Britain s 20 greatest beaches
The weather is beginning to warm up and a day at the seaside is sounds all the more tempting
Learn to surf at Watergate Bay in Cornwall
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Britain is home to some exemplary beaches. As restriction continue to ease, embrace life and make a dash to the seaside this weekend.
To help you pick the best stretch of sand, we asked our experts to recommend their favourite beaches around the country. Some of the nominations are deservedly popular spots along the south and western coast of Britain, while others are of the wild and unspoilt variety, where even at the height of summer you can find a secluded spot beneath cliffs or among dunes. If you are looking for more suggestions for wild, out of the way places, see our guide to Britain s best secret and remote beaches.
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Photograph by Declan Roughan Portrush - East Strand
Police in Coleraine said the “unprovoked” attack took place at around 7.30pm on Saturday on East Strand beach.
Inspector Stephen McCafferty said the four boys were approached by a group of between 30 and 50 other young people who “suggested they fight” but when the four boys refused and turned away they were set upon by members of the larger group.
“This was an unprovoked and vicious attack on four young people – and we are appealing to anyone who saw what happened to get in touch with police,” Mr McCafferty said.
Portrush: Growing concerns over anti-social behaviour
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image captionFour teenage boys were assaulted on East Strand beach in Portrush on Saturday night
There are growing concerns about recent incidents of anti-social behaviour on Northern Ireland s north coast.
A 17-year-old boy was assaulted in February and two couples were attacked near Portrush train station in March. We need to get control of this situation before there is a loss of life, said councillor Norman Hillis.
In the latest incident on Saturday, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said one of the four victims was beaten with an object, possibly a hammer, while another was pushed into the sea and their head held underwater.
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Police have described an assault on four teenage boys by a group of between 30 to 50 young people as an unprovoked and vicious attack .
The attack happened on the East Strand beach in Portrush at about 19:30 BST on Saturday night.
Police said one of the victims was beaten with an object, possibly a hammer, while another was pushed into the sea.
The attackers attempted to hold the victim s head underwater.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) also said three of the boys were punched in the face, with one suffering a cut above his eye. Another of the friends was hit on the shoulder with a bottle.