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Good news! The new accessible footbridge with lifts at Dawlish station is now in use for passengers. The new structure means the station is fully accessible for the first time in its history and follows improvements we've made to the platforms. Please bear with us as the new lift system beds in - we may need to make adjustments. The old footbridge at the Colonnade end of the station remains open ...

Residents affected by flash floods in Devon are being invited to a drop-in session as part of a council investigation. Torrential rain caused widespread flooding across the county, including in Dawlish, Torquay and Exeter. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cl59edd3x0no

The flood alert has been issued for the South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren. The flood alert area includes exposed east facing coastal locations including Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Brixham, Broadsands, Goodrington, Paignton, Hollicombe, Torquay, Oddicombe, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish. Read more... ...

Dawlish was bombarded by waves as high as 15ft last night, according to witnesses. Photos and videos captured at around 9.30pm show sea water flowing past the Devon town's sea defences. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/storm-babet-sea-foam-swamps-8838614

ON a warm Sunday in August, campaigners marched on Dawlish seafront to protest against Devon's dirty water. https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/environment-news/video-revisits-dawlish-dirty-water-protest-644344

The Old Vicarage, described as having once been one of the best buildings in Dawlish, is said to be in a critical state of suffering further deterioration Desperate attempts are being made to save a crumbling Grade II listed building, described as once being one of the best in Dawlish, from complete ruin. Increasing concerns are being voiced over the fate of the Old Vicarage in Weech Road which ...

MORE images from the past dug out of the dusty archive draws - it’s a Forrest Gump ‘life is like a box of chocolates’ selection this week with a mixed bag of photos from the 1980s. https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/jimmy-cricket-and-the-monster-raving-looney-party-in-this-weeks-photographic-memory-643456

Contractors working on the South West Rail Resilience Programme have begun to put in the temporary grey matting as the first stage of the process to stabilised the cliff face which can now be seen at Lea Mount. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/cliffs-net-gain-for-south-west-rail-resilience-programme-644110

A DAWLISH author has published her first novel at the age of 75. Dawlish-born Roma, who is married to magician Tony Everest, explained how she came up with the idea for the book. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/crime-comes-easy-for-first-time-author-643455

Three years after opening in Piermont Place, Dawlish, the company’s dairy-free, vegan dark chocolate sorbet won a top Gold award. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-ice-cream-shop-scoops-top-award-643906

Dawlish is a hidden gem nestled on the Devon coast that offers a stunning seaside experience for its tens of thousands of annual visitors. A seaside town in one of the UK's prettiest counties boasts average house prices of just over £300,000 and properties that come complete with enviable views. Read  more... https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1821720/Seaside-town-Dawlish-Devon-house-prices

Dawlish Town Council has launched a new 'surgery' system for people to speak with councillors face-to-face about concerns they have within the parish. The surgeries, similar to those of MPs, are being held every other weekend at various locations from 10am to 12pm as detailed below. Councillors will be on hand to discuss any issues raised by members of the public, to give general advice on any ...

A £2 cap on bus tickets for single journeys has been extended until 31 December 2024. It comes as part of £6.5 billion in diverted HS2 cash earmarked for transport and road improvements in the South West. The fare cap was originally only going to last until the end of this month. The Stagecoach South West services included in the scheme are: A, B, C, E1, E2, F, H, I, J, P, R, S, UNI, GREEN, 1, 4, ...

A food festival is set to return for its second year in Dawlish after being cancelled in August due to bad weather. It will take place from 10am to 4pm on Dawlish Lawn on Saturday (14 October). Held for the first time last October, the free eat:Dawlish event has been organised by eat:Festivals and is being supported by Dawlish Town Council. A spokesperson for eat:Festivals said: "This locally ...

The Teignmouth & Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Team, supported by the Rural Affairs Team, were present at this year's Powderham Food Festival. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/last-appearance-of-the-year-for-optimus-crime-doesnt-disappoint-643408

Two Devon MPs, who will be battling for the same seat in the next general election, have both claimed victory in the campaign to get the railway station reopened at Cullompton, writes local democracy reporter Alison Stephenson. A total £6.5 billion from the HS2 savings of £36 billion will come to the south west. In Devon the mainline rail route will be made more robust at Dawlish and money will be ...

