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A BRAVE charity volunteer has been taking a daily dip to raise money. Debbie Sewell, 62, who volunteers for the Dawlish-based Roots Community Enhancement, has completed her Twelve Swims of Christmas. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/swimmers-charity-christmas-dip-752984

24/02073/NPA Installation of PV panels to the roof of Dawlish Leisure Centre. This application covers the installation of a 75kW DC peak solar PV system on the leisure centre sports hall roof. This installation is in addition to the existing 50kW solar PV system installed in 2013 and will increase the supply of low carbon generation to the site. ...

If you haven't got a nectar card, you can all borrow mine. Ha!

A Devon care home group has been crowned as employer of the year at a major national awards. Teams of carers from its care homes in Exeter , Plymouth , Seaton, and Dawlish . attended the National Care Awards at the Excel in London, and the Caring UK Awards in Leicester. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-care-home-group-named-9808380

Yes indeed, thanks for keeping this site going so well. And Happy New Year to all on here.

Officers believe that the schoolgirl from Dawlish, on the south Devon coast, travelled around 250 miles north to Manchester. Read more... https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/call-999-immediately-you-see-30685093

Surely they (parents) must have a better photograph of her than the one published. I hope she gets found soon.

DEVON and Cornwall Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a missing Dawlish girl. 13-year-old Kayleigh Forte has been reported missing from her home in Dawlish. She is a white female, around 5'3" tall, of medium build with long dark brown hair and wearing a hat, hoodie and tracksuit bottoms. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/have-you-seen-missing-girl-kayleigh-752266

We have a two-tier judiciary, of course.

This is a lousy explanation by Allwyn since players could already choose additional days if they wanted to. What they can't do is undo the additional days they were tricked into playing. If they can get away with this, how long will it be before they automatically start selecting 'By Direct Debit' for you too?

Brainwashing from the mainstream media tells you the planet is warming up, not common sense. Trump will be leader of the free world starting 2025, which is 25 years after the ice caps were meant to have melted. It'll soon be over for climate communists.

Data from NOAA showing increase.

Resilience work on the cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe to help protect the vital South West main line rail link has now been successfully completed. Work on the cliff resilience scheme began in July 2023 and saw Network Rail install a series of protection measures to catch any loose material and stop it from falling onto the railway below. Read more... ...

A man has been sentenced following a violent attack at a charity fundraiser that left a victim needing life-changing surgery. Daniel Smith, 32, from Second Avenue in Dawlish , appeared at Exeter Crown Court on Friday 20 December for sentencing having pleaded guilty to section 20 wounding. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/violence-erupted-three-legged-pub-9822335

Well done to all involved especially Paul Lentle, a great guy.

Event finished Puss and friends embark on a journey full of fun and surprises. Plus, with the classic pantomime humour and audience participation, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Performances Nightly at 7:30pm (not 5th/6th January) Saturday Matinees at 2:30pm Tickets On Sale – Saturday 23rd November Location: Shaftesbury Theatre Friday, 3 January 2025 - Saturday, 11 January 2025 Contact: ...

Dawlish College is ‘delighted’ to have retained its Ofsted ‘Good’ rating following an inspection at the end of November. Inspectors visited Dawlish College on November 26 and 27 and judged that the school had ‘taken effective action to maintain the standards identified in the previous inspection’. Read more... ...

Merry Christmas All.

Event finished Fundraiser for Dawlish Celebrates Carnival. To include raffles and games. Bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles. Raffle and games on the night (£1 coins needed). Tickets £10 available from Presents, Dawlish Location: The Strand Community Centre Tuesday, 31 December 2024 - Friday, 31 January 2025 Start 19:30 Contact: stalls@dawlishcelebratescarnival.co.uk

You're welcome @Carer . Merry Christmas to you too and to everyone else on this site.

Event finished Location: The Strand Church Sunday, 29 December 2024 Start 10:00 Contact: 01626 889038 Website: http://www.StrandChurch.org.uk/

Managing director Geoffrey Cox said the group was "tremendously proud". Teams from the group's care homes in Exeter, Plymouth, Seaton and Dawlish attended the National Care Awards at Excel London and the Caring UK Awards, where it won the employer gong. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c047gn34gzlo

A project costing nearly £40m to help protect a coastal railway line in Devon has been completed. The work between Dawlish and Holcombe began in July 2023 and saw Network Rail install protection measures to catch any loose material. In total, 19,700 square metres of steel netting has been fixed to the cliffs. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8rjy680kkvo

A STUDENT from Dawlish has been recognised by the University of Worcester for her outstanding academic achievements. Maya Goldsworthy was awarded with the LLB Prize for Academic Achievement, recognising her outstanding work throughout the 2023/24 academic year. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/students-recognition-for-outstanding-achievement-749726

Event finished Christmas day lunch for people on their own. Booking essential. Location: The Strand Community Centre Wednesday, 25 December 2024 Start 12:00 Contact: 01626 889038

Liz Kendall before Labour got in to power. I wonder how many votes Labour gained from all the lies.

Event finished Location: Methodist Church Wednesday, 25 December 2024 Start 10:00

Event finished Location: St. Gregory's Parish Church Wednesday, 25 December 2024 Start 10:00 Contact: 01626 864322

Event finished Location: St. Gregory's Parish Church Tuesday, 24 December 2024 Start 23:00 Contact: 01626 864322

Event finished Location: St. Gregory's Parish Church Tuesday, 24 December 2024 Start 17:00 Contact: 01626 864322

£3,000 has been donated to local charities thanks to the ‘Cuddly Toy Gang’. Dawlish Community Transport, AIMs, St Nectan’s Church, the Strand Centre and Pete’s Dragons were the five charities. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/cuddly-toy-gang-strike-again-at-charity-bingo-night-749164

THE MINOR injuries unit at Dawlish Hospital is closed today, it has been announced. And the MIU at Totnes Community Hospital has reduced capacity. NHS leaders have urged anyone needing care should call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk to be directed to the most appropriate service. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/check-before-heading-to-minor-injuries-units-749172

Event finished Tony Lidington reads the famous story of Ebenezer Scrooge, the miserly man who transforms into a kinder, more generous person after being visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Location: The Strand Community Centre Monday, 23 December 2024 Start 18:30

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a crash involving a cyclist and a driver from Dawlish. They are particularly keen to hear from the driver of a white Ford Transit van who helped at the scene. https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/witness-appeal-following-crash-748924 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xjvk8dvgqo

A COUPLE who ran a taxi firm in Dawlish have been named by Teignbridge Council after having been stripped of their licences. Michael Miller and Grace Miller, who jointly operated the cab firm Grab A Cab, had their licences, one as the proprietor and of a Hackney Carriage driver, removed after a series of complaints. Read more... ...

TWO men who struck up a strong friendship during a Christmas spent in hospital undergoing gruelling treatment for blood cancer are marking 12 years in remission. Andy, 35, from Dawlish, met Chris in 2011 when they were both being treated for aggressive forms of leukaemia. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/friends-mark-12-years-of-cancer-remission-748709

What a great bloke he was. A true gentleman indeed. My heartfelt condolences  to his wife Di and family. RIP Tom.

Event finished Location: United Reformed Church Sunday, 22 December 2024 Start 10:30 Contact: 01626 889038 Website: http://www.StrandChurch.org.uk/

Probably did not meet BBC diversity tick box criteria e.g one disabled person one non white person etc etc

Event finished The Swan Pub at Cofton Holiday Park Lots of popular carols for everyone, not just residents Location: Cofton Holiday Park Saturday, 21 December 2024 Start 18:00 Contact: valerie@coftonholidays.co.uk