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A POLICE and Communities Together (PACT) meeting is taking place in Bishopsteignton next week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at the Old Commercial Inn on August 22. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/meeting-invites-community-to-discuss-issues-with-police-822672

Friday 15th August It’s the last day of carnival 2025 so don’t forget to visit the stalls and there’s still plenty to see and do BEFORE the parade. 9am – Dawlish Musical Theatre Company – rehearsal! Marquee Orientation 9am–9.30am and the workshops begin at 9.30am prompt with “Can you hear the people sing” as the first piece with a break before “dancing through life” from 11.00–12.00pm. Meeting ...

Work has begun on a major upgrade to Dawlish’s wastewater system in a bid to cut storm overflow use and improve local bathing waters. South West Water has started the next stage of a multi-million-pound project to future-proof the town’s network as its population grows. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/multi-million-pound-works-set-10419947

CROWDS were out in force at Dawlish Celebrates Carnival to watch the iconic Red Arrows fly past. The RAF aerobatic display team performed the fly past yesterday afternoon. It was one of the highlights of the packed week of carnival events and activities which culminates tomorrow with the grand finale the Community Parade. Read more... ...

Taylor Wimpey is inviting potential homebuyers to take a look around their brand new three bedroom Braxton view home at its Brook Vale development in Dawlish. The event will take place on Thursday 14th August from 4pm to 8pm , giving visitors the opportunity to view the 2.5 storey Braxton property. Read more... ...

A kaleidoscope of colour graced The Strand Centre in Dawlish last weekend courtesy of Dawlish Garden Society. The society were holding their annual summer show at the venue and with a bumper selection of exhibits on display visitors were kept entertained  viewing - and judges were kept busy making the tricky decisions. Read more... ...

Wesley Hayes from Dawlish avoided immediate jail despite a premeditated attack involving a liquid thrown at an acquaintance, causing fear and hospitalisation. A 42-YEAR-OLD Dawlish man who threw a liquid into the face of an acquaintance who owed him money in a premeditated attack, has escaped an immediate jail sentence. Read more... ...

Event today Location: Warren Farm Start 13:00 Finish 16:00 Contact: 07805365410 Car boot sale every Wednesday. Sellers from 11am. Buyers £1 per vehicle.

A road in Devon is blocked after a wide load became stuck. Roads monitoring service Inrix said the A379 southbound became blocked at 12.10pm today, Wednesday, August 13, by an 'abnormal load' near Powderham Castle. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/live-wide-load-stuck-near-10422009

A CHILDREN’S charity in Dawlish received a major boost with a £5,000 donation from Dawlish Freemasons. AIMS supports children with special and additional needs and their families through weekly get togethers. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/masons-gift-ps5000-to-childrens-charity-821923

Event finished ...and Landed Outside the Farndale Avenue Church. Written by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr. Directed by Paula Smith The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society blasts off in a hilariously chaotic sci-fi spoof, complete with clunky effects, theatrical mishaps, and Mrs. Reece’s determined leadership. This wildly funny adventure to Mars promises ...

Richard Hayward, a retired Royal Navy man from Dawlish, reunited with his comrades after over 50 years, sharing memories of their time on HMS Bulwark and HMS Invincible. RETIRED Dawlish Royal Navy man Richard Hayward has met up with some of his forces comrades for a reunion after more than 50 years. Read more... ...

25/01341/TPO T1: LHS: 1x Mature Beech: Reduce the crown overall, by removing approximately 2.5 - 3 meters from branch tips to suitable pruning points, retaining the main framework and a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure to help excessive shading as the canopy has now started to shade both properties quite significantly. Lift secondary branch growth only, up to height of primary ...

Mandarin ducks Ike and Tina, funded by Dawlish's Over 60s Disco, join the local waterfowl flock. IKE and Tina are the new Dawlish disco ducks. The two Mandarin ducks have joined the Dawlish flock of waterfowl thanks to a group of dancers. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-disco-duck-boost-ike-and-tina-join-the-flock-821636

Join Dawlish Royal British Legion on Friday for a VJ Day ceremony at the Lawn, commemorating the end of WWII in the Far East. THE Dawlish Branch of the Royal British Legion will be taking part in the national commemoration of VJ Day on Friday to mark the end of the Second World War in the Far East. Read more... ...

