Dawlish News

The Black Swans in Dawlish have laid a second egg in their new nest location, following multiple relocations. Learn more about their nesting habits and current protections in place for these iconic birds.

TEIGNBRIDGE Trotters took part in the Dawlish Coasters’ Oh My Obelisk races. Sam Galvin reported; "This was my first crack at this iconic challenge, and the weather certainly made sure it was one to remember—wild winds, relentless rain, and that special kind of sideways drizzle that only Devon can ...

A £4,000 grant has been awarded to Dawlish Community Larder for improvements. The cash grant was given by Dawlish Town Council to allow the larder, which has been running since 2020, to relocate.

It’s panto time in Dawlish (Oh yes it is!) where Cinderella continues her run to the ball. The lights are blazing, the magic is sparkling and it’s showtime at the town’s Shaftesbury Theatre upuntil the last performance on Saturday (January 17).

THE ICONIC Black Swans of Dawlish are getting broody again. Just weeks after the loss of their previous two cygnets who are thought to have been swept away during heavy rain, parents Bert and Kimba have already built a new nest.

A festive charity raffle organised by the owner of a Dawlish salon has not only raised over £1,000 for a dog rescue but will also enable a seriously ill little girl to enjoy a special birthday party.

TRAFFIC has been described as ‘chaos’ in Dawlish this morning as South West Water beings work in Elm Grove Road. There had been questions about exactly how the one-way system along the road was to function.

FIREFIGHTERS from Dawlish were alerted to a reports of a road accident in Shaldon yesterday after a car flipped on its side on black ice. Just before noon, the crew, along with colleagues from Torquay fire station, attended the scene of a single vehicle accident.

A DAWLISH care home has been praised for setting a benchmark for outstanding dementia practice across the social care sector. Sefton Hall, a Southern Healthcare home, received the praise from Meaningful Care Matters auditors who were assessing the care home’s Butterfly programmes.

MORE than 100 people sat down to enjoy a traditional turkey Christmas lunch at the Strand Centre in Dawlish on Christmas Day. Many of those tucking in to the meal with all the trimmings would otherwise have been alone.

A NEW competition aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership and protecting green spaces launches today, encouraging dog owners to bag it and bin it. It will run across popular walking locations including Dawlish Warren, Dawlish Countryside Park and Ridgetop Park.

HEALTH chiefs have announced another week-long closure of the Minor Injuries Unit at Dawlish Community Hospital. The ‘temporary’ closure will be until Monday January 12 according to Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust.

VOLUNTEERS from environmental group Dawlish Against Plastic carried out their first beach clean of the year. They discovered an amount of debris thrown up by recent storms and 15 volunteers collected 17.7kgs of general waste and 1.2kg of recyclable waste, mostly found on the roads approaching the ...

PARENTS and residents in Dawlish are braced for further disruption with the restart of work by South West Water. From next week, the company, which is midway through a multi-million pound project currently aimed at improving water quality, will resume work in Elm Grove Road.

FIREFIGHTERS in Dawlish spent the turn of New Year rescuing an elderly person. The crew received a call at about 11.45pm from the ambulance service that paramedics needed help to gain access to the property.

Volunteers from Teignmouth RNLI and Dawlish Coastguard bravely gave up their Christmas Day to assist with a rescue operation at Budleigh Salterton, after receiving reports of swimmers in difficulty.

Sefton Hall in Dawlish recognises staff for over 40 years of dedicated service, with awards given to carers and nurses. CARERS at a Dawlish care home have been recognised for their long and dedicated service.

Students and staff at Oakwood College in Dawlish learned about police work from Neighbourhood Beat Manager PC George Miller, inspiring future careers in emergency services. STUDENTS and staff at Oakwood College in Dawlish got the chance to find out about police work with a visit from Dawlish ...

ROYAL Navy veteran Richard Hayward has launched his latest Dawlish badge, this time to raise money following the Avian flu outbreak. Funds from the sale of this new badge will go towards the Waterfowl Appeal, launched after up to 50 birds were humanely culled having tested positive for the deadly ...

ORGANISERS of Dawlish Community Larder have thanked all their supporters and volunteers for their help over the last year. Particularly in the run up to Christmas, community food projects are more important than ever.

