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What is your favourite Donegal beach? Has it made it on to the Blue Flag list? County has 14 locations on the prestigious list Reporter: ');  '); The counties in the Republic with the most Blue Flags for 2021 are Donegal and Kerry, which both have 14. The number of Blue Flags awarded this season set a new record for the Republic. The flags will fly once again this year at Bundoran, Rossnowlagh, Murvagh, Fintra, Portnoo/Narin, Carrickfinn, Killahoey, Marblehill, Downings, Portsalon, Culdaff, Stroove, Greencastle Marina and Rathmullan Marina. Four areas of Donegal have retained Green Coast aw...

Cefn Sidan has been awarded the most Blue Flags in Wales since 1988 Pembrey Country Park is celebrating after winning the prestigious Blue Flag status. Cefn Sidan has been awarded the most Blue Flags in Wales since 1988, winning on consecutive years since 2009, apart from last year when the awards were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Since the Blue Flag awards were first introduced in 1988, Pembrey Country Park has won more Blue Flags than anywhere else in Wales. Cefn Sidan was also the first Welsh beach to win the accolade. The award is only given to beaches, marinas an...

Sandown has won a prestigious Blue Flag beach award, in time for the lifting of the Covid-19 lockdown and a stay-at-home summer.

Updated Friday, 14th May 2021, 5:19 pm Blue Flags have been awarded again to Tynemouth Longsands, Whitley Bay beach and King Edward's Bay. King Edwards Bay, Tynemouth Longsands, and Whitley Bay have been awarded Blue Flag status by Keep Britain Tidy – and won a further three Seaside Awards as well. The blue flag is an international quality mark which is awarded to those beaches with the best water quality, facilities, safety standards, environmental education, and management. Mayor Norma Redfearn CBE said: “As uncertainty continues around international travel, the UK tourism boom is expe...

Lyme Regis is a popular town on the Jurassic Coast - Credit: Herry Lawford, Flicr From cool coastal resorts to bustling market hubs, Andy Greeves chooses ten towns whose history, ambience and busy events diary make them ‘must visit’ destinations. Remember to practice social distancing on your visit and book ahead wherever possible to avoid disappointment. Some events mentioned may not be running this year or be slightly different so do check before attending.  1. Poole & Sandbanks Take yourself on a self-guided walk of Poole's Old Town by picking up a leaflet for The Cockle Trail from th...