Dawlish NEWS ROUND-UP: Our most popular stories of the week

By Will Goddard

29th Aug 2021 | Local News

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Here are the top 10 most-read Dawlish stories on our website over the past week:

1. Dawlish Minor Injury Unit: When will it reopen?

The minor injury unit in Dawlish Community Hospital has been closed since March 2020, but it looks as if it may reopen soon, with a spokeperson saying that they were 'hopeful' it would reopen in October this year.

2. An interview with Katie McCabe, 14, after she broke the record for youngest GB solo sail

We caught up with Katie McCabe, 14, from Topsham, just after she broke the record for youngest solo sail around Great Britain

3. Dawlish food review: The Home Kitchen | Opinion

Just from looking at The Home Kitchen's menu in the window, I knew that I had to try their wonderful classic British grub.

4. Dawlish: Landlords urged to house Afghan refugees by Devon County Council

Four district councils in Devon have so far offered to find accommodation for people fleeing Afghanistan, with the county council urging local landlords to come forward. However, on Wednesday, Torbay said it would not be accepting new Afghan refugees escaping the crisis in that country.

5. Dawlish, Teignmouth & Shaldon: Dog control consultation to end on 3 September

The public consultation survey for the Teignbridge dog control PSPO (Public Space Protection Order) is set to close on 3 September.

6. Dawlish Leisure Centre: Junior trampolining, swimming, gym classes to return in two weeks' time

Junior exercise classes, including trampolining, supervised gym sessions and swimming lessons are set to return in two weeks' time on Monday 6 September to Dawlish Leisure Centre.

7. Dawlish coronavirus: Find out how many Covid cases there are in the local area

Dawlish residents can now easily see how many Covid cases there are in the area.

8. Anne Marie Morris weekly column: Thoughts on the situation in Afghanistan | Opinion

Unfortunately, I wasn't chosen to speak in the recall debate on the horrific situation we are currently seeing in Afghanistan. Below are some of the points I had hoped to make, as well as practical information and links for those who require further information and support.

9. Dawlish: Newly hatched cygnets in the brook, in pictures

Four black swan cygnets have now hatched and are enjoying swimming in the brook.

10. Dawlish: Petition against development on Teignbridge farmland gathers more than 900 signatures

A petition against housing development on two Teignbridge farms has gathered more than 900 signatures.

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