Dawlish resident Jane Barclay, 70, embraces the chill of December's sea as part of her '17 Dips of Christmas' challenge, raising nearly £250 for Prostate Cancer Research. A DAWLISH swimmer has been braving the chilly seas to raise money in December.

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. Ridley, an 11-year-old black Labrador-cross golden retriever, from Dawlish, Devon, scooped the Hero Dog Award at the Guide Dogs People Awards for 2025.

A RAIL project which links Exeter, Dawlish, Newton Abbot and Torbay has celebrated more than a decade bringing more trains on the service. The project which was called Citizens’ Rail was a 9m Euro EU Interreg IVB project and as well as Devon and Torbay included Lancashire and partners in France, ...

POLICE in Dawlish say they are working closely with retailers in the town in a bid to tackle shoplifters and anti-social behaviour. There has been growing concern about the number of incidents and a group of teenagers ‘terrorising’ the town.

POLICE are seeking information from the public to help trace a 37-year-old wanted man from Dawlish. Robert Williams is sought in connection with a report of stalking. He is described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall, with short dark hair and facial hair.

TEIGNBRIDGE Council are inviting local businesses to take advantage of pop-up trading opportunities. Businesses can apply for spaces in Bovey Tracey, Buckfastleigh, Chudleigh, Dawlish, Exminster, Kingskerswell, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Shaldon, and Teignmouth.

Grab your glass slippers, your carriage awaits to whisk you off on a magical journey to see the panto at the Shaftesbury Theatre in Dawlish. Audiences are in for a treat as the Dawlish Repertory Company puts on the ultimate rags-to-riches pantomime.

His Majesty was on board the Royal Train as it passed through Dawlish, following a visit to Dartmouth Royal Naval College. THE KING passed through Dawlish this afternoon on his return from his trip to Dartmouth Royal Naval College.

We have helped to secure a Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order on a 22 year old man to protect children from harm and prevent possible coercion of them to commit crime. It's believed to be the first of its kind in Devon and Cornwall. Jack John Reilly, who used to live in Paignton, has been given the ...

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. The Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity is appealing for money so it can buy presents for everyone at Torbay Hospital and five local community hospitals, including Brixham and Dawlish.

Southern Healthcare, which includes Sefton Hall in Dawlish, has been awarded 'Care Group of the Year' at a national ceremony in Leicester. A CARE home group which includes Sefton hall in Dawlish has been named 'Care Group of the Year' at a national awards ceremony.

Graham Murphy, director of engineering at SWW said the project in Dawlish will make a "massive difference" to the number of sewage spills. A £760m project is aiming to "dramatically reduce" sewage spills at beaches in Devon and Cornwall, South West Water (SWW) has said.

Beware of burglars! Don't make it easy for opportunistic offenders this winter - please lock your doors (dead locks too if you have them) and use timer switches for internal lights. You may also wish to invest in external sensor lighting, window locks, a house alarm and/or a door cam. Make sure your ...

The Environment Agency warns of possible flooding in the River Teign area, including Newton Abbot and Dawlish, as rain is expected. A FLOOD alert has been issued for the River Teign area by the Environment Agency.

Former Dawlish College student Sandra Bellamy receives global recognition for her impact in public speaking at the Women’s Business Awards 2025. A FORMER Dawlish student has won an international award for her work in public speaking.

POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 14-year-old girl who has been reported missing from the Exeter area.

THE body of a man was pulled from the water at Dawlish Warren. The discovery of the man, in his 70s, yesterday afternoon came after police were called to a report of concern for the welfare of a man in the water.

THE Cuddly Toy Gang have struck again.. Four local charities gratefully received a donation: Dawlish Community Transport; AIMs,; St Nectan’s Church at Ashcombe and the Strand Centre in Dawlish.

Students at Dawlish College have packed and donated over eight Christmas hampers to a local food bank, spreading festive cheer and supporting those in need. Students from Dawlish College packed hundreds of donated items along with a large helping of festive joy into hampers for a local food bank ...

Dawlish College and Kenton Primary School among Teignbridge schools in the ongoing government rebuilding programme, expanding with a £3bn investment for SEND places. TWO Teignbridge schools are among nine in Devon which remain in the government’s school rebuilding programme as ministers prepare to ...