Dawlish News
A pair of bridges drawn up for a sea defence scheme in Dawlish, Devon, following severe storms more than six years ago have been given planning. The link bridge will sit alongside the existing historic viaduct and will bridge the pedestrian promenade over the outlet of Dawlish Water. Read more... https://www.building.co.uk/news/dawlish-bridges-get-green-light/5108260.article
THE Queen has highlighted what she describes as ‘the important role’ of the local and national press during the coronavirus pandemic. Tindle Newspaper titles, including the Mid Devon Advertiser, The Dawlish Gazette and the Teignmouth Post are all members of the News Media Association. Read more... ...
Transport minister Chris Heaton-Harris officially opened the first section of the new £80m Dawlish sea wall yesterday (Friday, September 25), promising that it will protect the railway "for generations to come". Mr Heaton-Harris took part in a socially-distanced opening ceremony, beginning with a tour along the new promenade which runs for the entire stretch of the new wall. The new sea wall is ...
It is believed the Class 66 train is due to carry away hazardous materials from the dockyard It’s believed the Direct Rail Services train was captured going through Dawlish on its way to Plymouth’s Devonport Dockyard in order to carry materials related to the decommissioning of submarines away . Read more... ...
GOOD NEWS: Missing man from Dawlish Michael Mercury has been found POLICE have have now located Michael Mercury, a 39-year-old man who was missing from the Dawlish area of South Devon.
The tweet said: "Police seeking missing Michael Mercury in Dawlish area. Desc as white male, 39yrs, large build, 5'7" tall, facial stubble, black jogging bottoms, black t shirt, possibly inside out showing orange bits. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/not-approach-call-999-you-4483726
Trains are being cancelled and there is huge disruption in Devon, Cornwall and Plymouth tonight due to a police incident. Great Western Railway has posted an incident update online to say their trains are disrupted and have confirmed it is close to the railway. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/live-trains-dawlish-disrupted-police-4464287
There have been a string of illegal events in recent months on Dartmoor, Dawlish Warren and in other areas Also in June, police were swamped with complaints when an illegal rave continued through the night at Dawlish Warren. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/organisers-illegal-devon-cornwall-raves-4449974
"No photograph or selfie is worth risking your life for" The warning comes after a photograph emerged of a young man taking a photograph on Dawlish waterfront in Devon , as huge waves barrelled around him. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/thrill-seekers-risking-lives-storm-4445822
An artist who had been troubled by his mental health tragically chose to end his life by jumping in front of a moving train at Dawlish Station. An inquest in Plymouth today heard how the 53-year-old had suffered with his mental health in the past and how his death had been a deliberate act. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/artist-died-after-being-hit-4438734
