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Dawlish: Democracy is in a dangerous place, says Teignbridge district councillor receiving award

By Will Goddard

11th Oct 2021 | Local News

Councillor Gordon Hook (Credit: Daniel Clark)

A former Devon County Councillor says the public's political knowledge remains "woefully and dangerously low" as he accepted an award for his service.

Gordon Hook, who is still a Teignbridge district councillor, served as a Liberal Democrat county representative for Newton Abbot South from 2005 until May this year.

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11th Oct 2021 | Local News

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By Will Goddard

10th Oct 2021 | Local News

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Dawlish: Devon County Council to bid for £34m to improve bus services, cut fares

By Will Goddard

10th Oct 2021 | Local News

An additional £7.5 million could reportedly be spent on improving infrastructure and speeding up journey times. Credit: Devon County Council

Devon County Council has said that it plans to bid for £34m of government funding from the 'Bus Back Better' scheme in order to improve bus services and lower fare prices in the county.

An additional £7.5 million could reportedly be spent on improving infrastructure and speeding up journey times in Exeter, Exmouth, Barnstaple and Newton Abbot.

Update: When will Dawlish's Minor Injuries Unit reopen?

By Will Goddard

9th Oct 2021 | Local News

File Photo: Dawlish Community Hospital on 5 July 2021. Nub News/ Will Goddard

The minor injuries unit in Dawlish Community Hospital has been closed since March 2020, and has not yet reopened.

A spokesperson for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust told Dawlish Nub News in August that the trust was 'hopeful' that it would be able to reopen in October 2021, but has now confirmed that due to a lack of staff its reopening will be delayed further.

Dawlish Property of the Week: 2-bedroom flat in Marine Parade

By Will Goddard

9th Oct 2021 | Local News

This week we are showcasing a two-bedroom flat for sale in Marine Parade, Dawlish for a guide price of £280,000. Credit: Fulfords

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Dawlish Nub News' Property of the Week feature highlights homes currently on the market.

Dawlish: Devon County Council to get £5m from Household Support Fund for struggling families as furlough, Universal Credit uplift ends

By Will Goddard

9th Oct 2021 | Local News

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Devon County Council is to receive just over £5 million as part of the government's household support fund for struggling families over the winter.

The money is part of a £500 million national fund and comes just days after the end of furlough and the £20 uplift in universal credit. It's to help people struggling with the cost of food, heating, water and other essentials.

Work to install traffic lights on bridge near Chudleigh Knighton to begin on 10 October

By Will Goddard

8th Oct 2021 | Local News

There is poor visibility on the approach to the bridge. Credit: Devon County Council

Traffic lights will be installed at the bridge on Clay Lane near Chudleigh Knighton in an effort to improve safety and reduce congestion.

The bridge has been struck as many as 20 times since 1999, and there is poor visibility on the approach to the bridge. There is also congestion during peak times.

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

By Will Goddard

8th Oct 2021 | Local News