A “no-swim” warning remains on a Kent beach after testing shows water quality remains below the set standard.

The Environment Agency warned visitors on Tuesday that swimming at Shakespeare Beach in Dover was unsafe.

This was due to the risk of waste being carried into the harbour by tides from an ongoing pollution incident from a sewage outfall near the bay.

The Port of Dover, which oversees the stretch of coastline, previously confirmed daily water testing would continue until the beach can be safely reopened.

Yet further tests today have revealed the site’s water quality remains substandard.

A port spokesperson said in a statement: “The Port’s environment team has been conducting daily testing on the water this week to ensure that it meets our high standards of quality.

“Whilst the results received today, September 26, have shown improvement, we will be doing further testing over the next day before deciding whether to allow swimming again.

“We are confident the matter will be resolved soon and continue to work with the Environment Agency and Southern Water to ensure that the cause of the leak is fully rectified before restoring swimming access.

“Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will issue another update on Friday, September 27.”

It is currently unclear when this incident will be resolved.