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Dawlish News

WORK is underway to repair a section of the breakwater at Dawlish after it was damaged during Storm Katie. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-breakwater-damaged-Storm-Katie/story-29027271-detail/story.html#ixzz44UhzW3gD

A JUDGE has ordered a psychiatric report on a hospital patient who has admitted an attack which caused grievous bodily harm. Darren O'Regan, 23, who is currently being treated at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish, was remanded in technical custody by Recorder Philip Mott, QC, at Exeter Crown Court. Read more... ...

AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a woman who was found dead in the sea at Dawlish Coroner Ian Arrow was told that the cause of death for Mrs Moors was that she had drowned and that there were no suspicious circumstances. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-woman-drowned-sea-inquest-opening-told/story-29019663-detail/story.html

A PLYMOUTH MP says the collapse of the region's railway line was our "darkest moment" – but promises there is light at the end of the tunnel thanks to an "unusual outbreak of unity". "TV images of the train line hanging over a stormy sea at Dawlish in February 2014 have galvanised the Government and local people alike." Read more... ...

A CHARITY concert in aid of a Teignbridge homeless charity will take place on Saturday. The Silver Chain Singers will be presenting an Old Tyme Musical and Easter Bonnet Competition at the Manor House, Dawlish, on Saturday, April 2, at 7.30pm. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Concert-Dawlish-HITS/story-29013407-detail/story.html#ixzz44JfUIe3x

Police were called on Good Friday after a male was seen acting suspiciously and entering ladies toilets in Dawlish. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "A man reported that a male was acting suspiciously at the toilets at Sandy Lane car park. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Suspicious-male-Dawlish-ladies-toilets/story-29013716-detail/story.html

Onlookers watched in horror as the man, believed to be in his early 50s, got too close while trying to get a perfect picture during Storm Katie at Dawlish in South Devon on Monday morning. Read more... http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Daredevil-photographer-comes-cropper-raging-Devon/story-29006797-detail/story.html

Police are asking that all shopkeepers or members of the public dealing with cash are extra vigilant, especially when handling £20 notes. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Shops-beware-large-fake-20-notes-Torbay/story-29002049-detail/story.html#ixzz4461kIdNt

Severe weather is causing disruption to train services in Devon.CrossCountry Trains said it was running a reduced service between Exeter St David's and Plymouth on Saturday morning.Disruption was expected to continue until approximately 11am.Passengers affected are able to use Great Western Railway via any reasonable route. ...

One woman was followed by two men in a large white van while walking her two King Charles Cavaliers at Elm Grove Road in Dawlish, one of whom tried to grab the lead she was holding. The man in question is described as clean shaven, in his thirties with short, dark hair, and is said to have a foreign accent. Read more... ...