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RETIRING Dawlish town crier Steve Cunliffe, who served for four decades, has been honoured by becoming the parish’s first Honorary Freeman. The town council granted the title to Mr Cunliffe, who is 94 years old, after 45 years service and outstanding contribution to the parish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/town-crier-becomes-towns-first-honorary-freeman-686321

The railway from Tavistock to Plymouth can be built in five months but it will take five years because of the paperwork, a public meeting has heard. Campaigners are pushing for the work, which involves laying five miles of rail track, to be speeded up so the service can begin before 2029. In February 2014 the region’s only rail line to the region along the South Devon coast was cut off for eight ...

DAWLISH Indoor Bowls Club held their annual celebration dinner and awards ceremony at the Langstone Cliff Hotel on Wednesday. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/awards-night-ends-season-685707

A DAWLISH businesswoman has raised more than £1,000 for a Cyprus-based animal rehoming charity. Chrissy Marks of Signature Hair and Beauty in Dawlish has raised close to £1,200 off the back of a fund-raising campaign for Saving Pound Dogs Cyprus (SPDC). Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/more-than-ps1000-raised-for-cyprus-based-animal-rehoming-charity-685616

TWO Dawlish Coasters went to Wales to take on Newport Marathon on Sunday. In a field of 2102 runners, Jade King finished in 460th position in a time of 3:25:47, which was a 26-minute personal best. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/dawlish-duo-conquer-newport-685660

DAWLISH Bowls Club held their President’s Day on Sunday, April 28, the first formal event of the season for members. The current and past Presidents sponsor an open competition, also providing a buffet after play has concluded. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/presidents-day-delight-for-dawlish-bowls-685515

The clothes are bagged up and donated to Cancer Research UK. On average, each bag raises £35 for the charity. The consultants, who have groups in Dawlish, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Bovey Tracey and Ashburton, say they are thrilled with the results. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/three-bags-full-try-close-to-700-685146

Water safety concerns at a mental health hospital in Devon have resulted in patients and staff needing to rely on supplies of bottled water since March. Issues with the water supply at secure physiatric facility Langdon Hospital in Dawlish are still yet to be resolved. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/mental-heath-hospital-plagued-unsafe-9259336

ST MARY’S Hall in Dawlish Warren was a hive of activity as it recently hosted an event celebrating Teignbridge’s ‘Wildlife Wardens’. Cllr Jane Taylor and Cllr Janet Bradford were also in attendance, the former descrying the event as ‘fascinating, informative and a resounding success’. Read more... ...

A SUPERMARKET chain wants to open dozens of stores across Devon, including two locations in Teignbridge. Newton Abbot and Dawlish appear on the list, as well as several other locations across Devon and Cornwall. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/supermarket-chain-eyes-two-teignbridge-towns-for-new-stores-684754

A 26 METRE bridge has been successfully lifted into position as part of a multi-million road project in Dawlish. Specialist contractors were brought in for the operation which required a 500 ton crane to lift the bridge. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/bridge-lift-operation-a-success-681506

Petalwort, a protected type of liverwort, is only found in seven sites across England, and its prevalence at Dawlish is the focus for a multi-authority habitat team. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/more-help-to-protect-rare-plant-683375

THREE members of the Dawlish Coasters took part in the Total Coastal events last Saturday. Two of the group took on the half marathon race, which was held over a stunning route starting at Preston Green and following the South West Coast Path all the way along to the finish line in Shaldon. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/coaster-steers-to-new-personal-best-683419

Three businesses in Teignbridge have been shortlisted for the Devon and Plymouth Chamber Awards, which celebrate Devon’s leading entrepreneurs and businesses. Neil Salter, founder of Coast Cams, based in Dawlish, is shortlisted for the Game Changer Award, which recognises an individual who has turned an idea into a successful, sustainable business. Read more... ...

ORGANISATIONS providing support to some of the most hard-up communities in Teignbridge have received a boost. Groups including Dawlish Scouts and Shaldon Water Carnival, which all rent council property, can now apply for subsidies. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/rent-help-for-community-organisations-approved-682816

SCOOPING ice cream from a tin at a shop in Dawlish has become a viral sensation worldwide. The Local Scoop has hit 2.6million views on Tik Tok, and growing, with one post showing the latest flavours, including sweet almond and cherry, to the soundtrack of trending tunes. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/ice-cream-scores-viral-scoop-682188

A new attraction is finally set to land in Dawlish Warren six years after it was first proposed. The 34m observation wheel will be erected on the Teignbridge District Council-owned grassy area of Beach Walk from Monday. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/popular-devon-seaside-resort-getting-9236887

A DAWLISH holiday park has teamed up with Rowcroft Hospice to help funds its vital work and is hoping to reach £10,000. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/holiday-park-announces-charity-efforts-for-hospice-681476

Lauren Corbishley, 43, an NHS nurse from Dawlish in Devon, applied to the scheme on March 18 to bring three members of a Ukrainian family to the UK. Read more... https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/nhs-nurse-her-hands-knees-080026710.html

A NEW attraction is finally due to arrive at Dawlish Warren, six years after it was first suggested. A 34m observation wheel will be erected on the Teignbridge Council-owned grassy area of Beach Walk. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/wheel-finally-lands-in-dawlish-warren-681657

