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The dramatic incident occurred Monday morning at approximately 10.10am on Exeter Road in the seaside town. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/idiot-driver-speeds-through-red-10652220

Ashmoor Women's 1st XI. Dawlish Ladies 1st XI. 0. ASHMOOR found themselves 3-0 up by halftime courtesy of two goals from top scorer Tilly McEwen and another goal from Zoe Harris. After the break, Ashmoor put in a great second-half team display. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/hockey/ashmoor-women-reach-great-heights-in-latest-victory-852808

How sad.

Dawlish College is undergoing a consultation for plans to rebuild and expand its capacity after the Parker Block closure reduced student numbers. The rebuild aims to restore capacity to 900 students with modern facilities. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-college-set-for-rebuild-to-restore-student-capacity-852486

25/01733/HOU Increasing existing roof pitch to increase overall ridge height by 600mm and new flat roof dormer to rear 10 Oak Park Villas Dawlish Devon EX7 0DE https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=T4HR0XPZLEJ00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed by DEFRA near Dawlish in a small group of ornamental birds, with a 3KM monitoring zone imposed. AN OUTBREAK of bird flu has been confirmed near Dawlish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/bird-flu-outbreak-confirmed-in-dawlish-as-defra-steps-in-852184

ILSINGTON Bowls Club are celebrating winning the inaugural 2025 Ladies Triples Challenge competition. The clubs besides Ilsington in the competition were Ipplepen, Bovey Tracey, Kingsteignton, Dawlish Marina and FastTots (Totnes and Buckfastleigh combined) and it was Dawlish Marina who finished as the worthy runners-up. Read more... ...

You make a fair point, it does sound contradictory. If the PCC role is considered ineffective and too costly, delaying its removal until 2028 just adds even more unnecessary expense. That money could definitely be better spent on frontline policing or community safety instead of administrative costs and redundancy payouts. It’s decisions like this that make people frustrated with how public funds ...

It’s concerning to hear about the closure fears for the Minor Injuries Unit at Dawlish. While staffing issues are understandable, this service is crucial for the community. The Trust needs to provide a clear plan for resolving these problems and ensure the unit stays open long-term. We deserve more clarity and stability regarding our local healthcare services.

Absolutely wonderful initiative! The dedication of Dawlish volunteers really brings the community together and honors Remembrance Day in a meaningful way. It’s heartwarming to see creativity and respect combined like this. 🌺 Any positive comments or memories about past Poppy Walls would be appreciated—let’s celebrate the volunteers’ efforts!

Thanks for the update. Always concerning to see incidents like these happening in the local area. Hopefully the actions taken by the court help prevent similar situations in the future and bring some peace of mind to the community.

Event finished Clare Densley With Lunchtime Buffet Visitors always welcome- £3 Contacts: Suzanne (Secretary) 01626 889184 or June (Chair) 07486 370880 Location: The Manor House, Old Town Street, Dawlish, EX7 9AW Saturday, 22 November 2025 Start 10:00 Contact: 01626 889184 Website: https://dawlish-gardensociety.uk/

Event finished Teignmouth Film Society Comedy drama starring Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren, and Anna Maxwell Martin, based on the real life of a 60 year-old taxi driver who steals a Goya (more or less by accident) and promises the government he will return it if the TV licence fee for pensioners is withdrawn. Tickets £5 – On The Door Only Bar Opens at 7pm | Screening at 8pm Location: ...

THE HUNT is one for musicians to join the newly-formed Dawlish Town Band. Band leaders are hoping to encourage wind and brass players to join the ‘light-hearted’ group. A spokesman said: ‘We're still on the lookout for anyone that can play any instrument. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-town-band-welcomes-new-musicians-join-now-851725

Dedicated volunteers from WADE have been hard at work in Dawlish, managing water levels and clearing debris despite challenging weather conditions. VOLUNTEERS in Dawlish have been braving the weather conditions. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-volunteers-brave-weather-to-manage-water-level-851564

25/01244/MAJ Installation of new solar park with perimeter fence and battery storage Langdon Hospital Langdon Dawlish Devon EX7 0NR https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SZUE16PZFIU00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

Who is going to come into town while all that chaos with the traffic lights on the Exeter Road causing gridlock?

Well done to all who braved the weather in the parade last Sunday.

A site manager for Bloor Homes in Dawlish has been recognised with a prestigious award at the National House Builder Council’s (NHBC) South West Pride in the Job regional awards. Mike Mitchell received a Seal of Excellence award from the NHBC at the start of November, after being awarded a Pride in the Job Quality award this summer. Read more... ...

