Dawlish News

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. Following ...

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 of ...

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 ...

The new wall is being built to protect the railway line after a storm in 2014 caused devastation Network Rail, who are carrying out the work, say that work on the second section on the project is progressing well after the concrete panels ranging from 6.09 to 6.69 metres in size and each weighing ...

A groomer has been jailed for groping two schoolgirls after bribing them with Big Macs and cigarettes. Heather, of The Mews, Dawlish, denied two counts of sexual assault but was found guilty by a jury at Exeter Crown Court in May.

Police closed a main road for an investigation after a man was attacked and pushed into a shop window. The incident described by police as a "serious assault" happened on Sunday night in The Strand at Starcross, near Dawlish.

Devon County Council’s cabinet has agreed to progress a planning application for the road, between Elm Grove Road and the A379 Exeter Road. Read more,,,

Police have confirmed that a suspected explosive device found on Dawlish beach was a ‘buoy’ not a ‘bomb’.

A man from Dawlish who thought he was meeting a child for sex in the woods was trapped by an uncover police sting. After being arrested it was discovered Jowitt had chatted online to other 'children', who were also police.

We are delighted to announce that Dawlish Museum will be opening to the public on Wednesday 21 July for the first time since September 2019. Since lockdown restrictions eased, the volunteers have worked tirelessly to spring clean and complete the displays. If you enjoy the photos posted on this site ...

A PEOPLE smuggler has been jailed after his yacht ran aground between Teignmouth and Dawlish Teignbridge with eight illegal Albanian immigrants on board

An eight week consultation is under way on the site options being considered for new home building and for businesses creating local employment opportunities. Since the current Local Plan was introduced in 2014, the area has benefitted from more than £200 million of infrastructure investments with a ...

Earlier this year the government confirmed money would be pumped into what's known as the Dartmoor Line, following years of debate after the Dawlish line cut off much of Devon and Cornwall from the rail network in storms in 2014.

Firefighters tackled a blaze at a bungalow caused by tea towels left on the cooker hob. Crews were sent from Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot.

British Transport Police (BTP) and Network Rail have issued a stark warning after several recent incidents of trespass on the railway line in Dawlish, Devon. The month of May saw an increase in reports, with 18 incidents occurring on the line and multiple people caught on camera in recent weeks.

It comes as a significant amount of stonework reportedly fell yesterday evening at around 7pm, with the roof leaning back and the chimney stack resting on just two pieces.

He was arrested again in October at a holiday park in Dawlish. A caravan was searched and police found cannabis and scales. Finally, in August 2019, he was detained at an address in Paignton.

The vehicle became stranded at the Lower Dawlish Water Ford on Monday morning after heavy rainfall caused a nearby stream to flood rapidly, trapping one of the occupants and their dog before they could safely exit the vehicle.

Here is the full list of applications that have been submitted and validated by the various local councils or planning authorities in Devon in the last week

The video, which attempts to trick people into thinking a 14-year-old girl has been forced into the back of a car by two men in Dawlish, was first seen circulating on local Facebook groups in the South Devon area yesterday evening (June 24).

Nanook, an 11-year-old Terrier cross, originally arrived at the West Down-based centre just before Covid hit in February 2020. He was adopted but sadly that home was not meant to be and was returned to their care once again in November 2020. He has now trotted off to start a new life with Sharon ...

Date: 23/06/2021 Time: 11:55 Location: Hospital Hill, Dawlish Area: Central County: Devon Fire engines from Dawlish, Teignmouth and a Heavy Rescue Vehicle from Middlemoor were all sent to a report of a car that had dropped down a ravine. On arrival crews confirmed that this car had fallen ...