During the bitter winter of 1962-63, the sea turned to ice, milkmen froze in their floats

BOOK OF THE WEEK FROSTQUAKE: THE FROZEN WINTER OF 1962 AND HOW BRITAIN EMERGED A DIFFERENT COUNTRY    by Juliet Nicolson (Chatto £18.99, 368 pp) Perhaps every half-century we need an intervention outside our control, an uninvited pause, in order for resurrection to take place.’ Thus writes Juliet Nicolson in her fascinating, quirky and evocative book … Read more

Rising sea temperatures are SHRINKING our favourite fish, including cod, haddock and whiting

Rising sea temperatures are shrinking our favourite commercial fish — including cod and haddock — in the North Sea and West of Scotland, researchers have found. Experts from Aberdeen analysed 30 years of trawl survey data on cod, haddock, whiting and saith from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea. They found that while … Read more

Climate change: The holiday destinations that will disappear if sea levels rise by just 20 inches

New York, Venice, the Maldives — these and more popular holiday destinations are at risk of being flooded or totally submerged by sea level rise, experts have warned. While cities like New Orleans and Tokyo will face increased risk of flooding, places like the Seychelles and Fiji may disappear beneath the waves entirely.  According to … Read more

Hayling Island dog walker almost washed out to sea during storm

These are the dramatic scenes as a woman and dog are moments from being swept away to sea. The footage shows the woman walking her dog despite the horrendous weather conditions on Hayling Island, Hampshire on Monday.  The woman and her dog are walking at the top end of the beach beside a low sea … Read more

Cape Cod homes are washed into the sea by powerful Nor’easter

Three buildings along the Massachusetts coastline were condemned on Tuesday after fierce waves battered homes during Storm Orlena. High tide caused flooding early Tuesday in coastal areas of the state such as Cape Cod, where waves crashed over seawalls and resulted in severe erosion underneath the houses already battered by storms over the past few … Read more

Herpes and toxic chemicals are causing an aggressive cancer in California’s sea lions

Herpes and toxic chemicals are causing an aggressive cancer in California’s sea lions that has killed up to 23 percent of the population, study reveals Scientists analyzed 329 sea lions that have died over the past 20 years They found that many of them were suffering with an aggressive cancer After analyzing blubber, blood and … Read more

Sea defences are breached and cars are carried away on Dorset beach

A Dorset beach was last night battered by a brutal storm that breached sea defences and even carried cars away amid strong wings, heavy rainfall and terrifying 23ft waves.  Sea and rain water poured into streets surrounding Chesil Beach on the Isle of Portland, with at least one person believed to have been left needing … Read more

Putin’s childhood friend oligarch takes the heat by claiming HE is owner of £1bn Black Sea palace

A leading Russian oligarch has today taken the heat by claiming that he is the owner of a notorious £1billion Black Sea palace, not Vladimir Putin. The statement from Arkady Rotenberg – Putin’s ex-judo sparring partner and childhood friend – comes after the Russian president faced mockery over the residence decked out with a pole-dancing … Read more

Nina Agdal displays her athletic physique in a sea foam green bikini

Nina Agdal displays her athletic physique in a sea foam green bikini as she pines for a sunny beach getaway with throwback snaps By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 10:52 GMT, 26 January 2021 | Updated: 10:52 GMT, 26 January 2021 She’s never shied away from displaying her athletic physique. And Nina Agdal shared a … Read more

Clifftop eco-home made of glass with sea views, infinity pool and private beach on sale for £3m

A huge cliff-top eco-home that has stunning sea views has gone on sale for £3m, boasting four acres of grounds and private access to a beach below the cliffs. The luxury four-bedroom Huf Haus in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, was built in 2012 and has around 3,000 sq ft of living space and panoramic views across the bay. … Read more