Well done to Richard Hayward. A great achievement indeed. Something to be very proud of.

VOLUNTEERS in Dawlish are preparing for bad weather. Members of WADE Waterways Around Dawlish Environment are keeping a close eye on water levels and reviewing over the net next few days whether the sluice gates on the weirs will need to open. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-volunteers-on-alert-for-flood-risks-amid-weather-concerns-850352

WREATHS of poppies are on their way to London having been picked up by the Great Western Railway Poppies to Paddington train this morning. The service has picked up wreaths from town along the route including Dawlish where Mayor Cllr Anthony James handed over the town’s poppy to GWR staff on the 07.03 train from Dawlish to Paddington. Read more... ...

Mike Mitchell, site manager at Dawlish's building site, wins NHBC's Seal of Excellence and Pride in the Job Quality awards, recognising his dedication to raising house-building standards. A SITE manager for a building site in Dawlish has been recognised with a prestigious industry award. Read more... ...

Police crack down, what a joke. Just seen three thugs all hooded and masked up on SUR RON's or similar shoot passed me in Dawlish must have been doing at least 30mph. Cops round here are an absolute joke. If you do see one they are in their vehicle windows up shooting past.

IT WAS cup week in the South Devon and Torbay Table Tennis League with the first round of the Team Handicap Singles competition. Brixham Trawlers, Allen Pack, Nick and Stuart Shipley, just edged past Dawlish Aces 19-17 in an all second division encounter. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/table-tennis/owls-soar-in-all-newton-abbot-table-tennis-cup-affair-849950

A VILLAGE hall in Teignbridge is due to host a police surgery this week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding their latest ‘Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting this Wednesday, November 12 at Shillingford St George Village Hall. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/join-police-for-midweek-surgery-at-village-hall-849810

A TEIGNBRIDGE fire station is looking for new recruits. Dawlish Fire Station have put out the call for paid, on-call fire-fighters. ‘Come along to our drill night, every Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm meet the crew, and find out more about the role’, a spokesperson for the fire station said. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/fire-station-looking-for-on-call-firefighters-849677

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge pub this week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Old Commercial Inn in Bishopsteignton on Thursday, November 13. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dont-miss-police-surgery-at-village-pub-849670

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to nine of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. • Rated 5: Reflections South West Ltd at 33 The Strand Dawlish Devon; rated on November 5. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/food-hygiene-ratings-given-to-nine-teignbridge-establishments-849652

Event finished Actor Liz Grand presents her one-woman show ‘Where Is Mrs Christie?’ Did she suffer from amnesia? Was it a publicity stunt? Or was there a darker secret involved?  In true thriller style, all will be revealed. Tickets available Location: Shaftesbury Theatre Saturday, 15 November 2025 Start 19:30 Finish 22:00 Contact: 01626 863061 Website: ...

"Revellers" enjoying christmas shopping ? What, with visits to the.many charity shops for xmas presents or some fresh haircuts and perhaps visit the tat stalls for overpriced goods on the strand .

How about a grant to replace the bridge in the manor  park while brook street is closed. No, too local rather spend money or non dawlish items..Still waiting for lib dumb petition about replacement bridge ..Kicked down the road it seems until it is forgotten.

A TEIGNBRIDGE village hall will host a police surgery next week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding their latest ‘Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting next Tuesday, November 11 at Stokeinteignhead Village Hall. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-to-host-village-hall-surgery-on-tuesday-849501

Locking the gates for the footpath doesn't keep the seagulls away.

A DAWLISH businesswoman and hairdresser has launched her ‘12 Days of Christmas’ fundraiser for Saving Pound Dogs Cyprus (SPDC). Chrissy Marks is once again raising money for SPDC. ‘I am overwhelmed with the local support and I am so grateful’, Chrissy said. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/businesswoman-chrissy-launches-12-days-of-christmas-fundraiser-849353

All very well but if you were interested in using the place, there is no mention of where it is and how to contact them.

25/01781/HOU Create annexe within the existing dwelling, replace condemned balcony and associated works 14 Pinewood Close Dawlish Devon EX7 0AJ https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=T4YF17PZM2N00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

Let's hope the seagulls don't get them.

Bowlers in Dawlish are on target for fundraising success after being given a major boost by Teignbridge Council. Members of the council’s executive committee have agreed to extend Dawlish Marina Bowls Club’s lease on its land and buildings at Sandy Lane for another 38 years Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/1-year-rent-deal-excellent-10620368