May 15th, 2012

Isle of Wight beaches earn Blue Flag and Quality Coast Awards

Ventnor Beach

We are pleased to learn that three Island beaches have retained their Blue Flag status's under the Keep Britain Tidy campaign. Shanklin, Sandown and Ventnor fulfilled the criteria for water quality and litter control. In all the Island achieved 14 awards putting it at the top of the table in the South East for two years running. Second was Thanet with 10 awards. In addition to the 3 Blue Flag beaches, Colwell, Cowes, East Cowes, Gurnard, Seagrove, Springvale, Totland and Yaverland were the Quality Coast Award winners. Image courtesy of Isle of Wight.com.

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