Slurry leak from farm caused 'abnormal situation' at two beaches in Wales

Natural Resources Wales said the leak had stopped people from swimming at Llangrannog and Cilborth beaches in Ceredigion

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"The public are advised not to enter the beach or swim in the water for their own safety until the signage erected has been removed to indicate that the incident has passed." (Generic)
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"The public are advised not to enter the beach or swim in the water for their own safety until the signage erected has been removed to indicate that the incident has passed." (Generic)

Members of the public have been advised to avoid swimming or entering two beaches in Wales after an incident of pollution from a farm. Natural Resources Wales said they had first received a report of...

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