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

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The location of Boatfolk’s Portishead Marina just below the mouth of the River Avon, up the Bristol Channel, means it is particularly tidal but it does offer some interesting cruising opportunities an

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

Every month, coast brings you mouthwatering news featuring top chefs, best local food, great places to eat and new coastal recipes to try

Amy McPherson explores the importance of the lost kelp forests and how they are making a return