Dawlish News

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.

Civil injunctions obtained. Following reports of anti-social behaviour from members of the public in the Teignbridge area over the last few months, officers have obtained two youth civil injunctions. This means there are now restrictions in place which we are hopeful will prevent future issues, and ...

Teignbridge Council provides free parking in Dawlish during Christmas festivities, supporting local residents and visitors in enjoying the celebrations. PARKING will be free in most Dawlish car parks at specific times to allow residents and visitors to enjoy the Christmas celebrations, it has been ...

A Dawlish holiday park has been recognised as the ulti-mutt getaway for dog owners and their furry friends for a second consecutive year. Cofton Holidays was named as holiday park of the year at the 2025 Dog Friendly Awards ceremony, held at the Kennel Club headquarters in London last Thursday ...

A man has been arrested following incidents in Teignmouth and Dawlish last night (November 24). Police were notified of reports of an assault in Dawlish and damage to a shop in Teignmouth where a window had been smashed.

THE FOUNDERS of female-owned co-working space and events space in Dawlish are getting into the Christmas spirit. The Good Space, which was launched this summer by three local freelance designers, is hosting several festive events to support local craftsmanship and creativity.

Dawlish Community Hospital's Minor Injuries Unit faces another weeklong closure amid ongoing staff shortages, sparking concerns over its future. HEALTH bosses have announced another week long closure of Dawlish Community Hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit.

Following an avian flu outbreak, Dawlish aviary is facing a year-long ban on new birds as the town works to deep clean and prepare for the safe return of wildlife. IT will be at least 12 months before any new birds can be introduced to the Dawlish aviary.

Discover the festive magic in Dawlish with selfie boards, Christmas markets, and more as the town gears up for a grand celebration. PREPARATIONS are well underway in Dawlish for Christmas celebrations with the introduction of new ‘selfie boards’.

Due to an unsafe structure the A379 Starcross will remain closed until 12th December.

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A new Christmas feature in Dawlish offers a unique way to celebrate loved ones by creating a wall of baubles with personalised messages. A NEW Christmas feature in Dawlish this year is the Dawlish Celebration Wall.

Cockwood Primary School's pupils benefit from new dictionaries and thesauruses, courtesy of a generous donation by Dawlish Water Rotary Club, enhancing their literacy skills. PUPILS at Cockwood Primary School are now able to use new dictionaries and thesaurus thanks to donation from Rotarians.

Dawlish residents express discontent as the town council plans to lock the Manor House car park during Christmas and New Year for security reasons, raising questions about community access.

The Care Quality Commission has issued a warning notice to Langdon Hospital in Dawlish, demanding urgent improvements in patient care and management. RAPID improvements need to be made to secure and inpatient wards at a Dawlish mental health care centre, inspectors have ruled.

Chloe Marie Aston, known as the Piano Bike Girl, has been captivating shoppers in Dawlish with her unique performances ahead of the Teignmouth Christmas lights switch-on. PIANO BIKE BUSKER Chloe Marie Aston has been delighting shoppers in Dawlish ahead of her appearance at the Teignmouth Christmas ...

A Dawlish company has been recognised for leading the way in sustainability after becoming the first marine engineering company in the UK to achieve carbon neutral status. Under the GHG Protocol, firms must measure and then offset all direct and indirect greenhouse emissions from their operations ...

The Dawlish Community Food Larder is appealing for donations to create Christmas hampers for families in need. DAWLISH Community Food Larder has launched an appeal for donations for its Christmas bags.

A bus travelling through Dawlish ended up stuck due to an unexpected road closure, causing frustration among drivers who were unaware of the closures. A BUS travelling through Dawlish came to an abrupt halt when the driver came up against a road closed sign.

AN APPEAL to help following the outbreak of Avian flu in Dawlish has raised almost £1,000 in 24 hours. Since the launch of the Go Fund Me by Alfie Binyon yesterday morning, donations have reached £950.

A fundraising appeal has been launched in Dawlish to aid recovery following the culling of its beloved waterfowl due to an Avian Flu outbreak. AN APPEAL has been launched to raise money to help Dawlish recover from the culling of its beloved waterfowl.

The dramatic incident occurred Monday morning at approximately 10.10am on Exeter Road in the seaside town.

Ashmoor Women's 1st XI. Dawlish Ladies 1st XI. 0. ASHMOOR found themselves 3-0 up by halftime courtesy of two goals from top scorer Tilly McEwen and another goal from Zoe Harris. After the break, Ashmoor put in a great second-half team display.