Dawlish News

ORGANISATIONS providing support to some of the most hard-up communities in Teignbridge have received a boost. Groups including Dawlish Scouts and Shaldon Water Carnival, which all rent council property, can now apply for subsidies.

SCOOPING ice cream from a tin at a shop in Dawlish has become a viral sensation worldwide. The Local Scoop has hit 2.6million views on Tik Tok, and growing, with one post showing the latest flavours, including sweet almond and cherry, to the soundtrack of trending tunes.

A new attraction is finally set to land in Dawlish Warren six years after it was first proposed. The 34m observation wheel will be erected on the Teignbridge District Council-owned grassy area of Beach Walk from Monday.

A DAWLISH holiday park has teamed up with Rowcroft Hospice to help funds its vital work and is hoping to reach £10,000.

Lauren Corbishley, 43, an NHS nurse from Dawlish in Devon, applied to the scheme on March 18 to bring three members of a Ukrainian family to the UK.

A NEW attraction is finally due to arrive at Dawlish Warren, six years after it was first suggested. A 34m observation wheel will be erected on the Teignbridge Council-owned grassy area of Beach Walk.

A COUPLE are both recovering from major surgery after life-changing kidney ‘swops’. Catherine, 51, who is PA to the head teacher at Dawlish College, explained: ‘Neil’s condition had started to decline and there was talk of him needing a transplant.

Teignbridge District Council said a crane lifted the bridge's deck into its final position over Shutterton Brook near Secmaton Lane in Dawlish.

A “loving, caring and wonderful” mother was brutally stabbed to death by her own son after he descended into a downward spiral of conspiracy theories and alternative narcotics.

CLASSIC cars and vehicles will be making a welcome return to Dawlish on Sunday. Drive It Day is organised by the Crash Box and Classic Car Club and sees vehicle owners show off their cars. ‘It remembers the one Thousand Mile Trial of 1900 and the first motor cars.

An 18 year old who died on the railway tracks near Teignmouth station just before Easter has been named by Exeter Coroner’s Court. Student Will Holden, from Bishopsteignton died of a head injury after being struck by a train on the tracks between Teignmouth and Dawlish on Thursday, March 28.

| If you have a minor injury or illness, Dawlish's minor injuries unit is open to provide a range of medical help and treatment. Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Dawlish Community Hospital, Barton Terrace, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9DH Appointment-priority service in place. Call 01626 895203 for a ...

BUDDING singers in Dawlish are being invited to compete for a chance to perform in front of a live audience and a recording session. Sing It is a new event for Dawlish, aimed at first time singers and those looking to make a return to the stage.

Popular Devon busker Jerri Hart is facing a six-month stay in hospital after breaking his neck while walking through woods in Dawlish . The 60-year-old, who always pulls in a big crowd with his jazz singing and trumpet playing, fell down a ravine while on the way back to retrieve something from his ...

A FLY-TIPPER who dumped waste in Dawlish has been successfully prosecuted. Teignbridge District Council (TDC) brought brought a successful prosecution on a large amount of fly tipped rubbish on the pavement of West Cliff Road, Dawlish in June 2022.

FINAL preparations are underway to lift in place a new 26 metre bridge as part of work on the multi-million pound Dawlish link road. Work on phase one of the project from the A379 to Secmaton Farm involves building a new span bridge and 110m of carriageway on an embankment including footways and ...

A Dawlish landlord has been ordered to pay nearly £1,000 for fly-tipping household waste from his rental property. Nolan Foley admitted dumping waste on the pavement of West Cliff Road, in June 2022, after evicting a tenant from their home.

MORE than 100 people have already been treated in just six days since the minor injuries unit in Dawlish reopened. Nursing bosses say that is the number of patients they have been able to treat since April 2 when the facility was able to open again after four years.

SEVEN charities have benefited directly from Dawlish Water Rotary Club’s Mega Quiz held last month. Other charities will be supported during the Rotary year as the quiz raised an amazing £3,000.

Cash and bank cards have been stolen from homes in South Devon during a string of burglaries. An appeal has been launched to find two men in connection with the thefts - and attempted thefts - in Teignmouth and Dawlish .

