Record number of British beaches reach highest European standards

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The number of blue flag beaches in England fell from 82 in 2008 to 71 last year, largely as a result of detritus and pollution caused by flooding and overwhelmed drainage.

However, a record number of beaches and bathing spots in England and Wales reached the highest European standards for water quality this year, monitoring by the Environment Agency showed today…

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