RESIDENTS have hit out at irresponsible dog owners for turning Holland-on-Sea’s new beach into a £36million dog toilet.

The first beaches were opened as part of the huge sea defence works last month.

The second phase of the project got under way last week following a break over the winter.

Pristine beaches completed during the first phase, at Holland Haven, reopened to the public in January.

But one grandad is angry after discovering irresponsible dog owners are failing to clean up after their pets at the beauty spot.

Read the full story in the Clacton Gazette, out now.