- Twelve east Kent beaches from Newgate Gap (Margate) to Ramsgate Main Sands have been warned against bathing after a confirmed storm wastewater discharge following heavy rain.
- Popular holiday spots affected include Joss Bay, Stone Bay and Viking Bay, and signs have been placed at beach entrances.
- Southern Water says storm overflows and a power failure at the Margate pumping station caused the release, apologised and vowed an investigation, while the local MP warned of health and economic impacts.
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