Dawlish News' Posts

Ashmoor Women's 1st XI. Dawlish Ladies 1st XI. 0. ASHMOOR found themselves 3-0 up by halftime courtesy of two goals from top scorer Tilly McEwen and another goal from Zoe Harris. After the break, Ashmoor put in a great second-half team display. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/hockey/ashmoor-women-reach-great-heights-in-latest-victory-852808

Dawlish College is undergoing a consultation for plans to rebuild and expand its capacity after the Parker Block closure reduced student numbers. The rebuild aims to restore capacity to 900 students with modern facilities. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-college-set-for-rebuild-to-restore-student-capacity-852486

A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed by DEFRA near Dawlish in a small group of ornamental birds, with a 3KM monitoring zone imposed. AN OUTBREAK of bird flu has been confirmed near Dawlish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/bird-flu-outbreak-confirmed-in-dawlish-as-defra-steps-in-852184

ILSINGTON Bowls Club are celebrating winning the inaugural 2025 Ladies Triples Challenge competition. The clubs besides Ilsington in the competition were Ipplepen, Bovey Tracey, Kingsteignton, Dawlish Marina and FastTots (Totnes and Buckfastleigh combined) and it was Dawlish Marina who finished as the worthy runners-up. Read more... ...

THE HUNT is one for musicians to join the newly-formed Dawlish Town Band. Band leaders are hoping to encourage wind and brass players to join the ‘light-hearted’ group. A spokesman said: ‘We're still on the lookout for anyone that can play any instrument. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-town-band-welcomes-new-musicians-join-now-851725

Dedicated volunteers from WADE have been hard at work in Dawlish, managing water levels and clearing debris despite challenging weather conditions. VOLUNTEERS in Dawlish have been braving the weather conditions. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-volunteers-brave-weather-to-manage-water-level-851564

A site manager for Bloor Homes in Dawlish has been recognised with a prestigious award at the National House Builder Council’s (NHBC) South West Pride in the Job regional awards. Mike Mitchell received a Seal of Excellence award from the NHBC at the start of November, after being awarded a Pride in the Job Quality award this summer. Read more... ...

VOLUNTEERS in Dawlish are preparing for bad weather. Members of WADE Waterways Around Dawlish Environment are keeping a close eye on water levels and reviewing over the net next few days whether the sluice gates on the weirs will need to open. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-volunteers-on-alert-for-flood-risks-amid-weather-concerns-850352

WREATHS of poppies are on their way to London having been picked up by the Great Western Railway Poppies to Paddington train this morning. The service has picked up wreaths from town along the route including Dawlish where Mayor Cllr Anthony James handed over the town’s poppy to GWR staff on the 07.03 train from Dawlish to Paddington. Read more... ...

Mike Mitchell, site manager at Dawlish's building site, wins NHBC's Seal of Excellence and Pride in the Job Quality awards, recognising his dedication to raising house-building standards. A SITE manager for a building site in Dawlish has been recognised with a prestigious industry award. Read more... ...

IT WAS cup week in the South Devon and Torbay Table Tennis League with the first round of the Team Handicap Singles competition. Brixham Trawlers, Allen Pack, Nick and Stuart Shipley, just edged past Dawlish Aces 19-17 in an all second division encounter. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/table-tennis/owls-soar-in-all-newton-abbot-table-tennis-cup-affair-849950

A VILLAGE hall in Teignbridge is due to host a police surgery this week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding their latest ‘Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting this Wednesday, November 12 at Shillingford St George Village Hall. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/join-police-for-midweek-surgery-at-village-hall-849810

A TEIGNBRIDGE fire station is looking for new recruits. Dawlish Fire Station have put out the call for paid, on-call fire-fighters. ‘Come along to our drill night, every Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm meet the crew, and find out more about the role’, a spokesperson for the fire station said. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/fire-station-looking-for-on-call-firefighters-849677

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge pub this week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Old Commercial Inn in Bishopsteignton on Thursday, November 13. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dont-miss-police-surgery-at-village-pub-849670

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to nine of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. • Rated 5: Reflections South West Ltd at 33 The Strand Dawlish Devon; rated on November 5. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/food-hygiene-ratings-given-to-nine-teignbridge-establishments-849652

A TEIGNBRIDGE village hall will host a police surgery next week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding their latest ‘Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting next Tuesday, November 11 at Stokeinteignhead Village Hall. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-to-host-village-hall-surgery-on-tuesday-849501

A DAWLISH businesswoman and hairdresser has launched her ‘12 Days of Christmas’ fundraiser for Saving Pound Dogs Cyprus (SPDC). Chrissy Marks is once again raising money for SPDC. ‘I am overwhelmed with the local support and I am so grateful’, Chrissy said. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/businesswoman-chrissy-launches-12-days-of-christmas-fundraiser-849353

Bowlers in Dawlish are on target for fundraising success after being given a major boost by Teignbridge Council. Members of the council’s executive committee have agreed to extend Dawlish Marina Bowls Club’s lease on its land and buildings at Sandy Lane for another 38 years Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/1-year-rent-deal-excellent-10620368

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert along south Devon coastal and estuary areas for the next couple of days due to high tides and forecast heavy rain. Flooding is possible for two hours either side of high tide from this afternoon until Friday evening with areas at risk including Teignmouth and the Teign estuary and Dawlish. Read more... ...

Former Exeter City footballer Bob Rackley makes an emotional return to St James Park for the first time in over six decades. Bob, who lives at a Dawlish care home, played for Exeter City between 1958 and 1960 and his trip to watch the team take on Huddersfield Town marked his first visit to a live match in many years. Read more... ...

