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A section of the railtrack wall at Dawlish has been damaged as Storm Ingrid unleashed heavy seas on the exposed railway line. The collapse of part of the railtrack wall at Sea Lawn Terrace has left debris on the railway and allowed sea water to ingress onto the line.

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Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. Great Western Railway (GWR) said the line between Exeter St Davids and Plymouth would remain shut until at least 14:00 amid concerns over the track at Dawlish where waves were breaching the sea wall.

NETWORK RAIL and Great Western Railway are preparing for the onslaught of Storm Ingrid along the coastal route at Dawlish. Rail services will be suspended tonight between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot as the storm is bringing high winds and heavy rain.

BEACHGOERS have been warned to be careful at Dawlish Warren following storm damage. Teignbridge Council says storms over the last few days have eroded the beach and dunes. Access on and off the beach is difficult and some areas will be cut off for around two hours either side of high tide.

A SUNDAY Times bestselling novelist will be visiting two libraries in Teignbridge to discuss her latest book. This February, Veronica Henry will be visiting Bovey Tracey and Dawlish libraries as a part of her latest book tour.

RAIL services will be suspended between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot this evening as Storm Ingrid is expected to bring high winds and heavy rain. Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail have announced the closure of rail lines this evening due to expected severe weather conditions along ...

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. Great Western Railway says the line by the sea wall at Dawlish "will probably" close. Rail passengers are being warned of disruption to services in Devon, Cornwall and other parts of the region due to heavy rain and strong winds caused by Storm ...

THIS was the scene on the coast at Dawlish this morning as winds start to pick up today ahead of the Met Office warning of Storm Ingrid. Heavy rain and strong winds are likely to cause flooding and disruption to travel in places today and tomorrow.

DRIVERS could see some relief on the roads in Dawlish as work to upgrade gas pipes is due to finish by the end of the month. Wales and West Utilities is near the end of its programme of essential upgrade work in the Exeter Road area of the town.

BLACK swan parents Bert and Kimba are busy looking after the four eggs which have been laid in their third and final nesting site. The couple are taking it in turns to incubate the eggs which means they have finished laying this latest clutch.

THERE must be something in the air in Dawlish as a second pair of the town’s famous Black Swans is now laying. It is the second active nest in Dawlish and made by another loved up couple. This pair have already laid one egg, thought to be less than 24 hours old.

WORSENING traffic congestion in Dawlish has led to a county county councillor asking for an ‘urgent review’ of the traffic management system. Cllr Rosie Dawson has raised a complaint to Devon County Council highways asking for the A379 and Elm Grove Road management plan to be looked at again ‘due to ...

A NEW competition aimed at keeping Teignbridge’s green spaces clean and enjoyable for everyone has launched. The campaign will feature at a range of much‑loved local walking spots such as Dawlish Countryside Park, Eastcliff Park, Churchills Local Nature Reserve, Dawlish Warren, Ridgetop Park and ...

POLICE have repeated their appeal to help to find a man from Dawlish wanted in connection with allegations of stalking. Officers are still seeking support from the public to locate Robert Williams following an initial appeal last month.

THE MINOR Injuries Unit at Dawlish Hospital remains closed for a third successive week due to staff shortages. The closure comes as Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust has been urging people to chose the right place for treatment as its accident and emergency department has been described as ‘very ...

A quiz night has been hailed a success after generating more than £300 for Cancer Research UK. The event at Shaldon’s London Inn on January 11, was the first quiz organised by the Shaldon, Teignmouth, Dawlish and District Cancer Research UK committee.

THERE are now at least four eggs in the Black Swan nest in Dawlish. Mum and dad Kimba and Bert have settled now on their nest on the purpose-built island on the Brook at Tuck’s Plot after trying out two other locations.

TOWN councillors in Dawlish agreed to a £5,000 grant for major improvements to the Strand Centre. The large grant funding has meant the community centre has been able to replace and upgrade its lighting.

