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Event finished As part of the works currently being undertaken in Dawlish to improve water quality. Location: Elm Grove Road, Dawlish Monday, 20 October 2025 - Sunday, 2 November 2025 Contact: 0344 346 2020 Website: https://southwestwater.co.uk/dawlish/

POLICE have described a Teignbridge village fair as a ‘very successful’ day. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Team recently attended Bishopsteignton’s village fair. Alongside police cadets, the team spent June 28 engaging with locals at the village’s annual event. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/village-fair-very-successful-and-enjoyed-by-all-says-police-809585

A Devon town will be transformed into a "thrilling urban street race circuit" later this month. Dawlish is hosting the Dawlish Grand Prix - the grand finale of the prestigious British Cycling Series. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/devon-town-spectacularly-transformed-premier-10319168

On a serious note I'm all for this sort of therapeutic work within the NHS's mental health provision and it seems to be a success according to the article; "The album has already attracted critical acclaim. The Wire magazine featured a full-page review in its April edition. Ambient music pioneer Kirsty Hawkshaw praised its therapeutic use of natural sound. Released on the Spirit Duplicator label ...

Other potential wrigley demands could be, Rising world water levels  which will sink dawlish we should evacuate now. Meteor strike on dawlish we need  rocket systems to blow them up Lib dems to cut waste and council tax Climate change we need to stop breathing out Co2 Did you spot the odd one out.?

@carer Read post 29th may....now its YOU that looks Stupid.!!!!

What a lovely share! Dawlish always has such a unique charm, and it’s great to see little snapshots of local life and events like this. Thanks for keeping the community spirit alive these posts really make the town feel connected.

This is such a great snapshot of local history! It’s always fascinating to see how places evolve over time, especially through personal stories and photos like this. Thanks for sharing really brings back a sense of community and nostalgia.

25/01143/FUL Leveling of rear garden including retaining walls 48 High Street Dawlish Devon EX7 9HH https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SYTW7RPZM2C00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

Photo ops abound.

A business networking group in Teignbridge has celebrated its first anniversary. Coffee Connections, which was established by the Dawlish Chamber of Trade, aims to provide an informal and friendly space for businesses in the area to connect with each other. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/networking-group-celebrates-first-anniversary-809100

DAWLISH Women Walking Football Club have been named Devon FA Club of The Year. On Thursday, June 26, representatives of the club attended the 2025 Grassroots Football Awards at Winslade Manor, Exeter and were thrilled to accept the award on behalf of the rest of the players. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/county-honour-bestowed-upon-dawlish-womens-team-809076

Such a lovely gesture! It's great to see local communities coming together and showing appreciation like this. These small acts of kindness really do make a big difference. Thanks for sharing!

People are dumbed down so much that they don't have any common sense any more. This is exemplified by Dawlish voting for people like Dawson and Wrigley. More people die taking their own lives on the adjacent railway but that gets hushed up because the Council and trades people in the town don't like Dawlish being associated with suicide and ill mental health. It's bad for business. Even if they ...

Students from Dawlish College are hoping their culinary skills will have helped them to smash a cookery world record this week. Seventeen budding chefs volunteered to take part in the world’s biggest cookery lesson on Tuesday (July 1). Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/pasta-la-vista-jamie-808724

25/01032/CAN T1- Magnolia- Reduce by 1 metre selected branches to provide clearance from house and reduce rest of tree to match shape T2- Magnolia- Reduce by 2 metres within boundary of property and match the rest of the tree 16 Church Street Dawlish Devon EX7 9QR https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SXV3DCPZKYY00&activeTab=summary Status: ...

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Essex has some simply gorgeous beaches, from Harwich to Frinton. Steam Dreams Rail Co has a service that takes visitors from Colchester to Paignton & Kingswear in Devon via Dawlish. On this journey, you can travel along one of the most scenic railway lines in England and enjoy a day filled with pure nostalgia. Read more... ...

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Two Teignbridge businesses have been recognised at an international maritime awards ceremony. Newton Abbot-based Teignbridge Propellers and Dawlish-headquartered Teignmouth Maritime Services (TMS) both came away with awards at Seawork, the European commercial marine and workboat exhibition and conference that was held in Southampton last month. Read more... ...

25/00767/FUL Creation of four parking spaces 7 Barton Villas Dawlish Devon EX7 9QJ https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SVN2SAPZIJ200&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

A GROUND-BREAKING scheme to stabilise cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe is in the running for a prestigious engineering award. This is the latest accolade for the decade-long scheme to repair and future-proof the iconic coastal railway line since the devastating storm of 2014. Read more... ...