POLICE are appealing for information to identify two men in connection with a series of burglaries in Teignmouth and Dawlish. Two homes in Salisbury Terrace, Teignmouth and Richmond Place, Dawlish, were targeted on April 7 and March 26 respectively.

DAWLISH Lawn Bowling Club would like to welcome anyone who wishes to play bowls for the first time or anyone who has played before but wants to find out more about our club to come along at either of our upcoming open days, writes Michael Ferguson.

The Met Office has warned of 'danger to life' ahead of anticipated 75mph winds and huge sea waves. A series of 'act now' flood warnings have been issued across Devon ahead of gale force winds and very high tides set to hit over night.

A POPULAR footpath in Dawlish has reopened to the public. Lea Mount has been closed off for several months while work continues on stabilising the cliffs above. Now, Network Rail has announced the footpath from Lea Mount down into Marine Parade is now open.

A NEW temporary home has been set up for the Black Swan population in Dawlish which has been named Quackingham Palace. The structure was erected, next to the existing aviary, by the town council’s waterfowl wardens in case it is needed over the coming weeks as the latest eggs are beginning to hatch. ...

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to seven of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. • Rated 5: Woody's at Strand Chambers Queen Street Dawlish Devon; rated on March 27.

DAWLISH Coasters had a good turnout at the Powderham Power Run on Saturday. In the five-mile event, Henry Irvine took first place in a time of 30:47, followed by Kate Sadler in fifth position (second female) in 37:25.

LAURIE Lee’s classic memoir of Cotswold rural life from 100 years ago is brought dramatically to life on the Dawlish stage later this month when the Shaftesbury Theatre Company presents ‘Cider With Rosie’, adapted for the stage by James Roose-Evans.

A LANDLORD who evicted his tenant and dumped their furniture on the pavement has been fined for littering. Nolan Foley repossessed the house in West Cliff Road, Dawlish, and moved items including a sofa, cushions, drawers and white goods outside hoping the former tenant would retrieve them.

AFTER four years, the minor injuries unit at Dawlish Hospital has finally re-opened today. NHS bosses confirmed the opening a few weeks ago and now the unit is open to patients. It will be open from Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm on an appointment basis.

NOW OPEN: The footpath from Lea Mount park down onto Marine Parade has reopened today . Thank you for your patience while this path has been closed – this was necessary to keep everyone safe when we have been undertaking our resilience work on the cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe. Please note ...

Christina Sivititer  reviews Dawlish Choral Society’s recent concert Christ on the Mount of Olives held at St Gregory’s Church. The first half of the programme offered a range of short pieces in support of the main work.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to three of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. • Rated 4: Dawlish Pizza And Grill at 27 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon; rated on March 14.

Four sewage alerts have been issued for beaches in Dawlish, Holcombe and Shaldon today following heavy rainfall.

A NEW trail for children has been launched over the Easter weekend, with a little help from the Easter Bunny!. The Dittos of Dawlish trail, the brainchild of brother and sister team David Hardie and Diana Townsend, was launched on Saturday, March 30.

FIVE enthusiastic primary school teams took part in this year’s Dawlish Water Rotary Club quiz. Warning to visitors over new swan eggs. Firefighters' pub trip.. for training purposes only!. Care home gets positive rating in Devon.

VISITORS to Dawlish are being asked to keep their distance as a new brood of black swans are hatching. One of the eggs, which was laid by the old Post Office site, has hatched but it is unclear whether a second egg will now hatch.

A THIEF who travelled to Dawlish to steal catalytic converters tried to outrun police at 85 mph with two flat tyres after he was caught red-handed by a car owner. Felix Rooney carried on trying to escape despite two tyres being punctured by a police stinger device as he drove his BMW getaway car ...

ENGINEERS were due to attend Dawlish station today following issues with the new lifts. Network Rail says there is a fault with the lifts which needs to be repaired. But there have been numerous sitings of a rough sleeper using the lift overnight.

THERE was a good attendance for the Dawlish Indoor Bowls Finals last weekend, writes Peter Hayes. On Saturday, the Ladies’ Singles and Men’s Singles finals took place. The ladies’ final was a family affair as Jean Pitts faced sister Dawn Konetsky.