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Coastal erosion in England has claimed at least 183 homes in past 16 years

Source: The Guardian World - Published: 13 Oct 2026 09:00

Exclusive: Homes demolished along east coast after being deemed too vulnerable to live in, figures revealSeaside communities along the east coast of England have lost at least 183 homes to coastal erosion and landslides over the past 16 years, figures obtained by the Guardian reveal.After councils judged properties across the Yorkshire and East Anglian coasts too vulnerable to remain safely occupied, the homes were proactively demolished. Continue reading...