Eighteen beaches across Kent have been closed following an oil spill, affecting coastal areas including Ramsgate and Margate.
The pollution has prompted the closure of the beaches, although the source of the oil has not been identified. No further details about the size of the spill or its environmental impact are available.
The affected locations include beaches in the Ramsgate and Margate areas. The closures remain in place while the origin of the oil is investigated and the situation is assessed.
The latest known position is that all 18 beaches remain closed and the source of the spill is still unknown.
