Dawlish News
TWO men who struck up a strong friendship during a Christmas spent in hospital undergoing gruelling treatment for blood cancer are marking 12 years in remission. Andy, 35, from Dawlish, met Chris in 2011 when they were both being treated for aggressive forms of leukaemia.
TRIBUTES have been paid to a stalwart of the Royal British Legion Dawlish branch. The death was announced of Tom Elliott, MBE, former president of the Dawlish branch. The retired Royal Navy lieutenant commander will have a guard of honour at his funeral which takes place on Friday December 27 at 2pm at St Gregory’s Church, Dawlish.
Devon gardening expert Toby Buckland has been a familiar face on Gardeners' World for many years.
HOPES the final phase of the project to protect the railway line between Dawlish and Teignmouth will be completed soon have been thrown into doubt. But the cost of the final phase is said to cost ‘substantially more’ than the first four phases combined.
MAYOR of Kingsteignton Cllr Ron Peart hosted his annual Civic Service held at the town’s Community Hall. Fellow dignitaries from neighbouring towns and parishes, including the Mayor of Teignmouth Cllr Cate Williams and the Mayor of Dawlish Cllr Lin Goodman-Bradbury, joined other invited guests at the event.
Entrepreneurs in and around Dawlish will be able to learn more about everything from strategy and marketing to social media and search engine optimisation in the new year with the launch of the Dawlish Chamber Small Business Academy.
Two men who became best friends as they battled blood cancer together are marking 12 years in remission from the disease. Andy, who is now 35 and lives in Dawlish , Devon, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) on December 1, 2011 at the age of 22.
The couple were told their venue had cancelled just 12-hours before the wedding. Paul and Jason Wilson-Sellars had booked to get married at a venue in Dawlish on Saturday, but said it cancelled about 12-hours before the ceremony due to a rare red wind warning.
NEWTON Abbot Eagles closed the gap to eight points at the top of the South Devon & Torbay Table Tennis League first division, despite losing to Halwell A. NA Buzzards hold on to the top spot with the Eagles moving into the runners-up spot thanks to an excellent maximum from Paul Davey as they lost out to Halwell A 6-4.
Paul and Jason Wilson-Sellars, from Shillingford, Devon, were set to wed at The Manor House in Dawlish on Saturday, December 7, with nearly 100 guests. Read more... https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/regional-news/storm-darragh-couples-wedding-axed-9776836