Dawlish News' Posts

DAWLISH Coasters had a good turnout at the Powderham Power Run on Saturday. In the five-mile event, Henry Irvine took first place in a time of 30:47, followed by Kate Sadler in fifth position (second female) in 37:25. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/dawlish-runners-turn-out-in-their-droves-677907

LAURIE Lee’s classic memoir of Cotswold rural life from 100 years ago is brought dramatically to life on the Dawlish stage later this month when the Shaftesbury Theatre Company presents ‘Cider With Rosie’, adapted for the stage by James Roose-Evans. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/entertainment/past-times-with-a-splash-of-cider-677538

A LANDLORD who evicted his tenant and dumped their furniture on the pavement has been fined for littering. Nolan Foley repossessed the house in West Cliff Road, Dawlish, and moved items including a sofa, cushions, drawers and white goods outside hoping the former tenant would retrieve them. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/courts/landlord-fined-for-littering-677722

AFTER four years, the minor injuries unit at Dawlish Hospital has finally re-opened today. NHS bosses confirmed the opening a few weeks ago and now the unit is open to patients. It will be open from Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm on an appointment basis. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/health/minor-injuries-unit-reopens-today-after-four-years-676518

NOW OPEN: The footpath from Lea Mount park down onto Marine Parade has reopened today . Thank you for your patience while this path has been closed – this was necessary to keep everyone safe when we have been undertaking our resilience work on the cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe. Please note that not all paths over Lea Mount are open yet – please see the map for details. For more information ...

Christina Sivititer  reviews Dawlish Choral Society’s recent concert Christ on the Mount of Olives held at St Gregory’s Church. The first half of the programme offered a range of short pieces in support of the main work. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/opinion/a-trail-blazing-oratorio-677555

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to three of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. • Rated 4: Dawlish Pizza And Grill at 27 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon; rated on March 14. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/food-hygiene-ratings-given-to-three-teignbridge-establishments-677619

Four sewage alerts have been issued for beaches in Dawlish, Holcombe and Shaldon today following heavy rainfall. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/sewage-alerts-issued-for-dawlish-and-shaldon-beaches-677262

A NEW trail for children has been launched over the Easter weekend, with a little help from the Easter Bunny!. The Dittos of Dawlish trail, the brainchild of brother and sister team David Hardie and Diana Townsend, was launched on Saturday, March 30. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/easter-bunny-lends-hand-at-ditto-trail-launch-677171

FIVE enthusiastic primary school teams took part in this year’s Dawlish Water Rotary Club quiz. Warning to visitors over new swan eggs. Firefighters' pub trip.. for training purposes only!. Care home gets positive rating in Devon. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/youngsters-battle-in-quiz-competition-677237

VISITORS to Dawlish are being asked to keep their distance as a new brood of black swans are hatching. One of the eggs, which was laid by the old Post Office site, has hatched but it is unclear whether a second egg will now hatch. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/warning-to-visitors-over-new-swan-eggs-677229

A THIEF who travelled to Dawlish to steal catalytic converters tried to outrun police at 85 mph with two flat tyres after he was caught red-handed by a car owner. Felix Rooney carried on trying to escape despite two tyres being punctured by a police stinger device as he drove his BMW getaway car towards Exeter. Read more... ...

ENGINEERS were due to attend Dawlish station today following issues with the new lifts. Network Rail says there is a fault with the lifts which needs to be repaired. But there have been numerous sitings of a rough sleeper using the lift overnight. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/station-lift-used-as-shelter-for-homeless-man-676825

THERE was a good attendance for the Dawlish Indoor Bowls Finals last weekend, writes Peter Hayes. On Saturday, the Ladies’ Singles and Men’s Singles finals took place. The ladies’ final was a family affair as Jean Pitts faced sister Dawn Konetsky. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/baker-cooks-up-worthy-win-676255

A TEIGNBRIDGE fire station is looking for new places to conduct its training nights. Dawlish Fire Station is on the lookout for spaces it can use for training scenarios - industrial buildings, vacant homes, basements, farm buildings and so on. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/fire-station-on-lookout-for-new-spaces-to-train-can-you-help-676177

The enforcement will likely be handled by personnel employed by the local council or relevant authorities responsible for managing and maintaining the beaches. Signs will likely be posted indicating the dog ban, and members of the public are encouraged to report any violations they observe. Information about dogs on Dawlish Warren beach can also be found in this article .

