The Latest Breaking News from Devon

Water firm seizes stake in Devon sewage protester’s home over unpaid bills

Imogen May has withheld payments since 2019 and is thought to be one of thousands boycotting water charges

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2024

Rish!’s farewell tour reveals the true meaning of futility

After a stop in Devon, where his audience appeared uniformly bored, you had to wonder, where are the rest of the cabinet?

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024

Man charged over discovery of dead giant tortoises in Devon

Gary Priddle to appear in court in connection with investigation into discovery of giant tortoise bodies in Devon woodland

The Independent UK · May 28, 2024

Tim Dowling: my band is recording in rural Devon and I’m ruining every take

We hoped a studio filled with vintage equipment will create a more organic sound – but it just means my mistakes are harder to fix

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024

Is it safe to swim in rivers, coastal waters and lakes this summer?

Country’s water quality under the microscope again after outbreak of illness caused by parasite in Devon

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

South West Water reveals cost of parasite compensation bill

Calls have been made for South West Water (SWW) to pay more compensation to those who were hit by the cryptosporidium outbreak in Devon.

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

Devon parasite outbreak: anger as South West Water increases dividend

Supplier hands out £127m to investors as it says normal service has been restored for 85% of customers

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024

Crypto: what you need to know about the water parasite making people ill in Devon

For the past two weeks, people in the south Devon town of Brixham have started contracting the disease known as crypto. There are now about 16,000 homes and businesses at risk of crypto infection due to contaminated drinking water. But what is actually going on?

The Conversation · May 20, 2024

‘Boil water’ advisory lifted for most residents in Devon, water supplier says

South West Water says around 14,500 households in Alston area could use their tap water safely amid outbreak of waterborne illness

The Independent UK · May 19, 2024

Thousands in Devon no longer have to boil drinking water, says supplier

But authorities say households in some areas need to continue safety measures amid waterborne parasitic disease

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2024