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@ teignpot......go back to bed your sisters waiting.

A collision involving an overturned van, a crumpled car and a large lorry at Teignmouth docks last Thursday looked like a horrific accident. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/quay-practice-for-firefighters-690130

FOLLOWING the huge success of the inaugural Coronation Cup match last May, there was much anticipation at Bitton Park for the second edition. Last year’s fixture saw Dawlish carry off the trophy, and the Teignmouth lads were certainly keen to hit back. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby/frankies-feet-exact-coronation-cup-revenge-689775

Riding the wave of golf enthusiasm, we have created the ultimate 18 holes from six iconic South Devon courses: Torquay, Churston, Dainton Park, Teignmouth, Dawlish Warren and Dartmouth. See more... https://www.torbayweekly.co.uk/gallery/sport/1499835/the-ultimate-18-holes-from-south-devon-golf-courses.html

Long stretches of the UK’s railway hug the coastline – as vividly illustrated by the collapse of the seawall at Dawlish in Devon in 2014, which took 80 metres of track away from the mainline that connected Cornwall to the rest of the rail network. Read more... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/may/19/uk-rail-faces-fight-to-stay-on-track-as-climate-crisis-erodes-routes

Sunday 19 May is eat:Dawlish on The Lawn. This is a brilliant day out with over 60 producers, street food and entertainers coming together under the big canopy. 10 - 4pm We have storytellers, face painter, circus skills, drumming workshop and DJs! Mainline Spirit Co - NEW TO DAWLISH Irie 7 stroopwaffels - NEW TO DAWLISH Quantock Steamers Grown Up Marshmallows Jammy Brambles Flavour ...

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Or may be ask them if they know where kids are getting it from!

Indian entrepreneurs have numerous options to launch business in Dubai . The emirate's hospitable business environment, which is distinguished by contemporary infrastructure, favorable rules, and strategic position, attracts entrepreneurs from all over the world. Dubai is an especially appealing location for Indians because of the deep cultural ties and historical trading connections between India ...

Collaboration was the theme of the fourth Dawlish Chamber Business Breakfast yesterday morning (Thursday May 16). Around 50 business representatives from around the town, along with MP Anne Marie Morris, Councillor Martin Wrigley and Mayor Lin Goodman-Bradbury, had set an early alarm to gather at The Smugglers Inn for the 7am start. Read more... ...

PLANS to fix the fountain at Tuck’s Plot in Dawlish have been delayed but the town council insists it is still determined to get it back up and running. Over the last year, the council has been working on a project to maintain and repair the fountain which has been a popular feature of the area near the seafront. Read more... ...

Are the town  council pushing to get a replacement bridge in the manor ?

Dawlish Warren beach has been awarded a blue flag for 2024. Coryton Cove beach and Dawlish Town beach have been awarded a Seaside Award for 2024. https://www.keepbritaintidy.org/2024-blue-flag-and-seaside-award-winners Well done to all those that help keep our beaches such wonderful places to visit and enjoy.

THE SON of Dawlish D-Day piper Bill Millin has paid a visit to the town ahead of the 80th anniversary of his father’s historic bagpipe rendition. John Millin, 69, travelled to Dawlish Museum which has the original set of his father’s bagpipes and has a newly named ‘Piper Bill’ room in his honour. Read more... ...

Open day at Dawlish Bowling Club, Saturday 18 May from 12:00. An opportunity to play a game of bowls with our club members. All age groups and abilities welcome. We have a range of bowls for you to try.

Yes we know because were paying for them....

THE HUSBAND of a church leader from Dawlish who was stabbed to death by their son has paid tribute to his wife. Guy Huggins spoke after their son, Bradley, 25, was ordered to be detained indefinitely in a mental hospital after admitting the manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility of his mother Hazel. Read more... ...

A Teignbridge school is to make students lock up their phones in a special pouch in a bid to enforce its no mobiles policy. From June 3, all students at Dawlish College will be required to secure their phones in a lockable ‘Yondr‘ pouch when they arrive at school. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/school-to-introduce-lockable-mobile-phone-pouches-687399

SATURDAY May 11 saw a bright start to the Marina Bowling Club's annual taster day where anyone can come along to try bowls out. 24 people came to the club in Dawlish and 12 signed up for future coaching of four sessions- not to mention there were a couple of juniors amongst them including a four-year-old who thoroughly enjoyed herself. Read more... ...

It's #Sceptre week and an opportunity to surrender your weapons at police stations across the region NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Visit https://orlo.uk/uVI2I for police station address information.

