Bathing warning lifted after pollution investigation

BBC Northern Ireland Thursday 04 June 2026, 13:23 UTC 1 min read

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Officials say the water at Portstewart Strand does not pose a risk to the public.

Portstewart Strand (ORG)

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Bathing warning lifted after pollution investigation

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