Dawlish News
Sightings of rare wildlife at Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve are continuing to cause surprises and excitement for bird lovers. Even though it is now late in the year, the exceptional autumn migration is still turning up unusual bird species and site-record breaking bird counts. In addition to the huge numbers of thrushes and finches that passed through in late October, the Teignbridge ...
Dawlish Town have opened up a four-point lead at the top of Division One following a comfortable 3-0 home win over Minehead. The success came on the back of player-manager Chris Myers and his assistant Adam Kerswell being named as the division's joint managers of the month, and was Dawlish's 12th win of what has been an incredible season so far. Goals from Carl Cliff-Brown, Radley Veale and Craig ...
Blue flags are for top beaches, and green flags for the best parks. Now Teignbridge Council has decided to try to achieve the kudos that comes with the green flag award, by entering some its open spaces. The Decoy Country Park at Newton Abbot is the first to be put forward because it already meets most of the criteria. But the footpaths, benches and woods need improving, and the executive ...
Hundreds of commuters faced major delays after a train caught fire as it left Exeter, causing tens of other services to be delayed and cancelled. Passengers spoke of their horror as they smelt diesel fumes and then saw smoke pouring from the outside of the carriage. The driver stopped the 7.40am Glasgow to Plymouth Virgin Train at Starcross and instructed everyone to get off immediately. As ...
Four care homes in Devon may be closed under a review being considered by the county council. The homes are in Ashburton, Bampton, Cullompton and Dawlish. The plans are part of a review in which the council says it wants to move away from traditional residential care to supporting older people at home. The council said no decisions had been taken and that there would be no closures until after ...
About 180 passengers stranded for three hours as severe weather sent waves crashing over their train in Devon are set to be offered a full fare refund. The Glasgow to Penzance Virgin service came to a halt at about 1730 GMT on Friday after huge waves caused damage to tracks near Dawlish in Devon. The train was towed into Dawlish station at about 2110 GMT. A Virgin trains spokesman said letters ...
Toolstation Western League Division One leaders Dawlish Town will be hoping to secure a place in the semi-finals of the Devon St Luke's Bowl tonight as they travel to Premier Division side Barnstaple Town (7.45pm), writes Nathan Woolford. Having excelled themselves in the last round with a 1-0 win over Torquay United at Plainmoor, the Seasiders will now be looking to take their awesome league form ...
Businesses from Torbay and South Devon were among nearly 200 which attracted huge interest when they attended the largest and one of the longest-running business-to-business events of its kind in the UK. The Business South West forum, held at the Westpoint Arena, Exeter, also attracted nearly 3,500 visitors over two days, most of whom were leading decision-makers within their organisations. Among ...
Carl Cliff-Brown netted twice as Dawlish Town shot to the top of the Division One table with a 2-0 win over Odd Down. Dawlish started the day behind inactive leaders Portishead and knew a win would put them top. And with four games in hand over their promotion rivals, things are looking good for Town boss Chris Myers. "We are in a strong position now and it's down to playing the right sort of ...
The olympic Games 2012 may seem years away but the successful London bid has already been a cause for celebration for a Devon based IT company. Icon Technology Solutions Ltd, based in Dawlish, was asked to set up a secure e-mail system, computer network and other communications for the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, which will host the Olympic sailing competitions. Icon supplies ...
