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Event starts in 7 days A support group for anyone who's caring for a loved one or someone important in their life, and this includes being able to offload and connect with each other. This also includes different types of entertainment to give people respite from the stress of everyday caring. And we're also able to signpost and connect people with Devon carers and other support agencies for ...

EASTER has arrived early in Dawlish with the first Black Swan cygnet to hatch. The new arrival appeared this morning to parents Rosie and Bluey. The fluffy newborn is a welcome sign for the Dawlish Black Swan population after losing previous eggs and nests during winter storms.

RESIDENTS in Dawlish are being encouraged to support the annual No Mow May campaign. Town councillor and environmentalist Scott Williams is appealing to everyone to help make a difference. This helps boost biodiversity, with studies showing that letting lawns grow can yield up to 10 times more nectar for insects.

DOG owners will have to keep their pets off some of Teignbridge’s beaches from April. Teignmouth, Shaldon, Dawlish and Dawlish Warren beaches will be dog free until September 30. For full details on which beach areas remain open for dog walking and where restrictions apply can be found on Teignbridge Council’s website.

THE FIRST Dawlish Beer Festival proved a huge hit with hundreds of people packing into the Strand Centre to sample the choice of beers and ciders. The event was hosted by Mayor of Dawlish Cllr Anthony James to raise money for his charities.

Tide times for the period 03/30/2026 00:00:00 - 04/06/2026 00:00:00

Cloudy 11 - 6

Another glimpse at pictures from the past we delve into the archives of the Mid-Devon Advertiser, Teignmouth Post and Dawlish Gazette. This article has no comments yet. Be the first to leave a comment.

Event starts in 5 days Network rail are working in the area to complete repairs to the seawall between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren. The nature of the work means noise is unavoidable. Location: Dawlish Seawall Saturday, 04 April 2026 - Sunday, 05 April 2026 Start 22:00 Finish 07:00 Contact: Community Relations

Due to the recent adverse weather South West Water have been granted an extension to the one-way system in Sandy Lane, Elm Grove Driven and Elm Grove Road until 6 April 2026.

Automated service these days normally means a worse service at a higher price.

How do they validate if someone is actually in need or just someone who is not in need just wanting free food?

An inquest has been opened into the death of an Exeter man whose body was found off the Devon coast. Robin Cort was located in the sea at Dawlish Warren during searches earlier this month, shortly after he had been reported missing. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/dawlish-warren-death-inquest-missing-10886631

Note: This is not an official photo as neither Rosie or Martin are in it.

Might have known wriggley would get his face in the photo op.....he would be available for the  opening of a letter.

Event starts tomorrow A social cafe for memory support, held every 2nd and last Tuesday of the month. at 14:00 Location: Riverside Centre Tuesday, 31 March 2026 Start 14:00 Finish 16:00 Contact: Home Instead

Devon County Council has confirmed a series of temporary road closures and parking restrictions across Exeter , Topsham, Dawlish , Kenton and Broadclyst through March and April 2026 for lead pipe replacements, resurfacing and gas mains works. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/exeter-topsham-road-closures-confirmed-10876761

Thought that was what the big deep holding tank on the lawn was for.....

@Steve - The old Bill talk the talk down here but in general they are about as common to see patrolling as a flying pig, obviously I would exclude any sightings of the police chopper though in this analogy.

Broke a tooth over the weekend and in a certain amount of discomfort. Called the NHS 111 and they could get me an appointment for tomorrow but it would be Kingsbridge, South Hams for later today. As I do not have a vehicle of my own it would be a nightmare to get to so I have had to pay to get the tooth taken out locally. Now on the other hand if I were a chap from France who entered the UK ...

Event starts today Dawlish’s Town Mayor is proud to announce the first Dawlish Beer & Cider Festival in aid of this year’s Mayoral Charities. Expect a great selection of local beers & ciders, music throughout the day from local musicians, a lovely raffle, great company, and light food refreshments. Location: The Strand Community Centre Saturday, 28 March 2026 Start 12:00 Contact: Dawlish Town ...

