Dawlish News' Posts

DAWLISH Water Rotary Club has again sprung into action following the devastating earthquake in Morocco Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/meet-eric-the-first-of-a-new-fleet-for-dawlish-transport-charity-639738

Despite the rainy conditions, nothing could dampen the youngsters’ spirits as trophies and medals were presented by Mayor of Dawlish Cllr Rosie Dawson for their successes on the court. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/budding-stars-of-dawlish-centre-court-639731

Rail offices battle steps up https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/rail-offices-battle-steps-up-639247

PLANS have been submitted to turn Dawlish ’s old Natwest Bank building into a block of six flats. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/plans-to-turn-former-dawlish-bank-into-flats-638332

The longest and most coastal stretch of road to be included under the 'red' ranking is the A379, which starts near Exminster and passes through Kenton, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Torquay and Paignton. On this 40km stretch there have been three fatal accidents and 33 serious accidents. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/maps-show-devons-deadliest-roads-8743915

8. The Great British Takeaway in Tiverton / Mr Chips in Bideford / Hook Fish and Chips in Exeter / Franks Frying in Dawlish See more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/food-drink/devons-best-fish-chip-shops-8725930

DAWLISH is to get a new banking hub following months of lobbying by traders, councillors and MP Anne Marie Morris. Announced today, the decision means Dawlish will become only the ninth such hub in the country. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/quids-in-banking-hub-confirmed-for-teignbridge-town-638491

IT was the turn of Dawlish firefighter Jon Waller to lead his colleagues for his station's latest training night, which took place at Haldon Forest Park. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/firefighter-waller-leads-the-way-at-hill-top-training-night-638245

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

They were said to have covered an area of between 40 to 100 miles, from Exmouth to Topsham and across the Exe estaury, then on to Dawlish and Teignmouth, also taking in Totnes and Torquay. Read more... https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/unsolved-mystery-devils-hoofprints-stretched-30829619

Dawlish patient found guilty of murdering his grandmother https://www.totnes-today.co.uk/news/dawlish-patient-found-guilty-of-murdering-his-grandmother-635455

Passengers watched in horror as fighting holidaymakers exchanged blows during a mass punch-up on a bus. At least four men were involved in the violence which erupted on the Stagecoach double-decker approaching Dawlish Warren. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/bedlam-stagecoach-bus-holidaymakers-start-8711537

KNITTERS in Dawlish have described as ‘soul destroying’ the latest theft of their Yarn Bombs. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/mean-thieves-nab-post-box-toppers-634270

A DAWLISH patient is accused of resisting a police officer. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/dawlish-patient-resisted-police-635081

A popular Lido is set to stay closed for the rest of the summer. Teignmouth Lido has suffered a major water leak which has forced the attraction to shut. Families can still swim at other Teignbridge Leisure Swimming pools located at Dawlish Leisure Centre and Newton Abbot Leisure Centre, which host a variety of swimming sessions, including lane swims, fun swims and inflatable sessions. The Den ...

A large number of trees at a site earmarked for more than 1,000 homes in Newton Abbot are to be protected from the chop. The planning committee also agreed to protect an oak tree in the garden of 17 Gatehouse Close, Dawlish following concerns that the tree’s long term health may be affected by “unsympathetic pruning.” Read more... ...

YOUNGSTERS are dicing with death by accessing the site of a derelict historic building in Dawlish, residents have claimed. The Vicarage Residents Group has been campaigning   for some years to tackle the issue of the Grade II listed Old Vicarage. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/fear-for-kids-at-play-in-derelict-dawlish-building-634269

The top trending destination this bank hols is apparently Dawlish in Devon , a seaside town known for its coastal walking trails. Dawlish is a popular staycay spot – it’s no wonder that the town is set to be heaving once again this weekend. Read more... https://www.timeout.com/uk/news/these-are-officially-the-most-popular-destinations-for-brits-this-bank-holiday-weekend-082123

STAFF shortages in the care sector are affecting a Dawlish-based charity. The charity’s annual general meeting heard that its paid for services are suffering from the national recruitment problems. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/staff-shortages-in-care-sector-affecting-assist-teignbridge-633491

A MENTALLY ill man who set light to his flat because he thought he was being tormented by his neighbours has been sent to a hospital in Dawlish. He has a long history of schizophrenia and has been in Exeter Prison since his arrest but will be moved to the Langdon Hospital in Dawlish within the next three weeks if a bed becomes available. Read more... ...

A DAWLISH grandmother is urging parents and carers to respond to a county-wide survey on childcare in a bid to address the current ‘crisis’ in provision. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/clock-ticking-on-dcc-survey-for-childcare-provision-631979

FIREFIGHTERS from Dawlish Fire Station recently spent an evening at a local rugby club for a training night, spearheaded by one of their own. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/firefighter-force-leads-the-way-at-latest-training-night-632202

THE unveiling of a sundial on Saturday marked the official opening of the picturesque 52-acre Ridgetop Park which is designed to help protect internationally important wildlife sites at Dawlish Warren, the Exe Estuary and the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths by providing appealing, alternative outdoor places to visit. Read more... ...

BACK with a big post-Covid carnival, the packed programme of events for Dawlish Carnival kicks off on Tuesday, August 15, and runs until the grand finale, the community parade on Friday, August 18. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/carnival-welcomes-back-some-old-favourites-632017

A NEW miniature community has been uncovered in Dawlish . The Dittos live in a number of tiny new homes in the town but their presence is all positive. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/little-people-take-over-town-centre-shopfronts-631937

A FORMER motocross rider who suffers with multiple sclerosis was taken to an event by staff at the Dawlish care home which looks after him. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/motorcross-trip-down-memory-lane-for-dawlish-resident-nigel-631513

The worst offender of all the companies for broken monitors installed in swimming waters is South West Water, which had 31 broken monitors. Beaches at Bude in Cornwall as well as Dawlish in Devon and Lyme Regis in Dorset all have sewage monitors installed which have been faulty in both 2021 and 2022. Read more... ...

The new link road and an associated bridge over Shutterton Brook is part of a scheme for 860 homes near Secmaton Lane contained in Teignbridge District Council’s current local plan and is a key step in achieving the goal of linking the new homes directly to the A379 Exeter Road. Read more... https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/work-to-start-on-dawlish-link-road-and-bridge/

Service 222 (Dawlish Warren – Teignmouth) Service will be withdrawn for end of the 2023 season. Following a recent tender award, Stagecoach will take over operation of the Tiverton town network from another operator, with only minor changes to the current timetables The local network Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/stagecoach-announces-new-devon-bus-8667688

COFTON Holidays has officially opened a brand new, state-of-the-art scooter, BMX and skateboard pump track to help promote health, fitness and fun among visitors to the Dawlish Warren park, year-round. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/fortes-track-design-comes-to-life-at-dawlish-warren-holiday-park-631502

Highways bosses are recommending no waiting at any time along sections of Elm Grove Road which as well as being a residential street, is also home to the town’s secondary school and a primary school. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-parking-restrictions-proposed-for-dawlish-roads-631517