Popular Howth beach joins host of Dublin swimming spots with 'do not swim' notices

Claremont Beach is one of a number of beaches in Dublin that have a do not swim notice in place.

Another Halifax-area beach is packing it up early this season due to a possible blue-green algae bloom.

Water levels have dropped at the location leading to a warning being issued

A MAN in his 40s has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea off a popular UK beach. Emergency services were called to Blackpool Sands in Devon at 3.30pm on Monday, following concerns about the swimmer's welfare. Coastguards recovered the man from the water but pronounced him dead at the scene. HM.