The “vast, vast, vast majority” of eligible people will only be vaccinated in spring 2021, but care home residents are a priority Devon care home providers say they are unable to say when their residents will start being vaccinated, as they are yet to receive any official guidance. Hoping to receive some news soon is Sefton Hall in Dawlish which is one of a 'small number' of Devon care homes ...
NSPCC calls for better protection for children after sex offender who groomed boy is jailed Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/nspcc-calls-better-protection-children-4765795
He was banned from any contact with children after his release by a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) but flouted it by grooming the boy. Graham, aged 40, preciously of Newlands, Dawlish, but now of no fixed address, admitted breach of a SOPO and was jailed for two years, eight months by Judge Timothy Rose. Read more... ...
Home builders Cavanna Homes has supported the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal in Dawlish by funding a bespoke poppy badge featuring the town’s renowned black swan emblem. After driving past Cavanna Homes’ new community of homes off Secmaton Lane in Dawlish, Devon, Richard approached the company to ask for the firm’s support for this year’s badges. Read more... ...
Ramped up Covid-19 measures trigger campaigners' calls for the Everyone In scheme to return to provide accommodation for rough sleepers The advice from government is to stay home and save lives, but what does this mean for someone who is homeless?,” said Lucy Abraham, chief executive of homelessness charity Glass Door. ”We have learnt that no one is safe unless we are all safe, and we urge ...
The family of four were shopping for Halloween decorations for their caravan The adults and teenagers were laughing and joking as they handled items in the Halloween aisle at Sainsbury's in Dawlish. They were talking in Northern accents about decorating their holiday caravan. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/dawlish-shopper-complains-sainsburys-over-4651700
Police have reported 'traffic chaos' in Dawlish after a car which is believed to have been on the wrong side of the road collided with a van. No one was injured in the collision. A recovery vehicle has been sent to the scene. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/traffic-chaos-dawlish-car-wrong-4639439
A popular Dawlish Warren pub has announced its temporary closure after being sold to a local businessman. Welcome Inn took to their Facebook page on October 1 to announce the news of the new owner to their customers with the update that the pub will be closed until further notice. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/property/welcome-inn-pub-taken-new-4603379
People trying to save a person in cardiac arrest could be sent by 999 operator to find the machine is gone or broken The four in action are at Bitton Park bowling club, The Den former tourist information (now Cherry on the Top), United Reformed Church in Dawlish Street and outside Dart and Parker estate agents in The Triangle Read more... ...
Children can still get their sweet fix this holiday without having to worry about social distancing issues As Halloween may look a little different this year, a woman from Devon has created treat boxes to deliver to children so they don't miss out on the festive fun. Jenna is delivering her boxes free of charge to people local to her area of Teignmouth which includes Shaldon, Dawlish, ...