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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
Gilly Robinson, 59, from Dawlish who was on the march said:“I was evacuated from my home in Dawlish twice during the storms of February 2014.The sea wall was breached and the railway line in front of my house left dangling. Climate change? Can’t prove it. But highly likely...Honestly? I’m terrified. And this is why I slow-march.” Read more... ...
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... ...
Despite the forecast of heavy rain, organisers are pressing ahead with the finale of the week. ‘So get your waterproofs ready and come and support everyone if you can.’ Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/carnival-parade-all-systems-go-despite-rain-633412
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
Cameron Dancey-Stevenson, who denies murder, is now at the Langdon Hospital in Dawlish. He was said to have had a grudge against 62-year-old Alison Stevenson because she had reported him to the police for breaking an order to stay away from her cottage in Meneage Road. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/grandson-allegedly-cut-grandmothers-throat-in-brutal-attack-632310
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