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FIREFIGHTERS from Dawlish were alerted to a reports of a road accident in Shaldon yesterday after a car flipped on its side on black ice. Just before noon, the crew, along with colleagues from Torquay fire station, attended the scene of a single vehicle accident. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/firefighters-make-car-safe-after-shaldon-black-ice-crash-867443

A DAWLISH care home has been praised for setting a benchmark for outstanding dementia practice across the social care sector. Sefton Hall, a Southern Healthcare home, received the praise from Meaningful Care Matters auditors who were assessing the care home’s Butterfly programmes. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/care-home-praised-for-setting-new-dementia-care-standard-867405

MORE than 100 people sat down to enjoy a traditional turkey Christmas lunch at the Strand Centre in Dawlish on Christmas Day. Many of those tucking in to the meal with all the trimmings would otherwise have been alone. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/community-christmas-lunch-at-dawlishs-strand-centre-brings-joy-to-over-100-attendees-867301

25/02149/TPO Group 1 - Goat Willows - Cut back to boundary 15 Beechwood Crescent Hazelwood Park Dawlish Warren Devon EX7 0SW https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=T80R8LPZHU200&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

26/00006/CLDP Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed replacement single storey side and rear extensions 33 Newlands Dawlish Devon EX7 0DZ https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=T8E9CMPZI4O00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

A NEW competition aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership and protecting green spaces launches today, encouraging dog owners to bag it and bin it. It will run across popular walking locations including Dawlish Warren, Dawlish Countryside Park and Ridgetop Park. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/devon-loves-dogs-launches-competition-to-protect-wildlife-866869

25/02135/CAN T015 - Liquidamber styraciflua - Fell to ground level or monolith the stem to create habitat 3m, depending on site constraints and client preference. Monolithing to be carried out with staged reduction cuts to leave a stable standing trunk. T003 - Pine (Pinus sp.) - Carry out light end-weight reduction on the over-extended laterals. Install Cobra bracing on six scaffold limbs in a ...

Seems to be  bit of a shambles, with constant excuses.

VOLUNTEERS from environmental group Dawlish Against Plastic carried out their first beach clean of the year. They discovered an amount of debris thrown up by recent storms and 15 volunteers collected 17.7kgs of general waste and 1.2kg of recyclable waste, mostly found on the roads approaching the beaches. Read more... ...

You need to report them.

So its not a road closure but a one way system .....does the person writing this article understand english ?

FIREFIGHTERS in Dawlish spent the turn of New Year rescuing an elderly person. The crew received a call at about 11.45pm from the ambulance service that paramedics needed help to gain access to the property. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/firefighters-in-dawlish-rescue-elderly-person-during-new-year-emergency-866224

"Bravely" terrible journalism from the mda.

Sefton Hall in Dawlish recognises staff for over 40 years of dedicated service, with awards given to carers and nurses. CARERS at a Dawlish care home have been recognised for their long and dedicated service. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/care-home-honours-long-serving-staff-865247

Event started 20 mph speed limit. Location: Elm Grove Road, Dawlish Monday, 5 January 2026 - Friday, 27 March 2026 Contact: 0344 346 1010 Website: https://southwestwater.co.uk/dawlish/

Is it not a student dressed as a PC with trainers.

whilst eugenie and her sister are much ado about nothing but our glorious king who thinks we are all the unworthy. but this young lady has just flown solo in her next career far more worthy of her country and her parents than these two unworthy party goers are to us. ps not Spanish just an observation!

MERRY XMAS TO YOU TO WEBMASTER.

Event finished Celebrate News Year's Eve with this popular celilidh band whilst raising funds for Dawlish Carnival. Tickets from Presents £10 (cash only) Raffle and Games BYO Drinks, Glasses & Nibbles Don't forget to bring £1 coins for games ! Location: The Strand Centre, 32 The Strand, Dawlish, EX7 9PT Wednesday, 31 December 2025 Start 19:30

Well done Richard. A hard working fundraiser indeed. Keep up the good work.