The money comes from the second phase of the Government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund. It will benefit pools in Moretonhampstead, Kingsteignton, Ashburton and Dawlish by cutting their energy costs. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/cost-of-living/under-threat-devon-swimming-pools-9190635

This morning's alerts include visitor hotspots such as Exmouth , Beer, Dawlish , Torquay , Salcombe and Plymouth , among many others Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-beaches-hit-dozens-sewage-9197566

South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren See more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clkmpzjg7gwo

https://www.networkrail.co.uk/stories/your-railway-sustainability-and-resilience/

WORK has begun on a new £20 million learning disability and autism (LDA) unit on Devon Partnership Trust’s (DPT) Langdon site in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/work-starts-on-learning-disability-and-autism-unit-675686

WORK to remove three groynes from the seafront at Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve will take place this week Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/groyne-removal-at-teignbridge-beach-675212

Chrissy Marks of Signature Hair and Beauty is raising money for Saving Pound Dogs Cyprus (SPDC), a Cyprus-based charity that saves dogs from municipal pounds and rehabilitates them, with the aim of finding them a forever home. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/donate-a-pound-and-save-a-hound-674288

A fascinating selection of images of Dawlish Carnival from August 1978 in the Dawlish Gazette. Please comment if you recognise anyone. View here ... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/dawlish-carnival-from-1978-spot-someone-you-know-673285

The money comes from the second phase of the Government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund and will benefit pools in Moretonhampstead, Kingsteignton, Ashburton and Dawlish by cutting their energy costs. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/teignbridge-pools-awarded-funding-following-successful-bid-673910

LONG-STANDING Dawlish councillor John Petherick has announced he is resigning. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/long-standing-councillor-resigns-673928

Three international mental health nurses from Nigeria who are working with patients at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish have been put through their paces on the pitch by the team at Dawlish United Football Club. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-united-fc-welcomes-international-players-673304

Two special wildlife cameras have been installed in the grounds of Langdon Hospital in Dawlish and the first video footage is expected soon. Read more... https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2024-03-20/badgers-and-foxes-among-first-animals-filmed-by-new-wildlife-cameras-at-hospital

Bob Graham has taken over the role following Stephen Cunliffe who served as town crier for 44 years. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/oyez-dawlish-has-a-new-town-crier-673484

MORE than 75 people recently attended a cost-of living event to help residents in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/cost-of-living-event-helps-dawlish-residents-672715

A DAWLISH holiday park has invested £90,000 in state of the art gym equipment at its spa and leisure suite. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/gym-that-has-spent-pounds-so-you-can-shed-pounds-672404

Three of Devon Partnership NHS Trust’s international nurses have been warmly welcomed at Dawlish United Football Club. Read more... https://wearesouthdevon.com/dawlish-football-club-welcomes-international-nurses-into-the-team/

MORE than 50 people danced the night away at the first Over 60s disco in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/proof-that-youre-never-to-old-to-boogie-672621

SIX new Black Swan cygnets have hatched in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/new-black-swan-cygnets-in-dawlish-672396

PIPER Bill Millin is being remembered for his bravery in D-Day ahead of the 80th anniversary of his heroic actions. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/d-day-anniversary-tribute-to-dawlish-hero-672706

Eco-friendly Cofton Holidays has been a holiday park for over 40 years The 5-star tourist destination, which is owned by the Jeffrey family, scooped the Gold Taste of the West Award for the site's Amelia’s restaurant. Judges praised the holiday park for its commitment to sourcing the ingredients for the Devon dishes on a new Field to Fork menu. Read more... ...

Beachgoers and swimmers are advised to avoid entering the water Dawlish Town Pollution Alert: Storm sewage has been discharged from a sewer overflow in this location within the past 48 hours. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/mothecombe-pentewan-weston-main-among-9170072?utm_source=devon_live_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Devon Live - Daily ...

Network Rail joined forces with stakeholders, train operators and members of the community to officially open the new footbridge with lifts at Dawlish station. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/business/new-footbridge-with-lifts-boosts-station-accessibility-672194

Taylor Wimpey Exeter is pleased to announce it will be launching the first homes for sale at its Brook Vale development in Dawlish this April. Read more... https://wearesouthdevon.com/new-homes-coming-soon-to-dawlish/

It's been shut since March 2020, and today it was confirmed Dawlish's minor injuries unit will reopen early next month. Read more... https://planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/devon/news/dawlish-minor-injuries-will-finally-reopen-next-month-after-pandemic/