NI beaches ‘excellent’ water quality

27 March 2013 Last updated at 01:54 ET Most of Northern Ireland’s beaches have excellent bathing water quality, according to the latest survey by the Marine Conservation Society. Last year was one of the wettest summers on record, but 15 of the 23 beaches still managed to pass European guidelines. That is just one fewer than the year before Continue reading

Four beaches lose Blue Flag title

15 May 2012 Last updated at 07:31 ET Four of Devon’s best-known beaches have lost their prestigious Blue Flag awards from Keep Britain Tidy. Croyde, Woolacombe and Preston Sands failed to meet the necessary standards. Bigbury-on-Sea did not apply for the flags, which are awarded annually. Continue reading