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

The coast team looks forward to some of the best events around our shores in 2026

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Giant leeks and pumpkins the size of a small car can give impression that there is something slightly comical about competitive fruit and vegetable growing. But those who take part in this cherished B

Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on a series of coastal cruises through the forecast sea areas, exploring some of the special places on offer in each of them