Dawlish News
The Fire Service received a report of a fire in a sheltered accommodation residence at Exeter Road, Dawlish, on Friday evening. One person was believed to still be inside the building. Two appliances were mobilised from Dawlish and Teignmouth fire stations and an ambulance was called. Group Commander Alford also attended. Full story ...
ARMED police scoured Dawlish Warren today searching for a man reported to be carrying a gun. The police helicopter and scores of officers were involved in the manhunt which was sparked after a car was broken into and an air pistol and pellets were among the items stolen. The alarm was raised when members of the public alerted police that a man had been seen around Dawlish Warren brandishing ...
LICENSING bosses have ordered a Dawlish pub must close an hour earlier at weekends in response to police concerns over the running of the premises after two glassings, fights and numerous complaints from neighbours who were said to be ‘living in a climate of fear’. Read story ...
Work is due to start this month on the new footbridge for Dawlish railway station as part of a £1m improvement project. The new bridge will be made from plastic, as the existing steel footbridge has been badly corroded by the harsh marine weather conditions. The timber decking has rotted and the protective paintwork has broken down. Preparatory work will begin this month, and the existing ...
A young child has been treated for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning following a gas leak in a caravan in Dawlish. Firefighters from Dawlish, Teignmouth and Middlemoor were called to a caravan park in Exeter Road at around 12.30am following reports of a carbon monoxide alarm sounding. Upon arrival, crews located a carbon monoxide leak from a gas lamp inside the caravan. One young child ...
Batley Sports and Tennis Centre hosted an Under-16 Octopush (underwater hockey) tournament last Saturday as part of the Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) games. Teams travelled from Teignmouth and Dawlish in the South West plus Manchester and Rochdale to take part while the hosts fielded two teams. Read more ...
A 'brazen' thief is being sought by police after walking out of a Dawlish convenience store was a basketful of food and drink. Police released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the theft from the Co-op on The Strand. Read more ...
THE SON of D-Day piper Bill Millin has followed in his father's footsteps to play the pipes at the grand opening of Dawlish Museum. John Millin joined dignitaries, school children and guests in heralding the opening of the artifact filled building for the summer. Read more ...
Dawlish Swimming Club notched their highest placing in 14 years when they competed at the new pool at Plymouth's Life Centre. Read more ...
