Dawlish News
A large number of trees at a site earmarked for more than 1,000 homes in Newton Abbot are to be protected from the chop. The planning committee also agreed to protect an oak tree in the garden of 17 Gatehouse Close, Dawlish following concerns that the tree’s long term health may be affected by “unsympathetic pruning.” Read more... ...
YOUNGSTERS are dicing with death by accessing the site of a derelict historic building in Dawlish, residents have claimed. The Vicarage Residents Group has been campaigning for some years to tackle the issue of the Grade II listed Old Vicarage. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/fear-for-kids-at-play-in-derelict-dawlish-building-634269
The top trending destination this bank hols is apparently Dawlish in Devon , a seaside town known for its coastal walking trails. Dawlish is a popular staycay spot – it’s no wonder that the town is set to be heaving once again this weekend. Read more... https://www.timeout.com/uk/news/these-are-officially-the-most-popular-destinations-for-brits-this-bank-holiday-weekend-082123
STAFF shortages in the care sector are affecting a Dawlish-based charity. The charity’s annual general meeting heard that its paid for services are suffering from the national recruitment problems. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/staff-shortages-in-care-sector-affecting-assist-teignbridge-633491
A MENTALLY ill man who set light to his flat because he thought he was being tormented by his neighbours has been sent to a hospital in Dawlish. He has a long history of schizophrenia and has been in Exeter Prison since his arrest but will be moved to the Langdon Hospital in Dawlish within the next three weeks if a bed becomes available. Read more... ...
A DAWLISH grandmother is urging parents and carers to respond to a county-wide survey on childcare in a bid to address the current ‘crisis’ in provision. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/clock-ticking-on-dcc-survey-for-childcare-provision-631979
FIREFIGHTERS from Dawlish Fire Station recently spent an evening at a local rugby club for a training night, spearheaded by one of their own. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/firefighter-force-leads-the-way-at-latest-training-night-632202
THE unveiling of a sundial on Saturday marked the official opening of the picturesque 52-acre Ridgetop Park which is designed to help protect internationally important wildlife sites at Dawlish Warren, the Exe Estuary and the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths by providing appealing, alternative outdoor places to visit. Read more... ...
BACK with a big post-Covid carnival, the packed programme of events for Dawlish Carnival kicks off on Tuesday, August 15, and runs until the grand finale, the community parade on Friday, August 18. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/carnival-welcomes-back-some-old-favourites-632017
A NEW miniature community has been uncovered in Dawlish . The Dittos live in a number of tiny new homes in the town but their presence is all positive. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/little-people-take-over-town-centre-shopfronts-631937