Drops of inspir ation ...

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

I was two decades into a career as an air traffic controller, on a night shift at Gatwick airport, when I knew I couldn’t carry on. The aircraft movements had quietened right down into the early hours

Discover the world-beating wonder of our nation’s shorelines

Looking for a forever home by the sea? Whether downsizing or upsizing, read our top tips for making a wise move

Revisit the past with these nostalgic holidays

Acclaimed landscape artist Sarah Adams shares how the tides, geology and ever-shifting light of the Cornish coast shape her immersive oil paintings