Dawlish News

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 11 of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. • Rated 5: The Cove Cafe at The Cove Cafe Coryton Cove Earlys Wall Dawlish Devon; rated on July 30.

THE Dawlish & Rural Neighbourhood Team have seized another bike after receiving multiple reports of it being ridden anti-socially in the Dawlish and Kenton areas.

Dawlish Celebrates Carnival begins tomorrow with a packed programme, including a flypast by the RAF Red Arrows, despite challenges from ongoing South West Water works. A NEW-LOOK Dawlish Celebrates Carnival kicks off tomorrow.

Dawlish & Rural Neighbourhood Team have seized another bike this afternoon that we have had multiple reports of being ridden anti-socially in Dawlish and Kenton. We will continue to pursue, seize and dispose of bikes using Road Traffic Act and Police Reform Act powers when they are ridden both on ...

POLICE are holding a surgery in Starcross next week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team’s latest Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting in the Teignbridge village takes place on August 14.

A PETITION calling on the Government to reinstate the last phase of works to protect the vulnerable coastal rail line between Dawlish and Teignmouth has secured almost 350 signatures in just four days.

The world-famous RAF aerobatic team, the Red Arrows, are set to perform a flypast during this year’s Dawlish Celebrates Carnival, thrilling spectators with their aerial display. THE RAF aerobatic display team the Red Arrows will be doing a flypast as part of this year’s Dawlish Celebrates Carnival. ...

BOLLARDS, fencing, bunding and other physical barriers are set to be installed at locations across Teignbridge in a bid to reduce the number of unauthorised encampments. The following parks have been identified for initial works: Bakers Park; Courtenay Park; Dawlish Countryside Park; Forde Park; ...

Ben Williams, 22, sentenced for shoplifting in Dawlish, Teignmouth, and Torbay. A PROLIFIC shoplifter has been sentenced for 15 offences of theft from shops in Dawlish, Teignmouth and Torbay.

A ‘DEBRIEF’ is to be held following the first big national event to be staged in Dawlish. The British Cycling Dawlish Grand Prix was considered a coup for the town to be chosen to host the final race of the series for elite professional cyclists.

Live At The Lawn brings five up-and-coming local bands to Dawlish Celebrates Carnival, aiming to attract younger audiences while delighting traditional carnival-goers. LIVE music will feature at this year’s Dawlish Celebrates Carnival with the return of Live At The Lawn.

An architect accidentally captured the moment a pod of dolphins were playing in the water while getting to grips with a new drone in Devon. He was practicing with the new gadget off the coast at Dawlish when he captured a pod of dolphins leaping out of the water.

A pub wrecked in bad weather could be put on the market and sold to the community - if they can stump up the cash to buy it and foot a massive repair bill. The Ship Inn at Cockwood near Dawlish Warren has been closed since a catastrophic structural collapse in October 2023.

Three Devon councils have joined forces in a new cross-district initiative to protect the region’s most cherished wildlife habitats from the pressures of development and recreational use.

South West Water has started work on a significant storm water tank project in Dawlish, promising millions of litres of storm water storage to improve local water quality. THE MAYOR of Dawlish was on hand as South West Water marked the start of work on a huge storm water tank underneath the Lawn. ...

Bob Graham, representing Dawlish, has been honoured with the 'Best Crier' title at round two of the prestigious Armada Cup. DAWLISH Town Crier Bob Graham is officially one of the best. He romped home with the Best Crier during round two of this year’s prestigious Armada Cup competition.

DAWLISH is top of the scoops when it comes to affordable ice creams. The popular seaside town had a new perfect score and was ranked second overall in a poll of the Top Ten affordable seaside towns in the UK for ice creams.

PLANS to demolish a derelict Dawlish manor house and build homes in its place have been submitted to planners. Submitted to Teignbridge District Council (TDC) by Hannon Homes Ltd, 25/00991/FUL is seeking permission to demolish Fairfield House, which was ravaged by fire in 2018 following an arson ...

THERE are just 12 days to go before Carnival Week in Dawlish kicks off. Plans are already underway with road signage being put in place. Volunteers are out in force ahead of the main event which starts on Saturday August 9 and runs until Friday August 15.

On Saturday 2nd August there is another Steam hauled English Riviera Express, this time from travelling from Wolverhampton to Kingswear and will be powered by GWR 5029 Nunney Castle. As usual it is timed to call in at Dawlish Warren at 11.52 to allow a Cross Country express to pass it. It will ...

