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We are pleased to announce some good news this morning - 5 cygnets have hatched from the eggs which were being incubated. 3 cygnets will be in the window hopefully (Tuesday) and 2 are still 'drying off' in the incubator. They look in good health but obviously it is very early days and the wardens will monitor their progress over the coming days.

I've just read an article on Devonlive concerning a village in east Devon and its housing situation. Someone has posted a comment at the bottom of the article which I reproduce here. " In Devon we suffer from one of the highest number of second homes in the country and a large number, for which I cannot at the moment find statistics, of holiday lets. This has been made worse over the Covid ...

@Carer How would you know?

What a complete idiot.

How sad and how irresponsible of the dog owner to allow this. Thanks for posting.

Yesterday, Saturday, the fire service was called to a carbon monoxide incident caused by a resident desperate for warmth and hot food using a gas barbecue indoors. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=122233&headline=Worrying%20rise%20in%20carbon%20monoxide%20incidents%20and%20fire%20risks%20due%20to%20power%20cuts&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2022

Unfortunately, these companies have endless money to spend on appeals.while councils have only taxpayers' money. Something is very wrong with the system.

£3000 savings ??/ must have money to burn

Is there such a thing as teignbridge energy officers - no wonder the council tax is so high. Here free of charge is what some "officer" will tell you turn of lights when not in room. switch of plugs when not in use try to keep one room warm drink hot cups of tea/coffee wear extra layer of  clothes eat a hotmeal every day turn down heating an extra degree grants apply for ...

The deli is going to focus on showcasing goods from local producers, and stock alcohol and gifts. It's expected to be open by the beginning of April. Read more... https://dawlish.nub.news/n/new-dawlish-deli-expected-to-open-in-spring?fbclid=IwAR1iixtwxmwyt_qT-9I0zkuSlFVARomNpdxg77GlSQXeYKKU3O94t1awm9s

Geoffrey Cox, the boss of Southern Healthcare which owns four care homes in Devon (in Exeter, Plymouth, Dawlish and Seaton), says: “We absolutely welcome this news. Visiting is fundamentally important for wellbeing – the residents especially, their families and the staff – after a very harrowing couple of years. Read more... ...

Mr Dancey-Stevenson, from Helston, appeared at Truro Crown Court on Thursday via a video link from Langdon Hospital in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-60336221

The total number of new dwellings on this development will be 190. 168 will be put on the open market for purchase. 22 will fall into the Affordable Home category and will be available for rent or part ownership via a housing association. As far as I can ascertain the AH dwellings will be as follows: 6 x 1 bed 9 x 2 bed 7 x 3 bed If you or anyone you know is interested in any of the ...

The parish of Dawlish stretches from Cockwood through to Holcombe. Dawlish Town Council is seeking suggestions as to where any future benches might be located. Click on this link to register your thoughts. https://www.dawlish.gov.uk/benches-in-the-parish/ Replies by 28th Feb. 2022

What a load of rubbish, have the councillors got nothing better to do. Who is going to measure the  lead? who is going to enforce the rules ? another  out of touch with reality decision by the  jobsworths.  The councillors should be concentrating on more important issues like potholes, anti-social behaviour, vandalism, litter, improvements to the town  as dawlish is going down the tubes. Sooner ...

@Brooklyn Bridge not just the Strand everywhere you walk

Words of inspiration from Dawlish-based psychotherapist and life coach Jody Merelle Read on... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=122092&headline=Getting%20to%20know%20you...&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2022

Councillor Andrea Davis, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, said: “The rail station will also be an important asset to support economic growth to the south west of Exeter, as well as Dawlish and Newton Abbot.” Read more... ...

Angelique Aldworth, a 44-year-old mum-of-two from Devon, began to suffer excruciating headaches in 2020 but brushed them off as a cold until a terrifying incident landed her in hospital Angelique Aldworth, 44, was rugby-mad and working as a coach in the sport in Dawlish, Devon, when she started suffering agonising headaches in February 2020. Read more... ...

That's all very well but the parents will still feed their kids doughnuts, piza, crisps, sweets and cola.

