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Carrie Antoinette is the real power in Downing Street, that's why we're getting all these loony green diktats every other day.

Be aware its only a matter of time before the council looks for more money to replace the bin drivers that have left or offer the current drivers more money. Cant wait until elections to get this mob out , but the down side is swapping one shower for another..................

Just checked the website and today's (Thursday 16th) car boot sale is definitely on.

The tasty walnut topping jammed in Bella McMunnagill’s throat, blocking her airway. PC Kim Webber (29) was having a haircut when Bella’s assistant burst into the Dawlish salon next door for help. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/article.cfm?id=121103&headline=Cake%20fan%27s%20favourite%20treat%20almost%20killed%20her!&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2021

@Cat Lover - if you can access Eyes of Dawlish suggest you try asking on there as well.

Helen Scott, Director at Cofton Holidays, Dawlish Warren: We’ve certainly experienced our busiest summer season ever at Cofton Holidays Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-tourism-experts-give-verdict-5898457

Lottery support for action on climate change A new £2.5million National Lottery-funded programme to support communities across the UK take action on climate change has opened for applications. Together for Our Planet offers grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 to locally-based UK charitable organisations and social enterprises, including CICs, for small-scale projects that address climate change ...

Teignbridge families offered a free healthy start! Families across Teignbridge can sign up to receive a free seasonal fruit and vegetable box this Autumn as part of the national Healthy Start Scheme . Devon County Council is running a promotional initiative this autumn to raise awareness of the national Healthy Start scheme. Healthy Start provides eligible pregnant women and families with children ...

Devon County Council Mobile Vaccination Unit Sunday 12th September Time 10-1pm Pfizer Vaccine 18 years 1st and 2nd vaccine (8 weeks between doses)

An elderly man has been taken to hospital after coming off his mobility scooter after a collision with a van. Police and ambulance crews were called to Commercial Road in Dawlish at around 2pm on Friday. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/elderly-man-mobility-scooter-dawlish-5901970

A STREET robber who armed himself with a bottle and a knife has been jailed for muggings in Dawlish and Exeter. The only reason Wright stayed out of trouble in between the two offences is that he spent nine months of it in prison. He became homeless after his release and was living in a tent in Dawlish when he carried out the second attack. Read more... ...

Here we go again...

Trampolining Tuesday & Supervised Junior Gym Tots Bounce Trampolining Tots Bounce sessions will give your children the chance to discover the fun of trampolining. They will jump on a full-size trampoline, play games and learn new skills. All children must always have an adult with them during the sessions; this is to help to keep your child safe. 4-4.30pm and 4.30-5pm. For ages 3-4 years old. ...

The Museum is now closed until the 2022 season but we will be working hard behind the scenes to come back next year even better than ever. Even though we are closed we will try our best to answer any questions you may have through our Facebook page here or you can email us at info@dawlishmuseum.co.uk. A big thank you to all those who came to visit us and made it such a busy albeit brief season in ...

Jaw-dropping footage of the meteor was spotted shooting through the sky above GWR's key worker rail service A jaw-dropping fireball meteor was caught shooting across Devon's sky last night, captured in incredible footage by the Dawlish Beach Camera. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/fireball-meteor-lights-up-sky-5879761

Over 100 wave recurve units have now been installed on section two of the Dawlish sea wall. Steel reinforcements are also being installed between the recurve units and the track-side boundary wall, which will provide even more strength

The business was previously owned by Bernard Bretagne who decided to sell to pursue other business interests. It has now been sold to experienced retailers from London who plan to continue trading for the rest of summer before making some strategic changes in the quieter winter months. Read more... https://www.insidermedia.com/news/south-west/dawlish-supermarket-sold

Thursday. 2nd September 10.30am -12 noon: Minibeast walk at the Warren. Discover bugs of the grassland and woodland habitats on a ranger led walk. Adults £3.20 and accompanied children £1.60. No dogs please. chrissie @ green spaces

He is due before magistrates next month and has been charged with a number of offences A police spokesperson said: "A 23-year-old man from Dawlish has been charged with drink driving, failing to stop a vehicle when required by police Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/man-due-court-accused-road-5853594

Every authority in Devon, including Teignbridge, reported an increase in infection in the seven days to Sunday, August 22, the last complete data set. Read more... http://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=121044&headline=919%20Covid%20cases%20recorded%20as%20Teignbridge%20braces%20itself%20for%20a%20busy%20Bank%20Holiday&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2021

They are actually complaining that there are no covid tests, Baaaaa, Baaaaa, Baaaa, Baaaaa. Next these whiney wokes will be complaining there is no one to tuck them in and read them a bed time story. Its a BEAR GRYLL's music festival, let your DOCKING hair down and enjoy. Need a pee or poop go behind a bush. Dear Lord what a bunch of children.

