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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Chelsie Henshaw

Beachgoers warned to stay away after sewage alerts across England and Wales

Dog walker and anti-sewage protester dressed as a poo
An anti-sewage protester in Newquay in April. Campaigners said Cornish beaches were among those where sewage had been discharged this week. Photograph: Hugh R Hastings/Getty Images

Swimmers have been warned to stay away after sewage was discharged on beaches across England and Wales, predominantly in the south.

Pollution alerts have been issued to beachgoers by the Environment Agency, and on some beaches signs have been put up to warn people.

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