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Dawlish firefighters help put out thatched roof blaze in Woodbury Salterton

By Will Goddard

23rd Dec 2021 | Local News

Dawlish firefighters assisted in putting out a thatched roof that was on fire in Woodbury Salterton in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 21 December).

A 999 call was made after midnight at 12.34am reporting that the thatched roof of a domestic property was on fire.

Revealed: How many people have been vaccinated in each area of Dawlish, Teignbridge

By Will Goddard

23rd Dec 2021 | Local News

An interactive map has shown the exact percentage of people that have had their first and second Covid jabs in each area of Dawlish.

The map on the government website allows users to view up to date percentages of everyone aged 12 and above who has received each vaccine.

Dawlish and Teignbridge coronavirus: Find out how many Covid cases there are in the local area

By Will Goddard

23rd Dec 2021 | Local News

Dawlish and Teignbridge residents can now see the number of Covid cases in their area on an interactive government map.

These are the numbers for the seven days up to 16 December:

Update: 62-year-old woman found 'safe and well' by police after going missing from Combeinteignhead, Newton Abbot area

By Will Goddard

21st Dec 2021 | Local News

Update 21 December: Ruth Palin was found last night 'safe and well' by police.

Original article 20 December: Devon and Cornwall Police has issued an appeal for a woman who has been reported missing from the Combeinteignhead, Newton Abbot area.

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By Will Goddard

21st Dec 2021 | Local News

Boat Cove, Dawlish (Nub News, Will Goddard)

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Dawlish dog trainer: 3 things to watch out for this Christmas with your puppy | Opinion

By Will Goddard

19th Dec 2021 | Local News

The Christmas tree on the bandstand on Dawlish Lawn. Inset: Liz Cox

Christmas can be a busy stressful time for us humans and if you have a pup in the house it can be even more testing. Here are some handy hints and tips to get you through the festive season.

1. Routine

New Dawlish playgroup enjoys first Christmas party

By Will Goddard

18th Dec 2021 | Local News

The new playgroup's first Christmas party was held at St Mary's Hall (Credit: John Petherick)

A new playgroup in Dawlish, 'St. Mary's Busy Bees', had its very first Christmas party this week on Monday 13 December.

The children were visited by Santa Claus, who gave them presents, and three Dawlish VIPs, including Mayor Val Mawhood and Cllrs Linda and John Petherick. A raffle held on the day raised as much as £160 for the group, and had prizes donated by local businesses.

Dawlish: GWR engineering works to affect weekend services in January, February

By Will Goddard

18th Dec 2021 | Local News

Dawlish Railway Station (Nub News, Will Goddard)

Planned engineering work is set to affect some train services in the Exeter area at weekends in January and February 2022.

According to Great Western Railway, there will be no rail service between Newton Abbot and Paignton on 8 and 9 January, and also on 15 and 16 January - but you can use your rail ticket on Stagecoach bus number 12.

Dawlish café holds candy cane guessing competition for another town defibrillator

By Will Goddard

18th Dec 2021 | Local News

No. 1 Cafe is located on Queen Street, Dawlish (Nub News, Will Goddard)

A café in Dawlish is again raising funds for another town defibrillator - this time by asking locals to guess how many candy canes are in a jar by the till and leave a donation.

No.1 Café held a similar competition in October this year in which people had to guess the weight of a giant pumpkin in its window.

Dawlish Breakfast Briefing: Friday 17 December

By Will Goddard

17th Dec 2021 | Local News