Advisory warning at Thanet beaches

Update posted Saturday 27 December:

The council has been notified of sightings of white, waxy deposits on the foreshore at Margate Main Sands, Ramsgate Main Sands and Botany Bay.

As a precaution, it is important that dogs are kept on leads in the areas impacted and that owners do now allow their pets to eat the deposits.

There will be inspections around the coast at first light tomorrow (Sunday 29 December) and clearance of the deposits will be arranged.

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Advisory warning at Thanet beaches

Update posted Saturday 27 December: The council has been notified of sightings of white, waxy deposits on the foreshore at Margate Main Sands, Ramsgate Main Sands and Botany Bay. As a precaution, it is important that dogs are kept on leads in the areas impacted and that owners do now allow their pets to eat […]

27 Dec 2025

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