A COUPLE are both recovering from major surgery after life-changing kidney ‘swops’. Catherine, 51, who is PA to the head teacher at Dawlish College, explained: ‘Neil’s condition had started to decline and there was talk of him needing a transplant. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/health/couples-life-changing-kidney-swop-681164

Teignbridge District Council said a crane lifted the bridge's deck into its final position over Shutterton Brook near Secmaton Lane in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgxw9zk7ez4o

A “loving, caring and wonderful” mother was brutally stabbed to death by her own son after he descended into a downward spiral of conspiracy theories and alternative narcotics. Read more... https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/mentally-ill-jacob-poynton-whiting-6495192

CLASSIC cars and vehicles will be making a welcome return to Dawlish on Sunday. Drive It Day is organised by the Crash Box and Classic Car Club and sees vehicle owners show off their cars. ‘It remembers the one Thousand Mile Trial of 1900 and the first motor cars. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/classic-cars-to-line-up-on-the-lawn-681486

An 18 year old who died on the railway tracks near Teignmouth station just before Easter has been named by Exeter Coroner’s Court. Student Will Holden, from Bishopsteignton died of a head injury after being struck by a train on the tracks between Teignmouth and Dawlish on Thursday, March 28. Read more... ...

| If you have a minor injury or illness, Dawlish's minor injuries unit is open to provide a range of medical help and treatment. Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Dawlish Community Hospital, Barton Terrace, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9DH Appointment-priority service in place. Call 01626 895203 for a same-day arrival time Walk-ins welcome but may be redirected as appointments are prioritised, so please call ...

BUDDING singers in Dawlish are being invited to compete for a chance to perform in front of a live audience and a recording session. Sing It is a new event for Dawlish, aimed at first time singers and those looking to make a return to the stage. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/talent-show-looking-for-new-singers-680940

Popular Devon busker Jerri Hart is facing a six-month stay in hospital after breaking his neck while walking through woods in Dawlish . The 60-year-old, who always pulls in a big crowd with his jazz singing and trumpet playing, fell down a ravine while on the way back to retrieve something from his car. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/popular-devon-busker-breaks-neck-9222971

A FLY-TIPPER who dumped waste in Dawlish has been successfully prosecuted. Teignbridge District Council (TDC) brought brought a successful prosecution on a large amount of fly tipped rubbish on the pavement of West Cliff Road, Dawlish in June 2022. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-fly-tipper-brought-to-justice-679560

FINAL preparations are underway to lift in place a new 26 metre bridge as part of work on the multi-million pound Dawlish link road. Work on phase one of the project from the A379 to Secmaton Farm involves building a new span bridge and 110m of carriageway on an embankment including footways and cycleways. Read more... ...

A Dawlish landlord has been ordered to pay nearly £1,000 for fly-tipping household waste from his rental property. Nolan Foley admitted dumping waste on the pavement of West Cliff Road, in June 2022, after evicting a tenant from their home. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/landlord-forced-pay-958-fly-9221668

MORE than 100 people have already been treated in just six days since the minor injuries unit in Dawlish reopened. Nursing bosses say that is the number of patients they have been able to treat since April 2 when the facility was able to open again after four years. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/health/100-patients-treated-in-six-days-at-re-opened-dawlish-unit-679286

SEVEN charities have benefited directly from Dawlish Water Rotary Club’s Mega Quiz held last month. Other charities will be supported during the Rotary year as the quiz raised an amazing £3,000. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/charities-benefit-from-pub-quizzers-679238

Cash and bank cards have been stolen from homes in South Devon during a string of burglaries. An appeal has been launched to find two men in connection with the thefts - and attempted thefts - in Teignmouth and Dawlish . Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/money-bank-cards-stolen-devon-9214986

POLICE are appealing for information to identify two men in connection with a series of burglaries in Teignmouth and Dawlish. Two homes in Salisbury Terrace, Teignmouth and Richmond Place, Dawlish, were targeted on April 7 and March 26 respectively. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/police-appeal-for-information-following-burglaries-678685

DAWLISH Lawn Bowling Club would like to welcome anyone who wishes to play bowls for the first time or anyone who has played before but wants to find out more about our club to come along at either of our upcoming open days, writes Michael Ferguson. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/dawlish-doors-ready-to-open-to-newcomers-678642

The Met Office has warned of 'danger to life' ahead of anticipated 75mph winds and huge sea waves. A series of 'act now' flood warnings have been issued across Devon ahead of gale force winds and very high tides set to hit over night. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-residents-told-act-now-9212796

A POPULAR footpath in Dawlish has reopened to the public. Lea Mount has been closed off for several months while work continues on stabilising the cliffs above. Now, Network Rail has announced the footpath from Lea Mount down into Marine Parade is now open. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/popular-dawlish-footpath-reopens-678271

A NEW temporary home has been set up for the Black Swan population in Dawlish which has been named Quackingham Palace. The structure was erected, next to the existing aviary, by the town council’s waterfowl wardens in case it is needed over the coming weeks as the latest eggs are beginning to hatch. Read more... ...

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to seven of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. • Rated 5: Woody's at Strand Chambers Queen Street Dawlish Devon; rated on March 27. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/good-news-as-food-hygiene-ratings-awarded-to-seven-teignbridge-establishments-677945