A retired banker from Dartmoor ran through Teignmouth, Dawlish and Starcross on the final leg of an epic 200 marathons in 200 days challenge on Saturday (November 1). Steve James is thought to be the first man over 60 to have covered the entire coastline of mainland Britain on foot. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/retired-banker-completes-200th-marathon-in-200-days-847635

POLICE are holding a surgery in Starcross this week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team’s latest Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting in the Teignbridge village takes place on November 6. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/meet-the-police-at-pavilion-surgery-847540

Dawlish is buzzing with anticipation as two Black Swan eggs are set to hatch soon, despite the nest's precarious location. EGGCITEMENT is building in Dawlish awaiting the arrival of two new Black Swans. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/eggcitement-in-dawlish-as-black-swans-await-arrival-of-cygnets-847277

A significant engineering endeavour by Network Rail to stabilise cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe has won a prestigious Over £10m Re-engineered Award from the Institution of Civil Engineering. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-cliff-stabilisation-project-wins-top-engineering-award-847119

The Dawlish Sweet Violets Bridge project, part of the Dawlish Missing Link, wins the ICE South West Civil Engineering Award for technical excellence. THE DAWLISH Sweet Violets Bridge and new link road project, dubbed the Dawlish Missing Link, has won a prestigious engineering award. Read more... ...

The Minor Injuries Unit at Dawlish Community Hospital is closed for the rest of the week with no reason given, affecting services for minor injuries. DAWLISH Community Hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit will be closed for the rest of the week, health bosses have announced. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/health/minor-injuries-unit-closed-for-rest-of-the-week-846511

A rare bottlenose dolphin has been entertaining visitors off the coast of Dawlish, captivating boat trippers with its playful antics. A BOTTLENOSE dolphin has been delighting boat trippers off the coast of Dawlish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/bottlenose-dolphin-thrills-dawlish-boat-trippers-with-close-visit-846450

Dawlish Town Council invites volunteers to help create a poppy wall tribute at Dawlish Bowling Club, November 1 to 14, commemorating remembrance and gratitude. VOLUNTEERS are needed to help put together there Dawlish Poppy Wall. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/volunteers-needed-for-dawlish-poppy-wall-846101

Dawlish Community Hospital's Minor Injury Unit, plagued by staffing shortages, closes again after 18 months since reopening. DAWLISH Community Hospital’s Minor Injury Unit is to close again tomorrow. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-hospitals-minor-injury-unit-closes-again-845814

Dawlish-based Cofton Holidays triumphs at the Green Awards UK 2025, securing the Green SME of the Year for its exemplary environmental initiatives and sustainable practices. A DAWLISH holiday park is celebrating winning three major accolades. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/holiday-park-wins-green-accolade-845584

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to four of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. • Rated 5: Little Bean Play Cafe at 34 The Strand Dawlish; rated on October 14. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/good-news-as-food-hygiene-ratings-awarded-to-four-teignbridge-establishments-845372

The Dawlish black swan nest, built by swans Bert and Kimba, remains intact despite heavy rainfall from Storm Benjamin, thanks to volunteers' efforts. THE BLACK Swan nest in Dawlish has survived heavy rainfall and remains intact today. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-black-swan-nest-survives-storm-benjamin-with-volunteers-help-844697

A FLOOD alert has been lifted on the River Teign. The alert had been issued yesterday for the rivers Teign, Bovey and Lemon and coastal streams from Babbacombe to Kenton as high river levels were forecast last night with areas of concern Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton, Teignmouth, Shaldon, Bovey Tracey, Kingskerswell, Dawlish and Dawlish Warren. Read more... ...

Volunteers in Dawlish work to safeguard the swan nest as Storm Benjamin approaches. VOLUNTEERS have been out in force in Dawlish to try to batten down the hatches before Storm Benjamin arrives. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-volunteers-protect-swan-nest-as-storm-benjamin-looms-844429

A conductor was assaulted at Dawlish station during a ticket dispute. RAIL bosses have thanked members of the public and emergency services after a conductor was assaulted at Dawlish station. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/conductor-assaulted-member-of-public-injured-in-dawlish-ticket-dispute-844393

Harvest festivals in Dawlish have led to an outpouring of donations for the Community Larder, providing vital food and supplies to locals. DONATIONS have flooded in to a Dawlish project aimed at providing food support and reducing waste. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/harvest-festival-donations-overflow-to-support-community-larder-844299

A group of Dawlish poets unite to release their first anthology, featuring 86 poems on nature, the sea, and life. A GROUP of poets in Dawlish have published their first anthology of poems. Editor David Pickton said: ‘The anthology is a collection of voices, each distinct and engaging. Read more... ...

Teignmouth Promenade parkrun celebrated its 75,000th participant last Saturday (October 11). Claire Hannaford, who runs Slimming World groups in Dawlish, was named as Teignmouth Promenade’s 75,000th parkrunner. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teignmouth-promenade-parkrun-celebrates-75000th-participant-842667

Parents with young children can now enjoy a cuppa while their offspring play at a new café in Dawlish. The Little Bean Play Café opened its doors earlier this month in the former Luna Rosa shop on The Strand. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-play-cafe-for-dawlish-842453

Sefton Hall in Dawlish is shortlisted for four major care home awards, highlighting its exceptional dedication to residents. A DAWLISH care home is in the running for four awards for its dedication to looking after its residents. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-care-home-nominated-for-four-prestigious-awards-841680