Whether you're already familiar with the waves of Britain or want to finally acquaint yourself with a board, chances are you could do with a lesson at one of the UK's best surf schools. Keep scrolling ...

“Back in the ’20s this shop used to be an undertakers, and they started handing out coffin lids so people could go wave riding on them, surfing wasn’t a known thing back then.” said Toby Dray, who ...

Beach enthusiasts could be in for a treat this bank holiday weekend as much of the country is set to bask in warm weather. The UK boasts 1,500 beaches, and, while many enjoy lounging on the sand, ...

The incredible talent and addictive drama at the Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti over the past few days may have made you eager to ride some waves yourself. Surfing has been hailed a great sport ...

I love surfing. The fact I can barely stand for longer than five seconds hasn't put me off pursuing what has to be the biggest high you can have on earth for free for the last five years. From the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

FROM Rathfarnham in Dublin to one of the world’s best surfing destinations in just three hours – and I’m not talking about our own magnificent beaches on the west coast. But now, thanks to Aer Lingus, ...

When Nick Hounsfield was five years old, his father, Brian, bought a surfboard. It was the mid-1970s, and surfing, thanks to the nascent commercialisation of the sport in California and Australia, was ...

“It was a struggle to find somewhere that wasn’t pumping.” UK surfer Harry Timson is trying to hide a smile, but those dimple-lined cheeks give the game away. “It was perfect,” he beamed. “And we had ...

LONDON is one step closer to becoming the first capital city in the world to feature a surf park. The £50million project would transform around 100 acres of land in Lee Valley Regional Park. Please ...

On Sunday, a surf contest in Scotland was canceled when a group of non-competitors reportedly stormed the designated lineup, dropped in on female participants, and lobbed verbal abuse towards the ...

Fans of the beach could be in their element this bank holiday weekend as hot weather is forecast for much of the country. The UK is home to 1,500 beaches, and while many prefer sunbathing on the sand, ...