Dawlish News
THREE members of the Dawlish Coasters took part in the Total Coastal events last Saturday. Two of the group took on the half marathon race, which was held over a stunning route starting at Preston Green and following the South West Coast Path all the way along to the finish line in Shaldon.
Three businesses in Teignbridge have been shortlisted for the Devon and Plymouth Chamber Awards, which celebrate Devon’s leading entrepreneurs and businesses. Neil Salter, founder of Coast Cams, based in Dawlish, is shortlisted for the Game Changer Award, which recognises an individual who has turned an idea into a successful, sustainable business.
ORGANISATIONS providing support to some of the most hard-up communities in Teignbridge have received a boost. Groups including Dawlish Scouts and Shaldon Water Carnival, which all rent council property, can now apply for subsidies.
SCOOPING ice cream from a tin at a shop in Dawlish has become a viral sensation worldwide. The Local Scoop has hit 2.6million views on Tik Tok, and growing, with one post showing the latest flavours, including sweet almond and cherry, to the soundtrack of trending tunes.
A new attraction is finally set to land in Dawlish Warren six years after it was first proposed. The 34m observation wheel will be erected on the Teignbridge District Council-owned grassy area of Beach Walk from Monday.
A DAWLISH holiday park has teamed up with Rowcroft Hospice to help funds its vital work and is hoping to reach £10,000.
A NEW attraction is finally due to arrive at Dawlish Warren, six years after it was first suggested. A 34m observation wheel will be erected on the Teignbridge Council-owned grassy area of Beach Walk.
A 26 METRE bridge has been successfully lifted into position as part of a multi-million road project in Dawlish. Specialist contractors were brought in for the operation which required a 500 ton crane to lift the bridge.
A “loving, caring and wonderful” mother was brutally stabbed to death by her own son after he descended into a downward spiral of conspiracy theories and alternative narcotics.
CLASSIC cars and vehicles will be making a welcome return to Dawlish on Sunday. Drive It Day is organised by the Crash Box and Classic Car Club and sees vehicle owners show off their cars. ‘It remembers the one Thousand Mile Trial of 1900 and the first motor cars.
