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South West Water owner’s boss should lose all bonuses after Devon parasite outbreak

Pennon boss Susan Davy gave up part of pay for a second year, but she should also miss cash from long-term incentive plan

The Guardian - UK

Pennon chair to go weeks after Devon water contamination scandal and dividend outcry

Gill Rider to leave the firm that recommended a £127 million investor payout days after water supply made scores of people ill

Evening Standard

Boss of South West Water’s owner gains £300,000 pay rise

Pay rise for Pennon Group CEO Susan Davy comes despite outrage over Devon diarrhoea outbreak caused by polluted water

The Guardian - UK

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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

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

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

Man charged over mystery of ten giant tortoises found dead in woods

Gary Priddle, 56, of Grecian Way, Exeter will face Magistrates’ Court

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British eventer Georgie Campbell dies after fall at competition in Devon

The 36-year-old was competing at the Bicton International Horse Trials.

The Independent UK

Professional horse rider dies in fall during international tournament in Devon

Georgie Campbell suffered a fatal accident during the Bicton International Horse Trials

Evening Standard

Thames Water tests for vomiting bug contamination as families fall sick

After cryptosporidium outbreak in Devon, residents in south-east London report stomach cramps and diarrhoea

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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

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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 Independent UK

‘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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

Inside the picturesque harbour town facing a dirty water crisis

The holiday hotspot of Brixham in Devon has been rocked by a water problem that’s threatening public health as well as local businesses. Alex Ross reports

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The Guardian - UK

Anger in Devon as more cases of waterborne disease expected

South West Water identifies ‘damaged valve’ as possible cause of cryptosporidium contamination in Brixham area

The Independent UK

Infections in Devon water parasite outbreak to keep rising for weeks, public health boss warns

MP says anger in Brixham ‘palpable’ as at least 46 cases of disease linked to contaminated water are confirmed

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What is cryptosporidiosis, and how can people avoid getting infected?

As cases in Brixham, Devon, rise, here’s what we know about the infectious disease and the parasite that causes it

The Guardian - UK

Devon businesses fear loss of tourism as cases of parasitic disease double

Authorities confirm 46 cases and warn of weeks-long disruption as firms in Brixham hit by cancellations before school half-term

The Independent UK

Water boss apologises for Devon parasite outbreak after dozens fall ill

South West Water boss ‘truly sorry’ after health officials confirm 22 cases of infection causing diarrhoea-type illness

Evening Standard

Brixham: Water firm apologises as expert says Devon dirty water crisis 'could last two weeks'

Residents and visitors have fallen ill with sickness and diarrhoea, due to a parasite thought to be caused by cow manure

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