.8million visitor centre at Northam Burrows have been changed at the 11th hour in favour of a ‘more modest’ scheme.
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North Devon Gazette
Campaign calls for parking facilities
18 September 2020
A campaign group has called for proper overnight parking facilities for camper vans in coastal Northumberland.
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Northumberland Gazette
'Overcrowding’ concern on coastal route
18 September 2020
A pensioner has aired his concerns about overcrowding on a local coastal bus service – claiming there was ‘no social distancing’.
Source:
Louth Leader
Film celebrates life in coastal town
18 September 2020
A 17-year-old teenager has created a documentary celebrating the life, past, present and future of the town of Lowestoft.
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Beccles & Bungay Journal
Coastal town wants power over AirBnB
18 September 2020
A town council in Pen Llŷn is fighting back against an increase in houses bought as holiday homes in the area.
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Daily Post
Ready for Great British Beach Clean
18 September 2020
Families, small groups and social bubbles are invited to join in the fun at Westward Ho! by taking part in the Great British Beach Clean.
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In Your Area
Designer wins arts village contract
17 September 2020
Castree Design & Relocation will undertake the interior design of the Beacon Arts Village on the Wirral.
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LBNDaily
Tribute paid to coastal clean-up crew
16 September 2020
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has paid tribute to volunteers who removed marine waste from the water beneath the iconic Dunluce Castle.
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Causeway Coast Community
Coastal towns call for own minster
03 September 2020
A coalition of struggling seaside towns and cross-party MPs has urged Boris Johnson to appoint a minister dedicated to coastal communities to kick-start their economic revival.
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The Telegraph
'Keep coming back' - plea to visitors
03 September 2020
A plea has been made for visitors to 'keep coming back' to the coast as East Lindsey District Council explores plans to extend the holiday season.
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Skegness Standard
Seaside town fund 'even more crucial'
03 September 2020
A Conservative MS says coronavirus has made a seaside town fund for Wales vital ahead of the winter months.
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Business Live
Coronavirus threat to seaside towns
03 September 2020
But amid potential pandemic ruin is historic opportunity, experts say, to transform long-overlooked communities – to benefit of whole country.
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The Independent
Staycations divide coastal communities
03 September 2020
As more countries are added to the UK's quarantine list, holidaymakers are flocking to their own fair shores – but at what cost?
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The Independent
Local authorities look to push culture
03 September 2020
A council cross-boundary collective is looking to bolster its team to help improve an already booming coastal economy.
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The Mail
Parking charges to fund Covid deficit
03 September 2020
Parking charges could be introduced at coastal car parks in Fareham borough to make up some of the cash lost in the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The News
Reduced speed limit for coastal village?
03 September 2020
A feasibility study is set to examine the possible introduction of a 20mph speed limit in Beadnell, Northumberland.
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Northumberland Gazette
Shop local initiative for coast
03 September 2020
Independent coastal businesses are to get a free helping hand thanks to the Yorkshire Coast Business Improvement District (BID).
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Scarborough News
New coastal project for Aberdeen
03 September 2020
Aberdeenshire Council has committed £25,000 from its Coastal Communities Fund allocation towards establishing a new Coast Aberdeenshire Project.
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Buchan Observer
Beauty spot celebrates AONB anniversary
02 September 2020
A 60th anniversary programme fundraising initiative has been launched for the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’.
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In Your Area
Visitors asked to respect coastal residents
30 August 2020
Tourists coming to Dorset are being urged to plan ahead and respect communities across the region as the Bank Holiday weekend gets underway.
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Lyme Online
Support call for children’s mental health
27 August 2020
Children living in remote coastal communities are at risk of missing out on mental health support, says a report.
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Centre for Mental Health
Eat out scheme boosts seaside
27 August 2020
Seaside communities have been the biggest benefactors of the government's discount Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which has been less effective in bigger cities.
(Source: Morning Advertiser)
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Defra
Minister meets local fishing community
27 August 2020
Fisheries minister Victoria Prentis met representatives from the fisheries and seafood sector to learn about resilient coastal communities.
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Defra
Summit to discuss parking concerns
27 August 2020
A summit meeting is to be held to discuss issues caused by large numbers of visitors on the Northumberland coast.
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Northumberland Gazette
Big developments planned for coast
27 August 2020
Five big developments are planned to regenerate coastal North East Lincolnshire.
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Grimsby Live
More space for pontoon leisure boats
27 August 2020
Work is starting to extend the pontoons beside King's Lynn's south quay and allow more boats to moor there.
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Lynn News
Social distancing 'aggression' at coast
27 August 2020
Visitors to Walberswick in Suffolk have turned aggressive when challenged about social distancing, it has been claimed.
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BBC Online
Coastal groups secure £200k funding
27 August 2020
Bude Climate Partnership has been awarded £200,000 for an 18-month project to investigate ways to protect the area and community against the impact of climate change.
Source:
Bude Today
Plans discussed for swimming pool
27 August 2020
Local councillors have held meetings to discuss the future of Cardigan's "vital" coastal swimming pool.
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Tivyside Advertiser
MP urges backing for local lifeboats
14 August 2020
Questions in Parliament will be asked on ways to support independent lifeboats that receive no central funding and are not part of the RNLI.
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In Your Area
Entertainment to lure tourists to coast
14 August 2020
A three-year project featuring large-scale drama performances, live music and light shows aims to lure tourists to the coast.
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Bridlington Free Press
LEP unveils boost for coastal businesses
14 August 2020
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership has opened the Isle of Wight Rural Fund with businesses now able to apply for a share of £105,000.
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Island Echo
Police warning over 'coastal chaos'
14 August 2020
Police have warned people to respect local communities and refrain from causing further summer disruption at the coast in North Tyneside.
Source:
Chronicle Live
Bold 'green recovery' planned for Sussex
14 August 2020
National Park chiefs want to boost green spaces along the Sussex coast to improve residents’ health and wellbeing.
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The Argus
Makeover for gateway to coastal towns
14 August 2020
Business leaders welcomed a plan to use grant-funding to improve derelict properties between Grimsby and Cleethorpes.
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Grimsby Telegraph
Residents and tourists get lockdown fines
14 August 2020
Residents across Lancashire's Fylde coast were more likely than tourists to have received a fixed penalty notice during lockdown.
Source:
Fleetwood Weekly News
Coastal partnership unveils name change
14 August 2020
AN umbrella organisation which seeks to promote and sustainably develop Scotland's Moray coast has changed its name.
Source:
Grampian Online
New coastal ranger service launched
14 August 2020
A new coastal wildlife ranger service has been launched by Northumberland County Council.
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Northumberland Gazette
Work progresses on coastal pollution
14 August 2020
Plans to tackle the historic pollution on the Northumberland coast are progressing with site investigations set to take place later this month.
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Northumberland Gazette
Coastal residents form neighbourhood group
14 August 2020
A coastal community has come together to form a vigilant alliance to keep local residents safe and informed.
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Clacton & Frinton Gazette
Top trending seaside towns for 2020
07 August 2020
With staycations popular this summer, Airbnb has revealed which seaside British towns are trending.
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Evening Standard
Two-speed recovery for tourism
07 August 2020
Visitor numbers are rising as lockdown eases – but coastal areas tend to be faring better than cities and towns.
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Yorkshire Post
Blackpool bid for £50m regeneration grant
07 August 2020
A bid for £50m of government regeneration cash has been submitted by Blackpool Council for plans including an upgrade of the town's illuminations.
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BBC Online
Trade booms as crowds flock to coast
07 August 2020
Thousands of families flocked to the east coast to hit the sun-drenched sands as the temperatures soared.
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Eastern Daily Press
Tourism warning for north-east coast
07 August 2020
A key plan for the Northumberland coast contains warnings over the impact of tourism as the sector strives to recover from Covid-19.
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Northumberland Gazette
£1.5m for coastal watersports centre
07 August 2020
The much-delayed Ilfracombe watersports centre could be back on track after a further £1.5million from the Government.
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North Devon Gazette
Coastal protection schemes planned
07 August 2020
A multi-million-pound programme of coastal protection works looks set to reduce the coastal erosion on the Isle of Wight.
Source:
Island Echo
UK coast at risk from climate change
07 August 2020
Hundreds of thousands of people will see a drastic increase in coastal flooding within the next 30 years due to climate change, say scientists.
Source:
The Express
New tougher marine protection rules
07 August 2020
Areas off the Northumberland coast could be considered for a higher level of marine protection.
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Northumberland Gazette
Award is 'only blue flag in Suffolk'
06 August 2020
A Suffolk seaside resort is celebrating after its beaches were named among the best in the country – winning a prestigious Blue Flag.
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Ipswich Star
Big coastal development plan unveiled
31 July 2020
Two projects are set to transform Whitehaven harbour, helping to open up the West Cumbrian coastline.
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HM Government
£2.4m to create all-year employment
31 July 2020
A £2.4million extension of the business park site in Skegness.is set to create more all-year employment opportunities.
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Skegness Standard
Forgotten community is 'falling off cliff'
31 July 2020
Up to 2,000 homes could be lost to the sea to coastal erosion, which is expected to accelerate with climate change.
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BBC Online
Seaside towns have teen drink problem
31 July 2020
Barrow-in-Furness tops the list of places where children have drink-related problems, with six more coastal towns also in the top ten.
Source:
The Mirror
Coast prepares for influx of visitors
31 July 2020
Dorset Council is putting measures measures in place to cope with an expected influx of visitors to the county due to warm weather.
