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UK’s filthiest beaches win Brown Flag awards in warning to daytrippers - full list

UK’s filthiest beaches win Brown Flag awards in warning to daytrippers - full list

Among the offending destinations are Bognor Regis, Aldwick and Blackpool North, which were all rated 'poor' by the Environment Agency due to summer water quality

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