Dawlish News
We’ve now lifted in all the pre-cast concrete units for the new accessible footbridge at Dawlish station. Our pictures are taken over the past few weeks and show the progress we’ve made as the deck and final pieces of the lift towers have been installed. We’ll now move on to installing the lifts themselves and building a new ramp and stairs at the entrance to the station. ...
A sick family dog was left to die alone barricaded in the downstairs toilet because the owner failed to get her medical help. Dolci, a 15-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier, was found dead in squalid conditions by RSPCA inspectors at a house in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devons-worst-pet-owners-shocking-8562547
Now the new sea wall has been reopened with its new frontage and seating, there has been widespread discussion about bringing in bands and musicians which could be enjoyed by residents and visitors and benefit the town’s businesses. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/sea-wall-alive-to-the-sound-of-music-624976
The sea wall at Dawlish from Colonnade to Coastguards has been shortlisted for the ICE South West Civil Engineering Awards 2023 with the public encouraged to get involved by voting for their favourite scheme. Read more... https://wearesouthdevon.com/dawlish-sea-wall-scheme-needs-votes-to-win-engineering-award/
A DAWLISH man has been jailed for 10 weeks for attacking a police officer and fined for racially aggravated behaviour or words. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/jail-for-attack-on-police-and-fine-for-racially-aggravated-words-or-behaviour-624843
MEMBERS of Dawlish Against Plastic took part in one of their regular clean-ups along Dawlish Sea Front. The group’s next beach clean is August 5 at 3pm. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/litter-pickin-teamwork-624527
Fourteen Devon beaches and sixteen Cornwall beaches have been declared a pollution risk or at risk of pollution Read more... https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/plymouth-hoe-surrounding-beaches-declared-8575730
The specially constructed sea wall was opened six weeks ago, four years after work started, allowing the public to walk the entire 415m length of new promenade. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/transport-secretary-officially-opens-ps82m-dawlish-sea-wall-624196
Dawlish man Baz Stancombe found safe and well
- Officers are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 35-year-old man who has been reported missing from Dawlish. Barrington Stancombe, known as Baz, was last believed to be in the Dawlish area during the evening of Saturday 1 July. He is described as a white male, around, around 6ft tall and with red short hair. He is believed to be travelling on foot in or around ...