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@1263 On insurance, it has been referred to as an 'uninsurable event'. Some might call it  'an act of God'. Both of which seems a load of BS as the pub was just neglected over a long period of time and the issue was well known. Or is neglect now classed as 'an act of God'?

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Sections of coast path are closed after a 'significant' cliff collapse at a popular Devon beach, it's been confirmed. Beer Coastguard rescuers raised the alarm that someone was possibly trapped - sparking an urgent search by Beer, Dawlish and Exmouth teams on Saturday. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/avoid-warning-after-significant-cliff-10378517

A railway line along the south coast stands as one of Britain's most stunning and offers tickets for just £8. The Riviera Line connects Exeter with Paignton , winding through Dawlish and Teignmouth , as well as the English Riviera resort of Torbay in Devon. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/prettiest-uk-trainline-stunning-seaside-10378291

Event finished The Dawlish EAT Festival is a free event celebrating local food and drink, featuring farmer’s market favourites like cheese, beer, bread, charcuterie, patisserie, and street food. It also offers live entertainment and a lively festival soundtrack. Location: Dawlish Lawn Sunday, 3 August 2025 Website: https://www.eatfestivals.org/

Cofton Holidays opened in 1975 as a family-run business. A Devon holiday park has celebrated its 50th anniversary. Cofton Holidays, near Dawlish, was bought and opened in 1975 by brothers George and Alf Jeffery. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyxvxd0dnqo

@DAC The only councillor I know of is the Mayor, Anthony James, who was spouting forth on Spotlight tonight about the event.  He said British Cycling asked for it to be held in Dawlish, and the council in partnership with local traders thought it was a good thing.  James said his was hoping the event would bring in "considerable revenue" for the traders, but judging by the lack of crowds on the ...

The Mayor has just been interviewed on Spotlight justifying closing down the town for the day, behind him the Strand was virtually deserted.

This video is really just to ridicule and humilaite 'people living with obesity' who are taking exercise.

TODAY is race day in Dawlish with an action-packed line-up of events ahead of tonight’s elite cyclists taking to the track. The Dawlish Grand Prix is the last in the Lloyds National Circuit Series which sees the best riders in the country in town for the final round of the prestigious British Cycling Series. Read more... ...

ONE of Teignmouth’s oldest residents has died at the age of 99. Born in Watford, Joan had lived in Dawlish and Teignmouth for almost 80 years. Three years ago, her family set her 100 challenges to complete before she died including holding a bird of prey, meeting meerkats, learning to croquet, visiting new venues and many craft and baking activities. Read more... ...

09:00 – 10:00 Arrival of Stalls. ROAD CLOSED AT 10:00am until 10:00pm 12:00 – 18:00 Glitz and Glam Face Painting – Gazebo in the KID ZONE 12:00 – 18:00 Carnival Games – KID ZONE 12:00 – 15:30 Ozzy, performing a mixture of fun, magic and games – KID ZONE 12:30 – 13:00 BMX Stunts – BEHIND THE BANDSTAND 13:00 – 14:00 Free Family Community and Vintage Bike Ride (Register at British Cycling Gazebo near ...

Reminder that the above road closures start today at 10am.

For those wondering about the 2 Newton Abbot to Exeter service tomorrow due to the cycling event. Services up until 18:00 will be going through Dawlish as planned subject to possible delay through Dawlish itself. After 18:00 services will not be going through Dawlish at all until 22:00. Services during the diversion times will be subject to delay due to the diversion in place.

A NEW strategy to protect three important nature reserves, including Dawlish Warren, has been agreed by three local councils. East Devon District Council, Teignbridge District Council, and Exeter City Council have formally signed up to the new South East Devon Wildlife Joint Habitats Sites Mitigation Strategy following full approval by each council. Read more... ...

STAFF from Devon County Council will be in Dawlish and Bovey Tracey next week as part of a series of community events to discuss local government reorganisation. Teams will be at The Strand in Dawlish on Tuesday July 29 between 8.30am and 10.30am then at Town Square, Bovey Tracey between the same times on Thursday July 31. Read more... ...

AN application for signage at a property earmarked for Dawlish’s permanent banking hub has been approved by planners. 25/00762/ADV sought permission to install an illuminated ‘Banking Hub’ fascisa sign, as well as a heritage projecting sign, associated marketing posters and signs at 14 Brunswick Place. Read more... ...

THREE new ice cream flavours have been revealed ahead of carnival week in Dawlish. Dawlish Celebrates Carnival teamed up with award-winning local ice cream shop The Local Scoop inviting the public to come up with the special carnival delights. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-carnival-ice-cream-flavours-revealed-815638

A BID to save a popular area of green space in Dawlish has taken a major step forward. Dawlish Town Council has confirmed that its submission to register the Newhay as an Asset of Community Value has been approved by Teignbridge District Council. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlishs-newhay-recognised-as-asset-of-community-value-815600

kei starmer has done a deal with the indian leader worth lots of money . But here is where it ends. what has our glorious leader given away to get this agreement to a country it has been alleged rarely makes international agreements with anyone unless india gets a lot more in return. The truth will come out and it won't be good for Britain.

