“This is unlocking a project that has been stalled for a decade,” said council leader Martin Wrigley (Lib Dem, Dawlish NE). “It’s time to get moving. This shows what can happen when everyone works together.” Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/1m-pledge-kick-start-long-8949494
Gabriela Ogreanu, from Sefton Hall care home in Dawlish, Devon, said foreign workers were far less likely to come to the UK without being able to bring their families. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c843zwe5vp4o
COUNCILLORS have slammed South West Water’s decision to raise its divided payouts by an ‘inflation busting’ 8.3% despite the continuing widespread discharge of sewage into Teignbridge’s waterways. On Tuesday, every single sewage outflow monitored in Teignbridge had released sewage. These were Shaldon, Teignmouth Town Beach, Holcombe, Coryton Cove and Dawlish Town Beach. Devon more widely also ...
DAWLISH is now ready for Christmas with the official switch on of the town’s lights. Mayor of Dawlish Cllr Rosie Dawson performed the big switch on for this year, marking the start of a festive weekend with a two-day Christmas market. Full article: https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/light-the-night-as-dawlish-welcomes-in-christmas-653860
Young footballers in Dawlish will be able to play under floodlights now they have been granted a new lease on their ground at Sandy Lane. Read more... https://www.radioexe.co.uk/news-and-features/local-news/dawlish-youngsters-could-get-soccer-floodlights/
A tragedy but totally ridiculous. Doesn't common sense tell you not to go too close to the edge?
Network Rail revealed today that a new risk assessment of the area is under way and ‘all options’ will be considered. Albina and her mother Inna moved to the UK after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and had settled well into life in the town, where Albina attended Dawlish College. Read more... ...
STAFF and students at Dawlish College have raised more than £4,500 for a charity which aims to tackle the rate of sudden cardiac death among young people. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/students-and-staff-take-aim-and-help-boost-charity-652985
Sefton Hall received the rating for their approach to care by Meaningful Care Matters, who praised the team for creating a homely environment and the care home manager for her 'second to none' leadership skills. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/care-home-excellent-rating-652794
The second phase of the Dawlish sea wall's construction, which was completed in May , won two awards at the ICE South West Civil Engineering Awards. The project won the top Showcase Award, in addition to the Over £8m Re-engineered Award. Read more... https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2023/11/dawlish-sea-wall-wins-top-prize-while-facing-storm-ciaran.html