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Dorset Beach Becomes Rubbish Tip After Sea Defences Removed
9 Jan
Summary
- Sea defences removed, accelerating erosion and exposing old rubbish tip.
- Tons of waste, including asbestos, now washes onto the beach.
- Volunteers conduct daily clean-ups amid local and expert criticism.
Middle Beach in Dorset, once a tranquil spot favored by Enid Blyton, has been transformed into a 'horrific eyesore' following the National Trust's decision to remove its sea defences in September. This move, intended to allow nature to 'take its course' through a 'managed retreat' policy, has inadvertently accelerated coastal erosion.
The accelerated erosion has exposed a long-buried rubbish tip, causing tons of waste, including dangerous asbestos sheeting, to wash onto the beach. A Victorian toilet block filled with decades of plastic, glass, and metal has also been unearthed, creating significant environmental and health concerns for the area.