Source:
Dorset Echo
Funding bid for coastal high street
31 July 2020
Proposals to regenerate Fleetwood as part of a major Government funding initiative have been submitted by Wyre Council.
Source:
Fleetwood Weekly News
Anti-social behaviour in coastal towns
31 July 2020
Wirral Council is consulting on plans to for temporary Public Space Protection Orders in areas affected by crime and anti-social behaviour.
Source:
Wirral Globe
Wildlife trust wins coastal grant
31 July 2020
Sussex Wildlife Trust has been awarded a £528,600 grant by the National Lottery Heritage Fund for its Wild Coast Sussex Project.
Source:
The Argus
Isles secure £1.36m of coastal funding
30 July 2020
Shetland will receive a £1.36m share of funding for Scottish coastal communities.
Source:
Shetland Times
UK's best seaside towns revealed
24 July 2020
More than 100 of the country’s coastal towns and villages have been rated by visitors for value for money, scenery, and peace and quiet.
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Which?
We are open, say coastal resorts
24 July 2020
‘Please come and visit’ is the message as coastal businesses look to rebuild this summer following the coronavirus lockdown.
Source:
Lowestoft Journal
Whitstable Maritime unveils coastal trail
24 July 2020
Whitstable Maritime has announced the launch of a new coastal trail in partnership with Natural England and Vattenfall Wind Power.
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Whitstable Maritime
Flood survey to protect coastal homes
24 July 2020
The resilience of dozens of streets in a coastal town is being assessed in an attempt to best protect local communities from future flooding.
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East Anglian Daily Times
New homes help boost deprived town
24 July 2020
New homes will help bringing lasting change to Jaywick Sands – England’s most deprived coastal town, say Essex community leaders.
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East Anglian Daily Times
Traders pray for upturn in business
24 July 2020
Traders on the coast are hoping the school summer holidays will bring an upturn in business on the coast.
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Lincolnshire Live
Coastal living 'improves mental health'
24 July 2020
Spending time in marine and coastal environments has positive benefits on health and well-being, says a study by two research institutions.
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Plymouth Live
Partnership to address coastal security
24 July 2020
Dorset Police and Portland Port Police Service are joining forces in a 12-month pilot project to protect coastline security.
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Mags4Dorset
Police target coastal route drivers
24 July 2020
Fifteen drivers have been charged with speeding in the first major crackdown on the Highland's North Coast 500 since lockdown.
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BBC Online
How seaside towns continue to change
24 July 2020
Seaside attractions and coastal towns are being brought back to life following years of hardship.
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Kent Online
Work to protect rail link completed
20 July 2020
A rail link between Devon and Cornwall and the rest of the country is now better protected from rising sea levels and extreme weather.
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Cornish Times
Call grows for 'coastal economies minister'
11 July 2020
There are growing calls for the Government to appoint a minister to help coastal towns and cities to reach their full potential.
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Business Live
VAT cut for hospitality and tourism
11 July 2020
A 5% cut for hospitality and tourism businesses will continue until 12 January, says Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
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Plymouth Herald
Hospitality sector calls for support
11 July 2020
"Urgent" support is needed to prevent "widespread devastation", the hospitality sector has warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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BBC Online
Grant boost for tourism businesses
11 July 2020
Communities that depend on tourism are to receive a major boost from a £10m Kick-starting Tourism Package, says the government.
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Island Echo
'Government committed to coastal communities'
11 July 2020
Central government is committed to doing whatever it takes to help coastal communities bounce back, says communities minister Simon Clarke.
Financial support for fishing businesses
11 July 2020
More than 1,000 fishing and aquaculture businesses in England will receive direct cash grants through a fisheries support scheme.
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Business Leader
Largest coastal community handout yet
11 July 2020
Coastal communities across the north of Scotland will share more than £6 million handed out from the country’s marine assets pot.
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Press & Journal
Dorset Council to tackle coastal erosion
11 July 2020
A council partnership has been set up to protect local residents from coastal flooding and to face the challenges created by rising sea levels.
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Dorset Echo
Villages start own transport service
11 July 2020
Faced with journeys of up to four hours to see a doctor a group of coastal residents are starting their own minibus service.
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Northern Scot
Council acts to prevent mass gatherings
11 July 2020
A Welsh council is taking action to further protect the public from the spread of coronavirus following a significant increase in visitors to coastal locations.
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Barry & District News
In-demand seaside towns revealed
03 July 2020
Whitby in North Yorkshire is the UK’s most sought-after seaside town for homebuyers, according to a new report.
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Which?
Coastal observatory to transform colonnade
03 July 2020
Plans for a new observatory, gallery, and other facilities have been identified as a priority in new attractions which could be coming to the Lincolnshire coast.
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Lincolnshire Live
Tourism businesses reopen after lockdown
03 July 2020
The tourism and hospitality industry in Dorset says it is going the extra mile to open safely this weekend.
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Bridport News
First cruise ship set to visit Berwick
03 July 2020
A new alignment jetty at the Port of Berwick is set to be officially opened – with the first cruise ship due to visit next summer.
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Hartlepool Mail
Ports welcome relaxation of quarantine
03 July 2020
The British Ports Association has welcomed the targeted relaxation of the quarantine restrictions at the border.
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Sea News
Ferry company confirms 650 job losses
03 July 2020
Redundancies by Danish ferry operator DFDS, which runs out of Dover, have been described as a "kick in the teeth" for port communities.
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Kent Online
Weymouth seafront lights switched off
03 July 2020
The new promenade lighting and the laser lighting have been switched off just as tourists are being welcomed back to Weymouth.
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Dorset Echo
Work to restore historic bandstand
03 July 2020
Work to restore Bognor’s historic Grade II listed bandstand back to its former glory is set to begin this month.
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Bognor Regis Observer
Pembrokeshire to host rowing events
03 July 2020
World Rowing has announced that Great Britain will stage the 2022 World Rowing Coastal Championships and Beach Sprint Finals.
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Wales 247
Lifeguards return to Suffolk beach
03 July 2020
RNLI lifeguards are set to return to Southwold beach this weekend as more coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased.
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East Anglian Daily Times
Brewing approved for regeneration project
03 July 2020
A regeneration project in Sandown will now be able to brew its own beer, now the Isle of Wight Council has approved planning permission.
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Isle of Wight County Press
Work starts on St Ives enterprise hub
03 July 2020
Work has started to convert the former Chellews building into a new flexible workspace for business and community use.
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Business Cornwall
'We need new deal for coastal towns'
26 June 2020
Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell says a New Deal for seaside and coastal towns is needed to help realise their potential and secure their future.
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News Guardian
Take a staycation, says Prime Minister
26 June 2020
Prime minister Boris Johnson is encouraging people to holiday in the UK to help the economy recover from coronavirus.
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Eastern Daily Press
Coronavirus: Beaches could be closed
26 June 2020
Health secretary Matt Hancock has threatened to close down beaches if they become too crowded and social distancing is not observed.
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Sky News
Flood scheme for coastal communities
26 June 2020
Two local authorities have joined forces in a bid to protect residents and coastal communities from flooding and erosion.
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Bournemouth Echo
Council backs ambitious town projects
26 June 2020
East Lindsey District Council’s Executive Board have agreed to support three ambitious projects for submission to the Connected Coast Towns Fund Board.
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Louth Leader
Elmer coastal defences now complete
26 June 2020
The Environment Agency in partnership with Arun District Council and Elmer Sands has completed major coastal defence works in West Sussex.
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Environment Agency
Peninsula scheme put 'under review'
26 June 2020
Council chiefs are said to be reviewing redevelopment plans for the Weymouth peninsula and examining other ideas for the site – including a new ferry service.
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Dorset Echo
Coastal fund boosts lighthouse trail
26 June 2020
An application for funding lodged on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council has been approved for a planned ‘Light the North’ lighthouse sculpture trail.
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Fraserburgh Herald
Work starts on £2.1m tourist attraction
26 June 2020
Work is starting on a £2.1 million project to transform Lydney Harbour into a major tourism destination for Gloucestershire.
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Gloucestershire Live
National Trust to build coastal hub
26 June 2020
PLANS for a new coastal conservation centre near the iconic Souter Lighthouse have been approved.
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The Northern Echo
Business owners defend coastal takeaway
26 June 2020
A Moray business has defended its recently opened coastal takeaway after the Scottish Government dashed hopes for local cafés, restaurants and pubs.
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The Northern Scot
Light pollution threatens coastal species
26 June 2020
Scientists from Plymouth University say sandhoppers are struggling to navigate to find food because of light pollution along Britain’s coast.
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iNews
Coastal town among worst hit by Covid-19
19 June 2020
Minehead is among the towns in the country most affected economically by the coronavirus lockdown, according to a study.
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Somerset Live
Opinion: Deprived coastal areas need help
19 June 2020
The health, economic risks and consequences posed by coronavirus mean coastal communities deserve special help, says the Yorkshire Post.
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Yorkshire Post
Businesses secure £100k in grants
19 June 2020
Bournemouth Coastal BID’s ‘villages’, have received funding to help them to survive.
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Mags4Dorset
New partnership to manage coast
19 June 2020
A new coastal partnership has been established between Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) Council.
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Lyme Online
Holiday firms see surge in bookings
19 June 2020
Holiday parks and campsites are seeing a rise in demand as people look closer to home for a post-lockdown break.
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Eastern Daily Press
Coastal path will be 'world’s longest'
19 June 2020
When complete, England's coastal path trail will be 2,800 miles long making it the world’s longest coastal walking route.
