A foul smell known locally as the Sealand stink is torturing those who live close to the Welsh border with England.<\/p>\n
Locals believe the offensive stench is emanating from a farm on Sealand Road - one of the main routes which connects Chester and the A494 in North Wales.<\/p>\n
People who live along the border claim they have been plagued by the foul smell over the decades - and now say it has returned.<\/p>\n
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And one resident, who asked to remain anonymous, told Cheshire Live that residents had likened the disgusting stench to dead bodies and human waste. <\/p>\n
Natural Resources Wales says it is aware of the smell and is working with the landowner, local authorities and council to investigate the matter.<\/p>\n
The resident said: We have now endured the smell for almost a month and it has become unbearable.<\/p>\n
People we have spoken to have referred to it as smelling like dead bodies rotting and human waste.<\/p>\n
After speaking with other fellow residents, many who are farmers who have been here for years and years, they agree too that it's unlike anything they have ever smelt before.<\/p>\n
The notorious 'Sealand stink' has plagued the area for decades with many residents over the years complaining about the issue.<\/p>\n
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There have been questions marks about the source of the smell which is on the road that borders England and Wales.<\/p>\n
Back in 2014, Welsh Water promised to spend 1 million to finally eliminate the stench.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson at Natural Resources Wales said: \"We are aware of the odour concerns raised in the Sealand Road area and are working with the landowner, Local Authority and Environment Agency to investigate the matter further.<\/p>\n
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