Dawlish News

A popular Dawlish Warren pub has announced its temporary closure after being sold to a local businessman. Welcome Inn took to their Facebook page on October 1 to announce the news of the new owner to their customers with the update that the pub will be closed until further notice.

People trying to save a person in cardiac arrest could be sent by 999 operator to find the machine is gone or broken The four in action are at Bitton Park bowling club, The Den former tourist information (now Cherry on the Top), United Reformed Church in Dawlish Street and outside Dart and Parker ...

Children can still get their sweet fix this holiday without having to worry about social distancing issues As Halloween may look a little different this year, a woman from Devon has created treat boxes to deliver to children so they don't miss out on the festive fun. Jenna is delivering her ...

A pair of bridges drawn up for a sea defence scheme in Dawlish, Devon, following severe storms more than six years ago have been given planning. The link bridge will sit alongside the existing historic viaduct and will bridge the pedestrian promenade over the outlet of Dawlish Water.

THE Queen has highlighted what she describes as ‘the important role’ of the local and national press during the coronavirus pandemic. Tindle Newspaper titles, including the Mid Devon Advertiser, The Dawlish Gazette and the Teignmouth Post are all members of the News Media Association.

Newton Abbot MP Anne Marie Morris has written to the Dr Paul Johnson, the clinical chairman of the NHS Devon CCG, regarding the new health hub in Teignmouth and the proposed closure of Teignmouth Hospital. The intention is then also to move all other services to the new hub or to Dawlish hospital. ...

There's also a new cluster of 13 cases in the Torbay area New clusters in the Exeter area include Pinhoe & Whipton North, Clyst, Exton & Lympstone, Starcross & Exminster and Dawlish North. See more...

A shed and a garage on a Dawlish street were broken into at approximately 4am where a thief stole tools, including a new axe, and a child's bike. A child's beloved quad bike and tools and an axe were stolen by a callous thief in the early hours of Friday morning (October 2).

But dogs are once again allowed on most beaches 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.

Anyone who may come across second-hand jewellery for sale which fits the description of the items stolen is urged to contact the police The items, including a Swarovski bracelet, necklace and rings, Armani gents watches and cuff links and an Instrmnt watch, totalling £4,000 in worth were stolen in ...

Transport minister Chris Heaton-Harris officially opened the first section of the new £80m Dawlish sea wall yesterday (Friday, September 25), promising that it will protect the railway "for generations to come". Mr Heaton-Harris took part in a socially-distanced opening ceremony, beginning with a ...

When it comes to choosing a restaurant for a slap-up Sunday roast there is a lot to consider 3. The Smugglers Inn, Dawlish The famous Smugglers carvery offers local cuts of meat alongside the usual extras in a delightful seaside location. It also caters for gluten-free and vegetarian diets. ...

A review of a repeat prescription online service has been carried out after a 45-year-old Dawlish man was able to order more tablets than he had been prescribed and died of a lethal overdose. His GP Tamsin Venton at Teign Estuary Medical Group told in a statement how Mr Lewis had been prescribed ...

A convicted sex offender has been warned he faces a jail sentence after he spent a year grooming a 12-year-old boy with expensive presents. At that time he was using his real name of Daniel Luckman and living in Newlands, Dawlish. He has since changed his name to Graham and moved to Exeter.

The tweet said: "Police seeking missing Michael Mercury in Dawlish area. Desc as white male, 39yrs, large build, 5'7" tall, facial stubble, black jogging bottoms, black t shirt, possibly inside out showing orange bits.

It is believed the Class 66 train is due to carry away hazardous materials from the dockyard It’s believed the Direct Rail Services train was captured going through Dawlish on its way to Plymouth’s Devonport Dockyard in order to carry materials related to the decommissioning of submarines away . ...

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has confirmed that Teignmouth's coastguard station will close and move to Dawlish - meaning the end of a 200-year history for the Coastguard Rescue Team in the town. A spokesman for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "The Teignmouth Coastguard Rescue Team ...

Proposals would see services moved into a new health and wellbeing hub in Teignmouth - but could see the hospital closed and sold off The Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is asking people to consider and give feedback on its proposal for moving services from Teignmouth Community Hospital, ...

A number of venues across the county have the lowest rating possible Teignbridge Monteray Jacks Address C/o The Boathouse Dawlish Warren Devon EX7 0NF Business type Takeaway/sandwich shop Date of inspection 26 June 2019 The food safety officer found that 'hygienic food handling', ...

