Dawlish News
The scheme could start as soon as this year, tourist leaders have been told. The proposals have been out for public consultation and if there are too many objections officials have warned the cash could be lost. Teignbridge Council and Representatives from the Environment Agency told members of Dawlish Warren Tourism that as soon as the scheme gained support, initial work could start later ...
Devon towns and villages are to get about £60,000 to prevent flooding. The county council has pinpointed weaknesses after storms led to widespread problems last summer. Plans include £8,000 on new debris grills at Purze Brook, Axminster, £10,000 to divert floods at Sandygate, Kingsteignton and £10,000 on new sluice gates at Dawlish Water. See more...
Two groups of youths aged between 16 and 18 were caught with the class B drug in broad daylight and in plublic areas. Eight youngsters were found with the drug when police were on routine patrol. Parents have been informed and advised to deal with the situation as they thought appropriate. One of the youths was found with more of the drug on him and was reprimanded. Source: Dawlish ...
Hundreds of people descended on a sunny town to celebrate Valentine's Day on a brand new scale. Around 500 people flocked to Love Dawlish in the town centre. The event on Saturday was all about love and included performances, workshops and activities including a Passionometer to test the strength of love and an Imaginarium to hear love stories and songs. A cabaret night of music and ...
Day trippers arriving by coach to Dawlish are dropped off in Piermont Place and the coaches then have to drive out of town to Sandy Lane. Barton car park has been suggested as a more suitable alternative for drivers to park while waiting to pick up visitors. It is hoped it can become a reality in time for the main tourist season when regeneration work in The Strand is completed. The idea ...
Outreach Service helps residents in Dawlish and surrounding areas apply for benefits,the service is likely to close at the end of March due to funding crisis. To keep the service going a minimum of £25,000 is needed.The service has helped more than 1,900 claim benefits in the last five years, with 30 people supported by benefits specialists at hearings. The services unaffected by the funding ...
As part of a programme to introduce high speed connections three new broadband cabinets are to be introduced in Dawlish. Once the fibre optic system installation is complete download speeds will be almost ten times faster, and will be available to 3,300 homes and businesses in the town. The green telecommunications cabinets are proposed to be sited at Strand Hill, Coronation Avenue and Old ...
A play park has been discussed at Dawlish Warren for several years but there has been little progress. Tourism leaders are keen to press ahead with a feasibility study looking into all aspects of a new park -including the cost which could be as much as £150,000. One idea would be for a natural, rustic look which would fit in at the Warren, maybe somewhere on the green but as yet there is no ...
According to ThisIsSouthDevon, the driver reported striking a person who jumped off the station platform at Dawlish Warren. http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Services-halted-person-struck-train-Dawlish/story-17939534-detail/story.html
AS 2013 gets underway attention moves to a new home for the new year and Barratt is highlighting five powerful reasons why buyers should choose one of its homes. "The new year is traditionally a time to look forward and we're gearing up for a busy time at our developments in Torquay and Dawlish,'' said sales director Caroline Hill. See more.. .. ...
