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Oil spill closes 18 beaches across Kent
Thanet District Council (TDC) reported the incident on Wednesday evening. The source of the oil has not been identified. A spokesperson for TDC urged people, particularly dog walkers, to avoid the affected areas, and to report any deposits of oil on beaches to them.
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