Dawlish News

Southern Healthcare, which includes Sefton Hall in Dawlish, has been awarded 'Care Group of the Year' at a national ceremony in Leicester. A CARE home group which includes Sefton hall in Dawlish has been named 'Care Group of the Year' at a national awards ceremony.

Graham Murphy, director of engineering at SWW said the project in Dawlish will make a "massive difference" to the number of sewage spills. A £760m project is aiming to "dramatically reduce" sewage spills at beaches in Devon and Cornwall, South West Water (SWW) has said.

Beware of burglars! Don't make it easy for opportunistic offenders this winter - please lock your doors (dead locks too if you have them) and use timer switches for internal lights. You may also wish to invest in external sensor lighting, window locks, a house alarm and/or a door cam. Make sure your ...

The Environment Agency warns of possible flooding in the River Teign area, including Newton Abbot and Dawlish, as rain is expected. A FLOOD alert has been issued for the River Teign area by the Environment Agency.

Former Dawlish College student Sandra Bellamy receives global recognition for her impact in public speaking at the Women’s Business Awards 2025. A FORMER Dawlish student has won an international award for her work in public speaking.

POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 14-year-old girl who has been reported missing from the Exeter area.

THE body of a man was pulled from the water at Dawlish Warren. The discovery of the man, in his 70s, yesterday afternoon came after police were called to a report of concern for the welfare of a man in the water.

THE Cuddly Toy Gang have struck again.. Four local charities gratefully received a donation: Dawlish Community Transport; AIMs,; St Nectan’s Church at Ashcombe and the Strand Centre in Dawlish.

Students at Dawlish College have packed and donated over eight Christmas hampers to a local food bank, spreading festive cheer and supporting those in need. Students from Dawlish College packed hundreds of donated items along with a large helping of festive joy into hampers for a local food bank ...

Dawlish College and Kenton Primary School among Teignbridge schools in the ongoing government rebuilding programme, expanding with a £3bn investment for SEND places. TWO Teignbridge schools are among nine in Devon which remain in the government’s school rebuilding programme as ministers prepare to ...

The 17th-century Ship Inn in Cockwood, damaged by Storm Ciaran, is on the market, with a community bid option in place. Dawlish Town Council subsequently successfully applied for the pub to become an Asset of Community Value.

This week, the speed detection team will be concentrating in the following areas: Monday: Redruth, Truro, Bodmin, Liskeard, Launceston, Honiton, Exeter Tuesday: Falmouth, Camborne, Redruth, Wadebridge, Plymouth & A386, Tavistock, Exeter, Crediton, A30 East/Mid Devon Wednesday: Penzance, ...

POLICE in Teignmouth are appealing for information after clothes worth more than £1000 were stolen from a shop in Bank Street. A spokesperson for the Teignmouth and Dawlish Policing Team said: ‘We are appealing for any information please, that may assist our enquiries.

THIS year’s Dawlish Christmas Tree festival is officially open. The popular event has more than 40 festive trees decorated by community organisations and charities from across Dawlish. A spokesman said; ‘The festival beautifully showcases a wide array of trees created by community organisations from ...

Stephen Clark, 73, from Dawlish, admitted to making and distributing indecent images of children and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention order. A 73-YEAR-OLD Dawlish pensioner has admitted a number of child sex offences,.

New signs have been installed along Dawlish sea wall to remind the area is not open to cyclists, amid continued cycling despite previous warnings. NEW signage has been installed along Dawlish sea wall reminding the area is not open to cyclists.

Ridley, the retired guide dog from Dawlish, wins the Hero Dog Award at the 2025 Guide Dogs People Awards for his life of service. RIDLEY, the retired guide dog from Dawlish, has been honoured with a national award at the Guide Dogs People Awards 2025.

Sheila Kent steps down as finance manager of Dawlish-based charity, leaving behind a 30-year legacy of dedication and expansion. A VALUED member of a Dawlish-based charity is to retire after 30 years service.

Amber and yellow rain and wind warnings are in place. TIDAL SURGE: Storm Bram has brought with it huge waves that are battering the coastline at Dawlish, Devon (Image: SWNS). Storm Bram is sweeping across the UK, disrupting air, rail and road travel while knocking out power to hundreds of homes.

