Dawlish News

An appeal has been launched in Dawlish to find hosts for a Ukrainian grandmother's family under threat in Ukraine. AN APPEAL has been launched to find hosts to help a Ukrainian grandmother in Dawlish.

A coastal town facing "mounting pressure from swift expansion" must take urgent action to address a major challenge. Dawlish stands as one of Devon's flourishing seaside destinations, yet local councillors express concern the town's population has effectively doubled following the construction of a ...

Dawlish's St Gregory’s Church commemorates its 200th anniversary with a four-day celebration, featuring special events and a service with the Bishop of Exeter. FOUR days of celebrations are planned to mark the 200th anniversary of St Gregory’s church in Dawlish.

Setting the Record Straight: Teignmouth Crime Data We are aware of a national news article claiming Teignmouth Beach has the highest crime rate in the UK. We believe the article to be misleading and an inaccurate representation. Sector Inspector Sean Roper clarifies: "The data cited in a ...

The Strand Centre in Dawlish has transformed its kitchen facilities with a £4,000 revamp, enhancing service for 1,200 residents. A DAWLISH community centre has had a £4,000 kitchen makeover.

HAVING already secured their place in Division Two of the MDL for next season, Bovey Tracey's men finished their schedule with a fine home win against Torquay Belgrave by 12 points to two.

Discover the Railway 200 celebrations with the new stamp trail across Teignbridge's stations, including Dawlish, Teignmouth, and Newton Abbot. THREE Teignbridge railway stations are taking part in a new stamp trail.

The Den, Teignmouth.

Residents of Dawlish are invited to honour Ukraine's Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony organised by the Dawlish Town Council on August 24. RESIDENTS in Dawlish are invited to join in as the town marks Ukrainian Independence Day.

South West Water is addressing Dawlish's water quality issues with a new underground storm tank. THE new tank being constructed the centre of Dawlish is beginning to take shape. South West Water is currently installing an underground storm tank in the middle of the Lawn as part of its multi-million ...

Students at Dawlish College were in high spirits when they picked up their GCSE and Level 1 BTEC results this morning with shrieks of delight echoing across the hall. The cohort receiving the GCSE results today started their secondary school journey in September 2020; just six months after the start ...

Residents in Dawlish are complaining about construction lorries using residential roads instead of the newly opened Dawlish link road, designed to alleviate traffic in the area. RESIDENTS claim construction lorries are continuing to use residential roads to access building sites in Dawlish instead ...

A shameless burglar who targeted primary schools and homes in Dawlish and Teignmouth over a period of 18 months has been jailed for six years. Callum Tumilty, 30 and of no fixed abode in Dawlish , was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Monday, August 18.

The Lansdowne pub in Dawlish is holding a family fun day in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on Saturday (August 23) in memory of a member of bar staff. Emma Rabbage sadly passed away in August 2022 after being diagnosed with cancer.

MUSICIANS and Indian dancers entertained families visiting a Teignbridge care home as part of their 20th anniversary celebrations earlier this summer. Sefton Hall in Dawlish opened its gardens to the public for their summer fete, marking 20 years since it joined the Southern Healthcare Group, which ...

Teignmouth Airshow is on the hunt for a new volunteer finance director following the resignation of the current incumbent. He had previously been involved in Dawlish Airshow. However, he has decided to step down to focus on his health, family and business.

A book club for those who find it difficult to access the written word is launching in Dawlish this week. Dawlish Bookworms launches on Tuesday (August 19) and the group will meet at 2pm every Tuesday at The Strand Centre.

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. The court heard Tumilty targeted several vulnerable school premises to steal iPads, tablets and laptops to sell for quick cash in the Dawlish area.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information about an assault in Teignmouth. ‘Did you witness anything?’, says a spokesperson for Teignmouth and Dawlish Police said. ‘ If you feel you can help with our investigation please contact us at and quote crime number 50250198460’, added the ...

ALMOST 700 people have signed a petition urging the Government to reinstate funding for vital cliff works above the rail line between Dawlish and Holcombe. Phase 5 of the South West Rail Resilience Programme, the final stretch of the decade-long project to secure the iconic coastal line, was ...