A PLANNING application seeking permission for a Timpson pod at a Dawlish supermarket has been withdrawn. The Exeter Road Sainsbury’s had sought to erect a small retail concession pod in its carpark. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/application-for-supermarket-timpson-pod-withdrawn-808067

The sound of roaring engines and the gleam of polished chrome drew more than 3,500 visitors to Cofton Holidays over the weekend, as the Devon holiday park hosted its biggest American Car Show to date. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/gallery/american-muscle-steals-show-colossal-10307290

A CALL has gone out for volunteers in Dawlish to help during one of the biggest national sporting events in Devon. British Cycling is to host the Dawlish Grand Prix as part of its elite road and circuit calendar. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/volunteers-needed-for-british-cycling-grand-prix-2025-807786

A CHARITY helping adults with additional needs is urgently calling for road safety measures to help its vulnerable users cross a busy main road. Dawlish Gardens Trust has launched a petition asking for support for its bid to install a refuge along the busy A379. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/charity-urges-road-safety-for-vulnerable-adults-on-a379-807569

A 40-YEAR-OLD Dawlish man has admitted a series of frauds over a two year period totalling £76,000. At Exeter Crown Court, Christopher Matanle, of Morningside, Dawlish, pleaded guilty to three charges of fraud between June 2021 and June 2023. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-man-admits-to-ps76000-fraud-over-two-years-807539

STROKE patients and their families are benefitting from a garden makeover at Newton Abbot Community Hospital thanks to Dawlish Water Rotary Club. The prize winners from Rotary club’s popular pub quiz were asked to nominate a local charity to receive their prize. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/stroke-patients-benefit-from-rotary-quiz-champions-donation-807531

25/01090/HOU Single storey flat roof extension to rear to replace existing glazed conservatory Kimberly 2 Port Road Dawlish Devon EX7 0NX https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SYCRH9PZLIQ00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

25/01116/HPA Replacement of small conservatory to provide garden room 49 Newlands Dawlish Devon EX7 0EA https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SYIXOOPZLQZ00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

"Fears"  "Suggestions" "Uncertainty" all from unknown sources. Shocking journalism from the MDA.

Event finished Paddleboat Theatre Company An interactive family adventure about harmony, hardship, and hope. Perched on a rugged island in the south-west sea, The Lighthouse has watched over centuries of swirling stories—pirates, shipwrecks, sea creatures, and secrets. Now, the keeper invites you inside. Join him to brave the storms, decode the signals, and uncover the mysteries lurking beneath ...

Families will be able to enjoy a traditional seaside show at Dawlish Warren this summer – oh yes they will!. Seaside performer Professor Pete Milsom will bring the infamous Punch, Judy, their baby, a policeman and a crocodile to White Sands Beach at Dawlish Warren to entertain young and old alike. Read more... ...

The Kalsubai Trek is one of Maharashtra’s most iconic and rewarding adventures. Standing tall at 5,400 feet , Kalsubai is often referred to as the “Everest of Maharashtra.” For many trekkers, reaching the summit is not just a physical feat, but a spiritual and emotional experience—especially when undertaken with a community-driven group like TrekPanda Travel . 🥾 The Journey Begins TrekPanda ...

Dawlish Chamber of Trade is preparing to celebrate the first anniversary of its popular ‘Coffee Connections’ networking event. The monthly mid-morning networking event was launched last July to complement the Chamber’s successful business breakfasts, which celebrated their first birthday earlier this year. Read more... ...

FOUR site managers from Bloor Homes’ Exeter region, including one from Dawlish, have been recognised as one of the best in the UK after winning a top housing industry award. ‘Ross, Sam, Jason and Mike exemplify construction excellence with a customer-first approach that consistently raises the bar to deliver the exceptional quality our homeowners deserve. Read more... ...

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BUDDING young medics from schools across the area recently visited South Devon UTC for a unique ‘Mini Medics Workshop’. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/mini-medic-workshop-proves-popular-with-pupils-805328

A Devon care home group has clinched the highest honour from a global organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of care home residents. Southern Healthcare received the Platinum Award from Eden Alternative UK for all four of their care homes in Exeter , Seaton, Dawlish and Plymouth. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-care-group-clinches-highest-10282019

@b.o.liking Can you expand on that. What do you take issue with about the Chagos deal? Do you think it should be decolonized? Do you think Chagossians living in Mauritius, Seychelles and W. Sussex should be allowed to return to their homeland? Closer links with neighbouring countries in the EU in itself isn't illegal. Could you be more specific?