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Evening Standard
Maritime sector ‘critical’ to UK recovery
19 June 2020
The maritime sector will have a critical role to play in the UK’s post-COVID recovery, says a former minister.
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Liverpool Business News
Coastal areas face coronavirus fallout
19 June 2020
Coastal areas such as Dorset are vulnerable to the health and economic impacts of Covid-19, says a report.
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Bournemouth Echo
Art inspires coastal communities
19 June 2020
A Communication through Art’ programme is inspiring a new movement of positivity for well being projects across Blackpool.
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Blackpool Gazette
Walkers told to ‘respect each other’
19 June 2020
Police have called for calm amid rising tensions between coastal cyclists and walkers on two popular Fife routes during lockdown.
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The Courier
Step forward for flood protection
19 June 2020
A multi-million pound project to protect Lowestoft from tidal flooding will move another significant step forward next week.
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Beccles & Bungay Journal
£422k to tackle Welsh coastal flooding
18 June 2020
More than £400,000 has been allocated towards solving flooding issues on the main road at Newgale, west Wales.
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County Echo
Review supports marine protection
12 June 2020
An independent review led by former Defra minister Richard Benyon is calling for the introduction of Highly Protected Marine Areas in English waters.
Coronavirus: Could UK beaches close?
12 June 2020
Fears are growing that coastal visitors could contribute to a second wave of Covid-19 infections.
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The Independent
Summer season opening to save jobs
12 June 2020
A hospitality group claims an orderly and clearly signalled opening date for the sector could safeguard thousands of jobs.
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Business Live
Marina extension to attract more visitors
12 June 2020
A coastal communities project to improve Sutton Bridge Marina aims attract more boaters to the area.
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Spalding Today
Progress made on £1.25m cycle path
12 June 2020
Plans for a new £1.25m cycle path along the Solway Coast have taken a step forward, says Allerdale Council.
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News & Star
Motor home ban made permanent
12 June 2020
A ban on motor caravans staying overnight in two areas of New Brighton has been made permanent, following cabinet member approval.
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Wirral Globe
Coastal team loans computers to school
12 June 2020
A community support group has lent five laptop computers to a school to support pupils working from home during the Coronavirus crisis.
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Bude Today
Committee to decide on coastal funding
12 June 2020
Councillors are to make a decision on whether funding will be allocated to north-east groups in Scotland.
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Evening Express
Council installs more litter bins
12 June 2020
Additional bins are to be installed at coastal resorts in North Somerset – after visitors left them swamped with rubbish during the hot weather.
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Bristol Post
Beach cafe approved by planners
11 June 2020
PLANS for a new beach cafe in west Cumbria are moving a step closer after planning permission was granted.
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News & Star
Towns 'vulnerable' to coronavirus impact
05 June 2020
An economic downturn from coronavirus will fall "most heavily" on coastal towns and communities, suggests a research group.
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BBC Online
Funding 'critical' to coastal recovery
05 June 2020
Bids are being finalised and submitted by coastal councils for a share of the Government’s £1bn Future High Streets Fund.
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Blackpool Gazette
Police message to coastal visitors
05 June 2020
Police are urging coastal residents and visitors to take care in public spaces to ensure lives are not being put at risk.
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Dorset Echo
Lockdown 'rips heart' from seaside resort
05 June 2020
Like coastal tourism communities across North Wales, Abersoch has ground to a halt since the coronavirus lockdown.
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Daily Post
Community unrest and concerns raised
05 June 2020
Community unrest continues in some coastal areas due to people travelling from outside the county to occupy second homes and holiday lets.
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Narberth & Whitland Observer
Youngsters save seas during lockdown
05 June 2020
Lockdown hasn't stopped the efforts of East Grampian Coastal Partnership in cleaning up the coastlines of the north-east.
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Grampian Online
Weymouth doesn't want crowd problems
05 June 2020
Visitors are being urged to think before visiting Weymouth as the town doesn't want a repeat of scenes along the coast at Durdle Door.
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Dorset Echo
Wash basins keep coastal visitors safe
05 June 2020
Visitors to the coast are being warned to stay safe by washing their hands and following social distancing guidelines.
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Eastern Daily Press
Fishing industry set for Brexit battle
05 June 2020
Fishing industry leaders have told UK negotiators "there must be no concessions" to the EU on access to waters.
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Press & Journal
Coastal cycle path wins £2m funding
05 June 2020
Funding for a cycle path linking Weston and Clevedon worth more than £2m has been secured.
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The Weston Mercury
MP: Tourism stimulus package required
29 May 2020
Shadow tourism minister Alex Sobel calls for government support for UK sector during English Tourism Week.
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Travel Weekly
Loss of Shearings will hit tourism
29 May 2020
The collapse of coach operator Shearings spells trouble for dozens of hotels and many of Britain's most popular destinations.
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The Telegraph
Impact of coronavirus on coastal economy
29 May 2020
The knock-on economic effects from market disruptions will further affect coastal communities.
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Coastal Management
Tourism 'could need help for three years'
29 May 2020
A new national report says that coastal tourism in the UK will need investment for the next three years.
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Falmouth Packet
Opinion: Seaside needs special measures
29 May 2020
Coastal towns need financial help to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Yorkshire Post
Are 'staycations' the way forward?
29 May 2020
With countries around the world in varying degrees of lockdown, our future travel plans look increasingly focused on destinations closer to home.
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Huffington Post
Police 'losing battle' with campers
29 May 2020
People are being reminded the coronavirus lockdown rules do not allow overnight camping at coastal beauty spots.
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BBC Online
Beaches packed with hundreds of Brits
29 May 2020
Hundreds of sunseekers have flocked to Bournemouth beach amid scorching bank holiday temperatures.
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Evening Standard
Tourists heed warnings to stay away
29 May 2020
Coastal communities in Suffolk breathed a sigh of relief as tourists appeared to heed warnings to act responsibly.
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East Anglian Daily Times
What Bank Holiday lockdown looked like
29 May 2020
Crowds flocked to the North East’s beaches as the winds finally dropped on the third day of the Bank Holiday weekend.
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Chronicle Live
Arts village to open by end of year
29 May 2020
The developer of a new visitor destination in Wirral is working hard to keep the project on track to aid the area’s recovery.
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Wirral Globe
Iconic bridge to receive £25m upgrade
29 May 2020
The Grade II listed Barmouth Bridge, in Gwynedd, is to undergo a £25m upgrade to protect it for visitors in the future.
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Rail Advent
Bank Holiday travellers told to stay away
22 May 2020
People are being urged to stay away from Britain’s beauty spots this Bank Holiday weekend despite the slight easing of lockdown measures.
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PA News via Bury Times
Seaside resorts face three years of pain
22 May 2020
Seaside resorts such as those critical to Devon and Cornwall's tourism industry face a long road to recovery that may stretch into 2023, says the National Coastal Tourism Academy.
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Plymouth Herald
Police 'losing battle' with campers
22 May 2020
People are being reminded that coronavirus lockdown rules do not allow overnight camping at beauty spots.
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BBC Online
Crowds hit beaches despite lockdown
22 May 2020
The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far – with people across the country journeying to jam-packed beaches.
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The Independent
British seaside towns need tourists
22 May 2020
Locals say a battle for survival facing the UK's seaside towns after coronavirus is already playing out.
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Daily Mirror
Car parks to reopen - and stay closed
22 May 2020
Many car parks on the Northumberland coast and in other visitor hotspots are reopening – but others are not.
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Northumberland Gazette
Cycle path link gets £1.3m boost
22 May 2020
The new mile-long link will reduce the distance to travel between Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare.
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Bristol Live
Tourist industry set to lose billions
22 May 2020
The British tourist industry is likely to lose billions because of the coronavirus pandemic, sector leaders have said.
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About Manchester
Clock tower redesign dealt blow
22 May 2020
Calls have been made to preserve a much-loved landmark in the heart of Littlehampton.
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Littlehampton Gazette
Coronavirus: Coastal towns feel fear over lockdown easing
15 May 2020
People in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire's coastal communities say an influx of visitors would be a "nightmare" after a change in travel restrictions.
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BBC Online
Minister quizzed over coastal lockdown
15 May 2020
Businesses on the coast are none the wiser over when they will be reopen – despite questioning government ministers.
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Lincolnshire Live
Coastal towns extend lockdown
15 May 2020
Councils covering Scarborough and Whitby have taken the decision to continue to deter visitors from overwhelming coastal communities this weekend.
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Yorkshire Post
Stay away from coast, visitors urged
15 May 2020
Hartlepool Borough Council is asking visitors to stay away from its coastline as the Coronavirus lockdown eases in England.
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Northern Echo
Coastal car parks stay closed – for now
15 May 2020
Northumberland County Council opened its four country parks on May 13 – but coastal car parks will remain closed for now.
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Northumberland Gazette
Project to connect coastal communities
15 May 2020
A project has been launched to highlight the beauty spots which often go overlooked in Scotland.
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Press & Journal
Beaches could be without lifeguards
15 May 2020
Beaches at Hastings and Camber Sands could be unprotected due to government measures to control the spread of coronavirus.
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Rye & Battle Observer
Urgent work to save coastal bus service
15 May 2020
Urgent talks are underway to save a bus service that runs between Weston-super-Mare and Cribbs Causeway.
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Bristol Post
Good news for town’s digital infrastructure
15 May 2020
Six public buildings in coastal Filey are to benefit from inclusion in a £15.1m project providing high-speed broadband to public sector sites in North Yorkshire.
