Conditions in a Kingsteignton housing development where sewage floods into gardens and bubbles up in wash basins have been likened to third world slums.

Residents are dreading Christmas being ruined by the problem.

The third world claim was made by the town council as sought to get the problem at River Close resolved.

Ever since people moved into the 32 homes off Hackney Lane a year ago some have repeatedly experienced the nightmare scenario whenever there is even moderate rainfall.

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