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Two UK seaside towns, Margate and Ramsgate, are cracking down on booze in public with a new three-year ban—enforced by law, not just rules. Starting July 1st, drinking alcohol on main streets is now a criminal offense, with fines up to £1,000 and possible court action. The move targets anti-social behavior, including violent incidents on beaches and at stations, and aims to restore safety and order. Local businesses, already struggling with closures and threats of relocation, hope the crackdown will bring relief. Part of a broader effort across Thanet, officials say this is a last-resort tool to listen to residents and rebuild livable, welcoming towns.

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