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A thug tried to bite a female police officer on the neck after threatening to stab her and calling her ‘a daft bitch’. He had also been caught with half a pair of scissors hidden in his sock during an earlier violent confrontation with a group of men in Dawlish. Mr Nigel Wraith, prosecuting, said police attended a disturbance near the Lansdowne Hotel in Park Road, Dawlish, shortly after midnight ...

The development management committee supported the proposal for a multi-purpose hall and vocational workshop at the residential school for pupils with special educational needs, at its meeting on Wednesday, October 21. “This will provide a significant benefit to pupils with special educational needs in and around Dawlish.” Read more... ...

Kieran Sandwell from Dawlish, Devon was presented with a heart hero award by the British Heart Foundation for helping to raise more than £13,500 for the charity. Kieran decided to take on the walk to mark his recovery from a heart transplant in 2009. He had been born with a congenital heart defect that caused him to have a heart attack at the age of 13 Read more... ...

Every day people all over the world watch to see the famous Dawlish black swans The fight for survival by a family of rare black swans in Dawlish have become a viral hit with 100,000 people a day tuning in to see the fluffy cygnets. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/worlds-first-live-streaming-black-4611323

Newton Abbot MP Anne Marie Morris has written to the Dr Paul Johnson, the clinical chairman of the NHS Devon CCG, regarding the new health hub in Teignmouth and the proposed closure of Teignmouth Hospital. The intention is then also to move all other services to the new hub or to Dawlish hospital. Read more... ...

There's also a new cluster of 13 cases in the Torbay area New clusters in the Exeter area include Pinhoe & Whipton North, Clyst, Exton & Lympstone, Starcross & Exminster and Dawlish North. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/new-covid-19-clusters-across-4575159

A shed and a garage on a Dawlish street were broken into at approximately 4am where a thief stole tools, including a new axe, and a child's bike. A child's beloved quad bike and tools and an axe were stolen by a callous thief in the early hours of Friday morning (October 2). Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/childrens-quad-bike-axe-stolen-4573441

But dogs are once again allowed on most beaches Dogs are permitted on all beaches in Teignbridge between October and March 31, except past groyne 9 at Dawlish Warren, where dogs are banned all year round. Read more ... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-beaches-you-can-now-4564940

Anyone who may come across second-hand jewellery for sale which fits the description of the items stolen is urged to contact the police The items, including a Swarovski bracelet, necklace and rings, Armani gents watches and cuff links and an Instrmnt watch, totalling £4,000 in worth were stolen in Dawlish A police spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for information after more than £4,000 ...

When it comes to choosing a restaurant for a slap-up Sunday roast there is a lot to consider 3. The Smugglers Inn, Dawlish The famous Smugglers carvery offers local cuts of meat alongside the usual extras in a delightful seaside location. It also caters for gluten-free and vegetarian diets. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/you-told-find-best-sunday-4545730

A review of a repeat prescription online service has been carried out after a 45-year-old Dawlish man was able to order more tablets than he had been prescribed and died of a lethal overdose. His GP Tamsin Venton at Teign Estuary Medical Group told in a statement how Mr Lewis had been prescribed Fluoxetine, often used to treat depression. Read more... ...

A convicted sex offender has been warned he faces a jail sentence after he spent a year grooming a 12-year-old boy with expensive presents. At that time he was using his real name of Daniel Luckman and living in Newlands, Dawlish. He has since changed his name to Graham and moved to Exeter. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/sex-offender-facing-jail-classic-4521114

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has confirmed that Teignmouth's coastguard station will close and move to Dawlish - meaning the end of a 200-year history for the Coastguard Rescue Team in the town. A spokesman for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "The Teignmouth Coastguard Rescue Team will be moving to a new station, at Dawlish in January 2021. Read more... ...

Proposals would see services moved into a new health and wellbeing hub in Teignmouth - but could see the hospital closed and sold off The Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is asking people to consider and give feedback on its proposal for moving services from Teignmouth Community Hospital, given that a new £8m Health and Wellbeing Centre is due to be built in the heart of Teignmouth. Read ...

A number of venues across the county have the lowest rating possible Teignbridge Monteray Jacks Address C/o The Boathouse Dawlish Warren Devon EX7 0NF Business type Takeaway/sandwich shop Date of inspection 26 June 2019 The food safety officer found that 'hygienic food handling', 'cleanliness and condition of facilities and building' and 'management of food safety' all required urgent improvement. ...

People in Teignmouth and Dawlish are being urged to have their say about the shape of future health and care services, once a new £8million Health and Wellbeing Centre is built in the heart of Teignmouth. These meetings are on: Friday, 11 September          2.30pm-4pm Thursday 17 September     10.30am-12noon Wednesday 23 September 6pm-7.30pm Tuesday 29 September      3pm-4.30pm Monday 5 October ...