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North Yorkshire County Council
Floating platform to transform Merseyside
14 May 2020
Plans for a floating ‘event platform’ set to host performances are described as an investment in the future of coastal communities.
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Liverpool Echo
Coronavirus: Coastal towns under threat
01 May 2020
Seaside resorts reliant on seasonal crowds could become “ghost towns” as people stay at home amid the coronavirus emergency.
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District Councils' Network
Coastal BID calls for extra help
01 May 2020
Bournemouth Coastal BID has got behind a national campaign, urging the government to give extra help to the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.
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Bournemouth Echo
Fears coastal businesses won't reopen
01 May 2020
Businesses on the Lincolnshire coast fear shops and pubs will never reopen as the area's economy is named the most at risk from the coronavirus crisis.
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Lincolnshire Live
Free coastal weekend for NHS workers
01 May 2020
A coastal Yorkshire town is offering a free weekend break to frontline NHS staff to thank them for fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
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Examiner Live
Coronavirus: Councils losing millions
01 May 2020
Councils are expecting to lose out on millions of pounds due to reduced income caused by the coronavirus lockdown
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Louth Leader
Councils 'can divert coastal money'
01 May 2020
Scottish councils have been told they can divert funding to help coastal businesses and charities struggling because of coronavirus.
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Press & Journal
Communities worst-hit by coronavirus
01 May 2020
Two reports have laid bare the coastal communities set to be impacte hardest by the economic fallout from coronavirus.
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Daily Post
Coastal community copes with lockdown
01 May 2020
Visitors have deserted a tiny coastal community as life goes on in lockdown for everyone but the birds.
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Eastern Daily Press
When will we get back to beach?
01 May 2020
The coronavirus lockdown has left many Britons yearning for a day at the seaside.
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Daily Telegraph
Coastal resort fears bleak summer
01 May 2020
A tourist-dependent coastal town – already recovering from an economic downturn – may well be facing another bleak summer.
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Eastern Daily Press
Redevelopment work begins in Cleethorpes
01 May 2020
North East Lincolnshire Council is transforming part of Cleethorpes with the creation of a new multi-purpose venue opposite the pier.
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Grimsby Telegraph
Parking restrictions for coastal village
01 May 2020
Double yellow lines are being proposed to help ease traffic congestion in a popular Northumberland coastal village.
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Sky News
Coronavirus hits coastal communities hard
24 April 2020
Coastal and ex-industrial towns are most economically at risk from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.
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Sky News
Coastal trips still “not reasonable”
24 April 2020
Police chiefs say going travelling to the coast for exercise is still not “reasonable” after new guidance was issued to forces nationally.
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Lincolnshire Reporter
Building flood defences fit for future
24 April 2020
Government announces new formula for allocating funding for flood and coastal defences across England.
Climate change pulls house into sea
24 April 2020
Happisburgh in Norfolk is the picture-perfect coastal village – but it is falling into the sea, turning its residents into climate migrants.
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Huffington Post
Fishermen adapt to catch local markets
24 April 2020
Much of the Scottish fishing fleet is tied up because continental markets have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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BBC Online
£10m lifeline for fishermen announced
24 April 2020
Fishing and aquaculture businesses will receive direct cash grants through a fisheries support scheme announced today by the UK Government.
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Cornish Times
Network upgrade scheme progressing
24 April 2020
Work is continuing on a multi-million pound scheme to install new ultrafast broadband as part of a major upgrade to a coastal town.
Source:
East Anglian Daily Times
Help save Devon's coastal path
24 April 2020
Supporters are being asked to help save the South West Coast Path charity by taking part in a challenge from this Sunday.
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Teignmouth Post
TV series to explore wonders of coastline
23 April 2020
A new television series will showcase the remarkable stories and wonderful scenery along North Wales’ stunning coastline.
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Leader Live
Fishing industry to receive £10m bailout
17 April 2020
The fishing industry in England will receive a £10-million bailout after its markets in the UK and Europe collapsed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Lancashire Telegraph
How to save seaside businesses
17 April 2020
It should have been the best start to the tourist season - but coastal businesses fear this could be the year they go bust.
Source:
Yorkshire Post
Changes ahead to coastal erosion rules
17 April 2020
Wales is changing some of its coastal risk management rules to allow more pro-active work to be put into planning future flood defences.
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Leader Live
'Buy fish to help coastal communities'
17 April 2020
Shoppers are being encouraged to try UK-caught produce as fishermen struggle with the impact of the coronavirus crisis.
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Metro
'Stay away from resorts in lockdown'
17 April 2020
Tourist hotspots have said holidaymakers and second homeowners are not welcome during the lockdown, and want visitors to stay at home.
Source:
Wandsworth Guardian
Nature reserve 'gateway to prosperity'
17 April 2020
Plans to turn a 'dramatic and very beautiful' piece of the Lincolnshire coastline into a nature reserve have been welcomed by Chapel Parish Council.
Source:
Louth Leader
Litter still affects coastal areas
17 April 2020
Beaches in or near England’s marine protected areas have the same levels of litter as those in unprotected areas, new research shows.
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Great Yarmouth Mercury
College campaign boost for foodbanks
17 April 2020
A coastal college has become one of 10 colleges across the country to sign up to a national initiative aimed at tackling food shortages.
Source:
Great Yarmouth Mercury
Grant brings museum a step closer
17 April 2020
The Blackpool Museum Trust has received a £150,000 boost towards bringing the Showtown museum to the resort next year.
Source:
Blackpool Gazette
Seafront regeneration moving forward
17 April 2020
Progress is being made on a scheme to create a beachside restaurant as part of a multi-million pound seafront regeneration project in Felixstowe.
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Ipswich Star
Silecroft beach cafe plans submitted
17 April 2020
A new beach cafe for Silecroft has moved a step nearer with the submission of an application to National Park planners in Cumbria.
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News & Star
Coastal MPs back police message
06 April 2020
Coastal MPs have urged the public to respect the message of the county’s chief of police and called for people to “stay home, protect the NHS and save lives”.
Source:
Eastern Daily Press
How coronavirus hit Pembrokeshire
06 April 2020
Tenby and Pembrokeshire’s communities have been coming to terms with the impact that the measures will have on the local economy and people’s liberty.
Source:
Pembroke Today
Car parks closed to deter visitors
06 April 2020
Coastal car parks have been closed as North Tyneside Council does its bit to slow the spread of coronavirus in the borough.
Source:
Chronicle Live
£70m to support coastal regeneration
06 April 2020
Crown Estate Scotland will invest £70 million over the next three years to support regeneration of coastal communities, renewable energy and sustainable food production.
Source:
Insider
Partnership supports call for workers
06 April 2020
The Coastal West Sussex Partnership has backed a call for more workers to take up jobs across the horticultural sector.
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BDaily
Large sections of coastal path closed
06 April 2020
Large sections of the coastal path in Ceredigion have now been closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Tivyside Advertiser
Timetable changes on bus services
06 April 2020
Revised timetables are operating on a number of bus routes across the eastern region due to coronavirus.
Source:
Eastern Daily Press
Explore coast from your living room
06 April 2020
While the Jurassic Coast remains off limits to visitors, a new resource is being launched to bring it directly into people's homes.
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Bournemouth Echo
Gulls 'aggressive' over lack of food
06 April 2020
People on the coast are being warned seagulls may be more aggressive due to a drop in food sources caused by the coronavirus lockdown.
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BBC Online
Clifftop homeowner hails DIY barrier
05 April 2020
A householder’s DIY defences look to have saved his property as the region’s coast took a battering from storm-force winds and wild waves.
Source:
Great Yarmouth Mercury
£450k to fight seafront flooding
04 April 2020
MORE than £450,000 is to be spent fighting flooding problems in Helensburgh – and more money might be needed.
Source:
Helensburgh Advertiser
Coronavirus: support for fishing industry
29 March 2020
The seafood sector is to receive an initial package of more than £5 million in financial support to assist businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Source:
Buchan Observer
Coronavirus: 'Please stay away"
29 March 2020
MPs are warning owners of second and holiday homes to stay away from our coastline.
Source:
EADT
Coronavirus: Tourist accommodation closes
29 March 2020
Hotels, hostels, B&Bs, campsites, boarding houses, campsites and caravan parks have been ordered to close in an effort to slow the transmission of the coronavirus.
Source:
EDP24
Coronavirus: Coast will wait
29 March 2020
In line with the latest government guidelines, the Jurassic Coast Trust is urging people to stay at home and avoid busy coastal sites.
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Dorset Echo
Coronavirus: Open businesses 'a disgrace'
29 March 2020
Councils should use 'emergency powers' to revoke the licences of businesses who ignore pleas to shut during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Source:
Daily Post
Coronavirus: Parking restrictions relaxed
29 March 2020
Parking restrictions on some of Devon’s roads are to be temporarily relaxed by Devon County Council during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Teignmouth Today
£3.7m from Coastal Communities Fund
29 March 2020
A share of £3.m is available to Pembrokeshire's coastal enterprises as round six opens of the Welsh Government's Coastal Communities Fund.
Source:
Western Telegraph
Cash funding for north-east coastline
29 March 2020
The region’s coastline is set to benefit from a multi-million-pound cash investment thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Source:
The Northern Echo
Former nightclub to be demolished next wee
29 March 2020
The building in Cleethorpes will make way for a new commercial space, visitor facilities, toilets, beach safety and tourist information.
Source:
Grimsby Telegraph
£114m for Somerset coast flood prevention
29 March 2020
Somerset will receive an extra £114m for flood prevention – to be spent on constructing and maintaining a new tidal barrier across the River Parrett.
