Residents of a picturesque seaside village in Cornwall say a foul odour has hung over the area for years. The unpleasant smell affecting the harbour and beach area of Portreath has become known among locals as the "Portreath Pong".
The stench stems from multiple sources, including local sewage overflows that have prompted pollution warnings, the harbour's distinctive configuration, and rotting seaweed, [reports The Express.](https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2247616/seaside-village-smells-bad-locals-abandoned
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