Dawlish News

The finishing touches have been made to the first section of the Dawlish sea wall project. The aim is to allow people walking the 360-metre promenade to be able to do so both in the day and darker evenings, using 14 concrete benches and seating dotted along the promenade.

On Tuesday 12th October student officers from Devon and Cornwall Police will be in Dawlish on a training day! This means you will see many officers around Dawlish town centre participating in role plays to test their knowledge and skills...Good luck to all student officers!

The name Devon was first used as a personal name when slave-owners bestowed it on enslaved men These men and women were from other parts of the UK or migrated from the colonies. It is noticeable how peripatetic their lifestyles were: some rapidly moved around England to live for short periods in ...

Environmental charity Surfers' Against Sewage has issued alerts around the county Dawlish Coryton Cove Storm sewage has been discharged from a sewer overflow in this location within the past 48 hours. A sewer overflow discharges over the rocks at the southern end of the beach. See more...

Following devastating storms in 2014, which caused significant disruption to the railway connecting Devon and Cornwall to the rest of the UK, Network Rail established the South West Rail Resilience Programme (SWRRP) to protect Dawlish’s rail infrastructure from future extreme weather.

Paige Kimberley said the group had messages containing vile images and sexist attitudes towards women Now former Detective Superintendent Paige Kimberley, from Dawlish, is set to be compensated after a tribunal ruled that she did tell her civilian former line manager Tatiana Southon about the ...

Flocks of birds have arrived on the Exe Estuary in Devon and after a long-haul migration from Siberia - they need to rest and feed “The Exmouth Wildlife Refuge at Exmouth Duck Pond is active until December 31 to protect the feeding grounds of birds such as Brent geese. The Dawlish Warren wildlife ...

The demand for HGV drivers has increased to help distribute the shortage of food and fuel Some jobs are paying up to £54,000 per annum along with bonuses and benefits for those who are successful.

The nearest mass vaccination sites for people in Dawlish are the Riviera Centre in Torquay and Newton Abbot Racecourse. The jabs will also be offered at pharmacies and GP practices, and there will be pop-up vaccine clinics, as with the initial vaccination programme.

SERVING and retired police officers shared "sexual and derogatory images" on an online work forum up to 20 times a day, a former senior officer has claimed. Ms Kimberly, from Dawlish, Devon, who also wrote to Met assistant commissioner Helen Ball, said: "Every avenue I have tried to raise ...

Those on board will get to enjoy a three-night stay in Cornwall (although hotel accommodation isn't part of the price) and two full days in Cornwall to visit the area's heritage railways and attractions, as well as the unique experience of going over Brunel's Dawlish Sea Wall powered by the same ...

TEIGNBRIDGE Dogs are permitted on all beaches in Teignbridge between October and March 31, except past groyne 9 at Dawlish Warren, where dogs are banned all year round. The beaches include: • River Beach, Teignmouth • Ness Cove Shaldon. • Holcombe Beach, Teignmouth • Teignmouth Beach • ...

It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the UK High levels of an invisible gas which can cause lung cancer have been identified in parts of Devon by health officials.

Residents immediately responded to their gentle presence Margot Whittaker, the Director of Nursing at the Southern Healthcare group, runs a miniature horse stud and has been taking some of the cute creatures on tour – starting with the Old Rectory in Exeter. She said: “It was the first visit to ...

The remaining sites are St John’s Lane and Mary Street in Bovey Tracey, Brunswick Place in Dawlish, Newton Road in Kingsteignton and Court Street Moretonhampstead. See more...

The charge for an additional residual waste bin is set to be increase from April 1 During a meeting on Monday (September 13), Teignbridge District Council’s overview and scrutiny committee heard that while staff had dealt with the “amazing increases” of recycling and black bag waste during the ...

The tasty walnut topping jammed in Bella McMunnagill’s throat, blocking her airway. PC Kim Webber (29) was having a haircut when Bella’s assistant burst into the Dawlish salon next door for help.

Helen Scott, Director at Cofton Holidays, Dawlish Warren: We’ve certainly experienced our busiest summer season ever at Cofton Holidays

An elderly man has been taken to hospital after coming off his mobility scooter after a collision with a van. Police and ambulance crews were called to Commercial Road in Dawlish at around 2pm on Friday.

A STREET robber who armed himself with a bottle and a knife has been jailed for muggings in Dawlish and Exeter. The only reason Wright stayed out of trouble in between the two offences is that he spent nine months of it in prison. He became homeless after his release and was living in a tent in ...

