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MP calls for water firm to give up shareholder dividends
Pennon, which owns South West Water, has increased its dividend payout despite being handed a record fine last year for sewage spills.
South West Water owner increases dividend payout amid Devon parasite outbreak
Pennon raised its dividend payout by 3.8% in spite of a record fine for sewage spills and as it comes under fire over contaminated water in Devon.
South West Water owner reveals £3.5m parasite compensation bill
Pennon said normal water supply has now been restored for 85% of customers, but many are still having to boil water after the
Brixham residents reveal lack of contact from South West Water amid outbreak
Around 16,000 households and businesses in the area have been told not to use their tap water for drinking without boiling and cooling it.
Confirmed cases of parasite outbreak double as more than 100 report symptoms
The UK Health Security Agency said on Friday that 46 cases of cryptosporidium had now been confirmed in the Brixham area of Devon.
Parasite outbreak could last two more weeks, posing threat to Brixham businesses
Around 16,000 households and businesses in Brixham have been told not to use their tap water for drinking without boiling and cooling it first.
Mistletoe is a parasite with an unusual feeding strategy – study
The plant prefers to siphon water and nutrients from other trees and scrubs, new research suggests.
Best of the box office: Damon Smith picks his top 10 films from the past 12 months
1. PARASITE (15, 132 mins) Thriller/Comedy/Horror/Romance.
The year in film: Pandemic caused chaos and posed dire threat to cinema-going
2020 saw an accelerated shift to streaming, with the industry facing an uncertain 12 months.
Favourites from 2020's best of the big and small screens
DESPITE many of the biggest releases planned for 2020 being postponed – we're looking at you, Mr Bond – there was still plenty of film fun to enjoy at the cinema between lockdowns, or indeed at home from the comfort of your own sofa.