Dawlish News
Tesco has confirmed it has dropped its controversial plans to build a store at Sandy Lane, Dawlish. The land at Sandy Lane which is used by Dawlish Town Football Club is no longer a consideration. The company has said it will be unveiling plans for a store at another site within the next few weeks.
An open evening next month will show Ideas for the development of Dawlish town centre over the next five to 10years. Consultancy firm Yellow Book was commissioned by the Dawlish Community Trust to carry out the study to develop a strategy for the future of the town. The master plan for Dawlish will be presented at the Shaftesbury Theatre in Brunswick Place n May 6th. Doors will open at 5.30pm. ...
A meeting with Network Rail and HM Railway Inspectorate to discuss access for emergency vehicles to Dawlish Warren was described as "exceptionally positive" by Teignbridge MP Richard Younger-Ross. At the moment the only access to the Warren is through a small tunnel which fire engines and ambulances are unable to use. Mr Younger-Ross has been trying for two years to reach an agreement over use ...
Dawlish is to have a open air ice rink for the three day May Day bank holiday from 3rd to 5th of May. The town council chipped in £1,000 towards the hire charge. The rink is organised by the Dawlish Chamber of Commerce at the cost of £4,000. It is hoped it will attract thousands of visitors to Dawlish. The rink will be set up on the lawn and will also have a snow machine and penguin mascots ...
A Revamp for Dawlish costing at least £200,000 has been earmarked by Teignbridge District Council as a "starting point" to revitalise the centre of Dawlish. The bandstand on the Lawn will be replaced by a multi-functional building which will be a performance stage, bandstand and information point. District council leader Alan Connett said it's by no means a set figure just a "starting point" ...
There are fears of a major slump in tourism if the sand on Dawlish Warren beach does not return this summer. The locals believe the sand has drifted across the estury to Exmouth, leaving just grit and bedrock. Shifting sands are part of the long-term erosion of the Warren, including sand dunes which protect a nature reserve and a main railway line. Dawlish deputy mayor Wally Protheroe said he ...
A 62year old man was rushed to Torbay Hospital with a suspected fractured skull after a hammer attack which involved a 93year old man. At least six police officers, including a dog handler and a scene-of-crime officer attended the scene at 9.30am at the Lanherne Sheltered Housing Flats in Exeter Road Dawlish. The alleged victim is thought to have been conscious at the scene and had escaped ...
The playing fields at Sandy Lane Dawlish are dear to the heart of many town residents. Tesco is considering putting forward planning application to build a supermarket there. A group of residents set up Dawlish Against Developing Sandy Lane (dads) in September are trying to stop plans going forward. Tesco held a public consultation at the Langstone Cliff Hotel in December where they put ...
Following a report in yesterdays Express & Echo, a Dawlish man has written a letter stating the speed cameras were sited illegally therefore he and others were found not guilty. He also said Dawlish Town Council spent more than £80,000, not £60,000 on the surveillance cameras which do not work at night.
Dawlish will feature in a national documentary about the controversy surrounding speed and spy cameras. The documentary will be shown on channel five in the spring. Dom Joly recently visited Dawlish to film the two episodes. The first will look at the notorious speed camera in the neighbouring village of Starcross, which resulted in the wrongful conviction of hundreds of drivers. A Dawlish ...
