Dawlish News

Bowlers in Dawlish are on target for fundraising success after being given a major boost by Teignbridge Council. Members of the council’s executive committee have agreed to extend Dawlish Marina Bowls Club’s lease on its land and buildings at Sandy Lane for another 38 years

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert along south Devon coastal and estuary areas for the next couple of days due to high tides and forecast heavy rain. Flooding is possible for two hours either side of high tide from this afternoon until Friday evening with areas at risk including ...

Former Exeter City footballer Bob Rackley makes an emotional return to St James Park for the first time in over six decades. Bob, who lives at a Dawlish care home, played for Exeter City between 1958 and 1960 and his trip to watch the team take on Huddersfield Town marked his first visit to a live ...

Two new black swan cygnets have safely hatched in Dawlish, thanks to the dedicated efforts of local volunteers and wardens who managed water levels to protect their nest. TWO new Black Swan cygnets have arrived in Dawlish this morning.

A retired banker from Dartmoor ran through Teignmouth, Dawlish and Starcross on the final leg of an epic 200 marathons in 200 days challenge on Saturday (November 1). Steve James is thought to be the first man over 60 to have covered the entire coastline of mainland Britain on foot.

POLICE are holding a surgery in Starcross this week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team’s latest Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting in the Teignbridge village takes place on November 6.

Police in Dawlish are investigating reports of youths on e-bikes attempting to steal a phone. The incident follows complaints about intimidation and anti-social behaviour in the area.

Dawlish is buzzing with anticipation as two Black Swan eggs are set to hatch soon, despite the nest's precarious location. EGGCITEMENT is building in Dawlish awaiting the arrival of two new Black Swans.

A significant engineering endeavour by Network Rail to stabilise cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe has won a prestigious Over £10m Re-engineered Award from the Institution of Civil Engineering.

Earlier today, Rebecca Smith MP for South West Devon, challenged the Transport Secretary to guarantee funding for the final stage of the South West Rail Resilience Programme, a vital project protecting the South West’s main rail link.

The Dawlish Sweet Violets Bridge project, part of the Dawlish Missing Link, wins the ICE South West Civil Engineering Award for technical excellence. THE DAWLISH Sweet Violets Bridge and new link road project, dubbed the Dawlish Missing Link, has won a prestigious engineering award.

The Minor Injuries Unit at Dawlish Community Hospital is closed for the rest of the week with no reason given, affecting services for minor injuries. DAWLISH Community Hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit will be closed for the rest of the week, health bosses have announced.

A rare bottlenose dolphin has been entertaining visitors off the coast of Dawlish, captivating boat trippers with its playful antics. A BOTTLENOSE dolphin has been delighting boat trippers off the coast of Dawlish.

Dawlish Town Council invites volunteers to help create a poppy wall tribute at Dawlish Bowling Club, November 1 to 14, commemorating remembrance and gratitude. VOLUNTEERS are needed to help put together there Dawlish Poppy Wall.

Dawlish Community Hospital's Minor Injury Unit, plagued by staffing shortages, closes again after 18 months since reopening. DAWLISH Community Hospital’s Minor Injury Unit is to close again tomorrow.

Dawlish-based Cofton Holidays triumphs at the Green Awards UK 2025, securing the Green SME of the Year for its exemplary environmental initiatives and sustainable practices. A DAWLISH holiday park is celebrating winning three major accolades.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to four of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. • Rated 5: Little Bean Play Cafe at 34 The Strand Dawlish; rated on October 14.

The Dawlish black swan nest, built by swans Bert and Kimba, remains intact despite heavy rainfall from Storm Benjamin, thanks to volunteers' efforts. THE BLACK Swan nest in Dawlish has survived heavy rainfall and remains intact today.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Teignbridge’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Wo Kee, at 3 Warren Road Dawlish Warren was handed a three-out-of-five rating after assessment on October 1.