Jaw-dropping footage of the meteor was spotted shooting through the sky above GWR's key worker rail service A jaw-dropping fireball meteor was caught shooting across Devon's sky last night, captured in incredible footage by the Dawlish Beach Camera. See more...

Over 100 wave recurve units have now been installed on section two of the Dawlish sea wall. Steel reinforcements are also being installed between the recurve units and the track-side boundary wall, which will provide even more strength

The business was previously owned by Bernard Bretagne who decided to sell to pursue other business interests. It has now been sold to experienced retailers from London who plan to continue trading for the rest of summer before making some strategic changes in the quieter winter months.

He is due before magistrates next month and has been charged with a number of offences A police spokesperson said: "A 23-year-old man from Dawlish has been charged with drink driving, failing to stop a vehicle when required by police

Every authority in Devon, including Teignbridge, reported an increase in infection in the seven days to Sunday, August 22, the last complete data set.

Bear Grylls' Gone Wild festival at Powderham Castle near Exeter has already been compared to the ill-fated Fyre Fest Visitors have also claimed that there is 'no Covid checks, camping fire risk, no hand washing facilities and no washing up for campers.'

Andy Goode, owner of Home Instead West Exeter & Teignbridge, said: “We are delighted to receive exceptional praise from our clients and their families, particularly over the challenging period we continue to live in.

Cllr Alan Connett says the delays could be eased by moving restrictions at the bottleneck on Bridge Road Cllr Connett asked Devon County Council highways to move some lane restrictions so traffic heading towards Exminster and Dawlish can turn off.

The crimes took place on services between Exeter and Dawlish and police are appealing for victims to come forward A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: "It was reported on each occasion that a man exposed himself and committed an indecent act in front of a lone female passenger.

Fluffy chips and crispy batter - what more can you ask for after a day at Dawlish Warren? Faith Strickland visited this chippy just a five minute walk from the beach and claimed it to be a ‘bargain’. See more...

Families and holidaymakers are discovering there's no better way to visit activities and attractions in the county than by open-top bus. To get you in the mood for some open-top fun, we’ve detailed where the four buses go and highlighted some fun things to do along the routes. And don't forget to ...

A drunken tourist who abused a six-year-old girl while staying in Dawlish has been sent on a sex offenders’ course. Daniel Beech had spent the night drinking with the girl’s father and had gone back to his home after closing time.

Are you currently on the waiting list for knee or hip surgery? We understand that this must be a difficult, frustrating and challenging time for you. Evidence shows that those who are in a good state,both physically and mentally, are much more likely to have better outcomes post-surgery. ...

Concerned Tony is at high risk from coronavirus with a compromised immune system. He lives on the Strand in Dawlish, which is one of the busiest areas of town, especially in the summer months. His daily treatment at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is a matter of life and death, made even more ...

Fred Holman topped the podium for Great Britain during the first Games hosted in the country - but his life took a sad demise after his success Fred Holman was born in Dawlish in 1883, the son of a baker and one of 10 children. Known affectionately to the swimming community as "our Freddie", he ...

ON MARCH 19, 2020, minor injury units (MIU) in Dawlish and Totnes community hospitals closed Minor injuries units can treat injuries that are not critical or life threatening, such as cuts, sprains and minor head injuries However, many months later both Dawlish and Totnes MIUs remain closed. The ...

The stretch of the A379 through the village is known for pinch-points, especially a narrow section between the pillars and a convenience store, where traffic queues. Councillors were told the works, estimated to cost £70,000 and funded from the local transport plan, would reduce traffic queuing ...

After a year of uncertainty, the town will be filled with fun, games and decorations from August 14 to 20. Most of the activities will be held outdoors, while others will be welcomed to a bigger marquee and limited ticket sales to make sure social distancing stays possible

Three local companies and several national giants operating in Devon have been “named and shamed” in a government report for breaking minimum wage law. The three companies primarily based in Devon on the list were Southside Cleaning Services of Exeter, Cofton Holidays of Dawlish and Frank H Mann ...

Teignbridge (Devon) Ashburton & Buckfastleigh 18 224 Teignbridge (Devon) Bishopsteignton & Shaldon 18 268.7 Teignbridge (Devon) Chudleigh & Bovey Tracey 24 246 Teignbridge (Devon) Dawlish North 19 223.6 Teignbridge (Devon) Dawlish South 13 193.7 Teignbridge (Devon) Heathfield & Liverton 12 186 ...