A pontoon that drifted to Dawlish Warren beach is the focus of a removal operation after causing environmental concerns. ATTEMPTS were due to have been made to remove a pontoon which had drifted from East Devon to Dawlish Warren.

Two young Black Swan cygnets in Dawlish are feared missing after being swept away in heavy rain. Despite searches, the cygnets haven't been seen since Saturday. Residents and Black Swan lovers express shock and concern.

Work to upgrade gas pipes in Dawlish is progressing well and is expected to ease traffic by December 14, according to Wales & West Utilities. WORK to upgrade gas pipes in the Exeter Road area of Dawlish its progressing well, according to Wales & West Utilities.

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge village hall this week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding their latest ‘Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting this Wednesday, December 10, at Shillingford St George Village Hall.

A TEIGNBRIDGE village hall will host a police surgery this month. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding their latest ‘Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting next Tuesday, December 9 at Stokeinteignhead Village Hall.

Staff at Dawlish Railway Station have been praised for their commitment to supporting people who may be experiencing loneliness. The mental health wellbeing and suicide prevention group is promoting the OWL project to reduce social isolation and make the town a safer and more caring community and to ...

Ian Garcia, commodore of Topsham Sailing Club, says there is not enough information available on Exeter City Council's plans for a harbour revision order. Exeter City Council wants to use a harbour revision order (HRO) to take charge of the Exe estuary, which runs from Exeter Quay down to the coast ...

Students at Dawlish College have demanded that Devon highways bosses take urgent action over road safety near their school before a tragedy occurs. Students shared powerful testimonies, including the story of a pupil who was airlifted to Bristol Children’s Hospital after being struck by a car ...

Organisers of Dawlish's Christmas events express gratitude to volunteers. ORGANISERS of this year’s Christmas festivities have thanked all the volunteers involved. Community groups joined in to help Dawlish Chamber of Trade and Dawlish Town Council put on the weekend’s events which went ahead ...

Heavy rain and gusty winds have led to the cancellation of Dawlish's Christmas lights switch-on for public safety. Entertainment will still proceed in shops, with the Christmas Market and Lantern Parade rescheduled for Sunday.

A PLAN for more than a dozen townhouses between Dawlish and Teignmouth has been given the green-light by planners. The planning application - reference 23/00305/MAJ - sought permission for the construction of 13 townhouses at Shell Cove House, located on the edge of Dawlish and within close ...

Dawlish's Christmas celebration, initially delayed due to weather warnings, proceeded with festive enthusiasm, featuring lights, a market, and Father Christmas. CHRISTMAS has finally come to Dawlish after celebration events were delayed by 24 hours due to weather warnings.

Dawlish Minor Injuries Unit remains shut for a third consecutive week due to staffing issues. Health officials assure the closure is not permanent.

A 27-year-old man arrested after incidents in Teignmouth and Dawlish on Monday night has been charged and will appear in court today (November 26). ‘Connor Sidell, of no fixed abode, Teignmouth, has been charged with Section 18 wounding with intent, robbery, criminal damage and two counts of theft. ...

Dawlish Against Plastic introduces a reusable cup designed by local artist Tessa Challenger to promote waste reduction. A RESUABLE Dawlish cup has been launched in a bid to help reduce waste.

PETA aims to highlight the role of poultry farms in spreading avian flu with a billboard in Dawlish, after bird cull due to flu outbreak. ANIMAL rights campaigners are planning to set up a billboard in Dawlish following an outbreak of Avian Flu.

POLICE are holding a surgery in a Teignbridge village next week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team’s latest Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting takes place on December 4 at the Pavilions in Starcross.

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge church in December. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Parish Church of All Saints in Kenton on Wednesday, December 3.

The Dawlish Mothers’ Union has crafted over 230 knitted rings to draw attention to domestic violence, representing the 231 victims killed last year. This effort aims to foster recognition and referral of individuals to specialist support services.

Young chefs from Dawlish College showcased their culinary skills at the Rotary Young Chef competition, earning praise from expert judges and securing a victory. YOUNG chefs in Dawlish College have again proved their expertise in the kitchen at this year’s Rotary Young Chef competition.

The Dawlish Banking Hub is moving to a new permanent home at Brunswick Place, set to open in early spring next year, offering comprehensive banking services to the community. WORK is well underway for a permanent location for the Dawlish Banking Hub.