Dawlish News
A LATE night car fire on a South Devon caravan park is thought to be arson. Firefighters were called to Ladys Mile Caravan Park in Dawlish just after 3am on Sunday. One fire engine from thet town was sent to a report of a car on fire at the above location. See more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Firefighters-tackle-arson-Dawlish-caravan-park/story-21172450-detail/story.html
Organised by the Dawlish branch of the Royal British Legion, the day long musical extravaganza attracted the crowds who enjoyed the live music as well as bouncy castle, bar and refreshment stalls, barbecue and children’s rides. Highlight of the night was the appearance of up and coming local band Token Joker, who had the crowds rocking. The band are hoping to sign a recording deal soon. ...
One fire appliance from Dawlish attended a car on fire, which was well alight on arrival. Crews used two breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets to put the fire out. Crews also used a thermal imaging camera to check for hot spots. The cause of the fire was accidental. Source http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=29122&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
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A STREET party attracted crowds to Dawlish today after community groups set up their stalls on The Strand. Shops and businesses joined in to create a real party atmosphere. There was free face painting and family entertainment including brass bands and a Punch and Judy show. There was also a chance to join Dawlish’s Guinness World Record attempt for the most people popping party poppers ...
Sandy Bay in Exmouth has scooped a Blue Flag in the 2014 awards list announced today. Dawlish Warren has also achieved the prestigious Blue Flag award for the 16th year running and Teignmouth Town Beach, Coryton Cove at Dawlish and Ness Cove at Shaldon have all won high-profile Seaside Awards, formerly known as Quality Coast Awards. See more... ...
The Teignmouth and Dawlish Social Media Café is free to attend and open to all local businesses and community groups. All of the experts give up their time for free to support local businesses and the community. The venues are also provided free of charge to support the events so all we ask is for people to come and buy a coffee while you're there. The next three Social Media Cafes have been ...
Brixham coastguard took a 999 call from a Dawlish mother after her little girl was stung by one of the jellyfish on Sunday morning. The child was not said to be seriously ill but the mother was concerned and advised to take the child to a doctor. See more... http://devonlocalnews.co.uk/2014/05/19/coastguards-called-to-jellyfish-sting-in-dawlish-as-creatures/
A date has been set for the trial of a man accused of raping and imprisoning a woman in Dawlish. Justin Rootham is due to be tried before a jury at Exeter Crown Court in a case listed to start on July 1 this year. A Judge gave permission to extend the custody time limits in the case until the trial and remanded the defendant in custody. Rootham, aged 34, of West Cliff, Dawlish, denied two ...
JELLYFISH strandings along the South Devon coast may be due to the weather, wildlife experts say. A dozen barrel jellyfish have been reported on the shoreline at Dawlish and Coryton Cove with further sightings at Torquay harbour. Steve Hussey at Devon Wildlife Trust said that swarms of jellyfish washed onto beaches is not uncommon. He said: “It has most likely occurred due to the weather ...