Source:
Somerset Live
Green light for coastal distillery
29 March 2020
A new micro Scotch whisky distillery is set to open in John O’Groats in 2021 making it the northernmost mainland whisky distillery.
Source:
Deadline News
Boost from tidal stream project
28 March 2020
Investment in the sector could bring an economic boost to coastal communities where traditional industries such as fishing have declined.
Source:
The Engineer
Coastal concern over coronavirus
20 March 2020
Businesses which make the coastal economy thrive are now fearing they could close for good as the country fights to contain coronavirus.
Source:
Lincolnshire Live
Coastal help through coronavirus crisis
20 March 2020
Residents of a coastal village have been banding together to help each other throughout the coronavirus crisis.
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North Norfolk News
Coronavirus: Volunteers week cancelled
20 March 2020
Skegness groups showed their true resilience by turning out to support a celebration of their work – only to see the remainder of the events cancelled.
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Skegness Standard
We will be back, vows coastal cinema
20 March 2020
A popular coastal cinema in Lowestoft has closed temporarily amid the continuing coronavirus crisis.
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EDP24
Threat to fish if talks break down
20 March 2020
Fish stocks in British waters could suffer or even collapse if forthcoming negotiations between the UK and the EU fail to reach an agreement, according to research.
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University of Strathclyde
'Our coastal communities have vanished'
20 March 2020
Fisherman James Stephen hopes to benefit from a new framework for UK fishing waters after the Brexit transition period ends at the end of 2020.
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BBC Online
Really old 'fossil forest' to reopen
20 March 2020
The Fossil Forest on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset will be re-opened to the public after more than four years.
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Bridport News
Beach huts make way for visitor centre
20 March 2020
Beachhuts will be demolished to make way for a £2.4million seafront visitor centre at Durley Chine.
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Bournemouth Echo
£1.3m to support maritime projects
20 March 2020
Groups across the north of Scotland are to receive a share of £1.3 million to support maritime projects within local communities.
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Press & Journal
Groups to bid for 'coasts and waters' funds
19 March 2020
Historic Environment Scotland is encouraging organisations with community-based projects to apply for its new Coasts and Waters Heritage Fund.
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Helensburgh Advertiser
Government minister visits fishing industry
13 March 2020
Defra minister Victoria Prentis meets fish processors, traders and fishing industry representatives in Scotland.
Carbon-reducing coastal seagrass planted
13 March 2020
A million seagrass seeds are being planted as part of Britain's largest project to save the "wonder plant".
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BBC Online
Flooding alert issued for spring tides
13 March 2020
The Environment Agency has issued a flooding alert for the Kent coast because of high spring tides and anticipated strong winds.
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Kent Online
Year celebrates coastal communities
13 March 2020
The Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 celebrates the ‘lifeblood’ of Scotland’s coastal communities.
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The Courier
Grants available for waterside communities
13 March 2020
Residents in Scotland’s seaside communities could receive funding from Historic Environment Scotland (HES).
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Press & Journal
Coastal sculptures could create 30 jobs
13 March 2020
A project to develop a national bird sculpture trail, which aims to support the creation of 30 tourism jobs, is making progress.
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Northumberland Gazette
£7.2m regeneration plan for Cleethorpes
13 March 2020
Coastal town Cleethorpes is moving in the right direction thanks to a £7.2 million regeneration programme.
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Grimsby Telegraph
Clacton among popular retirement places
13 March 2020
Clacton-on-Sea has been found to have one of the largest retirement communities in the UK, figures have revealed.
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Eastern Daily Press
Coast road plan to avoid erosion
13 March 2020
The Coast Road in South Shields could be moved to save the seafront from the devastation of coastal erosion.
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Chronicle Live
Clifftop vigil highlights coastal erosion
12 March 2020
The impact of storm surges and heavy winter rain has prompted green groups to hold a coastal climate change vigil.
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Advertiser & Times
UK's 'capital of coastal renaissance'
06 March 2020
THE Solent area could become the UK capital for “coastal renaissance”, claims a new strategy for the area.
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Daily Echo
£3m restoration of pier completed
06 March 2020
An official ceremony has been held to mark the completion of a £3million restoration scheme at Seahouses.
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Northumberland Gazette
Coastal community gets lease of life
06 March 2020
Millions of pounds are being spent on the regeneration of Seaburn, with new businesses and buildings popping up across the area.
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Chronicle Live
EU demands access to UK fishing grounds
06 March 2020
European Union negotiators are hardening their demands for “status quo” access to UK fishing grounds after Brexit.
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Press & Journal
Exhibition examines coastal change
06 March 2020
Changing aspects of our coastal environments and heritage are examined in a new exhibition on the Isle of Wight.
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County Express
Coastal towns being left behind - MPs
06 March 2020
Coastal towns in East Anglia are being "left behind" just as much as struggling Midlands and northern areas, say MPs.
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EDP24
72ft steel palm tree for Cleethorpes
06 March 2020
Councillors have decided that a 72ft palm tree made out of steel will help encourage tourists back to Cleethorpes.
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Mail Online
£400k boost for Northumberland port
06 March 2020
Berwick Port is in line to receive a £400,000 boost in its bid to bring cruise ships to the town and increase tourism.
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Northumberland Gazette
Green light for £2m lido scheme
06 March 2020
South Lakeland District Council has given the thumbs up for a £1.96m scheme to make Grange Lido “stable, safe and accessible”.
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North-West Evening Mail
Fight to improve coastal defences
06 March 2020
The fight to improve coastal defence work along a west Cumbrian coastal road is continuing.
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Times & Star
New coastal walk along Wyre estuary
05 March 2020
Lancashire Wildlife Trust has launched a new family walk complete with map for the Wyre Estuary and surrounding coast.
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Garstang Courier
Coastal erosion: What is the future?
28 February 2020
A community leader has visited a coastal area where homes have fallen into the sea to see what lessons can be learned as his own village is being threatened by the waves.
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BBC Online
Battle lines drawn over fishing rights
28 February 2020
Fish have been served up among the main bones of contention between the UK government and the European Union.
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BBC Online
Approval for £1.9m landmark revamp
28 February 2020
A Morecambe Bay landmark is to get a new lease of life after a revamp plan was agreed.
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Lancashire Evening Post
Trains could return to East Cleveland
28 February 2020
Passenger rail services could return to East Cleveland for the first time in 50 years – boosting coastal tourism.
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Gazette Live
Include south-east in ‘decade of renewal’
28 February 2020
The Coastal West Sussex Partnership is urging the Chancellor not to leave the South East behind in his plans for the country when he delivers his first Budget.
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Business Daily
Public urged to secure town's future
28 February 2020
Cleveleys coastal community team wants more people for a new government initiative called the "Community Access to Cash Pilots."
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Blackpool Gazette
Sculpture plan goes before councillors
28 February 2020
Plans for a huge white palm tree sculpture in Cleethorpes will be discussed by councillors next week.
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Grimsby Telegraph
Festival forges links across North Sea
28 February 2020
Lincolnshire's ground-breaking SO Festival was presented to a European audience when the festival team was invited to a cultural conference in London.
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Skegness Standard
First look at new beach cafe
28 February 2020
Architects Konishi Gaffney were contracted by Copeland Borough Council to oversee the design of a new beach cafe for Millom, after 59 hopeful bids from across the UK were considered.
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North-West Evening Mail
Special song puts coast in spotlight
28 February 2020
The Access Fylde project is helping businesses on the Fylde Coast make their venues more accessible and generate more revenue.
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Lancashire Business View
New face forCoast Care team
28 February 2020
The ‘Coast Care’ coastal initiative has welcomed Rob Drummond as its new project assistant to train volunteers and deliver conservation tasks.
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Business Daily
Elephant arrives at Blackpool museum
28 February 2020
A fibreglass elephant was manoeuvred onto the first floor of the hotel taking shape on Central Promenade.
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Blackpool Gazette
Plan for coastal 'tourism tax'
14 February 2020
A ‘tourism tax’ to help protect Teignbridge’s coastal areas and make sure facilities keep pace with high visitor numbers could be introduced.
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Radio Exe
'Profitable future for UK fishing sector'
14 February 2020
Legislation to implement an independent fisheries policy has moved a step forward – two weeks after its introduction.
Fishing Bill must protect UK rights – MP
14 February 2020
Fleetwood MP Cat Smith has urged the Government to ensure British fishing rights are protected in post-Brexit trade talks.
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Fleetwood Today
Storm Dennis weather warning updated
14 February 2020
Storm Dennis is set to batter coastal areas this weekend bringing very strong wind and rain.
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BBC Online
Businesses welcome freeports consultation
14 February 2020
The British Ports Association says free portt have the potential to transform coastal communities and unleash economic growth.
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Sea News
£195,000 for coastal protection project
14 February 2020
A project to protect coastal communities from the impacts of climate change has been awarded up to £195,000.
Alternative hub plans to be discussed
14 February 2020
Community leaders are to debate plans to create an enterprise hub in a Suffolk seaside town.
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East Anglian Daily Times
Coastal protection cost could reach £16bn
14 February 2020
Loss of coastal protection could cost the UK £15bn a year by 2050, with damage to fisheries costing a further £1bn, says a report.
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This is money
MP appeals for harbour wall funding
14 February 2020
West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger says damage caused to the local coastline during recent storms is compelling evidence of more violent weather.
