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The sewage spill that cost a water company boss £1m

The sewage spill that cost a water company boss £1m
BBC England Sunday 11 October 2026, 05:23 UTC 1 min read
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Thousands of tonnes of raw sewage contaminated a beauty spot killing fish, including rare species.

Thousands of tonnes of raw sewage contaminated a beauty spot killing fish, including rare species.
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