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BEACHES in Teignbridge are among several in Devon to be hit with a warning for sewage pollution as the county is battered by heavy rain. Dawlish Town, Teignmouth Holcombe and Shaldon beaches have been flagged by Surfer’s Against Sewage. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/beaches-in-teignbridge-hit-with-sewage-alerts-amid-heavy-rain-802352

As it has not been torrential raining  recently how can there be sewage alerts?  Always told it was excess rainfall that was the problem. Blue flag county, what a joke. Time for any bonuses for SWW was stopped.

A WEEK of Kingsteignton Bowls Club began on June 4 as the Y element of KBC Over 55’s travelled to Dawlish Marina to be entertained on Marina’s lawn, reports Rik Perfect . This one finished 33-35 to KBC (2-6 pts). Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/bowling-in-abundance-for-kingsteignton-bc-801389

THIS week’s match report for Bovey Tracey Bowls Club begins with a home fixture in the men's Mid Devon League against Dawlish, writes Keith Lockett. In cool but pleasant playing conditions, the visitors ran out winners by 80 shots to 72 with the rinks tied two each. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/fixtures-aplenty-for-bovey-tracey-bc-801388

POLICE have made an arrest following a series of burglaries from schools in Dawlish. A suspect was located and arrested over the weekend, the Coastal and Rural Teignbridge Neighbourhood Team said. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/man-arrested-after-school-burglaries-801032

It's official. Dawlish Museum is now open for the new season. Please check out the official website for opening times and prices.

A Dawlish tea blender has launched a new product inspired by the River Teign and its estuary. Teign Tea is the latest blend offered by South Devon Teas. The floral, organic, loose-leaf green tea ‘with a hint of sea breeze’ is described as ‘a celebration of the local landscape in every sip’. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-blend-for-a-cup-of-teign-800417

25/00960/CLDP Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed removal of existing rear flat roof extension and construction of new rear canopy extension (roof and posts) and side extension 89 Kingsdown Crescent Dawlish Devon EX7 0HF https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SXCF45PZKDG00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

Is the town crier a paid position? Or does this bloke and his wife just enjoy dressing up/larping like they're still in th 1700s for free?

A writer from Dawlish, who has been laid up with a back injury since February, is preparing to publish another two books this summer, just weeks after releasing several other novels. Simon Tozer has been revisiting his books while he has been incapacitated by a prolapsed disc. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/back-injury-prompts-flurry-of-activity-for-dawlish-author-800232

If volunteers are being used to replace paid workers to clear our waterways, then we should get a Council tax reduction. Hell why don't all these comfortably off, retired, middle class volunteers clean the public loos and collect our waste if they're as keen as mustard. Or are they all just there as 'extras' in another Lib Dem staged photo opportunity? The problem is that Dawlish Water was ...

British Cycle Dawlish Grand Prix Marketplace If you haven’t heard, British Cycle has selected Dawlish as the location for their Season Finale Race Event this year! This National event will be held on Friday 25th of July between 12pm and 10 pm. This is very exciting news and what’s more exciting is that we will be holding a Marketplace in conjunction with the big race! Due to the South West ...

One of my relatives saying was when you start lying ,then you better have a bloody good memory.I do hope all the people involved in this new allegation about tax get a real kicking.

Wolborough Fen named jewel of English nature by Guardian https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/wolborough-fen-named-jewel-of-english-nature-by-guardian-799519 "A SITE of Special Scientific Interest in Newton Abbot has been named as one of the Guardian’s ten jewels of English nature at risk from the development. The Guardian describes the Fen and the other sites as ‘irreplaceable wild ...

A tooled-up mob travelled hundreds of miles and inflicted a savage beating on a holidaymaker staying at a caravan park in Devon. After leaving Lady's Mile holiday park in Dawlish they told the victim she would be killed if she told police. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-holidaymaker-injured-terrifying-mob-10238706

25/00948/CLDP Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed replacement rear extension 8 Williams Close Dawlish Devon EX7 9SP https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SXAQ0SPZKBH00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

25/00843/FUL Proposed replacement dwelling Larkshome Sherwells Close Dawlish Warren Devon EX7 0PL https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SWI3HPPZJGV00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

A NEW banking hub in Dawlish has taken the next steps to becoming a reality as a planning application for signage is submitted to Teignbridge planners. The application has been submitted by Cash Access UK Limited. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/application-for-new-banking-hub-submitted-to-planners-799571

NEW parks designed to delight dog walkers are doing a valuable job in protecting some of Devon’s most precious wildlife havens, it’s been claimed. The newly-created Ridgetop Park at Matford on the outskirts of Exeter, along with the new Dawlish Countryside Park, are giving pet owners more options, and keeping them off sensitive areas. Read more... ...

