A Gateshead couple have claimed their holiday trip to Kent was ruined after a water company dumped sewage in the picturesque Herne Bay.
Georgia Hearn, partner Chris and dog Sully developed gastroenteritis after swimming and paddleboarding in the sea at the south coast destination - and found our Southern Water had dumped sewage there just 24 hours earlier. All three were struck down with serious sickness on Tuesday, a day after their swim.
Georgia complained to Southern Water about the incident - and a spokesperson replied on Twitter to "apologise for the inconvenience". She said this response wasn't good enough.
