Dawlish News
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 ...
A retired heating engineer from Dawlish died after eating a gel sachet used in urin bottles. The 88 year-old was admitted to Dawlish hospital from his home in Holman Close. He ingested the sachet while in Dawlish hospital. He was treated immediately and then transferred to Torbay hospital where he died the same day. A full inquest will be heard at a later date.
Supermarket giant Tesco's inquiry into it's store at the Exeter Road, Dawlish site will resume on Tuesday May 17th at 10am in Teignbridge Council Offices, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot. The inquiry initially opened in October but was adjourned after it overran. It was re scheduled for December for 3 days but was adjourned because of the cold weather snap. It is thought the planners will ...
Dawlish is among 17 areas to be given more power over what can be built and where. It's part of a pilot scheme to test the goverment's proposed radical shake-up of the planning system.
Up to 20 firefighters tackled a fire at a detached property called Saint Omer at The Humpy, Badlake Hill, Dawlish.The fire which started in the bathroom cracked windows and melted the shower. Two crews from Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot dealt with the blaze. Neighbours heard the fire alarm and went to see what was going on, they saw smoke coming out of the building and called the fire ...
16 new affordable homes at the Sandpipers devolopment in Dawlish Warren has been acquired by Cornerstone. It's the second devolopment for Cornerstone in Dawlish. The homes will be rented out to people with local connection to Dawlish and the shared ownership houses are restricted to people living or working in Teignbridge. Contact Cornerstone direct to find out more about available properties on ...
Only two cygnets have been born and 12 eggs have disappeared. Staff at the Dawish town's aviary say they have never known a year like it and believe seagulls are to blame. Dawlish waterfowl warden Derek Porter said if the swans leave their nest the seagulls are there straight away, the eggs are fairly big but the gulls manage to take them and damage them. The blach swans have been a major ...