ORGANISERS of Dawlish Community Larder have thanked all their supporters and volunteers for their help over the last year. Particularly in the run up to Christmas, community food projects are more important than ever. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-community-larder-hails-volunteers-amid-christmas-demand-rise-864746

Dawlish resident Jane Barclay, 70, embraces the chill of December's sea as part of her '17 Dips of Christmas' challenge, raising nearly £250 for Prostate Cancer Research. A DAWLISH swimmer has been braving the chilly seas to raise money in December. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-swimmer-takes-on-12-dips-of-christmas-for-charity-864584

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. Ridley, an 11-year-old black Labrador-cross golden retriever, from Dawlish, Devon, scooped the Hero Dog Award at the Guide Dogs People Awards for 2025. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp390kpxndxo

Can't believe it, wriggleys mugshot not in the photo opportunity...

Here's a novel solution ...get a bobby back on the beat. £100 million cost of crime commisioners and crime getting worse.

POLICE are seeking information from the public to help trace a 37-year-old wanted man from Dawlish. Robert Williams is sought in connection with a report of stalking. He is described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall, with short dark hair and facial hair. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-seek-publics-help-to-trace-man-over-stalking-report-864193

TEIGNBRIDGE Council are inviting local businesses to take advantage of pop-up trading opportunities. Businesses can apply for spaces in Bovey Tracey, Buckfastleigh, Chudleigh, Dawlish, Exminster, Kingskerswell, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Shaldon, and Teignmouth. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/pop-up-business-opportunities-across-teignbridge-864101

"Oh no it isn't".

His Majesty was on board the Royal Train as it passed through Dawlish, following a visit to Dartmouth Royal Naval College. THE KING passed through Dawlish this afternoon on his return from his trip to Dartmouth Royal Naval College. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/royal-train-passes-through-dawlish-863703

We have helped to secure a Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order on a 22 year old man to protect children from harm and prevent possible coercion of them to commit crime. It's believed to be the first of its kind in Devon and Cornwall. Jack John Reilly, who used to live in Paignton, has been given the order by the magistrates court - which restricts his travel, access to social media and contact with ...

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. The Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity is appealing for money so it can buy presents for everyone at Torbay Hospital and five local community hospitals, including Brixham and Dawlish. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckglp6g0n4yo

Southern Healthcare, which includes Sefton Hall in Dawlish, has been awarded 'Care Group of the Year' at a national ceremony in Leicester. A CARE home group which includes Sefton hall in Dawlish has been named 'Care Group of the Year' at a national awards ceremony. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/care-home-group-wins-award-863550

Its so he can put in the next lib dem rag how he is on top of the issue.

Beware of burglars! Don't make it easy for opportunistic offenders this winter - please lock your doors (dead locks too if you have them) and use timer switches for internal lights. You may also wish to invest in external sensor lighting, window locks, a house alarm and/or a door cam. Make sure your home is protected and park your vehicle in a garage if possible. We've had several reports from ...

Who would have thought it........

Former Dawlish College student Sandra Bellamy receives global recognition for her impact in public speaking at the Women’s Business Awards 2025. A FORMER Dawlish student has won an international award for her work in public speaking. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlishs-sandra-wins-international-speaking-award-862598

POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 14-year-old girl who has been reported missing from the Exeter area. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/14-year-old-missing-from-exeter-area-police-appeal-for-help-862046

THE body of a man was pulled from the water at Dawlish Warren. The discovery of the man, in his 70s, yesterday afternoon came after police were called to a report of concern for the welfare of a man in the water. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/mans-body-pulled-from-sea-at-dawlish-warren-862324

THE Cuddly Toy Gang have struck again.. Four local charities gratefully received a donation: Dawlish Community Transport; AIMs,; St Nectan’s Church at Ashcombe and the Strand Centre in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/cuddly-toy-gang-strike-again-as-cheques-given-to-charities-862049

Its not festive joy for some of these people but food to sustain them as that they cant afford due to the cost of living, at all times not just xmas. To headline it as if they will be dancing round the xmas tree at this time is poor journalism from the MDA.