The international Blue Flag and the UK Seaside Awards are the quality marks for beaches and means they are clean, safe and meet high environmental standards.

Eight of the region's beaches awarded 'Blue Flag' status

Blue Flag awards have been given to seven of our regions beaches placing them among the best in the world.

Beaches win international recognition

Visitors to the Northumberland Coast are being urged to take extra care around patches of quicksand on some beach areas.

Quicksand warning for Northumberland beaches

Beaches in the North East and North Yorkshire have scooped 'Blue Flag' awards for being the most beautiful in the country. 

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Eight of the region's beaches awarded 'Blue Flag' status

Beaches win international recognition

Quicksand warning for Northumberland beaches

Region's beaches among the best in the country