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Patients of a Devon mental health unit have created an ambient music album as part of a therapy project. A group of six patients at Dawlish's Langdon Hospital recorded and edited the album, called Labyrinthe Des Esprits: The Cosmic Hunt, using sounds from across Devon. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clydyxl1w65o

Due to staffing issues. https://dawlish.com/thread/details/70780

Dawlish Hospital's Minor Injuries Unit is closed again due to ongoing staffing challenges, marking the fourth closure in a week. STAFFING ‘challenges’ have caused the closure of Dawlish Hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit for the fourth day in a week. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-hospitals-minor-injuries-unit-closes-again-due-to-staffing-issues-828231

THE weather was exceptional for a bank holiday weekend and it wasn’t just any bank holiday weekend, with plenty of finals taking place at Dawlish Marina Bowls Club. Saturday morning started with the ladies’ 2-wood, which was won by Tina Rowe, and the men’s pairs, won by David Nown and Lee Wooldridge. Read more... ...

A popular pub on the main road between Dawlish and Teignmouth has reopened just 24 hours after a kitchen fire. The Smugglers Inn in Holcombe was forced to close following the blaze yesterday morning. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/smugglers-reopens-after-kitchen-fire-828177

An iconic pub in Holcombe was forced to close this morning (Monday September 1) after a fire broke out in its kitchen. Fire crews were called to the Smugglers Inn, on the road between Dawlish and Teignmouth, at around 11.40am this morning following reports of a kitchen fire. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/fire-breaks-out-at-iconic-pub-827912

The feast of St Nicholas is the inspiration for this year’s Dawlish Choral Society Autumn Concert. The society’s musical director Nicholas Gardiner has selected the St Nicholas Mass by Haydn. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/autumn-concert-inspired-by-st-nick-827873

The crowds turned out in force to celebrate the nine days of Shaldon Regatta last month with many events attracting record-breaking entries, despite weather conditions early in the week forcing minor changes to the programme. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/shaldon-rounds-off-another-fantastic-regatta-827753

SOUTH West Water is hosting a public meeting to update residents on progress so far in Dawlish. The multi-million pound project currently underway throughout the town is aimed at improving water quality. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/south-west-water-update-dawlish-project-progress-at-public-meeting-827686

A man known as ‘Mr Dawlish’ because of his impact on football in the town has died at the age of 96. Gerald Reginald Samuel Turner was born on August 20 1928 in Chinnor, Oxfordshire. As a youngster, his family moved to High Wycombe where he excelled in athletics and football. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/mr-dawlish-football-legend-dies-at-the-age-of-96-826917

An appeal has been launched in Dawlish to find hosts for a Ukrainian grandmother's family under threat in Ukraine. AN APPEAL has been launched to find hosts to help a Ukrainian grandmother in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/appeal-for-hosts-in-dawlish-to-aid-ukrainians-under-threat-826861

Dawlish's St Gregory’s Church commemorates its 200th anniversary with a four-day celebration, featuring special events and a service with the Bishop of Exeter. FOUR days of celebrations are planned to mark the 200th anniversary of St Gregory’s church in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-celebrates-200th-st-gregorys-church-anniversary-with-four-day-event-826550

Setting the Record Straight: Teignmouth Crime Data We are aware of a national news article claiming Teignmouth Beach has the highest crime rate in the UK. We believe the article to be misleading and an inaccurate representation. Sector Inspector Sean Roper clarifies: "The data cited in a recent article is based on crimes logged to a very small, specific location, 'Spratt Sand,' which is equivalent ...

The Strand Centre in Dawlish has transformed its kitchen facilities with a £4,000 revamp, enhancing service for 1,200 residents. A DAWLISH community centre has had a £4,000 kitchen makeover. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-community-centre-unveils-new-ps4000-kitchen-makeover-826287

HAVING already secured their place in Division Two of the MDL for next season, Bovey Tracey's men finished their schedule with a fine home win against Torquay Belgrave by 12 points to two. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/sdl-promotion-boost-for-bovey-tracey-bc-ladies-825633

Discover the Railway 200 celebrations with the new stamp trail across Teignbridge's stations, including Dawlish, Teignmouth, and Newton Abbot. THREE Teignbridge railway stations are taking part in a new stamp trail. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teignbridge-railway-stations-join-railway-200-stamp-trail-825236

The Den, Teignmouth. Read more... https://www.devonairradio.com/calendar/event/meet-you-local-police/

South West Water is addressing Dawlish's water quality issues with a new underground storm tank. THE new tank being constructed the centre of Dawlish is beginning to take shape. South West Water is currently installing an underground storm tank in the middle of the Lawn as part of its multi-million pound scheme to tackle the town’s water quality problems. Read more... ...

Students at Dawlish College were in high spirits when they picked up their GCSE and Level 1 BTEC results this morning with shrieks of delight echoing across the hall. The cohort receiving the GCSE results today started their secondary school journey in September 2020; just six months after the start of the first Covid 19 lockdown. Read more... ...

Residents in Dawlish are complaining about construction lorries using residential roads instead of the newly opened Dawlish link road, designed to alleviate traffic in the area. RESIDENTS claim construction lorries are continuing to use residential roads to access building sites in Dawlish instead of the newly opened Dawlish link road. Read more... ...

