Robert Henry Rooke was born at 16 Wellington Road, Ellacombe on December 19, 1902. His father was Frank Rooke, of Dawlish, and his son's name was recorded as “Rourke “(the Irish equivalent of Rooke). Fortunately the Newton Abbot Registrar (at that time it covered Dawlish, Teignmouth and Torbay) recorded it correctly. His mother was Constance Mary Harris, of Dawlish, and his parents married in ...
"The sand spits and beach areas at Dawlish Warren offer safe roosting sites at high tide for wading birds to rest on whilst their feeding areas are covered. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-66773324
Warren Chippy, a takeaway at 9 Warren Road Dawlish Warren Devon was given the maximum score after assessment on August 8, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/teignbridge-takeaway-awarded-new-five-star-food-hygiene-rating-637569
Vanessa Ryley, Chair of Dawlish Against Plastic, said: ‘It’s always a pleasure when local businesses approach us to help organise a beach clean. Absolute PR and Marketing, based in Dunchideock, brought along client Guy Frankland, from Valeport, and together, eight of us removed nearly 12 kgs of rubbish from Dawlish Warren.’ Read more... ...
With a helping hand from Dawlish ACT Wildlife Wardens, Dave and Scott, Sustainable Dawlish, Devon County Council and volunteers, Dawlish Town Council have started to prepare the ground at Oak Hill for wildflower seed planting. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/town-council-prepares-area-for-seed-bombing-ahead-of-walking-festival-636429
The whole family can explore the stunning views of Dawlish on this route. Soak up the sun on the golden sands of Dawlish Warren, enjoy breath-taking views of Cockwood harbour and then treat yourself and indulge in local delights at one of the charming pubs nestled along the shore. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/four-devon-bike-trails-showcase-8720124
The day co-incides with the Armed Forces Bikers Bike and Trike show which is taking place on the Lawn, supported by Dawlish Town Council as part of its events programme. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-to-mark-merchant-navy-day-636374
It coincides with the Met Office predicting a heatwave in Devon over the next few days with temperatures set to reach as high as 26C. In Devon, RNLI patrols will end after this weekend in Sandy Bay, Dawlish Warren, Teignmouth Hope Cove, Blackpool Sands, Slapton Sands, Thurlestone, and Bigbury-on-Sea North. Read more... ...
A domestic bully was jailed for a brutal assault on his partner at a holiday park in Dawlish Warren. Edward Hodgkinson, 52, dragged the woman by the hair, threw her across the room, punched, kicked and stamped on her head during a vicious attack, a court heard. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/faces-22-devon-men-every-8717143
MP Anne Marie Morris has said a dedicated space, in the form of a banking hub, that can be accessed by all and allows for a range of services to be accessed ‘must be prioritised’. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-businesses-hope-for-missing-link-635660