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A TEIGNBRIDGE Slimming World consultant has said slimming clubs are more important than ever to ensure anyone wanting to lose weight - including people who are taking weight loss injections – get support to build healthy habits so they can keep the weight off. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/group-support-builds-habits-that-last-says-slimming-world-consultant-828818

Explore Teignbridge’s vibrant character and beauty - Sponsored Article. Teignbridge is bursting with character, home to an array of beautiful towns and villages such as Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Dawlish, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot and Teignmouth. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/service/ad-feature/a-day-out-in-teignbridge-828196

ONE of Dawlish ’s iconic black swans has been killed by a dog. The victim was the father swan of the current clutch of eggs waiting to hatch. The incident happened at Tuck’s Plot while the dog was being kept on a lead. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/black-swan-killed-in-dog-attack-511726

A teenage girl was attacked by a boy at a railway station in Devon. At around 7.30pm on Monday, July 28, a 17-year-old girl was approached by a younger boy who she knew at Dawlish railway station. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/girl-brutally-attacked-boy-devon-10471840

THE Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team is holding a surgery tomorrow, Thursday, September 4. The latest Police and Community Together (PACT) meeting takes place from 10.30am at the Old Commercial Inn in Bishopsteignton. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/quiz-a-copper-at-pact-meeting-828442

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

ENGINEERS are working on a fault underground power cable in Dawlish. Work to repair the fault has meant two-way traffic lights are in operation on Iddesleigh Terrace between Exeter Road and The Strand. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/urgent-repairs-to-dawlish-underground-power-cable-cause-traffic-chaos-827957

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

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. The Starlight Diner, a restaurant, cafe or canteen at Welcome Family Holiday Park Warren Road Dawlish Warren Devon was handed a zero-out-of-five rating after assessment on August 6. Read more... ...

A coastal town facing "mounting pressure from swift expansion" must take urgent action to tackle one major challenge. Dawlish stands as one of Devon's flourishing seaside destinations, yet local councillors express concern the town's population has effectively doubled following the construction of a substantial housing estate. Read more... ...

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

A coastal town facing "mounting pressure from swift expansion" must take urgent action to address a major challenge. Dawlish stands as one of Devon's flourishing seaside destinations, yet local councillors express concern the town's population has effectively doubled following the construction of a substantial housing estate. Read more... ...

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/

Residents of Dawlish are invited to honour Ukraine's Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony organised by the Dawlish Town Council on August 24. RESIDENTS in Dawlish are invited to join in as the town marks Ukrainian Independence Day. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-to-honour-ukraine-with-flag-raising-ceremony-for-independence-day-824750

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

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. The court heard Tumilty targeted several vulnerable school premises to steal iPads, tablets and laptops to sell for quick cash in the Dawlish area. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy7ym2z71yzo

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... ...

ALMOST 700 people have signed a petition urging the Government to reinstate funding for vital cliff works above the rail line between Dawlish and Holcombe. Phase 5 of the South West Rail Resilience Programme, the final stretch of the decade-long project to secure the iconic coastal line, was ‘paused’ in July’s spending review. Read more... ...

AN ARDENT bus campaigner is angry at a ‘disastrous’ decision to reduce services in Teignbridge. Dawlish town and district councillor Alison Foden says the move to cut frequency of the 2 service between Exeter and Newton Abbot from three buses an hour to to is detrimental to local residents who need a regular, reliable bus service. Read more... ...

CRUISE ship Aurora was spotted off the coast of Dawlish and Teignmouth this morning. The P&O ship left Southampton docks last night and it en route to Ireland for its first port of a 16 day round UK cruise. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/po-cruise-ship-aurora-spotted-off-dawlish-and-teignmouth-en-route-to-ireland-822805