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Residents move in to clear up 'shanty town' encampment blighting seaside beauty spot after council and police 'did nothing'
Residents have taken action to clear a 'shanty town' encampment at a seaside beauty spot after local authorities and police failed to address the issue. The encampment was described as blighting the area, prompting community-led cleanup efforts.
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