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@BOO HOO , I should also mention that if you don't want spam in your discussion feed it is best to unfollow 'Beyond Dawlish' since this tends to be all spam.

Event finished Teignmouth Film Society Based on the true story of a group of widows who attempt to earn their own living in a rural village by producing honey, after their husbands have gone missing in the war with Kosovo. A pithy portrait of loss and women’s uphill journeys to independence. Tickets £5 – On The Door Only Bar Opens at 7pm | Screening at 8pm Location: Shaftesbury Theatre ...

@1263 It could've been, no doubt that's what they had hoped for.

Have to pop down and see them, they had some nice quality garden tools and chainsaw's last and at a pretty good price considering they looked almost brand new. I believe they will even source gear for you if it is not currently in stock.

They ask for the opinions of the town's folk and always do the  complete opposite as long as it can waste as much money as possible and continue the rapid downward spiral of decay to the town, in my opinion. Observations over the past 20 odd years living in Dawlish.

Does that mean they will fix all the large pot holes or just put signs out for them to avoid falling in. I assume it will be the latter knowing anything todo with Dawlish, unlike Newton Abbot and Teignmouth.

Chaos erupted in Devon as two major fires broke out within around 15 minutes five miles of each other. One witness said: "That fire near Dawlish is in the direction of Duckaller Farm. I’ve just driven past it.". Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/two-huge-devon-fires-break-10333658

25/01107/HOU Proposed side extension to existing dwelling, along with small boiler room and change/adaption of existing garden store & basketball court into a triple garage Langdon Bungalow Hensford Road Dawlish Devon EX7 0QX https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SYGXHBPZLOJ00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

25/01165/NPA Application for a Prior Approval under Part 3 Class Q (a) and (b) and paragraph W of the GDPO change of use of an agricultural building to a dwelling (revised application) https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SZ32PUPZMD200&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

@burnside He's deluded that's for sure.

Dawlish Chamber of Trade is to hold more free business seminars later this year following the success of the scheme it launched earlier this year. Each seminar is limited to 14 people and is designed to be interactive and tailored to the needs of those attending. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-chamber-adds-free-business-seminars-810335

DAWLISH United Youth and Mini Soccer Football Club were honoured at The Football Association Devon Football Family Awards evening with a county prize. Nick Reed, the club’s welfare officer, was selected as the recipient of the Safeguarding Award for Devon. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/dawlish-united-welfare-officer-receives-county-recognition-809783

IT has been a very warm few weeks for club matches both home and away. The men’s MDL Premier season started well, facing off with the likes of Shaldon, Kings, Bitton Park and Newton Abbot. In the County Trophy competition, wins against Newton Abbot and Shaldon have set Marina up with a place in the final, where they’ll meet Abbrook Park. Read more... ...

COUNCILLORS in Dawlish have backed a move to save a popular green space and keep it open to the public. More than 60 people attended a meeting of the town council at which the Save The Newhay petition of 1,542 signatures was presented to the Mayor Cllr Anthony James. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/council-backs-move-to-save-popular-green-space-810029

WORK in Dawlish to install a shaft into which a huge storm water storage tank will be lowered is due to start next week. South West Water has told Dawlish Town Council that the projected start date for installation of the shafts, both on the Lawn and in Sandy Lane is the week of July 14. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/storm-water-tank-installation-starts-soon-809911

Event finished As part of the works currently being undertaken in Dawlish to improve water quality. Location: Elm Grove Road, Dawlish Monday, 20 October 2025 - Sunday, 2 November 2025 Contact: 0344 346 2020 Website: https://southwestwater.co.uk/dawlish/

POLICE have described a Teignbridge village fair as a ‘very successful’ day. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Team recently attended Bishopsteignton’s village fair. Alongside police cadets, the team spent June 28 engaging with locals at the village’s annual event. Read more... ...

A Devon town will be transformed into a "thrilling urban street race circuit" later this month. Dawlish is hosting the Dawlish Grand Prix - the grand finale of the prestigious British Cycling Series. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/devon-town-spectacularly-transformed-premier-10319168

On a serious note I'm all for this sort of therapeutic work within the NHS's mental health provision and it seems to be a success according to the article; "The album has already attracted critical acclaim. The Wire magazine featured a full-page review in its April edition. Ambient music pioneer Kirsty Hawkshaw praised its therapeutic use of natural sound. Released on ...

