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Angry residents of a seaside town have hit back at claims their town is tatty.

West Bay in Dorset, which was used as the location of Broadchurch in the ITV detective show starring Olivia Colman and David Tennant, has fallen on hard times, according to locals

West Bay is a popular tourist destination during summer due to its picturesque beach and lively mood.

The planning commission voted 4-2 on Tuesday to move the application along for a public hearing, which is planned for mid-July.

Williston residents submitted a petition two years ago urging the town to prohibit the practice, calling animal traps “inhumane and indiscriminate” and posing a risk to pets and children.