Might their counter argument be that they lost a lot of money in 2020 so need to make up for it in 2021? Stable/horse/bolted? https://inews.co.uk/news/government-urges-devon-and-cornwall-residents-to-wear-masks-and-socially-distance-following-covid-spike-1172779

Perhaps Andy should come and talk to us...maybe?

The Marquee Bar at Lady's Mile Holiday Park is home to the Ultimate Celebration of Local Beer and Cider, back by popular demand from 24th September to 26th September! With a vast array of local beers and ciders, live music, family entertainment and loads more! Joining us on Sunday 26th September is a spectacular display of Classic cars, bikes and various other vintage vehicles! Come and have a ...

The DTC submission (see above) says: “ Some of the proposed sites are classified as undeveloped coast. It is imperative that these areas are preserved from all further housing development ”. One of these sites with undeveloped coast designation is the land west of Teignmouth Road. It is opposite The Smugglers pub at Holcombe, looking across the A379 in an inland direction up to Oak Hill Cross ...

Cllr Alan Connett says the delays could be eased by moving restrictions at the bottleneck on Bridge Road Cllr Connett asked Devon County Council highways to move some lane restrictions so traffic heading towards Exminster and Dawlish can turn off. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/urgent-call-ease-roadwork-misery-5803192?IYA-mail=3cd32923-9c2f-4a70-850a-b4d478a22ca8

The crimes took place on services between Exeter and Dawlish and police are appealing for victims to come forward A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: "It was reported on each occasion that a man exposed himself and committed an indecent act in front of a lone female passenger. Read more... ...

Fluffy chips and crispy batter - what more can you ask for after a day at Dawlish Warren? Faith Strickland visited this chippy just a five minute walk from the beach and claimed it to be a ‘bargain’. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/food-drink/best-fish-chips-south-west-5728462?IYA-mail=3cd32923-9c2f-4a70-850a-b4d478a22ca8

Families and holidaymakers are discovering there's no better way to visit activities and attractions in the county than by open-top bus. To get you in the mood for some open-top fun, we’ve detailed where the four buses go and highlighted some fun things to do along the routes. And don't forget to give us a wave as you go past! Read more... ...

A drunken tourist who abused a six-year-old girl while staying in Dawlish has been sent on a sex offenders’ course. Daniel Beech had spent the night drinking with the girl’s father and had gone back to his home after closing time. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/dawlish-tourist-who-abused-girl-5785665

Goog luck to all involved in a full packed week of events. Lets hope all the cars trying to find somewhere to park will stay, i came through Barton car park and cars were coming in and waiting for a space and just giving up .

As many of you have seen we have rebranded our 2 Dawlish stores into Kazbern Premier. After nearly 20 years as Geralds in Dawlish Warren we have sold that business to new owners. We will now concentrate all our efforts on Kazbern Premier Stores & promise to continue with great deals & service. We would like to thank all our Geralds customers over the years from the bottom of our hearts for their ...

NHS waiting list in England hits record 5.45 million

They're making a temporary road for the machinery to get down safely to repair the tunnel.

I shall be giving a light-hearted talk: “Dawlish in the 19th Century and How Brunel Changed the Town” on Thursday 19th August in the Carnival Marquee on the Lawn from 2.00-3.00pm. All welcome. Free entry. My books on Dawlish will be available at a Special Price! Please come!

I think Fred is probably right, and even if they do paint the bay what's to stop other disabled badge holders from parking there - unless there's a great big sign saying for Tony only! (which would still get ignored)

And not only are some of the proposed sites classified as undeveloped coast but in the case of the Teignmouth Road site the area is also part of an AGLV (Area of Great Landscape Value). PLUS, plus........by (presently) being open farmland it forms a gap between the settlement at Holcombe and the beginnings of the settlement (Southdowns Road area) at Dawlish. In the present Local Plan it is the ...

Fred Holman topped the podium for Great Britain during the first Games hosted in the country - but his life took a sad demise after his success Fred Holman was born in Dawlish in 1883, the son of a baker and one of 10 children. Known affectionately to the swimming community as "our Freddie", he showed an exceptional talent for swimming as a child, winning contests from the age of 11. Read more... ...

Or it's possible they are going to be centalised, say Land's End or John O'Groats to save a few quid.

The stretch of the A379 through the village is known for pinch-points, especially a narrow section between the pillars and a convenience store, where traffic queues. Councillors were told the works, estimated to cost £70,000 and funded from the local transport plan, would reduce traffic queuing along the narrow sections of the road and encourage sustainable travel. Read more... ...