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Somerset County Gazette
Maps reveal risk from coastal flood
14 February 2020
A map has been published showing how Norfolk and Suffolk could look if global warming goes unchecked and sea levels rise.
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Eastern Daily Press
Coastal cafe to open on beach
13 February 2020
A former boatshed will become a year-round cafe serving food and drinks right on the beach at Huttoft, Lincolnshire.
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Lincolnshire Live
Don’t overlook coastal towns, warns MP
07 February 2020
Clacton MP Giles Watling has called on the government not to overlook deprived coastal areas as it seeks to invest in the north of England.
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Maldon & Burnham Standard
Celebrating Maritime 2050 one-year-on
07 February 2020
Government minister Nusrat Ghani updates parliament on the government's vision and ambitions for the future of the British maritime sector.
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Department for Transport
Project brings 'singing bells' to coast
07 February 2020
A "Time and Tide Bell" arts project in Sussex aims to install bells at the seaside which chime with the ebb and flow of the tide.
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The Argus
Wales to ban new homes by sea
07 February 2020
Stricter planning curbs are likely along the Welsh coastline to prevent properties being built in areas likely to be affected by sea level rises.
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Daily Post
£25k for coastal tourism route
07 February 2020
A coastal tourism project in Northern Ireland has received £25,000 to further improve the area’s popularity as a visitor destination.
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Larne Times
Seagulls could damage coastal waters
07 February 2020
Town hall chiefs have ruled out culling seagulls despite the birds being found to be one of the main causes of pollution to Blackpool's bathing waters.
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Blackpool Gazette
‘Major redevelopment’ for iconic coast
06 February 2020
Plans to transform a historic public space on the Lincolnshire coast are to be unveiled to residents and businesses.
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Lincolnshire Live
Rise in homeless in Great Yarmouth
06 February 2020
The Salvation Army has expressed doubts that £111,000 to tackle rough sleeping is enough to overturn a 150% increase in the last decade.
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EDP24
West Bay projects almost complete
06 February 2020
West Bay’s four Dorset Coastal Connections projects are nearly completed and open and available for the community and visitors.
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Bridport News
Top consultants advise on renovation
05 February 2020
A top hospitality consultancy has been appointed to deliver and partner operate three outlets as part of the revival of an historic Wirral town hall.
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Wirral Globe
Fishing is 'red line' in Brexit talks
31 January 2020
The UK government will make getting a better deal for UK fishermen one of its five key negotiating principles with the EU.
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BBC Online
Fisheries group backed by council
31 January 2020
Aberdeenshire Council has pledged its commitment to the North East Scotland Fisheries Local Action Group for three more years.
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Grampian Online
Experts put case for sea defences
31 January 2020
Council officers are putting together a fresh business case for further sea defence works in Northumberland.
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Northumberland Gazette
Coast benefits from Hinkley Point fund
31 January 2020
More than £600,000 from the Hinkley Point C development will be spent on improving tourist attractions on and around the Somerset coast up to 2023.
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Somerset Live
Coastlines 'eaten away' by sea
31 January 2020
Drone footage has captured the extent of coastal erosion on the east Yorkshire coast.
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Hull Daily Mail
Combating drug smuggling on coast
31 January 2020
Coastal communities have a key role in acting as the eyes and ears of the police in helping to tackle the drugs menace.
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Tivy-side Advertiser
Regeneration 'halfway there' for towns
31 January 2020
The regeneration of coastal communities in north-east Scotland has been praised as work continues on a range of new projects.
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Press & Journal
'Coast must not lose out to cities'
31 January 2020
Coastal communities must not be marginalised by the political emphasis on city-regions, says an opinion piece in the Yorkshire Post.
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Yorkshire Post
Slogan dropped for North Northumberland
31 January 2020
The "Secret Kingdom" strapline used as a branding tool by the North Northumberland Tourism Association (NNTA) has been dropped after more than 20 years.
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Northumberland Gazette
Diggers to transform coastal town
31 January 2020
Work has officially begun to transform the Sea Road area of Cleethorpes as part of a three week plan.
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Grimsby Telegraph
Work set to begin on new cycleway
30 January 2020
Work is set to begin on a new £1.25million cycle path along the Solway coast this summer.
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Times & Star
Minister visits special coastal scheme
24 January 2020
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow visited Wallasea Island to see efforts to tackle the effects of climate change.
£500k for seafront protection scheme
24 January 2020
A long-awaited scheme to safeguard Sidmouth seafront and protect the town from flooding has been given a £500,000 boost.
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East Devon News
Scottish Year of Coasts and Waters
24 January 2020
The Scottish government has designated 2020 the Year of Coasts and Waters – including a Coastal Connections Day.
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Fife Today
New plans for hazardous Devon line
24 January 2020
Network Rail is consulting plans to protect a 1.8km stretch of train track in South Devon – an important link to the south-west coast.
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Transport Network
Second home council tax projects
24 January 2020
Just over £80,000 for community projects was signed off in the latest round of second home council tax funds contributions in Pembrokeshire.
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Tenby Today
Fresh ideas for business hub
24 January 2020
Alternative proposals to plans for an enterprise hub in a seaside Suffolk town are to be presented at a town council meeting.
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East Anglian Daily Times
'Nightmare' as homes fall into the sea
24 January 2020
What was once a dream location for those wishing to spend time on the picturesque East Yorkshire coast are now facing a nightmare.
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Hull Daily Mail
£300k for Scottish coastal communities
24 January 2020
Decisions will be made next week on spending £300,000 awarded to coastal communities in north-east Scotland.
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Evening Express
Website explains Marine Protected Areas
23 January 2020
A NEW Marine Protected Area (MPA) website has been launched to highlight the important marine wildlife of Dorset.
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Bournemouth Echo
Call for dedicated coastal minister
17 January 2020
Prime minister Boris Johnson should appoint a dedicated Minister for the Coast as part of his Whitehall overhaul, says the Yorkshire Post.
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Yorkshire Post
Coasts on the front line
17 January 2020
Environment Agency chair Emma Howard Boyd urges conference delegates to look towards the 'best possible coastal future'.
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Environment Agency
Minister hails port’s green credentials
17 January 2020
Maritime minister Nusrat Ghani hailed the Port of Blyth as one of the leading lights in the British maritime industry’s push for a greener future.
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Sea News
Minister commits to seabird strategy
17 January 2020
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow announces plans for new protections for seabirds in a keynote speech at the 2020 Coastal Futures conference.
Hartlepool unveils £5m Seascape bid
17 January 2020
A new bid to secure £5million lottery funding to improve the coastline along the North East could provide several benefits and improvements.
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Hartlepool Mail
Support grows for 'conversation starters'
17 January 2020
Plymouth Coastal Observatory have erected two special cradles for holding mobile phones to take photographs of the coast.
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Bridport News
Coastal community shuns single-use plastic
17 January 2020
A group of Seaford residents has been recognised by a marine conservation charity following their action to prevent plastic pollution and reduce single-use plastic.
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Sussex Express
Regeneration group to rise from ashes
17 January 2020
A new group is to rise from the ashes of Furness Economic Development Forum to drive forward efforts to regenerate Barrow.
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North West Mail
University wins £500k for digital tourism
17 January 2020
Two digital heritage tourism research projects at the University of the Highlands and Islands are among nine projects to share £5m in funding.
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Oban Times
Plan for new coastal protection zone
16 January 2020
Moves have been announced for a Special Protection Area to help preserve Dorset's rare and vulnerable seabirds.
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Dorset Echo
MP to relaunch coastal communities group
09 January 2020
Re-elected Hartlepool MP Mike Hill says he plans to resurrect the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Coastal Communities.
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Hartlepool Mail
125-mile coastal path plan unveiled
09 January 2020
Plans to create a 125-mile coastal path in England's North West have been unveiled by Natural England.
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BBC Online
UK’s most popular holiday destinations
09 January 2020
Britain's top 10 holiday destinations have been revealed for people visiting from overseas, alongside those looking to stay local and explore what the nation offers.
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Yorkshire Post
Blackpool's £13m museum revealed
09 January 2020
Details of the first museum to tell the story of Blackpool and the seaside resort's role in the British entertainment scene have been revealed.
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BBC Online
Boost from second home council tax
09 January 2020
The latest projects to benefit from second home council tax funds in coastal Pembrokeshire include a football club, community halls and a pub.
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Tenby Observer
Cash for Scottish coastal communities
09 January 2020
North-east Scottish communities are being urged to apply for a new fund celebrating Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters.
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Evening Express
Sea defences could 'destroy' heritage
09 January 2020
Campaigners have united to oppose plans for sea defences that would protect more than 100 homes and businesses in their village.
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Portsmouth News
Funding call for Welsh coastal towns
09 January 2020
Calls have been made for a change of focus to encourage regeneration in Welsh market and seaside towns.
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Rhyl Journal
£2m seaside project to go ahead
09 January 2020
A £2m development, dubbed as the "ultimate workspace by the sea"’, will go ahead despite one of its partners going into liquidation.
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Cornwall Live
New welcome hub installed at West Bay
08 January 2020
New benches, designed by artist Michael Pinksy, have been installed as a "welcome hub" at West Bay, Bridport.
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Bridport News
'Lots of interest' in old seaside pier
08 January 2020
An iconic 117-year-old pier in Lowestoft looks set for a new lease of life after its asking price was halved.
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Eastern Daily Press
Coastal paths in huge boost to economy
02 January 2020
The huge popularity of England’s coastal paths are boosting local economies and bringing health and wellbeing benefits to visitors.
