Category : Coastal


Cold War bunker on brink of falling into sea

A Cold War-era nuclear observation post in East Yorkshire is just days from collapsing into the sea due to rapid coastal erosion. Officials urge the public to avoid the area.

Fourth home lost to coastal erosion in Thorpeness

Aerial images reveal a fourth clifftop home demolished in Thorpeness, Suffolk, as rock defences fail against rapid coastal erosion. Residents speak of their fear and loss. Read the full story.

Hiker found alive after 5-day ordeal in Brazil

Roberto Farias Tomaz, 19, survived five days lost in the wilderness, hallucinating and fearing death. Read his incredible story of survival and the massive rescue effort.

Dog rescued from 100ft cliff ledge in Cornwall

Coastguard teams performed a daring cliff rescue to save Bruno, a springer spaniel stranded halfway down a 100ft drop at Trebarwith Strand. Read the full story of the dramatic operation.

Missing hiker found alive after five-day ordeal

A 19-year-old hiker, missing for five days without a phone or food on Brazil's dangerous Pico Paraná, has been found alive after walking 20km to safety. Read the incredible survival story.

Search for two missing off Withernsea after man dies

A major search operation is underway off the East Yorkshire coast after a 67-year-old man died. Emergency services battle freezing conditions to find two missing people. Read the latest updates.

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.

Woman dies after being swept out to sea at Sydney beach

A 25-year-old woman has died after being knocked into the ocean by a wave at Maroubra Beach in the early hours of New Year's Day. A second swimmer is missing at Coogee as hazardous surf warnings are issued for the NSW coast.

2025: A Year of Contrast on the UK Coastline

From winter storms to summer heatwaves, explore the UK's dramatic coastal year in 2025 through stunning photography. See the powerful contrasts that defined our shores.

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.

Man missing after Christmas Day swim in Devon named

Matthew Upham, an antiques shop owner, was swept out to sea in Budleigh Salterton during a Christmas Day swim. An extensive search has concluded without locating him or another missing man.

Search for missing Devon swimmers called off

The coastguard has ended its search for two men who disappeared during a Christmas Day sea swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services were called at 10.25am.

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