Watch: Fourth home on eroding coast torn down

Drone footage has shown the moment demolition began on a fourth home in a village under threat from coastal erosion.

Crews arrived 22 North End Avenue in Thorpeness, Suffolk, on Monday after three other properties were taken down this winter on the same road.

East Suffolk Council said nine other properties were also at risk in the village, but there was nothing that could be done in the immediate future.

Homeowners said they have been left feeling "powerless" and in fear their properties could be next.

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14 January 2026

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