A man has been taken to hospital following an assault in Dawlish. The incident happened on Saturday, October 7, at around 9.50pm on The Strand and left the victim with facial injuries. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/man-attacked-teens-mystery-dawlish-8817032

Jon Waller, who, with his wife, Ellen, owns the company, joined Vanessa Ryley from Dawlish Against Plastic, to receive his plaque and certificate. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-tea-company-is-a-plastic-free-champion-642054

Multibillion-pound plan to improve connectivity across the country includes reopening rail services to Wellington and Cullompton. funding set aside to complete the South West Resilience Programme in full, making the vital route between Exeter and Plymouth via Dawlish more resilient in the face of extreme weather Read more... ...

A COASTAL park in Dawlish is now reopen following a makeover. Carried out by contractors working on the sea wall project, the Pocket Park near Coastguards Cottages is back open to the public. See more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/coastal-park-reopen-after-makeover-642371

· Cofton Holidays , Dawlish See more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/devons-70-best-venues-attractions-8787982

Held at Warren Farm, the show was held in response to a poll to gauge whether dog owners would be interested. The positive reaction led to Sunday’s event which featured dog trainers and experts while raising money for Animals in Distress. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/picture-special-celebrating-our-four-legged-friends-at-dawlish-show-641013

Join us on 11 November in the Strand Centre for a musical medley from France, the UK and beyond. Breton dance tunes, traditional folk songs, original compositions and more. £10 in advance, £12 on the door. Contact Alison to book your ticket: amt@alisonthomas.com; 07947 060130

The Campaign for Real Ales (CAMRA) has released its latest edition of the annual Good Beer Guide. And it's good news for Devon as 125 pubs are featured • Brunswick Arms, Dawlish • Swan Inn, Dawlish • See more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/devons-incredible-pubs-listed-famed-8787628

At 5.57pm yesterday Friday 29th September 2023, H.M. Coastguard paged the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II and requested they attend to a report of a swimmer in difficulty in the sea about 500 metres east of Langstone Rock, Dawlish. The launch was authorised by Exmouth RNLI Deputy Launch Authority, Rick Newcombe. Read more... ...

DAWLISH town council is hoping to trace the relatives of a memorial bench which was washed away in the recent floods. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/appeal-to-find-owners-of-memorial-bench-641259

PASSENGERS using Dawlish railway station will soon be able to use its new accessible footbridge and lifts. Once finished, it will mean the 1846-built Grade II listed station will have lifts for the first time in its history. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/dawlish-station-lifts-nearly-there-640933

Asking people about concrete and walls does not usually make for a great conversation opener. But here in Dawlish, faces light up at the mere mention of the subject. Read more... https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/travel/23719388.new-sea-wall-built-dawlish-devon/

THE ICONIC black swans of Dawlish are breeding again. For the second year in succession, the town’s symbolic birds are back on the nesting site. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/towns-iconic-population-of-swans-are-breeding-again-640713

Did you know that the Town Council has a Skate Park Task and Finish Group? It's currently in the early stages of seeking the District Council's advice on extending the current site or looking at a new location. Once this has been obtained a full public consultation exercise will be undertaken about the park, as we know its very popular and its how to make it even better in the future. On Friday ...

Puts our pathetic effort this year to absolute shame. https://fb.watch/nfVxjsAe3Z/

Coming in as the best place to visit in Devon, as voted by our readers is: Teignmouth . Followed very closely by Torquay in second place, Dartmouth in third, Sidmouth in fourth place and Dawlish in fifth. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/top-five-best-places-visit-8770283

DAWLISH Water Rotary Club has again sprung into action following the devastating earthquake in Morocco Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/meet-eric-the-first-of-a-new-fleet-for-dawlish-transport-charity-639738

Despite the rainy conditions, nothing could dampen the youngsters’ spirits as trophies and medals were presented by Mayor of Dawlish Cllr Rosie Dawson for their successes on the court. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/budding-stars-of-dawlish-centre-court-639731

Rail offices battle steps up https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/rail-offices-battle-steps-up-639247

https://www.facebook.com/coastcams247/videos/6422603941182488

(but not on footpaths/pavements) Well from the number of vehicles that DO park on footpaths and pavements I thought it was legal and ok. learn something new everyday.

I doubt anything will be actioned other than the sea wall request. There are a lot more issue on the social support level that needs addressing, but that won't happenany time soon, if at all. based on the previous 2 decades of slow spiralling decline of the area and economy, in my opinion.

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PLANS have been submitted to turn Dawlish ’s old Natwest Bank building into a block of six flats. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/plans-to-turn-former-dawlish-bank-into-flats-638332