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Dawlish News

Pedestrian fighting for his life after serious crash closes road near Dawlish - update Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/pedestrian-fighting-for-his-life-after-serious-crash-closes-road-near-dawlish-update/story-29951185-detail/story.html?%3F

1 Dec 2016

The A379 between Dawlish and Teignmouth has been closed in Holcombe in both directions and motorists are being asked to avoid the area. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/major-distruption-expected-after-serious-crash-on-a379/story-29950857-detail/story.html

The Air Show committee had been seeking funding to enable the air show to fly next summer. But today, they announced with much sadness that there won’t be a Dawlish Air Show in 2017. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/no-dawlish-air-show-will-happen-in-2017/story-29946366-detail/story.html#yIuXWsVIrUrMvUtc.99

The Environment Agency says that flooding is possible for exposed east facing coastal locations including Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Brixham, Broadsands, Goodrington, Paignton, Hollicombe, Torquay, Oddicombe, Teignmouth and Dawlish from 8.30am to 12.30pm. See more... ...

Protecting a key coastal railway track from rising sea levels and falling cliffs is going to cost about £650m, Network Rail has said. Network Rail is consulting with Devon and Cornwall residents about the plans. Read more... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-38025433

Caroline Cunliffe, wife to town crier Steve Cunliffe, was absent from a memorial service last Sunday, which led to people to think that she had died. However, the 72-year-old insists that she is alive and well. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/dawlish-town-crier-escort-says-she-is-not-dead/story-29894290-detail/story.html

THE government has confirmed an additional £10million to help strengthen the resilience of the 'vital' Dawlish rail line. The first in a series of public engagement events is held today at the Langstone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish Warren, from 4.30pm to 7pm. Read more.. ...

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire at a house in Dawlish which caused serious damage to the kitchen. A fire service spokesman said: "Please make sure you have a working smoke alarm and never leave chip pans unattended." Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/kitchen-ruined-by-chip-pan-fire-in-dawlish/story-29911485-detail/story.html

A LOT OF fun was had by all Dawlish and Teignmouth Camera Club — mostly at the expense of fellow photographers! Ranging between travelogues, France, Venice, America and Japan, to natural history and aircraft museums, this gave everyone a chance to show their work. See more... ...

Teignmouth and Dawlish Neighbourhood Police say that local residents have received calls claiming to be from both a tax litigation department and Devon and Cornwall Police. On Monday police were informed by a local tradesman in Dawlish that he was contacted by phone by someone pretending to be from Devon and Cornwall Police. Read more... ...