Other potential wrigley demands could be, Rising world water levels  which will sink dawlish we should evacuate now. Meteor strike on dawlish we need  rocket systems to blow them up Lib dems to cut waste and council tax Climate change we need to stop breathing out Co2 Did you spot the odd one out.?

@carer Read post 29th may....now its YOU that looks Stupid.!!!!

What a lovely share! Dawlish always has such a unique charm, and it’s great to see little snapshots of local life and events like this. Thanks for keeping the community spirit alive these posts really make the town feel connected.

This is such a great snapshot of local history! It’s always fascinating to see how places evolve over time, especially through personal stories and photos like this. Thanks for sharing really brings back a sense of community and nostalgia.

25/01143/FUL Leveling of rear garden including retaining walls 48 High Street Dawlish Devon EX7 9HH https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SYTW7RPZM2C00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

Photo ops abound.

A business networking group in Teignbridge has celebrated its first anniversary. Coffee Connections, which was established by the Dawlish Chamber of Trade, aims to provide an informal and friendly space for businesses in the area to connect with each other. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/networking-group-celebrates-first-anniversary-809100

DAWLISH Women Walking Football Club have been named Devon FA Club of The Year. On Thursday, June 26, representatives of the club attended the 2025 Grassroots Football Awards at Winslade Manor, Exeter and were thrilled to accept the award on behalf of the rest of the players. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/county-honour-bestowed-upon-dawlish-womens-team-809076

Such a lovely gesture! It's great to see local communities coming together and showing appreciation like this. These small acts of kindness really do make a big difference. Thanks for sharing!

People are dumbed down so much that they don't have any common sense any more. This is exemplified by Dawlish voting for people like Dawson and Wrigley. More people die taking their own lives on the adjacent railway but that gets hushed up because the Council and trades people in the town don't like Dawlish being associated with suicide and ill mental health. It's bad for business. Even if they ...

Students from Dawlish College are hoping their culinary skills will have helped them to smash a cookery world record this week. Seventeen budding chefs volunteered to take part in the world’s biggest cookery lesson on Tuesday (July 1). Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/pasta-la-vista-jamie-808724

25/01032/CAN T1- Magnolia- Reduce by 1 metre selected branches to provide clearance from house and reduce rest of tree to match shape T2- Magnolia- Reduce by 2 metres within boundary of property and match the rest of the tree 16 Church Street Dawlish Devon EX7 9QR https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SXV3DCPZKYY00&activeTab=summary ...

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Essex has some simply gorgeous beaches, from Harwich to Frinton. Steam Dreams Rail Co has a service that takes visitors from Colchester to Paignton & Kingswear in Devon via Dawlish. On this journey, you can travel along one of the most scenic railway lines in England and enjoy a day filled with pure nostalgia. Read more... ...

Will they be out after dark?

Two Teignbridge businesses have been recognised at an international maritime awards ceremony. Newton Abbot-based Teignbridge Propellers and Dawlish-headquartered Teignmouth Maritime Services (TMS) both came away with awards at Seawork, the European commercial marine and workboat exhibition and conference that was held in Southampton last month. Read more... ...

25/00767/FUL Creation of four parking spaces 7 Barton Villas Dawlish Devon EX7 9QJ https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SVN2SAPZIJ200&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

A GROUND-BREAKING scheme to stabilise cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe is in the running for a prestigious engineering award. This is the latest accolade for the decade-long scheme to repair and future-proof the iconic coastal railway line since the devastating storm of 2014. Read more... ...

A PLANNING application seeking permission for a Timpson pod at a Dawlish supermarket has been withdrawn. The Exeter Road Sainsbury’s had sought to erect a small retail concession pod in its carpark. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/application-for-supermarket-timpson-pod-withdrawn-808067

The sound of roaring engines and the gleam of polished chrome drew more than 3,500 visitors to Cofton Holidays over the weekend, as the Devon holiday park hosted its biggest American Car Show to date. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/gallery/american-muscle-steals-show-colossal-10307290