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Shocking pictures show a mountain of rubbish at one of Kent’s busiest beaches, with one councillor blaming “Wembley-sized crowds” from London. Botany Bay in Broadstairs is loved by sunseekers hoping to make the most of its golden sand and clear water during the warm weather. But its popularity has come at a cost, with the sheer number of people parked on nearby narrow roads blocking access for bin lorries. As a result, uncollected rubbish including empty beer cans and crisp packets has been piling up, blighting what is said to be the UK’s most photographed beach due to Instagram users being at…

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