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WATCH: swans nesting site. THE ICONIC Black Swans of Dawlish have started laying another clutch of eggs. The pair has chosen the same location as back in January to lay their next eggs, in rushes next to a footpath which runs along the Brook. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/iconic-black-swans-breeding-again-in-dawlish-712346

Kim Jong Un is happy

Tributes have been paid to a devoted dad and grandad from Tiverton following his death last month. Last week, the family of Marilyn Jones paid tribute to the loving mum who died in Dawlish last month at the age of 71. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-funeral-notices-tributes-paid-9470444

Event finished Mind Body Spirit Fayre Saturday 17th August 10.00 a.m. - 16.00 p.m. The Manor House Old Town St, Dawloish, EX7 9AP# Free Admission Readings, Healing, Therapies, Stalls, Refreshments. Location: The Manor House, Old Town Street, Dawlish, EX7 9AP Saturday, 17 August 2024 Start 10:00 Contact: 07812 840 175

FOR the fourth time, Kirsty Fordham has braved a head shave, this time on her birthday. Her family and friends were also at the Strand Centre in Dawlish to watch. Friend Kaz Webb did the honours with the clippers and before long, Kirsty, who suffers from alopecia, no longer had her shoulder-length brown hair. Read more... ...

Thanks Ziggy.

@1263 Same as 'Dawlish Visitors fear Terrifying sea wall'.

Poll from YouGov shows most people believe the immigration policy is part of the cause of recent protests. Who do different voters see as responsible for the riots? From what you have seen and heard, how much responsibility, if any, do you consider each of the following to bear for causing the unrest at recent protests in England? % 5 - 6 August 2024 ...

Dawlish Celebrates Carnival Saturday 10th August to Friday 16th August.

OPEN air theatre came to Dawlish with a production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. The Sun And Moon theatre company staged the play on The Lawn as part of the Dawlish Town Council organised programme of summer events. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/al-fresco-shakespeare-comes-to-dawlish-711237

A MAN who stabbed his brother at the family home in Newton Abbot has been sent for treatment at a psychiatric unit in Dawlish. Shane Poblocki was suffering from a severe bout of mental illness when he attacked his brother Dean on September 19, 2022. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/courts/man-who-stabbed-brother-sent-to-psychiatric-unit-710912

DAWLISH can now boast its own ‘islands in the stream’ after the watercourse through the town has developed areas of beach. The Brook is a major draw for tourists and the home of the town’s iconic Black Swans and other waterfowl. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/call-to-clear-islands-in-the-stream-to-prevent-flooding-710491

@Carer , it makes no difference what party is in power.

Just a reminder that, thanks to Lorna Wheaton and her email to BBC Spotlight, a reporter is coming to Dawlish tomorrow (Monday) to see what is happening to the Brook and surrounding area. He will be at the Bandstand at 11.30 with a cameraman and will want to interview a few local people. Please come along if you can to show the level of disgust we feel at how unkempt the town is looking. The Lawn ...

A grieving Devon family has paid tribute to their loving mum after she died last month. They say Marilyn Jones died peacefully in Dawlish at the age of 71. Their tribute is among more than 70 paid to lost loved ones from around Devon this week. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-funeral-notices-tribute-paid-9455152

Apologies again for the site being slow and unstable these last few days. It turned out it was due to Facebook's crawlers hammering the site. I will be making a few changes over the next 24 hours but the site should still be up and running. You may get signed out again every now and then, so sorry about that and it's OK to just sign back in. Technical details are here for anyone that wants to know ...

Think you're brave enough to take on our tree top high ropes course? Test your balance on a series of tightropes, rickety bridges and challenging obstacles before zip lining back to ground. Click here to book your session now and swing by Cofton Holidays.

STAFF looking after inpatients at Dawlish Community Hospital have been recognised for their work. The team won an Our People Award, given by Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust, for excellent care, service with a smile, kindness and understanding or exceptional service. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/hospital-team-recognised-for-service-709830

Nostalgia was in the air - and a healthy puff of smoke - when a magnificent steam engine headed along the tracks in Devon. Enthusiasts crowded the platform and the evening sun shone on the glorious LMS Black 5 4-6-0 No 44871 as it chugged through Dawlish Station. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/glorious-age-steam-returns-devon-9451908

A mother has been slammed on social media after sharing a video of her glamorous camping set-up in Devon, which comes complete with a TV and a wardrobe. Jodie Louise posted a clip on TikTok of her £690 pitch at a Dawlish Warren campsite, showcasing the family's well-equipped and comfortable tent. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/mum-slammed-taking-tv-toaster-9451404

Event finished Following the success of our 2019 adaptation of the much-loved sitcom, we’re excited to bring the Dibley dwellers back to our stage. More information can be found at https://shaftesbury-dawlish.co.uk/event/vicar-of-dibley-part-2/ Location: Shaftesbury Theatre Wednesday, 7 August 2024 - Saturday, 10 August 2024 Start 19:30 Contact: 01626 863061 Website: ...