Event finished All Places of welcome are open to everyone and offer: Friendship and hospitality; Regular opening at the same time each week; Free refreshments on request (otherwise, price affordably} Local knowledge about the neighbourhood. Visit www,placesofwelcome.org,uk for more information Location: United Reformed Church Tuesday, 14 May 2024 - Saturday, 30 November 2024 Start ...

Swift action ? Really ? based on previous responses.

At Dancey-Stevenson's sentencing hearing his family told him they would never be able to forgive him for his actions. Dancey-Stevenson, from Helston but who has for some time resided at Langon Psychiatric Hospital in Dawlish, denied killing his grandmother at her house overnight between May 24 and 25, 2021. See more... ...

Dawlish Sands Holiday Park occupies an enviable position within walking distance of a fabulous Blue Flag beach. There is also a heated indoor pool on-site and for visitors who love the water, Splashdown Quaywest Water Park is just a short drive away. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/shopping/four-best-holiday-parks-devon-9271415

| If you have a minor injury or illness, Dawlish's minor injuries unit is open to provide a range of medical help and treatment. Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Dawlish Community Hospital, Barton Terrace, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9DH Appointment-priority service in place. Call 01626 895203 for a same-day arrival time Walk-ins welcome but may be redirected as appointments are prioritised, so please ...

Teignbridge Leisure is looking for donations of unwanted buckets, spades, balls and beach toys to fill its seafront libraries in Teignmouth and at Dawlish Warren. The popular beach toy libraries, which launched for the summer season this week, allow people to borrow equipment for their trip to the beach and then return the toys at the end of the day. Read more... ...

At Number 9, Dawlish. A wonderful seaside town with a nearly two-mile sandy beach that is ideal for a family holiday getaway. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/devons-top-10-best-places-9268450

Event finished We are most delighted to welcome Teignmouth Film Society with their showing of ‘The Draughtman’s Contract’. Mr Neville, a young and conceited artist, is contracted by Mrs Virginia Herbert to produce a series of twelve landscape drawings of her country house, its outbuildings and gardens, as a gift for her cold and neglectful husband, who is currently away on business. Door ...

Tomorrow, Saturday 11th we've got another special steam train passing through, this being 7029 Clun Castle. It is pausing at Teignmouth at 10.38am for two minutes to allow another train to pass then it passes on through Dawlish at 10.43am & Dawlish Warren at 10.46am. Note, this is a one way trip, going via Bristol to Paddington & ending up at Tyseley, Birmingham !!

A SURPRISE was in store for an abseiling railway worker when he discovered a tawny owl nesting in a hole on Dawlish cliffs amid the bustle of a major worksite. The worker was descending the sheer cliff face above the tracks and put his foot into a toehold only to find his boot bitten by the protective mother-to-be. Read more... ...

Ross Morris, 40, previously of Starcross, was cleared of two counts of assaulting an emergency worker by a jury at Exeter Crown Court Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/courts/judge-critical-of-case-against-starcross-man-687091

How about setting aside money  to replace the bridge in the manor ..instead of the usual charity suspects

Surprising the number of times they drove it .....two chances to fix it for me or give me my money back !!!! Fit for purpose etc

https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/council-accused-of-creating-perverts-charter-over-unisex-facilities-686489? Council accused of creating 'pervert's charter' over unisex facilities From the Mid Devon Advertiser 7th May TEIGNBRIDGE Council has been accused of creating a ‘pervert’s charter’ with its decision to introduce ‘village-style’ unisex changing rooms at one of its leisure ...

Stephen Parsons, 70, from Bondleigh, near Okehampton, denied a single count of murder when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court by video link from the Langdon Hospital at Dawlish. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3g5y8dp1xlo

Interesting thought ....

Dawlish NE Councillor Martin Wrigley, Leader of Teignbridge District Council and Teignbridge Liberal Democrats is already wasting tax payers money with his plans for Queen St Newton Abbot, against the will of local traders and residents. Now he and the Tory run County Council his administration is in league with will likely waste another £200,000 of public money in the courts. See the announcement ...

RETIRING Dawlish town crier Steve Cunliffe, who served for four decades, has been honoured by becoming the parish’s first Honorary Freeman. The town council granted the title to Mr Cunliffe, who is 94 years old, after 45 years service and outstanding contribution to the parish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/town-crier-becomes-towns-first-honorary-freeman-686321

£1 billion ???? Who collates these figures just plucked out of the air as a sound byte because no will challenge the figures Utter nonsence

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