Satellites to help combat climate change
02 January 2020
A new satellite data centre will use cutting-edge technology to help combat climate change – including its impact on coastal communities.
New £1.5m boost for harbour targeted
02 January 2020
Another £1.5m of funding could be in the pipeline to revitalise the Lydney Docks area in Gloucestershire.
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The Forest Review
£5m for Highlands and Islands tourism
02 January 2020
Nine projects in the Highlands and Islands will share a £5m European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
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Oban Times
Funding boost for coastline projects
02 January 2020
Projects along Scotland's north coastline will share £1.2m of funding allocated to Argyll and Bute from the Scottish Government.
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Press & Journal
New name for Blackpool museum project
02 January 2020
A new name for Blackpool's museum will be revealed as branding plans are unveiled for the £13m attraction.
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Blackpool Gazette
Seaside pier closed amid sales bid
02 January 2020
Lowestoft's iconic Claremont Pier is to be closed for a month as its owner tries one final time to sell it.
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Eastern Daily Press
Improvements continue to Cleethorpes
02 January 2020
Multi-million-pound improvements are continuing to the north Lincolnshire resort of Cleethorpes.
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Grimsby Telegraph
Cliff top shelter targeted by vandals
02 January 2020
A village community group has described vandalism of a refurbished cliff top shelter as “heartbreaking”.
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Daily Echo
Government faces call for planning reform
20 December 2019
Coastal councils are among those pressing the government to reform the planning system so housing developments are matched with infrastructure and authorities have an increased role in place-shaping.
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24 Housing
£1.5million boost for 'secret' harbour
20 December 2019
Lydney Harbour will be getting a £1.5million boost to improve roads in the area alongside a shared space for cyclists and pedestrians.
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Gloucestershire Live
Town aims for coach friendly status
20 December 2019
An economic boost could be delivered to Cromer if the Norfolk seaside town can secure a 'coach friendly status'.
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North Norfolk News
Work to start on £2m coastal route
20 December 2019
Work on a long awaited £2m ‘pier to pier’ cycle route between Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon is to start next summer.
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Bristol Post
Progress for beach management plan
20 December 2019
A bid for a £500,000 towards a £9million flood defence scheme for Sidmouth has been recommended for approval.
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Sidmouth Herald
Urgent repairs after promenade collapses
20 December 2019
Urgent repair work has been launched to shore up a crumbling stretch of Southsea seafront promenade.
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Portsmouth News
Council approves plan to regenerate building
19 December 2019
The Cleethorpes building is expected to include commercial space, visitor facilities, beach safety and tourist information services.
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Grimsby Telegraph
Council helps redesign market square
19 December 2019
Work to transform part of Sandwich town centre in Kent could begin after council agreed funding.
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Kent Online
Shoppers bag £4,000 for lifeboat
19 December 2019
Exmouth lifeboat has been handed a £4,000 boost from Tesco's Bags of Help scheme to support its work saving lives at sea.
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East Devon News
Work under way on coastal arts village
17 December 2019
The first phase of work to transform a former town hall in Hoylake into a major visitor destination could herald a renaissance for the Wirral seaside town.
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New Start Magazine
What coastal resorts expect of politicians
06 December 2019
Author and broadcaster GP Taylor says politicians contesting the general election must not ignore the needs of coastal communities.
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Yorkshire Post
Work to resume on 'welcome hub'
06 December 2019
Improvement works are due to resume on a 'welcome hub' project which aims to boost the economies of Dorset’s coastal areas.
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Bridport News
Winter tourism campaign is under way
06 December 2019
Cumbria is one of the few rural and coastal destinations to attract people all year-round, says the local tourism board.
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North-West Evening Mail
Free parking returns to coastal town
06 December 2019
Free car parking will return to a seaside town to encourage shoppers to head onto the high street instead of shopping online.
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Enjoy Cromer More
Town would be 'killed' by barrage bridge
06 December 2019
An £8bn barrage across Morecambe Bay has sparked renewed division among councillors.
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BBC Online
One in five of shop units empty
06 December 2019
Council leaders are pledging to regenerate high streets as figures show many shops lay empty.
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Lowestoft Journal
Tower pavilion building almost complete
05 December 2019
Pictures have emerged showing work on a £1.46m redevelopment of the Tower Pavilion building in Skegness.
Source:
Lincolnshire Live
Supermarket scheme boosts lifeguards
05 December 2019
Life-saving support for hundreds of water-lovers has had a significant boost after Bognor Regis lifeguards received £4,000 donated from Tesco.
Source:
Chichester Observer
Work starts on arts and leisure complex
05 December 2019
Work has started on a multi-million pound transformation of a former Wirral town hall into a new complex.
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Liverpool Business News
Bridge opens pier extension to public
05 December 2019
A new footbridge means Whitby's east pier will once again be accessible to the public after 18 years.
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Teeside Live
Contractors lined up for coastal scheme
04 December 2019
Wates Construction has been appointed to deliver a £15.5m phase of the Broughty Ferry flood protection scheme.
Source:
Construction Index
Safety work outlined after coastal deaths
04 December 2019
The costs have been outlined for safety work planned following the deaths of a couple whose car washed up on a Scottish beach.
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BBC Online
Job: Inshore fisheries and conservation
04 December 2019
The Marine Management Organisation is looking to recruit three members to the North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA).
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Marine Management Organisation
Homeowners 'abandoned' to climate change
29 November 2019
MPs are told there is a 'policy void' for helping owners of 5,000 homes across UK at risk of falling into the sea.
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iNews
One-metre sea level rise ‘inevitable’
29 November 2019
Sea levels are likely to rise by a metre – even if internationally agreed climate change limits are implemented, says an expert.
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Advertiser & Times
£2m plan to revamp popular seafront
29 November 2019
A major £2m plans to revamp seafront at Canvey in Essex is set to be given the green light.
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Echo News
New vision for heart of Cleethorpes
29 November 2019
North East Lincolnshire Council has released artists' impressions for a major development project.
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Grimsby Live
Coastal town bids to revitalise high street
29 November 2019
A scheme to revitalise parts of Lowestoft looks set to move a further step forward next week.
Source:
Eastern Daily Press
Bournemouth named best seaside town
29 November 2019
Bournemouth scooped the prestigious title at the 2019 British Travel Awards – with Bude and Blackpool coming second and third.
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Bournemouth Echo
Wyre moves to next phase with masterplan
28 November 2019
Wyre Council in Lancashire is set to reveal its masterplan to shape the next 20 years of growth.
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Place NorthWest
£500m for culverts and coastal works
28 November 2019
Four firms have won places on a works framework worth up to £500m across a large swathe of the South of England.
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Highways Magazine
Flood warnings issued for coastal towns
28 November 2019
The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for coastal towns and villages around the Solent.
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Advertiser and Times
Top 10 UK coastal towns at risk of erosion
22 November 2019
New data outlines the extent of coastal erosion in the UK – showing that 7,000 homes will fall into the sea within this century.
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Cambridge News
'Master-planning' drives coastal growth
22 November 2019
A white paper highlights how masterplanning can contribute to genuine growth in coastal regions.
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Sea News
Ambitious plans for Weymouth regeneration
22 November 2019
Plans have been unveiled for a major project to regenerate and transform Weymouth Quay to provide a boost to the economy and create jobs.
Source:
Dorset Echo
'Flood defences could be at breaking point'
22 November 2019
AN EXPERT has warned flood defences could be pushed to breaking point unless pollution is drastically reduced.
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Brighton Argos
Cash boost to shore up coastal erosion
22 November 2019
A £75,000 cash boost has been granted to protect a threatened coastal village from erosion from the sea.
Source:
Eastern Daily Press
Projects boosted by supermarket grants
22 November 2019
TWO community projects in Holyhead have scooped grants from a special coastal voting round of a supermarket scheme.
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North Wales Chronicle
New clinic opens in coastal town
22 November 2019
A new clinic which hopes to be a hub to promote wellness and exercise has opened in a coastal town.
Source:
Great Yarmouth Mercury
Cornwall celebrating as beaches clean up
21 November 2019
All of Cornwall’s beaches have passed tough bathing water quality standards, according to the latest figures.
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Cornish Times
Cash for communities hit by bad weather
21 November 2019
Practical advice and financial support is available to help Devon communities to deal with an emergency, such as flooding.
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East Devon News
Suspected drugs seized in coastal raids
20 November 2019
Suspected drugs were found when police executed six search warrants in the Rhyl, Colwyn Bay and St Asaph areas.
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Daily Post
'Plan for three metre sea level rise'
15 November 2019
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is urging governments to plan for sea level rises of up to three metres.
Source:
The Engineer
Land projected to be below flood level
15 November 2019
Improved elevation data indicate far greater global threats from sea level rise and coastal flooding than previously thought, says a study.
Source:
Climate Central
Town aims to attract more tourists
15 November 2019
An economic boost could be delivered to a Norfolk seaside town if it can secure a special status.
Source:
North Norfolk News
Have say on coastal management plan
15 November 2019
Local residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to have their say on a future strategy for managing Cumbria’s coastline.
Source:
North West Mail
Midas wins Watchet community scheme
15 November 2019
Midas Construction has won a £5.5m contract to build a new community centre in the Somerset seaside town of Watchet.
Source:
The Construction Index
Would-be MPs pledge better defences
15 November 2019
Flood defences and coastal erosion have been identified as key issues at the general election by parliamentary candidates in North Norfolk.
Source:
North Norfolk News
East coast beaches rated excellent
15 November 2019
Scarborough North, Hornsea, Robin Hood's Bay and Reighton are all now achieving ‘Excellent’ quality.
