DOG fouling is becoming a problem at St Margaret's Church at Brotton.
The church has been the target of vandals several times during the past few months but now it is dog owners who are being blamed for the latest outbreak - because they won't clean up after their pets.
Last year, warning signs were put up around the churchyard after parishioners became sick of the mess the animals were leaving. But the signs have also been smashed and the finger of blame is being pointed at dog owners.
Rector, the Rev Bruce Harrison said more than £4,000 had been spent putting the church in order
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