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. People may have to pay to use these toilets in Dawlish if Teignbridge District Council plans go ahead. Public toilets in seaside resorts and other towns and villages could be closed or have an admission fee added.

THERE was a mixed reaction to the running of a national professional cycle race through Dawlish. The seaside town hosted British Cycling’s prestigious Lloyds National Circuit Series which saw the cream of the country’s cycling talent speed round a course through the streets.

A VIGIL is being held in Dawlish tonight in support of all those working to provide humanitarian aid. Organised by the Christians Together for Dawlish and District, the vigil is an opportunity for people to join to ‘pray for all involved in providing humanitarian aid and working for peace’.

Stretches of coastal footpath have been shut following a 'major' cliff collapse at a well-known Devon seaside spot, authorities have confirmed. Beer Coastguard rescuers sounded the alert that someone might be trapped - triggering an emergency response by Beer, Dawlish and Exmouth teams on Saturday. ...

A 17th CENTURY village pub has successfully been listed as a community asset. The application was made by Dawlish Town Council to Teignbridge Council after villagers called on the authorities to try to save the historic pub.

Sections of coast path are closed after a 'significant' cliff collapse at a popular Devon beach, it's been confirmed. Beer Coastguard rescuers raised the alarm that someone was possibly trapped - sparking an urgent search by Beer, Dawlish and Exmouth teams on Saturday.

A railway line along the south coast stands as one of Britain's most stunning and offers tickets for just £8. The Riviera Line connects Exeter with Paignton , winding through Dawlish and Teignmouth , as well as the English Riviera resort of Torbay in Devon.

Cofton Holidays opened in 1975 as a family-run business. A Devon holiday park has celebrated its 50th anniversary. Cofton Holidays, near Dawlish, was bought and opened in 1975 by brothers George and Alf Jeffery.

TRAFFIC in Dawlish is being described as ‘chaos’ as road closures are in place ahead of tonight’s British Cycling event. Drivers are complaining of being stuck in traffic with cars ‘bumper to bumper and the town centre is said to be ‘gridlocked’ and ‘absoulte carnage’.

TODAY is race day in Dawlish with an action-packed line-up of events ahead of tonight’s elite cyclists taking to the track. The Dawlish Grand Prix is the last in the Lloyds National Circuit Series which sees the best riders in the country in town for the final round of the prestigious British ...

ONE of Teignmouth’s oldest residents has died at the age of 99. Born in Watford, Joan had lived in Dawlish and Teignmouth for almost 80 years. Three years ago, her family set her 100 challenges to complete before she died including holding a bird of prey, meeting meerkats, learning to croquet, ...

For those wondering about the 2 Newton Abbot to Exeter service tomorrow due to the cycling event. Services up until 18:00 will be going through Dawlish as planned subject to possible delay through Dawlish itself. After 18:00 services will not be going through Dawlish at all until 22:00. ...

A NEW strategy to protect three important nature reserves, including Dawlish Warren, has been agreed by three local councils. East Devon District Council, Teignbridge District Council, and Exeter City Council have formally signed up to the new South East Devon Wildlife Joint Habitats Sites ...

STAFF from Devon County Council will be in Dawlish and Bovey Tracey next week as part of a series of community events to discuss local government reorganisation. Teams will be at The Strand in Dawlish on Tuesday July 29 between 8.30am and 10.30am then at Town Square, Bovey Tracey between the same ...

AN application for signage at a property earmarked for Dawlish’s permanent banking hub has been approved by planners. 25/00762/ADV sought permission to install an illuminated ‘Banking Hub’ fascisa sign, as well as a heritage projecting sign, associated marketing posters and signs at 14 Brunswick ...

THREE new ice cream flavours have been revealed ahead of carnival week in Dawlish. Dawlish Celebrates Carnival teamed up with award-winning local ice cream shop The Local Scoop inviting the public to come up with the special carnival delights.

A BID to save a popular area of green space in Dawlish has taken a major step forward. Dawlish Town Council has confirmed that its submission to register the Newhay as an Asset of Community Value has been approved by Teignbridge District Council.

A MAN reported missing from Exmouth could be in the Dawlish area, police have said. Officers are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 39-year-old Luke Randle, who has been reported missing from the Exmouth area.

AN ODE to Dawlish by Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman has been erected on a wall at the town’s seafront. The poem, reflecting the town’s red cliffs and railway, is now in pride of place as a plaque on the wall of the viaduct.

A FAMILY-RUN holiday park in Dawlish is marking a major milestone as it celebrates 50 years in business. What began in 1975 as a modest farm campsite has grown into an 80 acre popular family holiday destination.