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Pedestrian in ‘very critical condition’ after being hit by pickup truck in West St. Paul

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It happened on Friday morning at the intersection of South Robert Street and Wentworth Avenue, police say.

Friday, May 17

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Pictured: Cattle field at the centre of the South West Water contamination scandal that has left dozens ill in south Devon

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The water company has said that the contamination is thought to be linked to a faulty valve in pipes feeding a local reservoir which may have been contaminated by cattle grazing close by.

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Brixham residents reveal lack of contact from South West Water amid outbreak

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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.

Brixham residents reveal lack of contact from South West Water amid outbreak

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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.

Brixham residents reveal lack of contact from South West Water amid outbreak

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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.

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Devon disease cases double to 46 after parasite found in drinking water - as more than half of one street's residents are struck down in South West Water crisis

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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Friday that 46 cases of cryptosporidium had now been confirmed in Brixham, Devon, up from 22 cases on Thursday, with more cases expected.

Ocean Infinity to conduct geophysical survey at Dogger Bank South in UK

RWE has awarded Ocean Infinity the contract to conduct geophysical surveys at Dogger Bank South (DBS) West offshore wind farm in the UK.

'They're just trying to cover their own backs': Devon mum whose son, 13, was hospitalised by cryptosporidium outbreak refuses to accept South West Water boss's apology

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Kayley Lewis's son Jacob was rushed to hospital on May 5 with dehydration and blood in his vomit after ingesting cryptosporidium parasites which leaked into water supplies in Brixham, south Devon.

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Stanley Nwabali pins reason Nigerian players prefer South African league to NPFL

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Super Eagles of Nigeria first-choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has pinned the main reason why Nigerian players prefer the South African league to the NPFL. As reported in his interview with Far Post, Nwabali highlighted the huge wage…

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Over 1.4m South West Trains passengers could be eligible for £100 compensation

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Stagecoach South Western Trains has settled a lawsuit for £25 million to compensate overcharged customers

Sri Lanka to host West Indies for the Women’s white-ball series in June

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Sri Lanka Women are gearing up to host West Indies Women for an eagerly anticipated white-ball series in June. This series marks Sri Lanka’s second bilateral T20I series of the year, following their successful tour of South Africa in March…

Cases of diarrhoea disease double as South West Water boss has 'hard questions' to answer

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Campaigners say the incident is a result of regulatory failures over decades.

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Devon water contamination: South West Water boss update as hundreds sick in cryptosporidium outbreak

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The South West Water boss, who took home a salary of £543k last year, has said she is 'truly sorry' after a fault in the water supply left hundreds of people suffering from cryptosporidium in Devon

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No end in sight for 40,000 homes hit by dirty water crisis: South West Water refuses to reveal when residents will have to

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South West Water has refused to reveal when residents will have to stop boiling their water following an outbreak of cryptosporidium that has shut down parts of Devon.

South West Water boss issues statement days after cryptosporidium outbreak

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The water company has confirmed that the parasitic organism had been found in water samples and is putting 16,000 households and businesses at risk.

Sunday Times names richest person in the South West

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He has a fortune of £20.8 billion

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19 Catholic parishes in west, south suburbs could be closed or merged

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Joliet’s Catholic cathedral, the central church in the Diocese of Joliet overseen by Bishop Ron Hicks.

Thursday, May 16

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South West Water boss speaks out on Devon contaminated water outbreak as compensation increased

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South West Water CEO Susan Davey has apologised to customers in south Devon hit by contaminants in their water which have caused a wave of sickness and vomiting

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Cryptosporidium outbreak: South West Water boss apologises and admits failings

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SWW CEO Susan Davy has said technicians have been working "around the clock" to identify and stop the source of contaminated water in Brixham

CPI(M) banks on new faces for a potential turnaround in West Bengal

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Young faces of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) contesting the Lok Sabha election in south Bengal have generated a curiosity amongst voters