Trains are being cancelled and there is huge disruption in Devon, Cornwall and Plymouth tonight due to a police incident. Great Western Railway has posted an incident update online to say their trains are disrupted and have confirmed it is close to the railway.

People in Teignmouth and Dawlish are being urged to have their say about the shape of future health and care services, once a new £8million Health and Wellbeing Centre is built in the heart of Teignmouth. These meetings are on: Friday, 11 September          2.30pm-4pm Thursday 17 September     ...

There have been a string of illegal events in recent months on Dartmoor, Dawlish Warren and in other areas Also in June, police were swamped with complaints when an illegal rave continued through the night at Dawlish Warren.

Heavy rainfall in the last 48 hours has caused some of the problems Surfers Against Sewage says Dawlish Coryton Cove Historically known as Gentlemans Cove due to the privacy it offered, Coryton Cove is a secluded, sandy beach backed by red cliffs and the train track. A sewer overflow discharges ...

"No photograph or selfie is worth risking your life for" The warning comes after a photograph emerged of a young man taking a photograph on Dawlish waterfront in Devon , as huge waves barrelled around him.

An artist who had been troubled by his mental health tragically chose to end his life by jumping in front of a moving train at Dawlish Station. An inquest in Plymouth today heard how the 53-year-old had suffered with his mental health in the past and how his death had been a deliberate act.

The owner of a dog which disappeared from a beach in East Devon has been reunited with her pet after she saw a photograph of her dog being 'manhandled' off a beach in Paignton. The dog in the video was Pebbles - a young black pug crossed with Jack Russell terrier - and she was instantly recognised ...

The plans for the section of 415m between Coastguards and Colonnade breakwaters, includes a new taller sea wall incorporating a high-level wider and safer public promenade, pedestrian access to the beach Councillors are being recommended to approve the second phase of the £80m scheme to protect ...

Due to Covid-19, four minor injury units have been closed in Devon for five months Due to difficulties sustaining staffing levels at Dawlish and Totnes Community Hospitals MIU units, a decision was made to 'temporarily' close them as of March 19.

Last week Network Rail apologised for not having it ready in time - now the the work is done. The new and improved sea wall and promenade at Dawlish is now open to the public - the first part of a huge scheme to protect the area from rising sea levels and extreme weather.

Some of them might surprise you DAWLISH WARREN In the summer Dawlish Warren is "full of the cast of Shameless" and in the winter it's so dead in the pubs that "you expect Clint Eastwood to pull you a pint over the tumbleweed" according to one review.

Complaints about the noise, lack of Covid-19 distancing and the effects on wildlife have been made Locals and holidaymakers were angry as the noise from the event at the Eastdon Plantation countryside park carried on throughout the night despite police attending and speaking to organisers.

“We know this is not acceptable, particularly as it’s the first weekend in the school holidays." The plan had been to get the promenade open on Friday, July 24 but the final stages of concreting have not been complete in time.

She will steam down the Exe Valley to Exeter, before heading along the estuary past Powderham Castle and along the famous sea wall line through tunnels and cuttings of red rock, beside beaches and coves. The Royal Scot will be passing the famous sea wall at Dawlish which was due to reopen this ...

Rail services through south Devon were affected by delays because of an emergency services incident this afternoon. Traffic monitoring service Inrix reports that the incident is taking place at Dawlish Warren.

The Westcountry could have a good and resilient rail network for £1.2 billion – just 1% of the cost of HS2, the high-speed line from London to Birmingham, two transport experts say. The mainline to Plymouth and Cornwall has long been the Achilles' heel of rail transport, due to the vulnerability ...

He was caught on CCTV raining down punches on the older man who had told him off for larking about. Shane Hunt came to blows after his father Mark Williams told him off for fooling around in the Oz's Pizza and Kebab shop in the centre of Dawlish four nights after Christmas.

Any spending on work which could potentially be affected by storm action or erosion in the short to medium term has been paused Sand was pumped on to the beach two years ago as part of a £12 million flood defence scheme, which raised parts of the beach by up to three metres. But last winter’s ...

Saturday was another extremely busy night for Devon and Cornwall Police. In Devon, police attended reports of a stabbing in Dawlish, fighting in Teignmouth, and a man with a weapon in Exeter.

Despite a couple of pranksters, the region has been enjoying welcoming back visitors A man dressed in a long black cloak and holding a scythe greeted holidaymakers in Dawlish this afternoon.

Residents shocked at mass fight in early hours in residential involving men and women left blood-splattered street The initial melee - involving a minimum of four adults and as many as six people - is understood to have taken place in Osprey Grove, Dawlish at around 1.50am this morning and ...