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We have an upcoming surgery in Dawlish on the 1st of March, this will be by appointment only. If you would like to book a surgery appointment or raise a specific issue, please call my office on 01626 368277 or email annemarie.morris.mp@parliament.uk to arrange an appointment. https://www.devonlive.com/news/news-opinion/final-phase-dawlish-sea-wall-9098134

A TRIAL traffic light scheme in Starcross was abandoned before it began, it is understood. The experiment was aimed at improve conditions for all road users through the historic pinch point at the 18th Century Courtenay Arms Mews in Starcross. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/village-trial-traffic-light-scheme-abandoned-666410

Are you struggling in the cost of living crisis? Then come along to this free event on the 28th February at the Manor House. Lots of help and advice available. Drop in - also snacks and craft activities for children. Book the date in your diary for FREE cost of living help and support. Entry is free and visitors will receive a free raffle ticket with a chance to win a slow cooker, air-fryer, ...

There's no difference betweenthe Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats, ideologically we live in a one-party state. It's Neoliberalist whichever candidate you vote for; they're all puppets of corporate interest and the establishment. We need politicians with integrity, backbone and leadership attributes; who stand up for local people struggling to make ends meet and who put our ...

Landlords in Teignbridge filed dozens of repossession claims last year, new figures show. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/dozens-of-landlord-repossession-claims-threatened-renters-in-teignbridge-last-year-665897

If anyone on here wishes to 'engage' in the topic in the OP. Namely, Local Rag shamelessly regurgitates Liberal Democrat Spin and Misinformation... then I'm all for open disussion. The Lib Dem Facebook page in question can be viewed without being a facebook user as can any Facebook page.

So I've now had some time to find out more about this changing places facility. Seems it is a toilet facility specifically aimed at those who are dependent on others for help with their toiletting Also,as I write this, I do not know how TDC is financing this installation but from research it seems that central government has a pot of money that it is asking councils to bid for specifically in ...

The section between Coastguard’s and Red Rock, Langstone, has now reopened this week engineering teams replaced of repairs 32 coping stones – the large stones along the edge of the wall – which weigh around 2.5 tonnes each. https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/storm-damage-to-sea-wall-repaired-665596

Richard brings experience working at Michelin-starred restaurants and with Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall at River Cottage near Axminster. Read more... https://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/24112954.chef-richard-king-new-executive-chef-cofton-holidays/

DEVON County Council’s trial scheme for traffic lights on the A379 in Starcros begins today. The trial will run from Monday, February 12, until Thursday, March 28. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/traffic-light-trial-to-begin-in-starcross-665358

FORCES veterans will be able to meet and chat over a cuppa thanks to a Dawlish couple. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/brew-and-banter-for-forces-veterans-664761

Due to the lack of service we seem to get from the railways by whoever, why not consider making the track between exeter and plymouth Dartmouth a heritage railway. Using historic steam or desiel engines and refurbished rolling stock. This would bring a  more reliable service for the passegers and a huge tourist attraction, with views that are better than many in existance.Also the influx ...

When is this council going to do something about replacing thia well uses bridge.They can spend thousands on the forde HQ and employ " climate change " manager but cant even get a grip on local issues.....

Newton Abbot and Dawlish councils have agreed their budget for the coming financial year and the amount its residents will have to pay to finance its services. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/two-councils-set-budgets-to-maintain-services-665021

TWO town councillors came to the rescue when a cygnet was in danger of being washed away in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/councillors-stage-cygnet-rescue-665311

https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/number-of-new-social-housing-lets-in-teignbridge-hits-decade-low-665302

Care homes are struggling to recruit staff as it is. How are they going to find staff for that place?

Do they also want handrails from Holcombe to Teignmouth? Next it will be handrails on all pavements to stop people stepping in front of traffic.

High Court judgement finds city council did not properly discharge duties or take material considerations into account, council officer seriously misled planning committee and county council failed in statutory local highway authority role. https://exeterobserver.org/2024/02/07/high-court-judicial-review-st-bridget-nurseries-old-rydon-lane-exeter-city-council-planning-permission/

https://www.thedailymash.co.uk/politics/post-office-scandal-added-to-tuition-fees-on-list-of-lib-dem-achievements-20240109244382 The party’s record when in government with the Conservatives has gone up 100 per cent with the revelation that Ed Davey ignored the scandal while postal affairs minister between 2010-2012.

