A ban advising beachgoers to stay away from a popular coastal stretch has been lifted. Pollution warnings were first issued at Minnis Bay in Thanet more than a week ago after reports thousands of dead ragworms and lugworms were found on the shore. The Environment Agency (EA) told seaside visitors to stay out of the water at Birchington-on-Sea and West Bay as a precaution. Business owners ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend spoke of their concerns about a lack of passing trade. The EA then lifted its advice against bathing at Minnis Bay and West Bay as well as St Mildred’s Bay, Westbrook and Marg…
