Dawlish News' Posts

Dawlish is a hidden gem nestled on the Devon coast that offers a stunning seaside experience for its tens of thousands of annual visitors. A seaside town in one of the UK's prettiest counties boasts average house prices of just over £300,000 and properties that come complete with enviable views. Read  more... https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1821720/Seaside-town-Dawlish-Devon-house-prices

Dawlish Town Council has launched a new 'surgery' system for people to speak with councillors face-to-face about concerns they have within the parish. The surgeries, similar to those of MPs, are being held every other weekend at various locations from 10am to 12pm as detailed below. Councillors will be on hand to discuss any issues raised by members of the public, to give general advice on any ...

A £2 cap on bus tickets for single journeys has been extended until 31 December 2024. It comes as part of £6.5 billion in diverted HS2 cash earmarked for transport and road improvements in the South West. The fare cap was originally only going to last until the end of this month. The Stagecoach South West services included in the scheme are: A, B, C, E1, E2, F, H, I, J, P, R, S, UNI, GREEN, 1, 4, ...

A food festival is set to return for its second year in Dawlish after being cancelled in August due to bad weather. It will take place from 10am to 4pm on Dawlish Lawn on Saturday (14 October). Held for the first time last October, the free eat:Dawlish event has been organised by eat:Festivals and is being supported by Dawlish Town Council. A spokesperson for eat:Festivals said: "This locally ...

The Teignmouth & Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Team, supported by the Rural Affairs Team, were present at this year's Powderham Food Festival. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/last-appearance-of-the-year-for-optimus-crime-doesnt-disappoint-643408

Two Devon MPs, who will be battling for the same seat in the next general election, have both claimed victory in the campaign to get the railway station reopened at Cullompton, writes local democracy reporter Alison Stephenson. A total £6.5 billion from the HS2 savings of £36 billion will come to the south west. In Devon the mainline rail route will be made more robust at Dawlish and money will be ...

A man has been taken to hospital following an assault in Dawlish. The incident happened on Saturday, October 7, at around 9.50pm on The Strand and left the victim with facial injuries. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/man-attacked-teens-mystery-dawlish-8817032

Jon Waller, who, with his wife, Ellen, owns the company, joined Vanessa Ryley from Dawlish Against Plastic, to receive his plaque and certificate. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-tea-company-is-a-plastic-free-champion-642054

Multibillion-pound plan to improve connectivity across the country includes reopening rail services to Wellington and Cullompton. funding set aside to complete the South West Resilience Programme in full, making the vital route between Exeter and Plymouth via Dawlish more resilient in the face of extreme weather Read more... ...

A COASTAL park in Dawlish is now reopen following a makeover. Carried out by contractors working on the sea wall project, the Pocket Park near Coastguards Cottages is back open to the public. See more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/coastal-park-reopen-after-makeover-642371

· Cofton Holidays , Dawlish See more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/devons-70-best-venues-attractions-8787982

Held at Warren Farm, the show was held in response to a poll to gauge whether dog owners would be interested. The positive reaction led to Sunday’s event which featured dog trainers and experts while raising money for Animals in Distress. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/picture-special-celebrating-our-four-legged-friends-at-dawlish-show-641013

The Campaign for Real Ales (CAMRA) has released its latest edition of the annual Good Beer Guide. And it's good news for Devon as 125 pubs are featured • Brunswick Arms, Dawlish • Swan Inn, Dawlish • See more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/devons-incredible-pubs-listed-famed-8787628

At 5.57pm yesterday Friday 29th September 2023, H.M. Coastguard paged the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II and requested they attend to a report of a swimmer in difficulty in the sea about 500 metres east of Langstone Rock, Dawlish. The launch was authorised by Exmouth RNLI Deputy Launch Authority, Rick Newcombe. Read more... ...

DAWLISH town council is hoping to trace the relatives of a memorial bench which was washed away in the recent floods. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/appeal-to-find-owners-of-memorial-bench-641259

PASSENGERS using Dawlish railway station will soon be able to use its new accessible footbridge and lifts. Once finished, it will mean the 1846-built Grade II listed station will have lifts for the first time in its history. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/dawlish-station-lifts-nearly-there-640933

Asking people about concrete and walls does not usually make for a great conversation opener. But here in Dawlish, faces light up at the mere mention of the subject. Read more... https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/travel/23719388.new-sea-wall-built-dawlish-devon/

THE ICONIC black swans of Dawlish are breeding again. For the second year in succession, the town’s symbolic birds are back on the nesting site. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/towns-iconic-population-of-swans-are-breeding-again-640713

Did you know that the Town Council has a Skate Park Task and Finish Group? It's currently in the early stages of seeking the District Council's advice on extending the current site or looking at a new location. Once this has been obtained a full public consultation exercise will be undertaken about the park, as we know its very popular and its how to make it even better in the future. On Friday ...

Coming in as the best place to visit in Devon, as voted by our readers is: Teignmouth . Followed very closely by Torquay in second place, Dartmouth in third, Sidmouth in fourth place and Dawlish in fifth. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/top-five-best-places-visit-8770283

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