Dawlish News
Sainsbury's will open their new store and petrol station to the public at 9am on Wednesday August 3rd at 9am. The new store which is just off the Exeter Road in Dawlish is slightly smaller than its Newton Abbot store and will employ 220 people.
Counterfeit clothes, shoes and DVDs have been discovered by Trading Standards Officers at the Sunburnt Arms, Warren Road, Dawlish Warren during a joint operation with police. A 'substantial' quantity of suspected cannabis resin also found has been sent off for forensic analysis. The pub is now shut and a meeting to review the licence will be held next month. Three van loads of goods believed to ...
A member of the public spotted a carrier bag moving on the beach at Dawlish Warren. When they untied the bag they found a three-month-old kitten inside. The kitten is now been cared for at the RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter Exeter, and is healthy but was traumatised by its experience.
Dawlish beach has re-opened after it passes its latest water testing. The test results received on Saturday has given the beach the all clear. The source of the pollution remains a mystery.
Swimmers are warned yet again not to swim in the sea at Dawlish. Earlier in the month failed water test closed Dawlish beach to swimmers due to failed water testing, believed to have been caused by heavy rain. Further test gave the beach the all clear and the warning signs and red flags were removed. Subsequent samples were taken at various points after high levels of bacteria were found in the ...
Dawlish beach remains closed today as it failed a routine test which is carried out frequently during the summer season. Further samples of the water have been taken and the results should be known by Friday. It is thought that the heavy rainfall on Sunday is to blame.
A bewildered deer became separated from its herd and deceided to do a bit of shopping in Stokes fruit and veg shop in The Strand Dawlish. It was a shock for customers who first thought it was a dog, but quickly realized it was a bit too big and boisterous. The RSPCA were called and the deer was taken away to be released back into the wild.
Dawlish Warren has gained the prestigious Blue flag award for the 13th year. A spokeswoman for Teignbridge District Council said "Dawlish Warren is sign-posted as one of the top resorts in the UK, attracting visitors from across the globe: The resort includes green space, amusements, pubs, cafés, shops and an internationally significant national nature reserve. During the tourist season it is ...
Tory Tessa Lawson resigned her position just hours after signing her Declaration of Acceptance of Office. It is believed personal circumstances led to her decision. Dawlish Town Council clerk John Winchester confirmed an election had been declared following Mra Lawson's resignation. If 10 electors of the ward make representations to the returning office, a by-election is likely to be held within ...
Police are urging drivers not to leave anything inside their vehicles after a significant spike in auto-crime. Insp Chris Shaw said "The problem has been exacerbrated by members of the plubic leaving vehicles unlocked and leaving valuable items on display in their vehicles overnight" He went on to say "You need to remember to lock your vehicles at night even if on your drives and ensure nothing of ...
