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With hindsight an award that would not have been needed if South West Rail had spent money on infrastructure improvements, ( knowing how dodgy Dawlish line was to the sea ) and not shareholders profits  when they ran the franchise.

Paige Kimberley said the group had messages containing vile images and sexist attitudes towards women Now former Detective Superintendent Paige Kimberley, from Dawlish, is set to be compensated after a tribunal ruled that she did tell her civilian former line manager Tatiana Southon about the images and a day after doing so, a job offer was withdrawn from her. Read more... ...

Flocks of birds have arrived on the Exe Estuary in Devon and after a long-haul migration from Siberia - they need to rest and feed “The Exmouth Wildlife Refuge at Exmouth Duck Pond is active until December 31 to protect the feeding grounds of birds such as Brent geese. The Dawlish Warren wildlife refuge is active all year round. Read more... ...

The demand for HGV drivers has increased to help distribute the shortage of food and fuel Some jobs are paying up to £54,000 per annum along with bonuses and benefits for those who are successful. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/hundreds-lorry-driver-jobs-advertised-5971837?utm_source=devon_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=exeter_live_newsletter2&utm_medium=email

Sellers from 9am - Cars £6 online in advance/ £8 on the day. Vans £8 online in advance/£10 on the day Buyers from 10am - free admission Just follow the signs from Powderham Farm Shop car park

Just a reminder

Just travelled back across country from Kent. Kept seeing long queues at petrol stations. Long queues at Sainsbury's petrol station as I write this.

Roll up, roll up get your free jab here, ha,ha,ha.

Is there a hidden agenda here after not getting promotion................

If your enemy knows you won't fire ( After goverment executive decision- exclusive of your opinon of the merits of the incumbent president  ) then what is the point of the MAD scenario ?

Those on board will get to enjoy a three-night stay in Cornwall (although hotel accommodation isn't part of the price) and two full days in Cornwall to visit the area's heritage railways and attractions, as well as the unique experience of going over Brunel's Dawlish Sea Wall powered by the same type of train as their forefathers once enjoyed. Read more... ...

TEIGNBRIDGE Dogs are permitted on all beaches in Teignbridge between October and March 31, except past groyne 9 at Dawlish Warren, where dogs are banned all year round. The beaches include: • River Beach, Teignmouth • Ness Cove Shaldon. • Holcombe Beach, Teignmouth • Teignmouth Beach • Shaldon Beach • Dawlish Warren (around the main resort and nature reserve all dogs must be kept on ...

Dawlish Library is pleased to announce that we are hosting a Lego club and Disney card swap every Saturday - we look forward to seeing you!

BOOK NOW! Donation. Dawlish Fairtrade Afternoon Tea & Quiz 3pm - 5pm Wednesday 22nd September Please phone 01626 889038 or 07572 127965 to book your place. Thanks

It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the UK High levels of an invisible gas which can cause lung cancer have been identified in parts of Devon by health officials. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/areas-devon-high-radon-gas-5939614

“55% of households put items in the general rubbish bin that can be recycled; including food waste, foil, aerosols, and plastic toiletry and cleaning product bottles and trays. This is where we can all ‘Step It Up’ and help fight climate change by recycling. Recycling currently saves 18 million tonnes of CO2 every year, which is the same as taking 12 million cars off the road. Let’s all ...

Residents immediately responded to their gentle presence Margot Whittaker, the Director of Nursing at the Southern Healthcare group, runs a miniature horse stud and has been taking some of the cute creatures on tour – starting with the Old Rectory in Exeter. She said: “It was the first visit to that home, but I have taken them to Sefton Hall in Dawlish, before we went into the garden, and then ...

Carrie Antoinette is the real power in Downing Street, that's why we're getting all these loony green diktats every other day.

Be aware its only a matter of time before the council looks for more money to replace the bin drivers that have left or offer the current drivers more money. Cant wait until elections to get this mob out , but the down side is swapping one shower for another..................

Just checked the website and today's (Thursday 16th) car boot sale is definitely on.

The tasty walnut topping jammed in Bella McMunnagill’s throat, blocking her airway. PC Kim Webber (29) was having a haircut when Bella’s assistant burst into the Dawlish salon next door for help. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/article.cfm?id=121103&headline=Cake%20fan%27s%20favourite%20treat%20almost%20killed%20her!&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2021

@Cat Lover - if you can access Eyes of Dawlish suggest you try asking on there as well.

