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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Kelly-Ann Mills

UK beach issues 'do not swim' warning for entire YEAR after bacteria alert

A British beach has been slammed with a "Do not swim" alert after unsafe levels of bacteria were found in the water.

Faecal matter has been detected at St Mary's Bay on Romney Marsh in Kent by the Environment Agency meaning people are advised not to swim there throughout 2023.

The public body is now trying to work out what caused the bacterial spike, believing pollution is the probable cause of the issue.

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