Nearly everyone enjoys a beach day, whether it's swimming, splashing around, surfing the waves, or just soaking up some sun in the sand. Either way, beach safety is highly recommended. Fortunately ...

If you see a purple flag at the beach, it’s an indication that there are marine pests present in the water. These pests include jellyfish, stingrays and various other dangerous fish.

The bisexual flag was created in 1998 by activist Michael Page. The flag has three colors: pink, purple and blue. Here's what they represent.

The rainbow flag is a symbol for the LGBTQ+ community, but each identity has its own. These are the genderqueer, gender-fluid and nonbinary flags.

Lichfield District Council is celebrating Purple Flag Week from 23–30 May, a national initiative that recognises and promotes excellence in managing town and city centres in the evening.

A town has retained its Purple Flag status for the sixth year running, recognising its safe, vibrant and well-managed night-time economy. Northampton has had the award, which is held by just 90 ...

Purple flags—which indicate potential encounters with hazardous marine life—are usually flown in combination with either a green, yellow, red, or orange flag at lifeguard towers in Galveston.

National flags might seem like a riot of colour, but there is one colour that you will almost never see on a flag and the reason comes down to the ancient trade in rare sea snails.

Minnesota is asking for help in redesigning its state flag. Its residents have taken the creative task to heart, submitting more than 2,600 ideas – filled with stars, hockey sticks, a tater tot ...

If you're headed to the beach, know what the local flag warnings mean The flags on Corpus Christi beaches aren't there for decoration -- they let swimmers know the water conditions and possible ...

A purple flag at the beach means there are some surprising things in the water that you need to be aware of.