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Massive cliff collapse at Dorset's West Bay

Beachgoers ran for their lives as a 150ft cliff section collapsed on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. Witnesses heard loud cracks before 500 tonnes of rock fell. No injuries reported.

Huge cliff fall at Barton-on-Sea beach, public warned

A major cliff collapse sent hundreds of tonnes of rock onto a Hampshire beach, just weeks after a dog was killed in a similar landslip. Authorities warn the public to stay away from unstable cliffs.

Hemsby chalets demolished as sea claims coastline

Residents of a Norfolk village watched as eight homes were torn down, deemed at imminent risk of falling into the sea due to rapid coastal erosion. Read the full story of loss and a community's fight.

UK launches new 'Living Heritage' register

Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions for a new national 'living heritage' inventory, aiming to safeguard cultural practices for future generations.

UK Launches 'Living Heritage' Register for Traditions

Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.

Lonely Chapel Whispers and Roars in the Wind

A journey to a remote Welsh chapel reveals nature's dual voice: a gentle whisper in the grass and a roaring gale on the cliffs. Discover this hidden gem's powerful story.

Devon's £1.4m Cliff Home Near Landslide Zone

A five-bed Devon dream home with sweeping coastal views hits the market for £1.4m, despite sitting metres from a notorious landslide danger zone. Discover this high-risk property.

Norfolk village homes collapsing into sea

Hemsby residents watch their properties vanish as coastal erosion accelerates. Meet the retirees who bought doomed cliffside homes despite the clear danger.

UK imposes export bar on £280k Hindu paintings

A rare 200-year-old set of 56 Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The government aims to keep the 'Devi Mahatmya' series for national study and display. Help save this cultural treasure for the nation.

Arctic island collapses amid climate crisis

As Cop30 talks unfold, a Canadian Arctic island faces catastrophic erosion, with indigenous and scientific communities racing to document its history and fate. Discover the frontline of climate change.

£8M Cape Cod Beach Sand Half Gone in a Year

A Massachusetts town invested $10 million in coastal protection, but half the sand has already eroded. Discover the fight against rising sea levels and the 'double whammy' of a man-made jetty.

Alaska village sinks as permafrost melts

The remote Alaskan village of Nunapitchuk is literally disappearing beneath residents' feet as climate change accelerates permafrost thaw, forcing urgent questions about relocation and survival.

Cliff-edge homes face demolition in erosion crisis

Homeowners in a picturesque coastal community face devastating losses as rapid erosion threatens to send their properties tumbling into the sea, with authorities warning demolition may be the only option.

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