The Latest Breaking News from Brixham

London-listed company Pennon said the incident in Brixham, south Devon, cost it £16.3 million, contributing to deepening first-half losses.

In the spring of 2024, residents of the south Devon harbour town of Brixham kept falling ill. Their symptoms – including “awful stomach complaints, bad diarrhoea and severe headaches” – went on for weeks. A retired GP who ventured to the pub after finally recovering from the illness recalled that,…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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