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New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to four of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. • Rated 5: The Restaurant (Ladys Mile Holiday Park) at Ladys Mile Holiday Park Week Lane Dawlish Devon; rated on May 28. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/food-hygiene-ratings-given-to-four-teignbridge-establishments-693581

A DRIVER was rescued from an overturned car in Dawlish by passers by. The accident happened on Sunday afternoon on the A379 on Teignmouth Hill near Westcliff Drive. Onlookers reported the car had flipped and was on its roof. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/passersby-help-man-from-overturned-car-693658

A RARE Chilean plant has come into flower in Dawlish. More commonly found on arid hillsides in the Andes, this one lives in the Badlake Close garden of Derek Bryant and his wife Jackie. Derek says the flowers of the Puja Chilensis have come as a ‘total surprise’. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/rare-plant-flowers-for-first-time-in-30-years-692985

SUNDAY 26th May was the first of four Charity Days at Dawlish Bowling Club of 2024. The day promised a high turnout with many of the usual teams hoping to enter on the day. 10am was the start time but proceedings got underway a little late due to the first of a few heavy showers. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/dawlish-bowls-charity-day-692192

TOWNS across Teignbridge are gearing up to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. In Dawlish, a day long pack programme of events is planned, starting a 7.25am with a bagpiper playing on the Lawn followed by new town crier Bob Graham making the D-Day proclamation at 8am. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/preparations-underway-to-commemorate-80th-anniversay-of-d-day-692251

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. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/american-car-show-returning-devon-9302303

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. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/blue-flag-success-for-teignbridge-beach-691637

Last Summer we shared an open letter to parents with the hope of encouraging conversations with young people about their behaviour when visiting Teignmouth. Today we would like to share an adapted letter for this summer. This time of year, the local council Community Safety Partnership and Police teams see an increase in reports of youth-related anti-social behaviour. We are regularly seeing ...

LATESTNEWS | Police have been made aware of information about an event taking place in South Devon tomorrow, [Friday 24 May], and a large number of young people are thought to be attending. Last year we were made aware of a number of students celebrating in and around Totnes and Teignmouth which resulted in both ambulance and the police becoming involved. To avoid a repeat of this, there will be ...

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. Read more... https://wearesouthdevon.com/coftons-american-car-show-returns-to-dawlish-this-june/

Yesterday we conducted further work with our South Devon Proactive team. A 16 and 18 year old were arrested for concerned in the supply of class A and Money Laundering in Dawlish Subsequent searches located a large amount of drugs and cash. As a neighbourhood team one of our main focuses is the continued disruption of drug related crime in the area. As always, if you know any drug ...

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. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/dawlish-coasting-to-success-690275

THREE good causes received a welcome cash boost when community-conscious colleagues at Kingsteignton Tesco Superstore handed out grants worth £3,000. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/charities-benefit-from-supermarket-cash-690419

A collision involving an overturned van, a crumpled car and a large lorry at Teignmouth docks last Thursday looked like a horrific accident. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/quay-practice-for-firefighters-690130

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. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby/frankies-feet-exact-coronation-cup-revenge-689775

Riding the wave of golf enthusiasm, we have created the ultimate 18 holes from six iconic South Devon courses: Torquay, Churston, Dainton Park, Teignmouth, Dawlish Warren and Dartmouth. See more... https://www.torbayweekly.co.uk/gallery/sport/1499835/the-ultimate-18-holes-from-south-devon-golf-courses.html

Long stretches of the UK’s railway hug the coastline – as vividly illustrated by the collapse of the seawall at Dawlish in Devon in 2014, which took 80 metres of track away from the mainline that connected Cornwall to the rest of the rail network. Read more... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/may/19/uk-rail-faces-fight-to-stay-on-track-as-climate-crisis-erodes-routes

Collaboration was the theme of the fourth Dawlish Chamber Business Breakfast yesterday morning (Thursday May 16). Around 50 business representatives from around the town, along with MP Anne Marie Morris, Councillor Martin Wrigley and Mayor Lin Goodman-Bradbury, had set an early alarm to gather at The Smugglers Inn for the 7am start. Read more... ...

PLANS to fix the fountain at Tuck’s Plot in Dawlish have been delayed but the town council insists it is still determined to get it back up and running. Over the last year, the council has been working on a project to maintain and repair the fountain which has been a popular feature of the area near the seafront. Read more... ...

THE SON of Dawlish D-Day piper Bill Millin has paid a visit to the town ahead of the 80th anniversary of his father’s historic bagpipe rendition. John Millin, 69, travelled to Dawlish Museum which has the original set of his father’s bagpipes and has a newly named ‘Piper Bill’ room in his honour. Read more... ...

THE HUSBAND of a church leader from Dawlish who was stabbed to death by their son has paid tribute to his wife. Guy Huggins spoke after their son, Bradley, 25, was ordered to be detained indefinitely in a mental hospital after admitting the manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility of his mother Hazel. Read more... ...