Source:
Scarborough News
All aboard for coastal celebration
15 November 2019
A wave of themed events have been unveiled for 2020 – designated Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters.
Source:
Northern Scot
Blackpool broadens appeal with new venues
14 November 2019
The seaside resort of Blackpool is targeting an even broader audience by opening the doors to a number of smaller venues.
Source:
Lancashire Business Review
New developments for coastal resorts
14 November 2019
A Great Yarmouth holiday park has announced a sweeping revamp of its entertainment facilities.
Source:
Great Yarmouth Mercury
Yacht association welcomes Marine Plan
14 November 2019
RYA Cymru Wales has welcomed the first Wales National Marine Plan – a 20-year plan for coastal waters, including recreational boating.
Source:
RYA
'Cycle of coastal cuts must be broken'
07 November 2019
The government should explain how a cycle of unsustainable coastal funding cuts will be broken to ensure communities can adapt to rising sea levels, a committee of MPs has warned.
Source:
Yorkshire Post
Coastal flooding and erosion - interim report
07 November 2019
An interim report into Coastal flooding and erosion, and adaptation to climate change, published by the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee.
Source:
Parliament UK
Sea defences funding 'falls well short'
07 November 2019
Crumbling sea defences will get a £1.6m cash boost from the Welsh Government, but an assembly member says it is not enough.
Source:
BBC Online
On the up: What’s happening in Margate?
07 November 2019
The story of Margate is one of early success, severe downturn and, now, revival through a conscious strategy of ‘culture-led regeneration’.
Source:
Geographical
Meeting to discuss £25m coastal funding
07 November 2019
A meeting is to be held to pave the way to securing £25 million funding for Skegness. and Mablethorpe.
Source:
Louth Leader
Coastal residents could be 'climate refugees'
07 November 2019
Coastal residents in Norfolk are at risk of becoming 'climate refugees' due to erosion, rising sea levels and climate change, it has been claimed.
Source:
North Norfolk News
£400k for East Quay development
07 November 2019
A project to redevelop Watchet’s East Quay in Somerset has received a cash boost of nearly £400,000.
Source:
Somerset County Gazette
Work to start on £1m park for Lowestoft
07 November 2019
Major works to transform Britain's most easterly point and turn it into a landmark destination are set to begin this month.
Source:
Eastern Daily Press
Seafront water feature completion delayed
07 November 2019
Work on a new Hastings seafront water feature is expected to be completed approximately three weeks behind schedule.
Source:
Hastings Observer
£125k awarded for repair of historic ceiling
07 November 2019
Morecambe’s Winter Gardens has been awarded £123,312 by Historic England towards the repair of its historic fibrous plaster ceiling.
Source:
Daily Business Group
Call to back £500k tidal energy appeal
07 November 2019
Tidal energy company Nova Innovation hopes to raise £500,000 for a project it says will boost local economies and coastal communities.
Source:
Daily Business Group
Coastal communities getting older – report
31 October 2019
Coastal and rural communities are among the areas ageing twice as fast as the rest of the UK, according to a think tank report.
Source:
Resolution Foundation
Community project leader wanted
31 October 2019
Destination Lydney Harbour is looking for a community project leader to commission a public artwork installation and heritage walking trail – and to establish and run a community boat building project.
Source:
Publica Group
Restoring glory days to the seaside
31 October 2019
Creating jobs by upgrading their traditional holiday-making offer is the best way to revive coastal towns, says a regeneration expert.
Source:
Local Gov UK
New £m wind turbine training facility
31 October 2019
A new £1 million wind turbine training facility — the first of its kind in the UK – is being supported by the Coastal Communities Fund.
Source:
North-East Times Magazine
Partnership showcases coasts and waters
31 October 2019
The most stunning coastal waters and landscapes in Scotland are being showcased by the world-famous National Geographic.
Source:
Press & Journal
Coastal ban on second homes 'backfires'
31 October 2019
A second home ban in the tourist hotspot of St Ives has backfired, according to a new study - and priced locals out of the market.
Source:
Falmouth Packet
Architects appointed for regeneration project
31 October 2019
A regeneration project to secure Weymouth’s position as a 'thriving harbour and tourist destination' has moved a step closer.
Source:
Dorset Echo
Coastal cash deserts cry out for ATMs
31 October 2019
Coastal areas are among those facing overwhelming demand for free-to-use cash machines.
Source:
BBC Online
Defra launches Maritime and Fisheries Fund
31 October 2019
A new Maritime and Fisheries Fund is designed to provide a boost for the English fishing and seafood industry.
Source:
Ready for Brexit
Artists impression of Penzance Promenade
31 October 2019
An artist's impression has been revealed of what the new and improved Penzance Promenade could look like.
Source:
Pirate FM
Britain in Bloom boost for coast
31 October 2019
Winning coastal communities are celebrating the Britain in Bloom awards.
Source:
RHS
Seaside towns 'worst hit by bankruptcies'
27 October 2019
Seaside towns dominate this year’s rankings for the areas with the highest levels of personal insolvencies in the UK.
Source:
UHY Hacker Young
Coastal visitor centre plans take shape
27 October 2019
Work on a new £1.8million visitors centre is set to start early next year at Northam Burrows in North Devon.
Source:
North Devon Gazette
£15.4m funding for English fishing industry
24 October 2019
Defra secretary Theresa Villiers has opened applications for £15.4m from two UK fishing funds.
Plymouth aims to be 'Westcountry Margate'
24 October 2019
Plymouth aims to be buzzing this autumn and winter – long after the end of the summer tourist season.
Source:
Daily Telegraph
‘Game-changing’ tidal energy project
24 October 2019
Coastal communities could benefit from a European-funded tidal stream energy project.
Source:
PBC Today
Free parking spaces created in Cleethorpes
24 October 2019
Eleven temporary one-hour free parking spaces have been made available in Cleethorpes' Wardall Street car park.
Source:
Cleethorpes Live
£3m grant saves homes from erosion
24 October 2019
Dozens of Withernsea homes threatened by coastal erosion have been thrown a lifeline by a £3m grant from Europe.
Source:
Yorkshire Post
Sea defence work now completed
24 October 2019
Forty thousand tonnes of granite later, vital sea defence work to help protect Dorset's West Bay from flooding has been completed.
Source:
Bridport News
West Sussex coastal scheme underway
23 October 2019
A scheme to improve coastal defences and better protect 325 properties from flooding and erosion in West Sussex is underway.
Source:
Bognor Regis Observer
Coastal towns popular for property searches
22 October 2019
Seaside destinations are among the most popular hotspots for people viewing properties for sale online.
Source:
News Hopper
Corbyn speaks out on coastal towns
18 October 2019
Coastal communities have been "blighted" by "nine years of vicious austerity and Tory cuts", Jeremy Corbyn has claimed in a speech.
Source:
BBC Online
Coastal traders look to winter
18 October 2019
East Lindsey District Council has launched a bid to try and make coastal towns such as Skegness year-round attractions.
Source:
Lincolnshire Live
Reviving fishing 'could create 300 jobs'
18 October 2019
Investment in East Anglia's regional fishing industry could create 300 jobs on and offshore, claims a new report.
Source:
BBC Online
Expanded fund boosts local groups
18 October 2019
Demand from coastal youth groups in western Scotland for a new community fund has been so strong that it is being expanded.
Source:
Stornaway Gazette
Warning over coastal doctor shortage
18 October 2019
The lives of patients in rural and coastal areas could be at risk due to a nationwide shortage of country doctors, say experts.
Source:
Mail Online
'Culture at the heart of regeneration'
18 October 2019
A new vision is aiming to deliver further cultural opportunities for people living in and visiting coastal Lowestoft.
Source:
EDP24
Leading the charge for the environment
18 October 2019
Defra secretary Theresa Villiers says she wants to use Brexit to deliver a fairer deal for coastal communities.
Source:
Defra
Minister backs Eden heat project plan
18 October 2019
Coastal communities minister Jake Berry has voiced support for geothermal heat generation at the Eden Project in Cornwall.
Source:
PBC Today
Plans for surfing reserve released
18 October 2019
Plans to make part of Hengistbury Head beach into a surfing hot spot for Dorse are being released to the public.
Source:
Bournemouth Echo
Walking route set to open up coast
18 October 2019
Southend's coastline will be opened to the public even further as plans were unveiled for a huge walking route.
Source:
Echo News
Coastal residents earn £1,600 less
11 October 2019
Workers living in seaside areas in Great Britain earn on average £1,600 less per year than those living inland, BBC News analysis has found.
Source:
BBC Online
Video: Low wages in coastal communities
11 October 2019
Two-thirds of coastal parliamentary constituencies have seen a real terms fall in wages since 2010, analysis has shown.
Source:
BBC Online
Coastal Erosion: Cornwall’s dental problem
11 October 2019
Thousands of coastal children are having multiple teeth extractions due to a "double whammy of high needs and poor access" to NHS services.
Source:
BBC Online
Arts project celebrates coastal communities
11 October 2019
Coastal communities are being celebrated by a heritage project between the Thelma Hulbert Gallery and East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Source:
East Devon News
Coastal teenager faces two-hour commute
11 October 2019
A special video forming part of a special series exploring the challenges and the opportunities for communities in Coastal Britain.
Source:
BBC Online
Work starts to build Romney Marsh cinema
11 October 2019
Images have been released of a new 'state-of-the-art' cinema – supported by the local Coastal Community Team.
Source:
Kent Online
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