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A DEALER who exploited children in care by luring them into a County Lines drug gang has been jailed for eight years and three months. The 16-strong gang’s main bases were Exeter and Torbay but Curtis extended the geographic spread to Mid and North Devon, Exmouth and Dawlish. Read more... ...

Dawlish's Waterfowl Wardens, alongside staff from Teignbridge District Council, discovered the vehicle in the early hours on Saturday, April 15. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/waterfowl-wardens-clear-out-motorbike-from-the-brook-608032

The Cafe at Coryton Cove was targeted by thieves who vandalised the site and stole goods, equipment and cash. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/seafront-cafe-targeted-by-thieves-608130

A psychotic Barnstaple man who stabbed to death a stranger outside Tesco in 2018 was suffering from a mental illness so severe that he did not have full control of his actions at the time the killing. Kevin Gale , also known as Kit Kat, was hearing voices and exhibiting bizarre behaviour before launching the fatal attack on Lee Turner in the supermarket car park. In the months before the tragedy ...

A team of intrepid teachers, teaching assistants and site support staff are taking the leap to help college PE teacher Dan Osbourne raise money for his family’s charity Jay’s Aim. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/college-staff-aiming-high-injump-for-jays-aim-charity-606799

Thank you. I should add that Dawlish was the ONLY RBL Branch to get involved with this. Indeed, HQ RBL did not even recognise our guys as British soldiers until we were about 3 years into it. Now you can watch them parade proudly passed the Cenotaph in the RBL Remembrance Day parade in London which they have done every year since their acceptance. I'm sure they'll get a TV mention this year.

POLICE in Teignmouth and Dawlish have warned there has been an increase in moped thefts. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/moped-thefts-on-the-rise-heres-how-you-can-protect-your-bike-607920

TWO men have appeared at Exeter Crown Court accused of dangerous driving in Exminster and conspiracy to steal catalytic converters in Dawlish Warren. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/men-accused-of-catalytic-converter-thefts-in-dawlish-warren-after-exminster-police-chase-607553

A grandad who took his daughter and granddaughter out to enjoy the Bank Holiday by watching the varied waterfowl at Dawlish Water got more wildlife than he bargained for yesterday (April 10). Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/eagle-eyed-grandad-spots-snake-8343039

The first sections of the new accessible footbridge for Dawlish station were lifted in by crane overnight this weekend. They are made of pre-cast concrete and will be installed gradually over the coming weeks on Saturday nights, as the work can only be safely carried out when trains aren’t running. Thank you to the community, our lineside neighbours and passengers for your patience as work ...

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POLICE in Teignmouth and Dawlish have thanked local people for providing them with teddy bears for their patrol vehicles. They are used to help calm adults and children that have faced traumatic experiences. I am aware that one was used for a three-year-old who was being taken into care because unfortunately his parents were not well enough to look after him. Read more... ...

Greeting from Canada everyone! My family of 5 are planning to visit your beautiful town at the beginning of June. We will be arriving on the train and would like to walk around without our bit of luggage. Is there somewhere secure to store them? Your help is much appreciated! Krystal

'Lost' girl in Torquay found safe and well after police search https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/lost-girl-torquay-found-safe-8331597?utm_source=devon_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter2&utm_medium=email&pure360.trackingid=828373f6-d7fb-405c-83c6-ce198f7f0ec7

What a complete Harse!

A reminder that restrictions around walking dogs on some beaches in Teignbridge came into effect last Saturday (1 April). Details of which beaches are affected can be found on our website – https://orlo.uk/WXSq D Alternatively, please check the signs at our beaches if you're not sure. The restrictions will run until 30 September. If you are walking your dog on one of our beaches, please make sure ...

A paedophile who twice groped a teenage girl in her home has been handed a 12-month sentence. Pope, from Stonelands Park, Dawlish, Devon, had pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault on dates unknown between December 5, 2018 and May 1, 2021. Read more... ...