Helen Scott, Director at Cofton Holidays, Dawlish Warren: We’ve certainly experienced our busiest summer season ever at Cofton Holidays Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-tourism-experts-give-verdict-5898457

Lottery support for action on climate change A new £2.5million National Lottery-funded programme to support communities across the UK take action on climate change has opened for applications. Together for Our Planet offers grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 to locally-based UK charitable organisations and social enterprises, including CICs, for small-scale projects that address climate ...

Teignbridge families offered a free healthy start! Families across Teignbridge can sign up to receive a free seasonal fruit and vegetable box this Autumn as part of the national Healthy Start Scheme . Devon County Council is running a promotional initiative this autumn to raise awareness of the national Healthy Start scheme. Healthy Start provides eligible pregnant women and families with ...

Devon County Council Mobile Vaccination Unit Sunday 12th September Time 10-1pm Pfizer Vaccine 18 years 1st and 2nd vaccine (8 weeks between doses)

An elderly man has been taken to hospital after coming off his mobility scooter after a collision with a van. Police and ambulance crews were called to Commercial Road in Dawlish at around 2pm on Friday. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/elderly-man-mobility-scooter-dawlish-5901970

A STREET robber who armed himself with a bottle and a knife has been jailed for muggings in Dawlish and Exeter. The only reason Wright stayed out of trouble in between the two offences is that he spent nine months of it in prison. He became homeless after his release and was living in a tent in Dawlish when he carried out the second attack. Read more... ...

Here we go again...

Trampolining Tuesday & Supervised Junior Gym Tots Bounce Trampolining Tots Bounce sessions will give your children the chance to discover the fun of trampolining. They will jump on a full-size trampoline, play games and learn new skills. All children must always have an adult with them during the sessions; this is to help to keep your child safe. 4-4.30pm and 4.30-5pm. For ages 3-4 years ...

The Museum is now closed until the 2022 season but we will be working hard behind the scenes to come back next year even better than ever. Even though we are closed we will try our best to answer any questions you may have through our Facebook page here or you can email us at info@dawlishmuseum.co.uk. A big thank you to all those who came to visit us and made it such a busy albeit brief season in ...

Jaw-dropping footage of the meteor was spotted shooting through the sky above GWR's key worker rail service A jaw-dropping fireball meteor was caught shooting across Devon's sky last night, captured in incredible footage by the Dawlish Beach Camera. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/fireball-meteor-lights-up-sky-5879761

Over 100 wave recurve units have now been installed on section two of the Dawlish sea wall. Steel reinforcements are also being installed between the recurve units and the track-side boundary wall, which will provide even more strength

The business was previously owned by Bernard Bretagne who decided to sell to pursue other business interests. It has now been sold to experienced retailers from London who plan to continue trading for the rest of summer before making some strategic changes in the quieter winter months. Read more... https://www.insidermedia.com/news/south-west/dawlish-supermarket-sold

Thursday. 2nd September 10.30am -12 noon: Minibeast walk at the Warren. Discover bugs of the grassland and woodland habitats on a ranger led walk. Adults £3.20 and accompanied children £1.60. No dogs please. chrissie @ green spaces

He is due before magistrates next month and has been charged with a number of offences A police spokesperson said: "A 23-year-old man from Dawlish has been charged with drink driving, failing to stop a vehicle when required by police Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/man-due-court-accused-road-5853594

Every authority in Devon, including Teignbridge, reported an increase in infection in the seven days to Sunday, August 22, the last complete data set. Read more... http://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=121044&headline=919%20Covid%20cases%20recorded%20as%20Teignbridge%20braces%20itself%20for%20a%20busy%20Bank%20Holiday&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2021

They are actually complaining that there are no covid tests, Baaaaa, Baaaaa, Baaaa, Baaaaa. Next these whiney wokes will be complaining there is no one to tuck them in and read them a bed time story. Its a BEAR GRYLL's music festival, let your DOCKING hair down and enjoy. Need a pee or poop go behind a bush. Dear Lord what a bunch of children.

Might their counter argument be that they lost a lot of money in 2020 so need to make up for it in 2021? Stable/horse/bolted? https://inews.co.uk/news/government-urges-devon-and-cornwall-residents-to-wear-masks-and-socially-distance-following-covid-spike-1172779

Perhaps Andy should come and talk to us...maybe?