BBC News | Sea bathing closed after oil and tar spill on Fylde coast BBC News The sea at Cleveleys has been closed "as a precaution" following a minor oil spill on the coast near Blackpool. Oil and tar balls washed up along the coast from Cleveleys to Fleetwood, at Knott End and in Blackpool, Wyre Council said. The Knott End ... Ship suspected of 'releasing' crude oil as beach-goers are urged to 'stay away' |