Hastings lifeguards return as temperatures set to soar - pictures

The RNLI had previously announced it was only planning to lifeguard 70 beaches this summer as seasonal workers had not been included in the Government’s Job Retention Scheme, launched shortly after the country went into lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, as restrictions eased last month, the RNLI said it revised its plans and rolled out patrols on 80 beaches including at Camber West and Hastings Pelham beach. Camber Central beach has had lifeguards in place since May 30. The RNLI previously said there will be no lifeguard patrols in Bexhill this year. These pictures of people enjoying the seafront in the summer sun were taken today (Monday).