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Dawlish News

A nurse at a Devon mental health hospital feared for her life when a patient turned nasty and put his hands around her neck. Chay Bignell grabbed the woman by both hands and squeezed when he wasn't getting his own way at the Langdon Hospital in Dawlish , Exeter Crown Court was told.

Exploratory work has started ahead of a major South West Water (SWW) project in Dawlish. Workers have begun drilling holes in the car park at Sandy Lane this week and investigations have also taken place on the Lawn.

The fire brigade, coastguard and RNLI Exmouth lifeboat were called to Starcross this afternoon after the Starcross to Exmouth ferry caught fire. Fire crews from Dawlish and Middlemoor tackled the fire on a boat operated by Simon Turl moorings maintenance and servicing firm, while a fire crew from Exmouth were on board the Exmouth lifeboat.

A holiday park in Dawlish that offers the ulti-mutt getaway for dog owners and their furry friends is paw-sitively ecstatic after been crowned Holiday Park of the Year. Cofton Holidays directors Helen Scott and Mellony Kirby picked up the honour at the Dog Friendly Awards, which were held at the Kennel Club in London last Thursday (November 21).

A Dawlish Community Transport driver has been recognised for his dedication at a recent buffet and skittles event for staff and volunteers. Dawlish Community Transport presented Paul Cooper with a certificate of appreciation for his 12 years of continued service in recognition of his support and dedication as an employee.

DAWLISH Women’s Walking Football Club were represented by three of their teams in the latest round of the Devon Walking Football League, on Sunday, November 17. At The Exwick Hub, the over-40s team, known as The Cygnets, started the day in third place in League One, three points behind leaders Plymouth Argyle Ladies.

Businesses from around Teignbridge have been celebrated at the recent Devon Women in Business awards. Dawlish-based illustrator Becki Higgins from Becki Leigh Studios won the Sole Trader / Freelancer of the year award.

Storm Bert chaos continues as residents fear the swell of the sea on the Devon coast is the biggest ever "seen." The storm has brought high winds and heavy rain across the South West, causing power cuts, travel delays and major flooding.

The trail connects Newton Abbot and Kingsteignton to Dawlish. A walking, wheeling and cycling trail along the Teign Estuary is getting a £1.45m investment from Devon County Council and Teignbridge District Council.

Storm Bert is continuing to hit Devon with heavy rain and strong winds. Coastal towns Dawlish and Teignmouth have been captured being struck with strong winds as the sea batters the coastal defences.