A FLOOD alert has been lifted on the River Teign. The alert had been issued yesterday for the rivers Teign, Bovey and Lemon and coastal streams from Babbacombe to Kenton as high river levels were forecast last night with areas of concern Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton, Teignmouth, Shaldon, Bovey ...

Volunteers in Dawlish work to safeguard the swan nest as Storm Benjamin approaches. VOLUNTEERS have been out in force in Dawlish to try to batten down the hatches before Storm Benjamin arrives.

A conductor was assaulted at Dawlish station during a ticket dispute. RAIL bosses have thanked members of the public and emergency services after a conductor was assaulted at Dawlish station.

Harvest festivals in Dawlish have led to an outpouring of donations for the Community Larder, providing vital food and supplies to locals. DONATIONS have flooded in to a Dawlish project aimed at providing food support and reducing waste.

Dawlish locals have the opportunity to participate in a Co-op-hosted event this October to discuss and enhance their community's development. RESIDENTS in Dawlish are being invited to an event to share view on what more can be done to help the community thrive.

A weekly craft market at Dawlish Bowls Club's clubhouse is offering local artisans a platform to showcase their handmade goods, expanding Dawlish's unique retail scene. CRAFTSPEOPLE in Dawlish have set up shop at a weekly town centre market.

The Great Western Railway employee was left unconscious. Police were called to Dawlish Train Station on Sunday, October 19, following a report that a Great Western Railway staff member had been assaulted.

Teignbridge Council is offering a free boat at Dawlish's Boat Cove to the first person to claim it. The vessel has been unclaimed for months and is under a Section Notice for removal.

A group of Dawlish poets unite to release their first anthology, featuring 86 poems on nature, the sea, and life. A GROUP of poets in Dawlish have published their first anthology of poems. Editor David Pickton said: ‘The anthology is a collection of voices, each distinct and engaging.

Teignmouth Promenade parkrun celebrated its 75,000th participant last Saturday (October 11). Claire Hannaford, who runs Slimming World groups in Dawlish, was named as Teignmouth Promenade’s 75,000th parkrunner.

Parents with young children can now enjoy a cuppa while their offspring play at a new café in Dawlish. The Little Bean Play Café opened its doors earlier this month in the former Luna Rosa shop on The Strand.

An urgent appeal has been launched for the return of three stolen go karts from Dawlish Warren, with a cash reward of £500 offered for information leading to their recovery. AN URGENT appeal has been launched for the return of three of Dawlish Warren’s popular go karts.

Find support for housing, energy bills, and more at Dawlish's Cost of Living event. HELP and advice is available at a Cost Of Living event being held in Dawlish. Charities and organisations will be on hand to give free information and assistance on issues including housing, energy bills, food ...

Sefton Hall in Dawlish is shortlisted for four major care home awards, highlighting its exceptional dedication to residents. A DAWLISH care home is in the running for four awards for its dedication to looking after its residents.

A Dawlish electrical firm has agreed to be the headline partner for the Devon County Football Association Women’s Premier Cup. Red Rock Electrical has taken on the naming rights to the competition, which will now be referred to as the Red Rock Electrical Women’s Premier Cup.

PEOPLE will be able to have their bikes security marked in a bid to thwart bicycle theft. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding a bike marking event at Combeinteignhead Village Hall on November 1.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to four of Teignbridge’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. • Rated 5: Social Table at Warren Golf Club Beach Road Dawlish Warren Devon; rated on October 3.

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge pub next week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Old Commercial Inn in Bishopsteignton on Friday, October 17.

After causing chaos in Stratford, Reggie the rogue Black Swan finds romance and a serene new home in Dawlish, thanks to Don Phillips' matchmaking efforts. IT WAS All’s Well That Ends Well for Reggie the rogue Black Swan who had found love at last.

Fire fighters from Dawlish were called to a car fire in Teignmouth this morning (Thursday October 9). Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a call from a member of the public at 11.34 this morning reporting a fire involving a car on a driveway in Teignmouth.

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge church next week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at the Parish Church of Saint Andrew in Kenn on Thursday, October 16.