AN ARDENT bus campaigner is angry at a ‘disastrous’ decision to reduce services in Teignbridge. Dawlish town and district councillor Alison Foden says the move to cut frequency of the 2 service between Exeter and Newton Abbot from three buses an hour to to is detrimental to local residents who need ...

CRUISE ship Aurora was spotted off the coast of Dawlish and Teignmouth this morning. The P&O ship left Southampton docks last night and it en route to Ireland for its first port of a 16 day round UK cruise.

South West Water is collaborating with a Dawlish videographer to document its significant investment programme, aimed at improving water quality and reducing storm overflows in Dawlish. So far preparation work has been completed for the new storm works at The Lawn and Sandy Lane, including pipe ...

Residents in Dawlish welcome the opening of the new link road, ending a decade of construction traffic disruptions. RESIDENTS in Dawlish, whose lives have been blighted for a decade by construction traffic, are to be relieved of the 100s of vehicle movements with the opening of a new link road.

A POLICE and Communities Together (PACT) meeting is taking place in Bishopsteignton next week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at the Old Commercial Inn on August 22.

Work has begun on a major upgrade to Dawlish’s wastewater system in a bid to cut storm overflow use and improve local bathing waters. South West Water has started the next stage of a multi-million-pound project to future-proof the town’s network as its population grows.

CROWDS were out in force at Dawlish Celebrates Carnival to watch the iconic Red Arrows fly past. The RAF aerobatic display team performed the fly past yesterday afternoon. It was one of the highlights of the packed week of carnival events and activities which culminates tomorrow with the grand ...

Taylor Wimpey is inviting potential homebuyers to take a look around their brand new three bedroom Braxton view home at its Brook Vale development in Dawlish. The event will take place on Thursday 14th August from 4pm to 8pm , giving visitors the opportunity to view the 2.5 storey Braxton property. ...

A kaleidoscope of colour graced The Strand Centre in Dawlish last weekend courtesy of Dawlish Garden Society. The society were holding their annual summer show at the venue and with a bumper selection of exhibits on display visitors were kept entertained  viewing - and judges were kept busy making ...

Wesley Hayes from Dawlish avoided immediate jail despite a premeditated attack involving a liquid thrown at an acquaintance, causing fear and hospitalisation. A 42-YEAR-OLD Dawlish man who threw a liquid into the face of an acquaintance who owed him money in a premeditated attack, has escaped an ...

A road in Devon is blocked after a wide load became stuck. Roads monitoring service Inrix said the A379 southbound became blocked at 12.10pm today, Wednesday, August 13, by an 'abnormal load' near Powderham Castle.

A CHILDREN’S charity in Dawlish received a major boost with a £5,000 donation from Dawlish Freemasons. AIMS supports children with special and additional needs and their families through weekly get togethers.

Richard Hayward, a retired Royal Navy man from Dawlish, reunited with his comrades after over 50 years, sharing memories of their time on HMS Bulwark and HMS Invincible. RETIRED Dawlish Royal Navy man Richard Hayward has met up with some of his forces comrades for a reunion after more than 50 years. ...

Mandarin ducks Ike and Tina, funded by Dawlish's Over 60s Disco, join the local waterfowl flock. IKE and Tina are the new Dawlish disco ducks. The two Mandarin ducks have joined the Dawlish flock of waterfowl thanks to a group of dancers.

Join Dawlish Royal British Legion on Friday for a VJ Day ceremony at the Lawn, commemorating the end of WWII in the Far East. THE Dawlish Branch of the Royal British Legion will be taking part in the national commemoration of VJ Day on Friday to mark the end of the Second World War in the Far East. ...

A large fire has broken out near a rugby ground in Exmouth this evening, Monday, August 11. One person said they could see smoke from Dawlish Warren. Another person has said there are four fire engines at the scene.

When it comes to beaches , Devon boasts plenty. From Ilfracombe in the north to Dawlish Warren in the south, the county is blessed with plenty of picturesque spots for sunseekers to enjoy the heatwave.

FREE training sessions on life-saving defibrillator use are to take place in Dawlish. The training is being run by charity Dawlish Community Transport in partnership with Dawlish Town Council and South Western Ambulance Service.

Families are being invited to swap screens for saplings as a new forest school opens, offering young explorers the chance to toast marshmallows, build dens, and reconnect with the great outdoors.