Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Steven Morris

‘Wyke whiff’ befouls Dorset village – and angry residents have had enough

A poster pinned to a post on a street, reading 'stop the stink'
Posters calling to ‘stop the stink’ have been put up near the sewage works in Wyke Regis. Photograph: Sam Frost/The Guardian

The Dorset village of Wyke Regis has a lot going for it: sunsets across Lyme Bay, views of Chesil Beach’s spectacular pebbly sweep, proximity to great swimming and sailing spots.

But local people are not having a great time of it at the moment because of what has been called the “Wyke whiff”, an unpleasant smell that forces them to keep their windows shut tight and ruins the simple pleasure of sitting out in the sunshine.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.