Dawlish News

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.

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 ...