IT was the perfect Christmas present for hundreds of Teignmouth folk – they were given their community centre back.

The Meadow Centre at Kingsway reopened and more than 50 residents celebrated with a slap-up festive meal.

The facility suddenly closed when Teignmouth Community Association folded earlier this year and it was a major blow to the area.

Now after months of behind the scenes negotiations, the centre is up and running and a whole host of events are planned for the

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