The RNLI were called out to Longsands Beach shortly after midday on Saturday after a surfer got into difficulty in a riptide ...

Five beaches across the North East have been awarded Blue Flag status, highlighting them among the best in the UK.

Please contact the Seawatch Centre on 01248 410300 to enquire about Station open times and to organise a group booking.

The station is open most days, 10am-4pm. This may be curtailed during periods of bad weather. January-March 11am-2pm weekdays, 10am-3pm weekends.