Dawlish News

The tree was felled earlier this year after it was discovered to be in a dangerous condition. The mature horse chestnut tree on Dawlish Lawn had been monitored over several years and was found to be almost dead.

Pope, from Stonelands Park, Dawlish in Devon, declined his right to comment on the charges or to call evidence on his behalf and freeing the alleged pervert On his own bail of £500, District Judge Bernie Kelly returned the case to Craigavon Crown Court for trial.

Kevin Gale was sent to Langdon Hospital at Dawlish in January 2019 under an indefinite Mental Health Act order after being found unfit to plead to the killing of Lee Turner.

A four year old boy tragically died after a tree fell on him, an inquest has heard. Louis William Ellor, who lived in Dawlish, was on holiday with family in Brittany in 2019, when a ‘rotten’ tree trunk fell

Dawlish Town Council has invited as many people as would like to do so to join the mayor of Dawlish, Cllr Lisa Mayne, at the bandstand on the Lawn at 7.55pm on Sunday in readiness for the silence at 8pm.

Network Rail has announced the programme of construction of the new and bigger sea wall has reached another major milestone. The first section of new sea wall – which runs for 360 metres along Marine Parade south west of Dawlish station – was completed in July 2020.

Three local organisations were presented with 'Outstanding With Loneliness' (OWL) awards at a town council meeting this week for their efforts to reduce loneliness in the area. Representatives from Swish Housekeeping Services, Dawlish and District U3A, and The Swan Inn accepted the awards on ...

In the last fortnight, Teignbridge experienced sewage discharges across its coastline, in Teignmouth , Dawlish and Holcombe as well as many other beaches and swimming spots across Devon.

DAWLISH marked Ukraine’s Independence Day last Wednesday with a simple ceremony at the Piazza. The Ukraine flag was raised and Rev Dallas Ayling from the Church of St Gregory the Great said a prayer and gave a blessing on behalf of Churches Together.

Train services through Dawlish have better protection going into the autumn and winter as construction of the new, bigger sea wall reaches another major milestone. The installation of all 164 wall panels, 203 pre-cast blocks and 189 units which return waves back out to sea is now complete.

HM Coastguard helicopter from St Athan has been sent to the scene along with Exmouth and Teignmouth RNLI lifeboats and Dawlish Coastguard Rescue Team

Anne Marie Morris MP, whose constituency includes Dawlish, has backed Liz Truss in the Conservative leadership race to become the next prime minister.

VILLAGERS in Starcross have reacted with relief that a trial pavement widening scheme in the village is not planned to go ahead

Visitors to a Devon beach hit by a sewage pollution warning say water companies should invest more to cut storm overflows. There was anger and dismay at Holcombe Beach, between Teignmouth and Dawlish, with one woman saying she had let her young child swim in the sea, but told her not to put her head ...

Ross Norman, 29, of Carlton Terrace, Dawlish , admitted the charges of stealing from three shops in the town on August 10 2022.

ACCESS to Dawlish beach is due to be open to all over the Bank Holiday weekend. Contractors working on the latest phase of sea wall improvements have been able to open the Colonnade underpass.

Property management agent and retired Force and Sons estate agent Mr David Force , from Dawlish, pleaded guilty to three charges of breaches of fire safety at Newton Abbot Magistrates Court on Monday 15 August. He was ordered to pay full costs to the local authority. The charges relate to his ...

UPDATE: We’re aiming to open Colonnade underpass this weekend (Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August) and over the Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 27, Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August). Please note these dates aren’t yet guaranteed and we’ll post another update on Friday, depending on progress on site. ...

A new, updated design for an accessible footbridge at Dawlish Railway Station has now been revealed.

Today, Sunday, is the final day covered by the Amber Warning of Extreme Heat and now a third Yellow Warning of thunderstorms has been issued.

A Dawlish beach goer has told of the moment they nearly 'jumped out of their skin' as an enormous military helicopter rumbled over the beach. The large aircraft was pictured at around 4pm, however it is not clear which model of helicopter it is.

A MOTHER has spoken of the horror of trying to comfort her daughter as she lost her baby in crowded waiting rooms full of sick and injured people desperate for help. Jody, from Dawlish, said: ‘The medical staff were fantastic throughout and under terrible pressure.’

UPDATE: We are working in a constricted space close to the capped gas main and a sewage pipe as we continue build the new sea wall in Dawlish. This means access to King’s Walk promenade and the beach at Colonnade underpass remains closed until further notice to keep everyone safe. We are ...

Dean Rossington, 64, of Langdon Hospital, Dawlish, was remanded in custody until the trial which is listed for August 28.

The A381 Teignmouth Road is closed in both directions following a crash. The incident involves a car, which is towing a caravan, and a motorbike.

With sustainable sea-defence needed more than ever before, Sika explores how concrete can combat the tide and how specification promotes more sustainable projects See more...

A person has been taken to hospital following a "diving incident" off the coast of Dawlish earlier yesterday evening (July 27). Multiple emergency service crews attended the incident at around 6pm this evening

Fayfield, on Fay Road, Dawlish, was built in 1929, and has gardens cultivated by the previous owner, who was a botanist.

The Dawlish Sunflower Bunch, the town’s cancer support group, has officially opened its relocated beach hut at Coryton Cove.

PC Tregale is currently suspended from duty, having previously been based with Teignmouth and Dawlish Neighbourhood Police.

Mum-of-two Bonni Matsell, who runs her own nail salon in Dawlish, said: "The school are very strict. We had an email saying they had relaxed the rules with all the hot weather - they didn't have to wear ties and they could open the top button of their shirts. On the hottest day I sent my son into ...

RATHER than put her feet up and have a slice of cake with a glass of bubbly, one intrepid Dawlish pensioner chose to celebrate her 80th birthday with a bit of an adventure.

Martin Wrigley said ‘I am honoured and delighted to be re-selected to be the candidate for parliament. ‘I love this part of Devon. I am passionate about getting the best for our local communities, across Dawlish,Teignmouth' Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton and our more rural villages too.

Town councillors have approved the revamp of the cameras throughout the town centre.

On the coast between Dawlish and Teignmouth there are two rock stacks that have been known for nearly 175 years as the Parson and the Clerk – though they have been significantly damaged by the weather and waves over the decades. The tunnel through the cliff is called Parson’s Tunnel.

Friendships have been developing between the Ukrainian guests in Dawlish, Teignmouth and surrounding villages since May, (when our first guests arrived in the 2 towns)

COASTGUARDS have urged fishermen to take all gear home with them after they were called out to help find a suspected missing person.

CHILDREN from the Gatehouse Primary Academy were delighted to receive recognition for their artwork for their Turn the Tide – Platinum Jubilee Art Project.

A DAWLISH couple, who found love at the retirement development they both live in, have tied the knot in a local ceremony.

A Network Rail spokesperson said: "The utility company has now been out to site to assess the uncharted gas main and we're waiting for their confirmation of next steps and the timing of any necessary works.