Dawlish News

I am no expert but if an alternative route was available, (I believe there used to be a permanent way between EXETER and NEWTON ABBOT via Bovey and Heathfield), then that would certainly affect Dawlish and Teignmouth in a big way. Not only would it affect peoples choices in travelling into Exeter and beyond, especially for work, but would affect the holiday trade too. Another reason for keeping ...

I came past the Red Rock Cafe a couple of days ago after it was closed and there was lots of rubbish scattered over the ground between the cafe and the beach on the Dawlish side of the Red Rock, (or Langstone Rock if you want the correct name). I had a word with the owners today and was told that the council had removed the rubbish bins, (probably to save paying for people to empty them) and ...

I don't know the circumstances of this accident and I certainly hope that the child is ok and the driver of the vehicle not traumatised. However, in my time in Dawlish, since the council removed the zebra crossing, I have noticed many people, including parents with children crossing the road at or near the point where the old zebra used to be. I know the traffic is going slower at this point ...

See they were open for business as usual this evening when I passed.

I agree that to charge £40 is a lot, but taxi drivers have to make a profit too. All too many of them are struggling to make a decent living. However, as FredBassett said, contact Dawlish Disability Transport. If you give them enough notice a vehicle and driver could be supplied for a lot less and the driver will wait for you to bring you home from the appointment as well. You will be given the ...