A DENTAL practice in Dawlish is trialling a new NHS programme to help those in desperate need of treatment. For one day, there will be six slots available to patients for what is being described as a ‘dental stabilisation programme’. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/nhs-dental-stabilisation-scheme-trial-begins-in-dawlish-799360

25/00937/CAN T1 & 2- Sycamore and Ash- Make new Pollard @12-15 ft from ground level 2 Shaftesbury Close Dawlish Devon EX7 9PZ https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SXA139PZK9Q00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

A NEW specially-adapted wheelchair made a trip to see the Black Swans of Dawlish a reality for a Teignmouth care home resident. Martin Graham, 82, is largely housebound due to his health conditions but one of his long-held dreams was to see the famous Dawlish waterfowl. Read more... ...

Police are appealing for help from the public to locate a wanted man from Devon . He has links to Chudleigh, Newton Abbot , Dawlish and Starcross. Anyone who sees Wright or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call 999 immediately quoting reference 50250129048. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/live-manhunt-devon-criminal-goes-10233897

THE EXTRAORDINARY bravery and life of a Dawlish doctor has been retold in a new book. Author Phil Craig will be giving a talk on his latest book 1945 The Reckoning which features the story of Dr Douglas Peterkin, who worked as a doctor in Dawlish after the war. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-doctors-heroics-at-belsen-retold-in-new-book-talk-799284

A Devon hospital’s green rehabilitation scheme has taken root thanks to a £500 donation from the Conciliation Lodge of Holsworthy, helping plant 10 apple trees as part of a growing conservation project. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/masons-help-hospital-conservation-bloom-10228492

I experienced anti social behaviour and bullying for over 12 years on a regular basis and reported all these incidents to the police and they literally did nothing at all. My confidence in the Police is less than zero. In the local area there have been drug/alcohol related crimes for years and if anything they are getting worse. The only time you see any police is when they either flying overhead ...

FOUR students from South Devon University Technical College ( SDUTC) in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , recently completed a transformative week long work experience programme with Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR). Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/students-go-full-steam-ahead-with-network-rail-for-work-experience-799121

DAWLISH Community Transport was one of 20 charities to benefit from the latest round of donations from Devon Freemasons. The transport charity was granted £1,500 from the twice-yearly Freemasons WAKE Fund towards funding a new minibus. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/charities-benefit-from-freemasons-fund-798931

BUS timetable changes across Teignbridge and south Devon have left students with just three minutes to switch services to get to college on time. Students travelling from Dawlish Warren, Dawlish and Teignmouth to South Devon College in Paignton are struggling to make their 9am classes following the introduction of new Stagecoach timetables last week. Read more... ...

jack of all trades etc.  etc.  etc. knighthood on it's way

A LOCAL fire station took the short trip to the Langstone Cliff Hotel for their latest drill night. Dawlish’s firefighters had ‘great fun in the evening sunshine’ practising throw lines, tethered wading, long beach rescue and words of command at the hotel’s pool. Read more... ...

A CHARITY day held in the grounds of historic Luscombe Castle was another big success. The day was organised jointly by the Friends of Dawlish Hospital, Dawlish Community Transport and Dawlish Gardens Trust. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/record-turnout-at-charity-day-798159

@Carer , would you say that there's absolutely no need for for food banks, breakfast clubs in Schools to feed malnourished children and winter fuel allowances so a large proportion of pensioners don't freeze to death each winter? Which reality do you refer to? Your own or that of wider society?

Alfie Pilkington have been transferred to a secure hospital in Dawlish. A 30-year-old man from Exeter accused of sending malicious communications to local schools has been transferred to a secure hospital from a jail, where he was being held on remand during legal proceedings. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9dq9xx5ldlo

NIGHT bus services will be available on Saturday evenings across Devon throughout this year. Starting from this Saturday, May 31 and following successful trials last year in North Devon and Torbay, the Night bus services are returning alongside new routes in Exeter, including the Dawlish via Exminster and Starcross route. Read more... ...

Event finished Shaftesbury Theatre presents Noël Coward’s timeless comedy Blithe Spirit! When novelist Charles Condomine accidentally summons the ghost of his late wife, Elvira, hilarity ensues. Add in a quirky medium, a skeptical second wife, and a house full of supernatural chaos, and you’re in for an evening of laughter and wit. A spellbinding comedy of love, mischief, and ghosts—don’t miss ...

25/00808/HOU Side extension to relocate utility and WC facilities 10 Shillingate Close Dawlish Devon EX7 9SQ https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SW5ACTPZJ1U00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

SEVERAL popular events had to be cancelled this Bank Holiday weekend due to forecast high winds and rain. In Dawlish, there was disappointment as the fourth Turn The Tide environment festival, due to be held on Monday on the Lawn, was cancelled. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/popular-events-cancelled-due-to-high-winds-797000

A TEIGNBRIDGE fire station’s charity car wash takes place this weekend. The crew from Dawlish Fire Station will be at the town’s Sainsbury’s store from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, May 31. The event is in aid of The Firefighters Charity; a charity specialises in providing both physical and mental support for firefighters and their families. Read more... ...

Sounds like a fantastic event for a truly worthy cause! Big thanks to the Dawlish Fire Service Crew for stepping up to support the Fire Fighters Charity. We’ll definitely swing by on the 31st to get our car cleaned and show our support. Let’s spread the word and help raise as much as possible!