Today [Friday] marks eight years to the day since the infamous 2014 storm which severely damaged the railway on the South Devon coastline Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/article.cfm?id=122123&headline=EIGHT%20YEARS%20ON%3A%20Project%20to%20protect%20Dawlish%20line%20continues&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2022&fbclid=IwAR3zoS7Utho4C-is83WuYx-wXqD7XL7_qH6rto1WMCAToTrwQnJZmy0-Sfk

Passengers are being told the incident is currently under investigation The staff member said: "There has been a fight on the train at Dawlish. The train is still at Dawlish. They are waiting for the police." Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/fight-between-passengers-said-stopped-6599956

Been told that some are having difficulty with that link that I've posted above. If so, try copying and pasting it - am told that is another way of accessing the form. Alternatively go to the Dawlish Town Council website. https://www.dawlish.gov.uk/horse-chestnut-tree-carving/

Live theatre, whether it be professional or amateur is all about entertainment and the cast of the Dawlish team at the Shaftesbury Theatre had certainly read the script, writes Martin Blundell Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/article.cfm?id=122047&headline=A%20giant%20of%20a%20panto&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2022

Shoplifting update-We have arrested a male in connection to a series of shopliftings in Dawlish, Teignmouth and the surrounding area. He has been sentenced to 39 weeks in prison. Thank you for your help and support on this matter.

Seems that whoever voted Conservative in the last General Election also voted for more houses to be built. This is from the Conservative 2019 General Election Manifesto.  (page 31) "We will continue to progress towards our target of 300,000 homes a year by the mid 2020s. This will see us build at least a million more homes over the next parliament"

We have had an increase in Anti-Social Behaviour up Lea Mount-Dawlish. We are working with the council and doing high visibility foot patrols to combat this behaviour. If you have any information please email: https://crowd.in/1HQQHH

This is on the agenda at the next Dawlish Town Council meeting being held Weds. 2nd Feb 2022. 13. Notice of Motion PDF 150 KB To consider a Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Dawson as follows: To air safety concerns with stakeholders regarding Elm Grove Road and the nearby junction of Exeter Road (including the two crossings) and bring together stakeholders to formulate a ...

Samuel Tooley led the violence which left his victim unconscious with severe brain injuries in Somerset Place. He was in a coma for a month and had part of his skull removed by surgeons. Tooley, of Sandygate Mill, Kingsteignton admitted grievous bodily harm and was jailed for two years and eight months. Johnson, of The Mount, Dawlish, admitted causing actual bodily harm. He was given a ...

Network's latest newsletter says : We are currently reconstructing the seaward platform at Dawlish station, as well as building a new sea wall at Dawlish and preparing to install a rockfall shelter north of Parson's Tunnel, near Holcombe. We will be working around the clock on the following dates and times when the railway line is temporarily closed from 3am on Sat 5 Feb till 3am on Mon 7 ...

A Dawlish man living with cystic fibrosis has set himself an ambitious challenge in a bid to help others. The genetic condition causes a range of challenging symptoms, including thick sticky mucus in the lungs, problems with the digestive system and liver blockages. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-man-cystic-fibrosis-takes-6540506

James O’Reilly named his line Benny after his nickname and sent 98 texts in the space of three days offering users ‘best of both’ meaning heroin and crack cocaine. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/article.cfm?id=122028&headline=Dawlish%20drug%20dealer%20jailed%20for%20running%20County%20Lines%20operations&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2022

We love the Fungi farm, they do amazing speciality mushroom breakfasts! =) NellyP - BoatCove

re. Land off Meadow Park - Town Council's objections included access via Badlake Hill. It's worth noting that 5 of the houses at the bottom of Badlake Hill have just spent 10 days without broadband since their cables have been brought down by a passing lorry.

A few words of inspiration from psychotherapist and life coach Jody Merelle, based in Dawlish: In Dawlish we are exceptionally lucky to have the Shaftesbury theatre right on our doorstep. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=121979&headline=Joining%20the%20local%20theatre%20is%20not%20all%20about%20acting&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2022

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/new-highway-code-rules-divide-6537648#comments-wrapper At a glance: How has The Highway Code changed? Drivers of large passenger vehicles and HGVs now have ‘the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger posed to other road users’ Drivers at a junction should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road that they’re turning into ...

It’s named after something by the A38 that’s no longer there Just beyond the slip where you can turn off towards Dawlish and Exminster on the A379 if you’re heading east, the Wobbly Wheel Garage stood on the site that is now occupied by Partridge Cycles Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/history/a38-wobbly-wheel-junction-near-6532023

Did you know that volunteering is very good for your mental health and helps to combat loneliness? Come and see how you can help us at Strand Community Centre.

Just a reminder about the closing date for comments.

Just a reminder about the closing date for comments.