Dawlish News
An American car show featuring more than 200 classic vehicles is returning to a Devon holiday park next month. The event at Cofton Holidays near Dawlish is now in its seventh year and is billed as the biggest American car show in the South West.
DAWLISH Warren beach is flying high with its latest Blue Flag award, an achievement it has held now for 26 consecutive years. However, Teignmouth, along with Ness beach at Shaldon, Dawlish main beach and Coryton Cove will retain their Seaside Awards.
TEIGNBRIDGE Council has admitted charging the NHS to use council-owned car parks for mobile health screening units. National supermarket chains Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have come up trumps allowing the siting of a breast cancer screening unit in its car parks in Dawlish and Teignmouth.
Cruise down to Cofton Holidays near Dawlish for the annual American Car Show from the 21st – 23rd June 2024. 3500 visitors will enjoy the weekend festival, with the chance to see over 200 different classic American cars including Mustangs, Cadillacs, Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Buicks and Jeeps.
ORGANISERS of Dawlish Community Larder are appealing for support so they can double their money. The scheme, which helps families and individuals in Dawlish with essential supplies, has launched a Crowdfunder campaign to raise £10,000 through a national insurance company which promises to match fund, pound for pound.
DAWLISH Coasters had a successful day at the Winding Paths Wray Trail events on Sunday. Amy Brown ran the Wray Trail 10k - Amy finished in 56:58 which is a Personal Best- she was the 3rd ranked female and finished 5th overall.
THREE good causes received a welcome cash boost when community-conscious colleagues at Kingsteignton Tesco Superstore handed out grants worth £3,000.
DAWLISH councillor Rosie Dawson is to be the next chairman of Teignbridge District Council. The Lib Dem member, who is also a Dawlish town councillor and former mayor of Dawlish, takes over from outgoing chairman Cllr Chris Clarance.
A collision involving an overturned van, a crumpled car and a large lorry at Teignmouth docks last Thursday looked like a horrific accident.
FOLLOWING the huge success of the inaugural Coronation Cup match last May, there was much anticipation at Bitton Park for the second edition. Last year’s fixture saw Dawlish carry off the trophy, and the Teignmouth lads were certainly keen to hit back.