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We’ve now lifted in all the pre-cast concrete units for the new accessible footbridge at Dawlish station. Our pictures are taken over the past few weeks and show the progress we’ve made as the deck and final pieces of the lift towers have been installed. We’ll now move on to installing the lifts themselves and building a new ramp and stairs at the entrance to the station. ...

A interesting read. https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/privatisation-is-destroying-our-postal-service-625359

A sick family dog was left to die alone barricaded in the downstairs toilet because the owner failed to get her medical help. Dolci, a 15-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier, was found dead in squalid conditions by RSPCA inspectors at a house in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devons-worst-pet-owners-shocking-8562547

@Minnie1 Who? I thought that Sir Keir Starmer was leader of the Labour Party, or have I missed something?

Minnie1
Minnie1
8 Jul 2023

Look at what Corbyn is promising if he wins the next election; we know it's impossible, yet for some reason people believe it. Politics is predicated on deceit and falsehoods .

Thanks very much for this, form submitted.

Now the new sea wall has been reopened with its new frontage and seating, there has been widespread discussion about bringing in bands and musicians which could be enjoyed by residents and visitors and benefit the town’s businesses. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/sea-wall-alive-to-the-sound-of-music-624976

The sea wall at Dawlish from Colonnade to Coastguards has been shortlisted for the ICE South West Civil Engineering Awards 2023 with the public encouraged to get involved by voting for their favourite scheme. Read more... https://wearesouthdevon.com/dawlish-sea-wall-scheme-needs-votes-to-win-engineering-award/

Thank you, Lynne, for posting this. The railways would be taking a step backwards if they go ahead with this plan to do away with practically all the ticket offices. I find it very difficult to read screens in bright sunlight, they always seem to be placed at exactly the wrong angle!

A DAWLISH man has been jailed for 10 weeks for attacking a police officer and fined for racially aggravated behaviour or words. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/jail-for-attack-on-police-and-fine-for-racially-aggravated-words-or-behaviour-624843