WORK has been ongoing to remove vegetation from cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe. The work is aimed at stabilisation of the cliffs between Dawlish and Teignmouth. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/network-rail-team-scale-dawlish-cliff-face-to-clear-vegetation-604247

DAWLISH grandad-to-be Allan Pyne has stepped in to take on the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of a children’s charity. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/grandad-allan-steps-in-for-three-peaks-challenge-604652

Dawlish Community Transport has halved the cost of its Wednesday, Thursday and Friday trips for a limited period thanks to funding from the NHS South West Cost of Living Community Fund. Read more... ...

Maybe early warning for  when Putin pushes the red button.....then you can kiss your a*s* goodbye 😄

Dawlish Against Plastic's monthly beach clean is taking place this Saturday 1 April. Meeting at Boat Cove at 10am, you will be provided with gloves, pickers, bags and hi-viz vests but you are welcome to bring your own.

The community hospital on Mill Lane, the first to be built by the NHS in 1954, is due to close, with services moving to Dawlish Hospital and a new £8 million health centre in Teignmouth town centre. Read more... https://www.radioexe.co.uk/news-and-features/local-news/teignmouth-hospital-closure-another-review/

The Environment Agency has told people to get ready for flooding around coastal areas of the county Alerts have also been put in place for South Devon estuaries, the coast between Start Point and Dawlish Warren, and the coastline from Start Point to Plymouth. Within the higher-level warnings, the Environment Agency says people should "act now". See more... ...

Dawlish Against Plastic will hold a town litter-pick on Saturday. Meeting at The Manor House at 10am, the event will finish by midday. Everyone is welcome to join in and the group will supply all necessary equipment.

It seems from reading the article that it was/is officers (ie employees) of the council who were/are involved with this apparent intransigence. As I read the story the only connection this story has with councillors is that is so happens that the appellant is one.

@1263 Of course, but nothing will be done about it as usual!!

THREE of the Black Swans in Dawlish have had to be rehomed after straying away from their home on the Lawn. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/walkabout-swans-rehomed-602378

Since you are not a pensioner, you are not entitled to the financial benefits that come with it . I think there's a place there where your question has an answer.

THE Commonwealth flag was raised in Teignmouth and Dawlish to mark the annual Commonwealth Day celebration. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teignbridge-observes-commonwealth-day-601731

Starting off our list strong at number 10, The Anchor Inn rests on the riverside of the little village of Cockwood just outside Dawlish. Overlooking a lovely harbour the Anchor Inn is a popular tourist spot famous for a lovely restaurant that specializes in incredible seafood. We could argue it has one of the best views on this list. See more... ...

From 3.30am on Saturday March 18 to Monday March 20, an excavator will be used to break out the rear wall of the landward platform at the station to make room for the new bridge. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/work-on-accessible-footbridge-to-take-major-step-forward-601568

Ukrainian schoolgirl Albina Yevko sustained 'multiple injuries' in Dawlish Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/ukrainian-schoolgirl-albina-yevko-sustained-8253328

Thanks Huw, interesting.

A SCOTS policeman has shared the amazing photos he captured of a rare black swan visiting a local Scottish beauty spot. See more... https://proiqra.com/copper-captures-stunning-images-of-a-rare-black-swan-in-scotland-pro-iqra-news/

Dramatic pictures show Dawlish house ruined in fire that person and pets escaped from https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/dramatic-pictures-show-dawlish-house-8249563

The deadline for making submissions to TDC re the draft Local Plan has been extended to 5pm Thursday 16th March 2023. To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to have their say, we’ve extended the deadline to 5pm on Thursday 16 March. The feedback form is available at teignbridge.gov.uk/lpconsultation ‘ Detailed guidance on how to complete the form is also available on our website and there is ...

The deadline for making submissions to TDC re the draft Local Plan has been extended to 5pm Thursday 16th March 2023. To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to have their say, we’ve extended the deadline to 5pm on Thursday 16 March. The feedback form is available at teignbridge.gov.uk/lpconsultation ‘ Detailed guidance on how to complete the form is also available on our website and there is ...

The Owl awards project recognises those who are reducing the stigma associated with loneliness and build a looking and listening community encouraging and empowering residents, voluntary organisations, charities, schools and businesses to feel comfortable and be positive around those who feel lonely and isolated. Read more... ...