He was born in Dawlish and therefore that would be the likely cause he would be seen locally, I understand, but not from a verified source he was in Teignmouth yesterday.

Here's another one Rosie, simon and garfunkle wrote a song about the missing bridge over the brook called " bridge over troubled water" Can you get your mates on the council to get a replacement bridge , more useful than a poem on a plague. P.s. as regards petitions what happened to the one for the replacement bridge ????

A FAMILY-RUN holiday park in Dawlish is marking a major milestone as it celebrates 50 years in business. What began in 1975 as a modest farm campsite has grown into an 80 acre popular family holiday destination. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlishs-cofton-holidays-celebrates-50-years-with-special-events-815330

CLASSIC vehicles gathered on part of the Lawn in Dawlish on Sunday. The second Dawlish Celebrates Carnival Classic Vehicle Gathering took place despite the threat of rain. This year, as a large part of the Lawn is off limits due to work by South West Water, some of the vehicles could be seen along The Strand. Read more... ...

25/01231/MOD Modification to Section 106 agreement on planning permission 18/02404/MAJ Devon Partnership NHS Trust Langdon Hospital Langdon Dawlish EX7 0NR https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SZQZ8KPZ01U00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

A pot buoy mistaken for a person in the water prompted a call out for Teignmouth RNLI on Saturday (July 20). Solent Coastguard tasked volunteer crew from Teignmouth RNLI along with Dawlish Coastguard and the Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat to respond to reports of a person in the water off Coryton Cove near Dawlish. Read more... ...

A BRAVE Dawlish shop manager is taking to the air for a skydive in aid of a local charity. Lauren Kalynuk and she’s 22, manager of the Local Scoop ice cream shop, has taken the decision to carry on with her skydive from 10,000ft on Wednesday. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/brave-dawlish-shop-manager-to-skydive-for-charity-814384

Event finished Informal get together for Ukrainian guests. Bring and share a dish. Reheating facilities available. Drinks provided. Location: Riverside Centre Saturday, 29 November 2025 Start 18:00 Finish 21:00 Contact: admin@rootscommunityenhancement.org

Dawlish Carnival programme has gone live to buy here - https://dawlishcelebratescarnival.co.uk/how-to-support-us Printed copies are out over the next few days in various local outlets. They will also be available for purchase on the Lawn tomorrow (Sunday).

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. Dawlish Town Council has urged the public to stop fishing in the town's water stream following two separate incidents in the space of 24 hours of black swans attempting to eat fishing lines. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4ge395ggkjo

TOWN councillors have submitted a bid to register an area of green space in Dawlish as an Asset of Community Value. The move by Dawlish Town Council is part of a wider plan to save the popular Newhay area, next to St Gregory’s Church. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/first-steps-in-bid-to-save-green-space-813890

25/01177/HOU Removal of conservatory and erection of a single storey extension to rear 28 Kingsdown Crescent Dawlish Devon EX7 0HL https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SZ68LAPZMGU00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

@BOO HOO yeah there's a button next to the image button where you can put in a youtube link.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 11 of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. • Rated 5: Dawlish Sands Holiday Park (Diner) at Warren Road Dawlish Warren Devon; rated on July 16. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/food-hygiene-ratings-given-to-11-teignbridge-establishments-813741

And in future those in charge of the school might learn from this young lads endevour to may be ask the students before they decide to implement changes. Considering the school's sole purpose is for the well being and education of said students, in my opinion.

@BOO HOO , you're welcome.

CONTRACTORS working on the South West Water scheme in Dawlish are holding a public meeting tonight for residents where pipe work is expected to cause major disruption. People living in West Cliff, Third Avenue and Churchill Avenue will be affected. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/water-pipe-work-in-dawlish-to-cause-disruption-public-meeting-tonight-813539

I must be living in a different Dawlish as 'you will love the beautiful setting of The Lawn' seems a far difference from my Dawlish where the Lawn looks somewhat different. Also 'vibrant array of shops', my Dawlish has betting shops, charity shops, over priced nik naks and shoe shops with a smattering of convenience stores. I must find out where this rather stunning sounding Dawlish is, yes I am ...

A FORMER dusty warehouse has been transformed into a creative co-working space by three Dawlish women. The Good Space, co-founded by three local freelance designers, offers a relaxed and stylish sanctuary where work meets wellbeing. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/business/creative-co-working-hub-opens-in-dawlish-813226

A SECOND of the iconic Dawlish black swans has ingested a fishing line. This is the second time in just 24 hours and town council bosses are warning ‘the next incident could be fatal’. Both times the swans were saved by the town’s waterfowl wardens. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/second-swan-ingests-fishing-line-813100