A FOOTPATH along the Brook in Dawlish has been cordoned off as the town’s iconic Black Swans have begun laying again. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/towns-iconic-black-swans-have-started-laying-663829

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/02/lawyers-raise-alarm-at-struggle-to-tackle-uk-local-government-corruption

AIMS special needs group in Dawlish has also been given £400 for a new sensory tent and other activities and £500 was given to the local group of FORCE for cancer support which is also facing a growing need for its services. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/rotary-donations-help-charities-663819

https://www.thedailymash.co.uk/politics/how-i-personally-fixed-the-post-office-scandal-in-just-one-week-by-rishi-sunak-20240111244457

Spotlight South West 6.30pm Monday Dawlish the storm 10 years ago

OPENING new banking hubs needs to be speeded up, according to MP Anne Marie Morris So far, while two sites are under consideration in Dawlish, nowhere in Teignmouth has been found to be suitable. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/bank-hubs-need-to-open-quicker-says-mp-663851

On Tuesday 6 February, Luke Pollard MP will lead a debate in Parliament on nursery provision in South West England. To inform the debate, he would like to hear about your experiences of accessing childcare. He may quote your contribution directly during his debate. Find out more and share your experiences with him by midday on Monday 5 February: Nursery provision in South West England

https://www.lgo.org.uk/information-centre/news/2023/jan/council-investigation-into-member-s-conduct-flawed-says-ombudsman

https://www.therailwayhub.co.uk/69255/10-years-since-the-dawlish-sea-wall-collapse-what-has-changed/

FOOTPATHS on a Dawlish cliffside will have to remain closed for another two months, Network Rail has announced. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/footpaths-stay-closed-as-rain-delays-work-663908

https://www.transparency.org.uk/planning-council-local-authority-corruption-risk-permission-accomplished

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly, supportive and welcoming team at Oakwood Specialist College in Dawlish Read more... https://dawlish.nub.news/jobs/healthcare-medical/speech-and-language-therapist-salt-band-6-2709129304

A pervert from Dawlish was jailed for amassing a huge collection of child abuse images and videos downloaded from the dark web. Paul Powell, 56, also set up a spy camera to secretly film a woman in a bathroom. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/fourteen-devon-criminals-jailed-january-9068719?utm_source=devon_live_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Devon Live - Daily ...

All happened when the schools were empty, and some resulted in cash and electronic devices being stolen. A 28-year-old man from Dawlish has been arrested on suspicion of burglary, police said. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-68140069

From Devon and Cornwall Police: Officers have arrested a man in connection with a number of burglaries at several schools in the Teignbridge area. Local police have been investigating eight reports of incidents which have occurred between October 2023 and January 2024. The incidents all occurred when the premises were unoccupied, and entry was forced causing damage to both the inside and ...

DEVELOPERS building the latest tranche of new housing on the outskirts of Dawlish say the development will provide ‘significant financial contributions to benefit the local area’ Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/house-builders-promise-a-major-boost-for-town-663168

CALLS are being made for a dangerous footbridge in Dawlish to be removed. Now there are calls for action as people have been seen jumping over it despite the safety warnings. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/replacement-needed-for-a-bridge-too-far-gone-662344

Earlier this morning the waterfowl wardens have taken the three juvenile black swans to a new local home. They were increasingly being chased by Bert into the road and other area and with the new cygnets doing very, very well it was decided the best course of action was to rehome them. We will keep you updated about their new move.

The line at Dawlish in Devon in March 2018 which was closed after the sea wall was breached Massive waves crash into the seafront at Dawlish in December 2021 as Storm Barra hit Britain See more... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12995687/network-rail-climate-change-railway-problems-storm-isha-impact.html

AN estranged husband from Dawlish has admitted assaulting his wife after bundling her into a car in Dartmouth and driving her to Stokenham. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/estranged-husband-admits-assaulting-wife-and-bundling-her-into-car-662104