MPs have called for urgent reform of railway services in the South West. Mr Wrigley set the tone by recalling the infamous Dawlish storm of 2014, which devastated railway infrastructure and cost the regional economy an estimated £1.2 billion.
Dawlish Warren is basking in a splendid day. The sun, low in an unblemished sky, casts elongated shadows across the deserted amusement park. With shutters drawn, gates sealed, temperatures hovering around freezing, shops closed, and, most notably, devoid of tourists.
Railway services between Exeter’s St David’s and Plymouth currently cancelled owing to an incident on the line near Starcross. Services expected to resume 6pm (Sat 18/1/25).
More PR for wrigley as if anything will change due to his comments
A COMMUNITY project exploring memories of dancing in the heyday of the 20th century seaside music scene is set to culminate with a celebratory public dance event in Dawlish. Over the last few months, At The Hop! has seen older Dawlish residents in care home and community groups to share their reminiscences of going out dancing in their youth.
MPs across the region have debated the future of the South West’s railway network, criticising underinvestment, and a feeling of being sidelined by HS2. Mr Wrigley highlighted the critical importance of the rail network to Devon and Cornwall, recounting how the 2014 Dawlish storm exposed the fragility of the infrastructure.
Waste of time like so many of Dawlish town councils dictacts no one to enforce same.
Some properties in a Devon seaside town have lost their water supply following reports of a burst pipe. South West Water (SWW) said on its website , external at 07:00 GMT on Friday some customers in Dawlish had lower water pressure than normal or a loss of supply. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c24779mj9rmo
If I was a member of the deceased's family, I would be disgusted at the photos shown in the link.
A tribute to Mike Strickland – a stalwart of Teignbridge ramblers clubs. Newton Abbot Ramblers club and Teignmouth and Dawlish Ramblers are mourning the death of one of their most committed members - Mike Strickland, writes Sarah Buck.