A Teignbridge school is to make students lock up their phones in a special pouch in a bid to enforce its no mobiles policy. From June 3, all students at Dawlish College will be required to secure their phones in a lockable ‘Yondr‘ pouch when they arrive at school. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/school-to-introduce-lockable-mobile-phone-pouches-687399

SATURDAY May 11 saw a bright start to the Marina Bowling Club's annual taster day where anyone can come along to try bowls out. 24 people came to the club in Dawlish and 12 signed up for future coaching of four sessions- not to mention there were a couple of juniors amongst them including a four-year-old who thoroughly enjoyed herself. Read more... ...

It's #Sceptre week and an opportunity to surrender your weapons at police stations across the region NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Visit https://orlo.uk/uVI2I for police station address information.

At Dancey-Stevenson's sentencing hearing his family told him they would never be able to forgive him for his actions. Dancey-Stevenson, from Helston but who has for some time resided at Langon Psychiatric Hospital in Dawlish, denied killing his grandmother at her house overnight between May 24 and 25, 2021. See more... ...

Dawlish Sands Holiday Park occupies an enviable position within walking distance of a fabulous Blue Flag beach. There is also a heated indoor pool on-site and for visitors who love the water, Splashdown Quaywest Water Park is just a short drive away. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/shopping/four-best-holiday-parks-devon-9271415

| If you have a minor injury or illness, Dawlish's minor injuries unit is open to provide a range of medical help and treatment. Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Dawlish Community Hospital, Barton Terrace, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9DH Appointment-priority service in place. Call 01626 895203 for a same-day arrival time Walk-ins welcome but may be redirected as appointments are prioritised, so please ...

Teignbridge Leisure is looking for donations of unwanted buckets, spades, balls and beach toys to fill its seafront libraries in Teignmouth and at Dawlish Warren. The popular beach toy libraries, which launched for the summer season this week, allow people to borrow equipment for their trip to the beach and then return the toys at the end of the day. Read more... ...

At Number 9, Dawlish. A wonderful seaside town with a nearly two-mile sandy beach that is ideal for a family holiday getaway. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/devons-top-10-best-places-9268450

A SURPRISE was in store for an abseiling railway worker when he discovered a tawny owl nesting in a hole on Dawlish cliffs amid the bustle of a major worksite. The worker was descending the sheer cliff face above the tracks and put his foot into a toehold only to find his boot bitten by the protective mother-to-be. Read more... ...

Ross Morris, 40, previously of Starcross, was cleared of two counts of assaulting an emergency worker by a jury at Exeter Crown Court Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/courts/judge-critical-of-case-against-starcross-man-687091

Stephen Parsons, 70, from Bondleigh, near Okehampton, denied a single count of murder when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court by video link from the Langdon Hospital at Dawlish. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3g5y8dp1xlo

RETIRING Dawlish town crier Steve Cunliffe, who served for four decades, has been honoured by becoming the parish’s first Honorary Freeman. The town council granted the title to Mr Cunliffe, who is 94 years old, after 45 years service and outstanding contribution to the parish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/town-crier-becomes-towns-first-honorary-freeman-686321

DAWLISH Indoor Bowls Club held their annual celebration dinner and awards ceremony at the Langstone Cliff Hotel on Wednesday. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/awards-night-ends-season-685707

A DAWLISH businesswoman has raised more than £1,000 for a Cyprus-based animal rehoming charity. Chrissy Marks of Signature Hair and Beauty in Dawlish has raised close to £1,200 off the back of a fund-raising campaign for Saving Pound Dogs Cyprus (SPDC). Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/more-than-ps1000-raised-for-cyprus-based-animal-rehoming-charity-685616

TWO Dawlish Coasters went to Wales to take on Newport Marathon on Sunday. In a field of 2102 runners, Jade King finished in 460th position in a time of 3:25:47, which was a 26-minute personal best. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/dawlish-duo-conquer-newport-685660

DAWLISH Bowls Club held their President’s Day on Sunday, April 28, the first formal event of the season for members. The current and past Presidents sponsor an open competition, also providing a buffet after play has concluded. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/presidents-day-delight-for-dawlish-bowls-685515

The clothes are bagged up and donated to Cancer Research UK. On average, each bag raises £35 for the charity. The consultants, who have groups in Dawlish, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Bovey Tracey and Ashburton, say they are thrilled with the results. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/three-bags-full-try-close-to-700-685146

Water safety concerns at a mental health hospital in Devon have resulted in patients and staff needing to rely on supplies of bottled water since March. Issues with the water supply at secure physiatric facility Langdon Hospital in Dawlish are still yet to be resolved. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/mental-heath-hospital-plagued-unsafe-9259336

ST MARY’S Hall in Dawlish Warren was a hive of activity as it recently hosted an event celebrating Teignbridge’s ‘Wildlife Wardens’. Cllr Jane Taylor and Cllr Janet Bradford were also in attendance, the former descrying the event as ‘fascinating, informative and a resounding success’. Read more... ...