A large fire has broken out near a rugby ground in Exmouth this evening, Monday, August 11. One person said they could see smoke from Dawlish Warren. Another person has said there are four fire engines at the scene. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/live-large-fire-breaks-out-10417097

When it comes to beaches , Devon boasts plenty. From Ilfracombe in the north to Dawlish Warren in the south, the county is blessed with plenty of picturesque spots for sunseekers to enjoy the heatwave. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/beat-devon-beach-crowds-backwards-10416476

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FREE training sessions on life-saving defibrillator use are to take place in Dawlish. The training is being run by charity Dawlish Community Transport in partnership with Dawlish Town Council and South Western Ambulance Service. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/life-saving-defibrillator-training-sessions-offered-in-dawlish-821261

25/01323/CAN T1- Make new Pollard @ 15 metres from ground level https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=T0NV50PZGNE00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

Families are being invited to swap screens for saplings as a new forest school opens, offering young explorers the chance to toast marshmallows, build dens, and reconnect with the great outdoors. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/families-swap-screens-saplings-dawlish-10414728

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 11 of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. • Rated 5: The Cove Cafe at The Cove Cafe Coryton Cove Earlys Wall Dawlish Devon; rated on July 30. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/food-hygiene-ratings-handed-to-11-teignbridge-establishments-820886

THE Dawlish & Rural Neighbourhood Team have seized another bike after receiving multiple reports of it being ridden anti-socially in the Dawlish and Kenton areas. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-seize-bike-linked-to-anti-social-riding-820893

I do know about the english language and the overiding point is that if it can be misinterpreted then it is poor journalism. Assuming you know about the english language, are the red arrows going to fly up the strand  "amid" the waterworks as stated in the headline.

Dawlish & Rural Neighbourhood Team have seized another bike this afternoon that we have had multiple reports of being ridden anti-socially in Dawlish and Kenton. We will continue to pursue, seize and dispose of bikes using Road Traffic Act and Police Reform Act powers when they are ridden both on and off road, as they cause significant risk to the riders (who are often children), other road users ...

He's receiving around £100K per annum by magically cloning himself so he can pretend to be a MP in Westminster and a District councillor back here in the Shire at the same time. Which I assume is easier than cloning yourself another 2 times to fulfill a total of 4 jobs in government, each to a piss-poor standard, while he and his party became a regular in Private Eye fpr running one of the worst ...

POLICE are holding a surgery in Starcross next week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team’s latest Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting in the Teignbridge village takes place on August 14. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-community-surgery-in-village-next-week-820444

Event finished David Force will be giving a free talk in the Carnival marquee on ‘Dawlish - 250 years as a holiday resort.’ He'll also be selling his new book - “Eavesdropper 2 - Further Dawlish Tales From Long Ago”. Not to be missed! Location: Marquee Monday, 11 August 2025 Start 15:15 Website: http://dawlishcelebratescarnival.co.uk//

No one in the Southwest should vote labour, they do nothing for us. Spending money up north instead. Running a railway line along a beach is a stupid idea, but we got nowt else, so it's worth saving. https://www.change.org/p/unpause-phase-5-of-south-west-rail-resilience-programme

25/01320/NPA Application for a Prior Approval under Part 3 Class Q (a) and (c) and paragraph W of the GDPO for change of use of an agricultural building to two dwellings https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=T0MED7PZGKR00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

Is there anybody in britain who hasnt seen the red arrows?

Whilst appreciating something is being done about this issue where has the alledged £70k money suddenly appeared from? as the council keep saying they are skint. ..A fraction of this money could have been spent on a replacement bridge in the manor.

Perhaps a sponsored trip to Iran should cure him... He was ordered to pay compensation of £547 to costcutterd and £98 to tesco. Does the judge who imposed this fine think this guy is just loaded with money and he only shoplifts for fun?

A debrief that will never see the light of day as far as the public are concerned.

Live At The Lawn brings five up-and-coming local bands to Dawlish Celebrates Carnival, aiming to attract younger audiences while delighting traditional carnival-goers. LIVE music will feature at this year’s Dawlish Celebrates Carnival with the return of Live At The Lawn. Read more... ...

Event finished Finding Your Voice Theatre Company Summer Taster Workshops Location: Dawlish College, Elm Grove Road Tuesday, 12 August 2025 - Thursday, 14 August 2025 Start 10:00 Finish 14:00

25/01288/TPO T1: Pine: Reduce the crown overall, by removing approximately 1.5 meters from branch tips to suitable pruning points, retaining the main framework and a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. Crown lift secondary growth only to achieve a 4m clearance from ground level Remove all major deadwood within canopy. Sol-Y-Mar Windward Lane Dawlish Devon EX7 0JQ ...

25/01292/TPOE Fell dead Oak tree Aller Hill Allotments Dawlish https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=T0H03HPZ01Z00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Decision

why close the toilets in Shaldon toilets after the the vanity project of the newton abbot pedestrian walk way. Better still get rid of our  useless M.P. Martin Wrigley. After all the tiolets are more beneficial to the public than  wrigley will ever be.