One of the UK's most celebrated beaches has missed out on a prestigious Blue Flag following water quality worries. Tenby's North Beach was absent from the list of beaches awarded the status, which featured the Pembrokeshire town's South Beach and Castle Beach. Keep Wales Tidy confirmed Tenby's beloved North Beach did not apply for, and was therefore not awarded, a Blue Flag Award in the 2026 Wales Coast Awards. This follows a decline in water quality from 'excellent' to 'good'. North Beach also