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A violent organised crime gang who spread fear and misery in Dawlish and Teignmouth have been jailed for a combined total of 105 years. Its leader James Lee Brooks - known as ‘Geordie Lee’ – boasted he was the ‘King of Dawlish’ and said of his band of criminals, ‘We run this town’ and, ‘Cash is king’. Read more... ...
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Dawlish Community Hospital will start giving the Covid-19 vaccination on Monday (December 21). See more... https://dawlish.nub.news/n/covid-19-vaccinations-start-in-dawlish?fbclid=IwAR0umuyM84TCzZnsl4X0G7GjBbo3e99roya5m0UUumnZdzUVa5UQuZ2o4TA
The latest centres to start appointments bring the total number to 14, with more due to open soon to ensure everyone eligible can receive a vaccine. Dawlish Community Hospital, Dawlish, Devon Read more... https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/more-centres-begin-lifesaving-coronavirus-vaccinations-across-devon/
Network Rail is investigating a problem with a section of the new £80million Dawlish sea wall , less than three months after the structure was unveiled. Richard Ward, from the Save Holcombe and Teignmouth Beach group, said: "This material is used for wetsuits and sports clothing. I can't understand why this has been used in construction, it's simply not fit for purpose and wholly ...
Award-winning social enterprise If Everyone Cares CIC, based in Dawlish, Devon, has launched seven Devon area-based community maps with the support of Recovery Devon. These maps aim to help build a local, easily-accessible resource for people seeking information and support. Read more... https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/help-build-community-maps-to-build-a-better-community-in-devon/
Teignbridge council says the measures have not been taken lightly, but are necessary to ensure public safety and to reduce further damage to the exposed flood defences. A popular footpath through the dunes at Dawlish Warren has been closed ‘for the foreseeable future’ as a result of storm damage. Read more... ...
Under Tier 2 restrictions hospitality venues must shut unless they serve food, and people can only buy alcohol if they are also consuming a 'substantial meal.' Last orders must be called at 10 pm, and customers have to leave the premises at 11 pm. Known as 'the friendly pub by the brook' the Brunswick Arms is a Dawlish business with a loyal customer base, but this year has still been ...
The government commitment to spending on infrastructure and levelling up across the South West has been welcomed by Peninsula Transport at its Board meeting last Friday. Clear commitments to the South West and Peninsula include: Work and plans are progressing on several other schemes not mentioned by name, including the upgrade of the rail line at Dawlish. Read more... ...
