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Countless bizarre-looking otter shell clams have recently appeared on Studland Bay in Dorset.

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Hundreds of otter shell clams washed up on Studland Bay in Dorset after recent storms, with locals comparing the bizarre sight to a scene from Netflix series Stranger Things ...

The scene of hundreds of mysterious creatures was compared to the hit Netflix series, but there was a tragic backstory ...

When The Ferry Stores closed last October, Kilchoan’s villagers were faced with a 100-mile round-trip for groceries, and over ...

Discover top family events in south Essex for the February half-term, including Southend FairyTrail, Marsh Farm K-Pop Takeover, Adventure Island, and more ...

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In Ardnamurchan, a thrillingly remote corner of the UK, residents are fighting back against an existential threat ...

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