Dawlish News
THE £27million redevelopment of Langdon Hospital has reached a milestone. Health bosses and construction partners marked the topping out of the new Dewnans Centre (pictured) at the mental health unit in Dawlish. Read More....
Prices for a half plot at Lanherne had been just £10 a year. The land is owned by Teignbridge Council who originally wrote to the holders saying the price was to go up to £100 for a half plot. After complaints Teignbridge Council have agreed to revise the increase to £50 a year for a half plot and £100 for a full plot. One allotment holder said that £50 is still too high for a small plot ...
A brave band of seven cyclists faced the worst of the Westcountry weather as they began a 150-mile cycle ride in aid of Help the Heroes. Describing themselves as "more senior gentlemen", the group set off from their home town of Dawlish first thing in the morning. Organiser Mike Swift, whose son is a colour sergeant in the Coldstream Guards, said: "People have been very supportive and there ...
A mother from Devon is spearheading a campaign to make a cystic fibrosis drug available on the NHS immediately. Jess Nickless, from Dawlish, whose daughter Ellie has the condition, has asked the government to make Kalydeco available to those who would benefit. Read more...
Five years after a terrible motorbike accident, which left her fighting for her life, Pippa Farr of Holcombe, near Dawlish, is back in action and winning. With concrete determination the 34-year-old decided last year that she was fit enough to be able to follow her dream buying a horse again, having ridden and competed prior to her accident. To find out more see www.britisheventing.com
POLICE UPDATE: This morning police received a serious report where we required the assistance of armed police and the helicopter. A male was located on Elm Grove Road where he was arrested and conveyed to Torquay Police Custody.
Dawlish Neighbourhood Police hello everyone, we received a concerning report from a few independant members or the public which has resulted in a very positive outcome.
Dawlish Neighbourhood Police POLICE APPEAL: We've received two reports of theft from motor vehicle in Dawlish this week, have you got any information to help with our enquiries? 1) Stockton Avenue- red sunglasses, ladies jumper, safari print bag, mobile phone charger and a set of keys. Commited between 6th Sep-8th Sep. Crime ref JG/12/1530. 2) Hospital Hill- Road Angle stolen on Sunday ...
Tradesmen have been reported calling door to door offering services for repairs to the owners property, or telling the occupants that they have inspected the property and work needs to be done. It seems they are targetting mainly the elderly. The police have advised anyone who feels the work needs to be done, obtain at least two other quotes from reputable tradesmen. 'Teignbridge Council ...
This message relates to Police Log No. 261 of 22nd August 2012. It has just been reported to us that an intruder was found in a property in the Elm Grove Road area of Dawlish this morning, 22nd August. The householder was visiting a neighbour and had left the front door to the property insecure. The male was described as being a white male, 5ft 10ins tall, in his 40's, stocky build with short ...
