A seaside town has been hit by what residents describe as a "biblical" plague of flies during the current heatwave, with swarms of insects invading homes and businesses and prompting anger from locals. Residents have pointed the finger at a nearby recycling centre as the likely source of the infestation, arguing that warm weather has accelerated breeding conditions and made the problem far worse than usual.

Those affected have described the flies as "disgusting" and said the sheer number of insects has made daily life and running businesses difficult, with properties across the town reportedly overwhelmed. The heatwave, with temperatures around 29°C, is being blamed for exacerbating the outbreak, while residents are calling for action to address the recycling centre they believe is responsible.