A POPULAR Dawlish cafe has been targeted by vandals. Cool Beans on the Green is the latest business in the town to fall victim to criminal damage. On Saturday night, the glass door and windows to the building on the Lawn were smashed.

THE MINOR Injuries Unit at Dawlish Hospital remains closed currently due to staff shortages. The unit was closed last week and had been expected to reopen this week. Health bosses say the ongoing closure is down to staff ‘challenges’ and is asking patients to use services at Newton Abbot and Totnes.

QUESTIONS are being asked why a disruptive one-way system was introduced for traffic in Dawlish a week before any work appears to have started. Residents are complaining that the new ‘chaotic’ road restrictions in Elm Grove Road and Sandy Lane have been in force for more than a week but no one has ...

TWO eggs have now been laid by the Black Swans in Dawlish. Bert and Kimba have finally settled on building their nest on the purpose-built island on the Brook at Tuck’s Plot after trying out two other locations.

A CASUALTY was trapped by the leg under an agricultural vehicle near Chudleigh. Firefighters from Dawlish were called to the location yesterday, Wednesday, following a call reporting a member of the public who had rolled a small agricultural vehicle, trapping them beneath it.

IT SEEMS to be third time lucky for Black Swan parents Bert and Kimba. After trying several spots and laying one egg in two locations, the breeding pair appear to have settled on the purpose-built nesting island on the Brook.

A CONTROLLED zone imposed following the outbreak of Avian flu in Dawlish has been lifted, it has been confirmed. The 3km captive bird monitoring controlled zone was imposed by Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency in November last year.

The Black Swans in Dawlish have laid a second egg in their new nest location, following multiple relocations. Learn more about their nesting habits and current protections in place for these iconic birds.

TEIGNBRIDGE Trotters took part in the Dawlish Coasters’ Oh My Obelisk races. Sam Galvin reported; "This was my first crack at this iconic challenge, and the weather certainly made sure it was one to remember—wild winds, relentless rain, and that special kind of sideways drizzle that only Devon can ...

A £4,000 grant has been awarded to Dawlish Community Larder for improvements. The cash grant was given by Dawlish Town Council to allow the larder, which has been running since 2020, to relocate.

It’s panto time in Dawlish (Oh yes it is!) where Cinderella continues her run to the ball. The lights are blazing, the magic is sparkling and it’s showtime at the town’s Shaftesbury Theatre upuntil the last performance on Saturday (January 17).

THE ICONIC Black Swans of Dawlish are getting broody again. Just weeks after the loss of their previous two cygnets who are thought to have been swept away during heavy rain, parents Bert and Kimba have already built a new nest.

A festive charity raffle organised by the owner of a Dawlish salon has not only raised over £1,000 for a dog rescue but will also enable a seriously ill little girl to enjoy a special birthday party.

TRAFFIC has been described as ‘chaos’ in Dawlish this morning as South West Water beings work in Elm Grove Road. There had been questions about exactly how the one-way system along the road was to function.

FIREFIGHTERS from Dawlish were alerted to a reports of a road accident in Shaldon yesterday after a car flipped on its side on black ice. Just before noon, the crew, along with colleagues from Torquay fire station, attended the scene of a single vehicle accident.

A DAWLISH care home has been praised for setting a benchmark for outstanding dementia practice across the social care sector. Sefton Hall, a Southern Healthcare home, received the praise from Meaningful Care Matters auditors who were assessing the care home’s Butterfly programmes.

MORE than 100 people sat down to enjoy a traditional turkey Christmas lunch at the Strand Centre in Dawlish on Christmas Day. Many of those tucking in to the meal with all the trimmings would otherwise have been alone.

A NEW competition aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership and protecting green spaces launches today, encouraging dog owners to bag it and bin it. It will run across popular walking locations including Dawlish Warren, Dawlish Countryside Park and Ridgetop Park.

HEALTH chiefs have announced another week-long closure of the Minor Injuries Unit at Dawlish Community Hospital. The ‘temporary’ closure will be until Monday January 12 according to Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust.