Beaches fail water quality test
A total of six beaches in the North West have failed water quality tests, with the heavy rain being blamed.
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Heavy rain blamed for water quality failings
A total of six beaches in the North West have failed to meet water quality standards, with the heavy rain blamed for some failings.
Read the full storyImprovement to Blackpool sea water 'vital'
Councillor Gary Coleman of Blackpool's authority says the town must improve the quality of its sea water, due to the integrity of the beach to the resort.