Dawlish News

The Environment Agency alert says flooding is possible in any east-facing coastal locations from Beesands to Dawlish.

Mr Rote, a father of two from Starcross, said: "In 25 years of sailing I've never seen anything like it. It was an fantastic sight. See more...

Police are investigating after seven beach huts at Dawlish were damaged in a fire in the early hours of this morning. Smoke and flames were seen to be becoming from the huts on Marine Parade at about 1.30am

THERE'S a tingle in the camp as England embark on their 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign. And the man who says so should know, because for the last 19 years Dawlish gift shop owner Peter Cross has been the England mascot, and he's seen a game or two.

Mag7 will be at appearing all over the South West region including Bristol, Weston Super Mare, Bridgwater, Taunton, Tiverton, Exeter, Dawlish, Paignton, Plymouth and St Austell before ending their epic journey in Truro on September 26.

Four homes in Dawlish were affected by flooding as 12 inches of water caused fire crews to be called to the scene. Local crews were sent to a report of flooding affecting at least four properties in Brunswick Place, Dawlish at 9:46pm

Passengers were forced to evacuate a stranded train by climbing down ladders in the early hours of the morning after a huge wave crashed into a mainline service. The westbound service broke down between Dawlish and Teignmouth around 9.30pm – the stretch of track which was wiped out for weeks after ...

Another thing the Talaton appeal has thrown a spotlight on is the lack of progress EDDC has made turning a strategy into an action plan. In this case it concerns EDDC’s failure in the draft Local Plan to meet obligatory requirements to demonstrate that it has a plan to mitigate the pressure ...

The Reverend Simon Croft has been in charge of St Gregory's Church for six years, but will hang up his dog collar when he moves out of the Vicarage on Monday.

RESIDENTS and businesses in Teignbridge are being invited to share their views on new planning documents that will affect key areas of land in Dawlish and Teignmouth.

After reporting strong figures in their first financial year, Redrow's operating division covering the region is now looking to build 630 new homes a year over the next three years. Among Redrow's developments currently on sale in the region are: Bishops Court and The Harringtons in Exeter, ...

RNLI lifeguard Josh Wainwright rescued a father and daughter after they got into difficulties at Dawlish Warren beach.

Representatives of Dawlish Airshow have moved to support future shows as new pictures emerge of the tragedy hit Hawker Hunter while stationed at Exeter airport emerge. Reaqd more...

RAIL passengers from Plymouth are being asked to contribute to a study on last year's disaster on the line at Dawlish. Now King's College London Geography student Emily Ward is carrying out a study on the South West Mainline Railway at Dawlish.

Dawlish Town Council has been granted the licence to hold weddings at its base at Manor House set in the beautiful Manor Gardens. The historic building has recently received an extensive refurbishment and now boasts walls of fresh paint; new carpets, curtains and blinds; plus a state-of-the-art ...

Organisers are looking for donations to secure the booking for the free show. This is the last chance to see the Vulcan flying over Dawlish as it is being permanently grounded at the end of the year. See more...

A Westcountry MP is to write to the Government over increasing concerns about the stability of the South West’s only mainline railway link. Oliver Colvile, MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, says that opening an alternative route into the peninsula is “certainly something the Government should ...

The lantern-jawed sleuth takes up residence at the Shaftesbury Theatre in Dawlish from August 25 to 29, as the Mitre Players make a welcome return to the town with Dick Barton - Special Agent.

SECTIONS of the Teign Estuary Trail are expected to be included in a funding bid for cycling improvements across Devon, which the county council is planning to submit later this year. The Dawlish to Teignmouth and Kingsteignton to Passage House sections are likely to be included in Devon's bid. ...

Devon and Cornwall Police are keen to educate motorists to reduce their speed which will have an impact on the amount of people injured or killed following a collision in or with a speeding vehicle. A Community Speed Watch scheme is starting on Thursday 13th August in the areas of Cofton, ...

The father of a Commonwealth Games silver medallist has been jailed for dealing heroin out of the Warrington gym where she trained. Joseph Myers sent one shipment to Devon from the Judo club in Warrington where daughter Jodie is based and took another by car. Both were intercepted by police. ...

