Dawlish News
A THIEF who travelled to Dawlish to steal catalytic converters tried to outrun police at 85 mph with two flat tyres after he was caught red-handed by a car owner. Felix Rooney carried on trying to escape despite two tyres being punctured by a police stinger device as he drove his BMW getaway car towards Exeter.
ENGINEERS were due to attend Dawlish station today following issues with the new lifts. Network Rail says there is a fault with the lifts which needs to be repaired. But there have been numerous sitings of a rough sleeper using the lift overnight.
AFTER four years, the minor injuries unit at Dawlish Hospital has finally re-opened today. NHS bosses confirmed the opening a few weeks ago and now the unit is open to patients. It will be open from Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm on an appointment basis.
THERE was a good attendance for the Dawlish Indoor Bowls Finals last weekend, writes Peter Hayes. On Saturday, the Ladies’ Singles and Men’s Singles finals took place. The ladies’ final was a family affair as Jean Pitts faced sister Dawn Konetsky.
A TEIGNBRIDGE fire station is looking for new places to conduct its training nights. Dawlish Fire Station is on the lookout for spaces it can use for training scenarios - industrial buildings, vacant homes, basements, farm buildings and so on.
Wonder how many fines prosecutions have taken place over the year. Cushy job for someone in council getting well paid for doing no checks. As with most councils want public to do all checks which saves them having to physically get off the chair and go to beaches to check....
The money comes from the second phase of the Government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund. It will benefit pools in Moretonhampstead, Kingsteignton, Ashburton and Dawlish by cutting their energy costs. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/cost-of-living/under-threat-devon-swimming-pools-9190635
This morning's alerts include visitor hotspots such as Exmouth , Beer, Dawlish , Torquay , Salcombe and Plymouth , among many others Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-beaches-hit-dozens-sewage-9197566
The enforcement will likely be handled by personnel employed by the local council or relevant authorities responsible for managing and maintaining the beaches. Signs will likely be posted indicating the dog ban, and members of the public are encouraged to report any violations they observe. Information about dogs on Dawlish Warren beach can also be found in this article .
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