Dawlish News
A GROUND-BREAKING scheme to stabilise cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe is in the running for a prestigious engineering award. This is the latest accolade for the decade-long scheme to repair and future-proof the iconic coastal railway line since the devastating storm of 2014.
A PLANNING application seeking permission for a Timpson pod at a Dawlish supermarket has been withdrawn. The Exeter Road Sainsbury’s had sought to erect a small retail concession pod in its carpark.
The sound of roaring engines and the gleam of polished chrome drew more than 3,500 visitors to Cofton Holidays over the weekend, as the Devon holiday park hosted its biggest American Car Show to date.
A CALL has gone out for volunteers in Dawlish to help during one of the biggest national sporting events in Devon. British Cycling is to host the Dawlish Grand Prix as part of its elite road and circuit calendar.
A NEW task force has been set up in Dawlish to help tackle anti-social behaviour. The formation of the Anti-social Behaviour Task and Finish Group comes after complaints from residents about incidents including criminal damage, graffiti and unruly behaviour.
A CHARITY helping adults with additional needs is urgently calling for road safety measures to help its vulnerable users cross a busy main road. Dawlish Gardens Trust has launched a petition asking for support for its bid to install a refuge along the busy A379.
A 40-YEAR-OLD Dawlish man has admitted a series of frauds over a two year period totalling £76,000. At Exeter Crown Court, Christopher Matanle, of Morningside, Dawlish, pleaded guilty to three charges of fraud between June 2021 and June 2023.
STROKE patients and their families are benefitting from a garden makeover at Newton Abbot Community Hospital thanks to Dawlish Water Rotary Club. The prize winners from Rotary club’s popular pub quiz were asked to nominate a local charity to receive their prize.
Families will be able to enjoy a traditional seaside show at Dawlish Warren this summer – oh yes they will!. Seaside performer Professor Pete Milsom will bring the infamous Punch, Judy, their baby, a policeman and a crocodile to White Sands Beach at Dawlish Warren to entertain young and old alike.
UNCERTAINTY surrounds the future of the minor injuries unit at Dawlish Community Hospital following suggestions it may close for good. The unit, which only reopened in April last year, is used for minor injuries such as cuts, sprains and scalds.