A POPULAR holiday scheme for youngsters in Dawlish has celebrated its success with a special event. Held at Westcliff School where the club is based, Happy Holidays organisers Natasha Cleave and Roz Camp were joined by primary age children, parents and volunteers to mark what could be the final year of the project as it currently stands. Read more... ...

A DAWLISH church has expanded its community offering with the opening of a new cafe. Hope Cafe is open four days a week currently since its recent launch with the aim of adding to Hope Church’s connection with the wider community. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-cafe-hopes-whole-community-will-come-in-709192

DAWLISH Bowls Club held the third of four 2024 charity days on July 21. 24 was the maximum number of teams and yet 28 showed up so whilst some were left disappointed, this was an absolutely fantastic turnout. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/rbl-whites-win-big-in-charity-bowls-day-709145

MEMBERS of Dawlish Twinning Association enjoyed a cream tea and bring and buy sale as part of their fund-raising activities. Among the guests was deputy mayor of Dawlish Cllr Anthony James. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/twinners-enjoy-fund-raising-tea-709150

A food van based at Shutterton Industrial estate is opening a new outlet in the centre of Dawlish. The Shed will start trading from Dawlish Railway station next week with a takeaway kiosk serving serving ice-cream, cakes, teas, coffees, milkshakes and smoothies. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/sandwich-shed-spreads-into-dawlish-708475

Leigh West, Langdon Hospital, Dawlish. Age: 42. Application for sexual harm prevention order. Sexual harm prevention order made on application for 10 years. https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/knife-violence-among-latest-cases-9432016?utm_source=devon_live_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=_daily_newsletter&utm_content=&utm_term=&ruid=ed4f368f-11e7-490d-b589-4df6529824ac

What a stupid headline,  talk about clickbait

DAWLISH is gearing up for another fun-filled week of carnival. Volunteers from Dawlish Celebrates Carnival have been working hard to put together a programme of entertainment for all ages. The week will include the 50th anniversary of Knockout, the famous Pram Race alongside many children’s activities. Read more... ...

A JUDGE showed mercy on a retired fireman who grew cannabis to treat pain from a chronic back condition. Graham Walker was caught growing the drug twice at his Dawlish home, bypassing the electricity supply so he did not have to pay the bill. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/courts/retired-fireman-grew-cannabis-to-treat-chronic-pain-708257

GRANTS of up to £500 are available to projects that positively address the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of communities around the Teign Estuary. The grant is for communities around the Teign Estuary and adjacent open coastline, including Dawlish, Holcombe and the Ness. Read more... ...

@Steve Excuse me, 'should' and 'shouldn't' sounds like dictating. You googled the terms 'global scientific community' thinking it was some over-arching evil organization based on your own deep mistrust and paranoia. 'Humans don't cause weather', is that your final word? Thank flip for that.

A TEAM of nurses from Dawlish Community Hospital put on their running shoes to raise money for charity. The foursome took part in the Race For Life for Cancer Research which was held at Westpoint in Exeter. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/nurses-join-race-for-life-707697

KINGSTEIGNTON Bowls’ Club had a couple of teams in action recently, starting first with the X Division Over 55s on Wednesday 17. On their travels to Dawlish Marina’s Green, it was a day to forget even though Captain John Saunders commented that the rinks were closer than the scores suggest. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/a-week-to-forget-for-kbc-706816

Huge demand for cash last week when everything crashed. Alot of  cash machines around the country are still being emptied as soon as they are filled. On Sunday I found a machine that was just dispensing only £5 notes , with a long Q. The whole episode was a major warning to those that think a cashless society is the way forwards. If the bank cards go down and apps go down you are up a creek ...

New lift for Teignmouth’s Alice Cross Centre - and a room with a loo, too. Dawlish Water Rotary and Teignmouth Rotary Club also donated £500 each to help with the associated costs. ‘It will also enable us to make better use of the building by giving us options to alter the layout. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teignmouth-we-have-lift-off-706777

DAWLISH Marina Bowls Club held a fun Sunday afternoon on July 14 for the “Legends” born in 1954. Thanks to the hard work put in by Stephanie and Lin and their respective other halves who devised some great bowls games. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/marinas-1954-legends-and-their-colourful-celebrations-707026

Wonder what a parent would think of the judges decision if a family member or anyone else  died of an overdose due to this character not being locked up for the mandatory time.

JUST last weekend, Olivia Steer of Dawlish enjoyed the South West of England Championships. The talented runner won her heat in Birmingham by five seconds and went on to claim second in the final, achieving another Personal Best in the process. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/olivia-steer-ing-to-second-in-wales-706915