FRESH sewage alerts were issued across Teignbridge’s coastline over the new year, as the South West was battered by New Year storms.

All beaches monitored by the charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) were affected - Shaldon, Teignmouth Town Beach, Holcombe, Coryton Cove and Dawlish Town Beach.

Beaches across Torbay, North Devon and Exmouth were also hit.

SAS advise against any New Years' swimming until the pollution clears up, or check: https://www.sas.org.uk/map/, beforehand.