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A Teignbridge school is to make students lock up their phones in a special pouch in a bid to enforce its no mobiles policy. From June 3, all students at Dawlish College will be required to secure their phones in a lockable ‘Yondr‘ pouch when they arrive at school. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/school-to-introduce-lockable-mobile-phone-pouches-687399

SATURDAY May 11 saw a bright start to the Marina Bowling Club's annual taster day where anyone can come along to try bowls out. 24 people came to the club in Dawlish and 12 signed up for future coaching of four sessions- not to mention there were a couple of juniors amongst them including a four-year-old who thoroughly enjoyed herself. Read more... ...

It's #Sceptre week and an opportunity to surrender your weapons at police stations across the region NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Visit https://orlo.uk/uVI2I for police station address information.

Event finished All Places of welcome are open to everyone and offer: Friendship and hospitality; Regular opening at the same time each week; Free refreshments on request (otherwise, price affordably} Local knowledge about the neighbourhood. Visit www,placesofwelcome.org,uk for more information Location: United Reformed Church Tuesday, 14 May 2024 - Saturday, 30 November 2024 Start 10:00 Finish ...

Swift action ? Really ? based on previous responses.

At Dancey-Stevenson's sentencing hearing his family told him they would never be able to forgive him for his actions. Dancey-Stevenson, from Helston but who has for some time resided at Langon Psychiatric Hospital in Dawlish, denied killing his grandmother at her house overnight between May 24 and 25, 2021. See more... ...

Dawlish Sands Holiday Park occupies an enviable position within walking distance of a fabulous Blue Flag beach. There is also a heated indoor pool on-site and for visitors who love the water, Splashdown Quaywest Water Park is just a short drive away. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/shopping/four-best-holiday-parks-devon-9271415

| 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 ...

Teignbridge Leisure is looking for donations of unwanted buckets, spades, balls and beach toys to fill its seafront libraries in Teignmouth and at Dawlish Warren. The popular beach toy libraries, which launched for the summer season this week, allow people to borrow equipment for their trip to the beach and then return the toys at the end of the day. Read more... ...

At Number 9, Dawlish. A wonderful seaside town with a nearly two-mile sandy beach that is ideal for a family holiday getaway. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/devons-top-10-best-places-9268450

Event finished We are most delighted to welcome Teignmouth Film Society with their showing of ‘The Draughtman’s Contract’. Mr Neville, a young and conceited artist, is contracted by Mrs Virginia Herbert to produce a series of twelve landscape drawings of her country house, its outbuildings and gardens, as a gift for her cold and neglectful husband, who is currently away on business. Door and bar ...

Tomorrow, Saturday 11th we've got another special steam train passing through, this being 7029 Clun Castle. It is pausing at Teignmouth at 10.38am for two minutes to allow another train to pass then it passes on through Dawlish at 10.43am & Dawlish Warren at 10.46am. Note, this is a one way trip, going via Bristol to Paddington & ending up at Tyseley, Birmingham !!

A SURPRISE was in store for an abseiling railway worker when he discovered a tawny owl nesting in a hole on Dawlish cliffs amid the bustle of a major worksite. The worker was descending the sheer cliff face above the tracks and put his foot into a toehold only to find his boot bitten by the protective mother-to-be. Read more... ...

Ross Morris, 40, previously of Starcross, was cleared of two counts of assaulting an emergency worker by a jury at Exeter Crown Court Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/courts/judge-critical-of-case-against-starcross-man-687091

How about setting aside money  to replace the bridge in the manor ..instead of the usual charity suspects

Surprising the number of times they drove it .....two chances to fix it for me or give me my money back !!!! Fit for purpose etc

https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/council-accused-of-creating-perverts-charter-over-unisex-facilities-686489? Council accused of creating 'pervert's charter' over unisex facilities From the Mid Devon Advertiser 7th May TEIGNBRIDGE Council has been accused of creating a ‘pervert’s charter’ with its decision to introduce ‘village-style’ unisex changing rooms at one of its leisure centres. ...

Stephen Parsons, 70, from Bondleigh, near Okehampton, denied a single count of murder when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court by video link from the Langdon Hospital at Dawlish. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3g5y8dp1xlo

Interesting thought ....

Dawlish NE Councillor Martin Wrigley, Leader of Teignbridge District Council and Teignbridge Liberal Democrats is already wasting tax payers money with his plans for Queen St Newton Abbot, against the will of local traders and residents. Now he and the Tory run County Council his administration is in league with will likely waste another £200,000 of public money in the courts. See the announcement ...

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

£1 billion ???? Who collates these figures just plucked out of the air as a sound byte because no will challenge the figures Utter nonsence

Agree

Usual guff when one party gets more councillors

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

Is it going to get through? It's got through at last Anyone fancy being the first one to test it?

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... ...

Yawn. This story has been knocking around for a few years now.

Join our next beach clean. This Saturday, 10 - 11.30am. Meet at Boat Cove as usual. May the 4th be with you! Everyone welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

@1263 We might have had a Town Council by-election after J Petherick resigned, but as 10 or more electors didn't write to the Council submitting statutory requests for an election they'll just co-opt somebody. That's if anyone is actually interested in local politics, has any confidence in it and wants to serve on a Council dominated by Wrigley. Crime Commissioners are a waste of time, money and ...

Another chance to purchase overpriced items......

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... ...