Now after 18 months, locals have been offered the chance to be the first to walk the full length of the revamped walkway, which runs alongside and protects the fragile coastal route. Mayor of Dawlish Howard Almond said the timing of the opening on Friday was perfect and would allow many visitors ...

A 19 year old Dawlish man has appeared in court charged with making and distributing indecent photographs. The alleged offences took place in Dawlish between 2011 and November 2014. He did not enter a plea when he appeared at Exeter magistrates court today.

A BRANDED 'Visit South Devon' train has now been unveiled in the hopes that it's covering of South Devon scenery will encourage people to visit destinations on First Great Western's Riviera Line, between Exeter and Paignton. Councillor Andrew Leadbetter, Devon County Council's Cabinet Member for ...

Beekeepers with “insider knowledge” about rival colonies are thought to be behind the latest theft of thousands of honey bees. You would have to know where the hives were, you would have to protect yourself and you would have to go into the hive and know what you were looking for, which can be ...

The boy whose life was transformed after Mirror readers raised over £20,000 for vital operations has had his first walk on the beach. His first family holiday in three years, a week-long break in Dawlish, Devon, was funded by Wayne Scott-Fox, who paid £1,222 after reading of our campaign. Mirror ...

The Environment Agency's flood alert covers Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Torbay and Dawlish. High tide is due at 7.15pm this evening.

South Sands, at Salcombe, in Devon was included in the top 20 of pristine beaches along with Westward Ho! and Dawlish Warren. “The sand spit at Dawlish Warren is also home to a renowned nature reserve and an 18-hole golf course which command impressive views of Devon and the English Channel,” it ...

Shocking pictures of family playing treacherously close to sea at Dawlish in Devon prompt coastguard warning The images of the trio were taken by Christopher Poole at the same spot where the railway line was destroyed by waves in February last year. Despite the danger, the family were seen ...

Date: 24/07/2015 Time: 05:40 Location: Holcombe, Dawlish Area: Western County: Devon 999 calls were still be received into the Control Room at this time. First informative at 06:09 - ground floor well alight in cottage, crews using two breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, a safety jet and a ...

The fire service were called to reports of a child locked in a car in Barton Crescent in Dawlish last night. One appliance from Teignmouth attended the scene.

It is believed the Mysterious Girl singer celebrated his stag do this week with friends in London. Now speculation is rife that the couple will marry at Mamhead, in the heart of rural South Devon, this weekend. Read more..

The tent had been left on the Lawns after Armed Forces Day on Saturday, July 4, but when the stall owned returned the following morning they found the tent had been ripped and over £100 worth of damaged had been done.

The £17million trail has won the 'excellence in planning to deliver infrastructure' category of the Royal Town and Planning Institute (South West) awards. It is a largely off road facility linking Exeter Quay, at the heart of the city and the head of the Exe Estuary, to the coastal towns of ...

VOLUNTEERS behind Teignbridge's community transport schemes were honoured at a county council awards ceremony. John Adcock from Dawlish and Frances Edwards from Bishopsteignton received awards at the Devon County Council 16th annual Community Transport Awards ceremony at County Hall. John ...

With carnival season well underway in South Devon, revellers are urged to be vigilant when it comes to these crafty clowns. They create sword balloons before charging parents anything between £2 and £5 for them, as well as money to have their photos taken with kids. "They give the sword balloon ...

TEDDY bears were parachuting out of the sky as part of an event at a Dawlish church to encourage the community to be a part of the congregation. The event was set up by the Mothers Union Group at the church and it was all part re-engaging the community and making them realise church is not just ...

A large part of Exeter city centre has been cordoned off and evacuated after two suspicious packages were discovered earlier this morning. King William Street Car Park and John Lewis Car Park are also now closed.

THE coastguard has reminded dog owners to keep their pets on leads near cliff edges following an incident at Dawlish Warren in which two dogs had to be rescued. The incident was reported to the coastguard at around 6.45pm on Friday. Torbay Coastguard and Teignmouth Coastguard attended

The decision by health bosses to move Teignmouth Hospital's Minor Injuries Unit to Dawlish has been met with 'bitter disappointment' by campaigners. The South Devon and Torbay Clinical Commissioning Group says the changes have safeguarded the two community hospitals and will ensure both Teignmouth ...