A shameless burglar who targeted primary schools and homes in Dawlish and Teignmouth over a period of 18 months has been jailed for six years. Callum Tumilty, 30 and of no fixed abode in Dawlish , was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Monday, August 18. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/burglar-who-targeted-dawlish-teignmouth-10441849

The Lansdowne pub in Dawlish is holding a family fun day in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on Saturday (August 23) in memory of a member of bar staff. Emma Rabbage sadly passed away in August 2022 after being diagnosed with cancer. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/lanny-fundraiser-in-memory-of-barmaid-824471

MUSICIANS and Indian dancers entertained families visiting a Teignbridge care home as part of their 20th anniversary celebrations earlier this summer. Sefton Hall in Dawlish opened its gardens to the public for their summer fete, marking 20 years since it joined the Southern Healthcare Group, which owns four award-winning care homes across Devon. Read more... ...

Teignmouth Airshow is on the hunt for a new volunteer finance director following the resignation of the current incumbent. He had previously been involved in Dawlish Airshow. However, he has decided to step down to focus on his health, family and business. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/airshow-seeks-finance-director-following-resignation-823787

A book club for those who find it difficult to access the written word is launching in Dawlish this week. Dawlish Bookworms launches on Tuesday (August 19) and the group will meet at 2pm every Tuesday at The Strand Centre. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/accessible-book-club-opens-in-dawlish-823614

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information about an assault in Teignmouth. ‘Did you witness anything?’, says a spokesperson for Teignmouth and Dawlish Police said. ‘ If you feel you can help with our investigation please contact us at https://orlo.uk/fub1y and quote crime number 50250198460’, added the spokesperson. Read more... ...

South West Water is collaborating with a Dawlish videographer to document its significant investment programme, aimed at improving water quality and reducing storm overflows in Dawlish. So far preparation work has been completed for the new storm works at The Lawn and Sandy Lane, including pipe diversions to allow space for the new tanks. Read more... ...

Residents in Dawlish welcome the opening of the new link road, ending a decade of construction traffic disruptions. RESIDENTS in Dawlish, whose lives have been blighted for a decade by construction traffic, are to be relieved of the 100s of vehicle movements with the opening of a new link road. Read more... ...

A POLICE and Communities Together (PACT) meeting is taking place in Bishopsteignton next week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at the Old Commercial Inn on August 22. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/meeting-invites-community-to-discuss-issues-with-police-822672

Work has begun on a major upgrade to Dawlish’s wastewater system in a bid to cut storm overflow use and improve local bathing waters. South West Water has started the next stage of a multi-million-pound project to future-proof the town’s network as its population grows. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/multi-million-pound-works-set-10419947

CROWDS were out in force at Dawlish Celebrates Carnival to watch the iconic Red Arrows fly past. The RAF aerobatic display team performed the fly past yesterday afternoon. It was one of the highlights of the packed week of carnival events and activities which culminates tomorrow with the grand finale the Community Parade. Read more... ...

Taylor Wimpey is inviting potential homebuyers to take a look around their brand new three bedroom Braxton view home at its Brook Vale development in Dawlish. The event will take place on Thursday 14th August from 4pm to 8pm , giving visitors the opportunity to view the 2.5 storey Braxton property. Read more... ...

A kaleidoscope of colour graced The Strand Centre in Dawlish last weekend courtesy of Dawlish Garden Society. The society were holding their annual summer show at the venue and with a bumper selection of exhibits on display visitors were kept entertained  viewing - and judges were kept busy making the tricky decisions. Read more... ...

Wesley Hayes from Dawlish avoided immediate jail despite a premeditated attack involving a liquid thrown at an acquaintance, causing fear and hospitalisation. A 42-YEAR-OLD Dawlish man who threw a liquid into the face of an acquaintance who owed him money in a premeditated attack, has escaped an immediate jail sentence. Read more... ...

A road in Devon is blocked after a wide load became stuck. Roads monitoring service Inrix said the A379 southbound became blocked at 12.10pm today, Wednesday, August 13, by an 'abnormal load' near Powderham Castle. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/live-wide-load-stuck-near-10422009

A CHILDREN’S charity in Dawlish received a major boost with a £5,000 donation from Dawlish Freemasons. AIMS supports children with special and additional needs and their families through weekly get togethers. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/masons-gift-ps5000-to-childrens-charity-821923

Richard Hayward, a retired Royal Navy man from Dawlish, reunited with his comrades after over 50 years, sharing memories of their time on HMS Bulwark and HMS Invincible. RETIRED Dawlish Royal Navy man Richard Hayward has met up with some of his forces comrades for a reunion after more than 50 years. Read more... ...

Mandarin ducks Ike and Tina, funded by Dawlish's Over 60s Disco, join the local waterfowl flock. IKE and Tina are the new Dawlish disco ducks. The two Mandarin ducks have joined the Dawlish flock of waterfowl thanks to a group of dancers. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-disco-duck-boost-ike-and-tina-join-the-flock-821636

Join Dawlish Royal British Legion on Friday for a VJ Day ceremony at the Lawn, commemorating the end of WWII in the Far East. THE Dawlish Branch of the Royal British Legion will be taking part in the national commemoration of VJ Day on Friday to mark the end of the Second World War in the Far East. Read more... ...

A large fire has broken out near a rugby ground in Exmouth this evening, Monday, August 11. One person said they could see smoke from Dawlish Warren. Another person has said there are four fire engines at the scene. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/live-large-fire-breaks-out-10417097