Event starts today We’re delighted to welcome writer-director Ric Rawlins to The Strand Centre for a special screening of his South West–shot supernatural thriller Wild Swimmers — featuring a live introduction and post-film Q&A. Ahead of its streaming release later this year, Ric Rawlins is touring the film with exclusive in-person screenings — and we’re excited to bring one to ...

They seem to have a lot of "monthly" meetings.

The Strand Centre will be featured on BBC Radio Devon and BBC Spotlight this Friday as part of Red Nose Day. Listen out on BBC Radio Devon during the day (including the breakfast show ) Watch BBC Spotlight at 6:30pm on BBC One South West. The features highlight how support from Comic Relief , through the #CRCommunity programme delivered by Groundwork UK, is helping us support people in ...

Bruce Foster runs The Men's Shed at The Strand Centre. The Strand Centre in Dawlish hosts The Men's Shed, other support groups, special events, live bands and craft making as well as offering free meals for the homeless and debt management advice and a foodbank for struggling families.

Get them patrolling the streets instead of all this rubbish.

Event starts today A peer support group that is led by a mental health nurse. We explore the ups and downs of bereavement and loss in a non judgmental, safe kind of group. at 10:30 Location: Tunnicliffe Building Thursday, 26 March 2026 Start 10:30 Finish 11:45

Event starts today Free community training for anyone working or volunteering in the Dawlish parish. Location: Riverside Centre Thursday, 26 March 2026 Start 10:30 Finish 13:00 Contact: Dawlish Town Council

Would be better to see them patrolling the streets and preventing yobs riding electric scooters ebikes etc.

Event starts tomorrow Enjoy Pilates in the stunning surroundings of Powderham Castle. Feel great with a weekly class to gently stretch & strengthen the whole body. Gift Vouchers available. Location: Powderham Castle Tuesday, 31 March 2026 Start 18:00 Finish 19:00

Event starts today Starring David Tennant, Rosamund Pike, Billie Connolly, Ben Miller. Doug and Abi take their kids on a family vacation. Surrounded by relatives, the kids innocently reveal the ins and outs of their family life and many intimate details about their parents. It's soon clear that when it comes to keeping a big secret under wraps from the rest of the family, their children are their ...

A TEIGNBRIDGE railway station could be brought back to its art deco heyday if a planning application gets the green-light. Built in an Italianate style for South Devon Railway on the site of an earlier station building, Dawlish Railway Station opened in 1875 and is Grade II listed.

26/00261/LBC Replace the existing signage elements, replacement door and new notice board Dawlish Railway Station Station Road Dawlish Devon EX7 9PJ https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TAJVT4PZKJW00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

A FLAT fire in Torquay saw firefighters from Dawlish called into action last week. Crew from Dawlish Fire Station were mobilised on Friday afternoon (March 13) following a ‘Make Pumps 4’ request over the radio.

26/00435/CLDP Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey extension and loft conversion 35 Kestrel Way Dawlish Devon EX7 0FY https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TBZI63PZM9K00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

@BOO HOO Usually with their face in their phone so not taking any notice of anything coming down the road.

Event starts today Join relaxed, friendly one-hour sessions to help care for the wooden chairs at the Strand Centre. No experience needed. No booking required. Just pop in, have a chat, and help keep our community space looking its best. Location: The Strand Community Centre Monday, 23 March 2026 Start 14:00 Finish 15:30

Event starts today Would you like help using your phone, tablet or the internet? Joanne, our Digital Champion, offers friendly, patient one-to-one support with using WiFi, understanding phone settings, sending emails, keeping in touch through Facebook, completing online forms, and staying safe online. Bring your device along and we’ll take a look together. Free – no booking required. Location: ...

A pictorial look at who and what was making the pages of the Mid-Devon Advertiser, Dawlish Gazette and Teignmouth Post over the decades. This article has no comments yet. Be the first to leave a comment.