Cofton Country Holidays was awarded a silver in the Holiday Park of the Year category at Visit Devon's annual tourism awards. The competition covers parks catering for holidaymakers in their own touring caravans or tents as well as caravan holiday homes. A new indoor swimming pool complex opened earlier this year. Source: Dawlish Gazette
There aren't many places where homebuyers can combine proximity to coast, countryside and convenient transport links, but regional housebuilder Cavanna Homes is offering just that mix at Aspects, its new development of 118 homes in Dawlish in south Devon. The new development is situated less than a mile from the sea, is set in a mature, landscapes location adjacent to woods and farmland and ...
We have a concern for welfare for a male last seen in the Kenton & Starcross area on Tuesday 27th November at 15.00. He is described as 57 years of medium build wearing black rimmed glasses with yellow lenses. He was last seen wearing a light blue long sleeved jumper, grey track suit bottoms and black ankle working boots, black hat and blue jacket. He was carrying a navy blue bag with a zip across ...
Detectives are investigating a robbery that took place at a bookmakers in South Devon. Police say the crime took place during Sunday, when a man walked into the shop in Dawlish town centre on The Strand. Police say the robber threatened a staff member before making off with !a substantial amount" of money. He is described as being aged 30-40, 5ft 10in and wearing a black-hooded coat, dark blue ...
Delays between Newton Abbot and Exeter St Davids until further notice Incident created 24/11/2012 21:23 Last updated 21:33 - 24/11/2012 Route affected Paignton, Torquay, Torre, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Dawlish Warren, Starcross, Exeter St Thomas and Exter St Davids; also Plymouth, Ivybridge, Totnes, Newton Abbot, Exeter St Thomas; also Plymouth, Ivybridge, Totnes, Newton ...
Heavy rain and soaking roads caused problems for motorists in Devon today. This morning police warned drivers of wet leaves, standing water and driving rain. It comes after numerous crashes in the region today. At 6:10am a 125cc motorcycle crashed in Dawlish. Police and an ambulance were sent to Teignmouth Road in Dawlish 100 metres past the junction with West Elliot Road. The ...
One of the three surviving black swan cygnets has been found dead near the boating lake. The female cygnet is believed to have been killed by a dog. Anyone found guilty of not keeping their dog under control is liable to a fine of up to £5,000 and the dog can be seized. The police will be looking through CCTV footage in the area to see if anything was caught on camera. Source : ...
Thousands of tonnes of sand could be moved from one east Devon town to another as part of a plan to shore up flood defences and restore a beach. Dawlish Warren had lost about 100,000 tonnes of sand over 15 years, with most of it ending up at Pole Sands, near Exmouth, the Environment Agency said. The agency and Teignbridge Council are considering dredging and bringing sand back along the ...
TEIGNMOUTH and Dawlish traders are being put on the map with a new community initiative aimed at boosting the profile of each seaside town. New town centre maps which highlight the range of shops and businesses in both places have been produced by Teignbridge Council in partnership with Dawlish Town Council, Teignmouth Town Council and traders in both resorts. The illustrative maps are aimed ...
FREE Sunday parking has been re-introduced in Teignmouth and Dawlish car parks for the winter - just in time for Remembrance Sunday. Both resorts have joined the successful scheme which sees all 35 of Teignbridge District Council’s car parks free of any charges on a Sunday. With numerous Remembrance Day services planned for this Sunday, the scheme will provide a timely boost to motorists ...