England's most polluted beaches have been revealed - and thanks to our interactive map you can check if your local seaside haunt is on the list.
Now that the evenings are longer and warm summer's afternoons are around the corner, taking a day trip to the coast will be on many people's minds.
Sadly for those who love nothing more than sprinting into the refreshing sea spray or feeling the sand between their toes, relentless sewage dumping by water companies has left many beaches in a sorry state.
