This trip was hosted. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. Surfing is more than a sport: it’s a spiritual experience. Those of us who’ve felt the rush of paddling into a wave know that ...

A fire which broke out on the popular Benone Strand near Limavady has been brought under control. Firefighters were called to the County Londonderry beach at 12:38 BST. Seven fire engines attended.

Benone Strand is one of the eight beaches in Northern ... national jury to look over the applications. If a beach gets through this stage, it goes before an international jury.