One of Ireland’s premier tourist beaches, Lahinch, faces a threat to its environment and business after waste water from a septic tank in nearby Liscannor was purposely released into a local bay.

EastEnders was the big winner at tonight’s Inside Soap Awards, picking up the prestigious Best Soap gong as well as three other cast prizes.

Danny Dyer has been shortlisted for Sexiest Male at the British Soap Awards.