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South West Water fined £1.85 million over Brixham drinking water offences
Sentencing in second case awaited, scope of third legal action expanded and Devon County Council announces desire to pursue company through courts on same day Pennon Group reports £135 million underlying pre-tax profits in 2025-26.
University of Exeter postpones net zero target to 2050
The University of Exeter has postponed its net zero target to 2050 following a two-year review of its climate strategy led by Global Systems Institute director Peter Cox.
Exeter City Council recycling rate among lowest in country
Exeter City Council’s recycling rate was ranked among the bottom tenth of councils in England which collect household waste last year.
Environment Agency orders South West Water to fix scores of faults
South West Water has been ordered by the the Environment Agency to fix scores of faults including leaking pipes, cracked tanks, seeping liquids and faulty monitoring equipment.
Exeter Port And Harbour business plan published without future budgets
Exeter City Council has finally published an Exeter Port And Harbour business plan after repeated requests from river and estuary users to see the document, which was apparently prepared three years ago.
South West Water admits Brixham drinking water contamination offences
South West Water has admitted criminal offences relating to the contamination of drinking water in Brixham in 2024.