Heavy rainfall in the last 48 hours has caused some of the problems Surfers Against Sewage says Dawlish Coryton Cove Historically known as Gentlemans Cove due to the privacy it offered, Coryton Cove is a secluded, sandy beach backed by red cliffs and the train track. A sewer overflow discharges over the rocks at the southern end of the beach. Water quality can also be impacted by diffuse ...

Due to Covid-19, four minor injury units have been closed in Devon for five months Due to difficulties sustaining staffing levels at Dawlish and Totnes Community Hospitals MIU units, a decision was made to 'temporarily' close them as of March 19. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/closed-minor-injury-units-totnes-4411847

Last week Network Rail apologised for not having it ready in time - now the the work is done. The new and improved sea wall and promenade at Dawlish is now open to the public - the first part of a huge scheme to protect the area from rising sea levels and extreme weather. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/first-section-80m-dawlish-sea-4371692

Some of them might surprise you DAWLISH WARREN In the summer Dawlish Warren is "full of the cast of Shameless" and in the winter it's so dead in the pubs that "you expect Clint Eastwood to pull you a pint over the tumbleweed" according to one review. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/nine-worst-places-live-devon-4365627

She will steam down the Exe Valley to Exeter, before heading along the estuary past Powderham Castle and along the famous sea wall line through tunnels and cuttings of red rock, beside beaches and coves. The Royal Scot will be passing the famous sea wall at Dawlish which was due to reopen this weekend. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/golden-age-steam-returns-devon-4360044

The Westcountry could have a good and resilient rail network for £1.2 billion – just 1% of the cost of HS2, the high-speed line from London to Birmingham, two transport experts say. The mainline to Plymouth and Cornwall has long been the Achilles' heel of rail transport, due to the vulnerability of the line through Dawlish to weather and waves. Read more... ...

He was caught on CCTV raining down punches on the older man who had told him off for larking about. Shane Hunt came to blows after his father Mark Williams told him off for fooling around in the Oz's Pizza and Kebab shop in the centre of Dawlish four nights after Christmas. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/son-attacked-dad-during-argument-4346965

Any spending on work which could potentially be affected by storm action or erosion in the short to medium term has been paused Sand was pumped on to the beach two years ago as part of a £12 million flood defence scheme, which raised parts of the beach by up to three metres. But last winter’s storms was much of that sand had been stripped away, damaging structures on the shore above, and left one ...

Attempted murder arrest in Dawlish after stabbing Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/attempted-murder-arrest-dawlish-after-4321274

A PATIENT at a Dawlish mental hospital has admitted starting a fire at his former flat in Exeter which left terrified neighbours trapped in their homes. Davis is due to be sentenced next week and is likely to receive a hospital order which will result in him remaining at Langdon indefinitely. Read more... ...

Money Mail today exposes how some pushy equity release salesmen are getting rich by draining the property wealth built up over decades by elderly homeowners. The Prooms took equity release on their four- bedroom home in Dawlish, Devon, that had been in the family for 44 years. Read more... ...

“Officers remained at the scene on Monday and inquiries are ongoing to ascertain how the remains came to be at the location.” An investigation has been launched by police after human remains were found during railway work near Dawlish. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/human-remains-found-near-dawlish-4251752

Here is the latest list of planning applications validated across Devon Demolition plans for the Clifton Hill sports centre, a new sea wall to protect the Dawlish railway line. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/dawlish-sea-wall-clifton-hill-4242480

The elderly pair who have a "brother and sister relationship" have organised a Skype call everyday throughout lockdown Two elderly best friends from Devon have been forced to cancel their joint birthday party for the first time in 80 years. The pair had been planning their joint 90th birthday party, which was due to take place at the Langstone Cliff Hotel in Dawlish Warren, for months and they ...

The footbridge, which connects Marine Parade to Coryton Cove, will be closed from Monday, June 15 until Friday, July 17 to allow workers to safely construct the enhanced sea wall at the Boat Cove end of the site. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/footbridge-close-over-month-work-4219077

A family in Brixham are appealing for help in finding a man who went missing after he saw them more than three days ago. Police are asking the public to report any sightings to them and to look out for him. They say he could potentially be anywhere in the Brixham, Torquay, and Paignton and Dawlish areas and is known to frequent car parks and beauty spots. Read more... ...

COMMUNITY transport providers have not been immune to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but they have continued to play a crucial role to ensure people can access vital services. The service has also been one of 12 organisations that has been supporting the community under the ‘Helping Dawlish’ initiative with food deliveries and collections to the wider community. Read more... ...

A man has been jailed after he spat at police and ambulance crews who were called to reports of a woman being attacked. Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called to The Strand, Dawlish at just after midnight on Monday May 25 with a report that a man was being violent towards a woman Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/man-jailed-spitting-police-ambulance-4175525

Officers from the British Transport Police (BTP) were called to the tracks at Starcross station near Teignbridge in South Devon around 12.30pm today. "Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family. "The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.” Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/-4171798

An effort to raise money for waterfowl in Dawlish has been set up following the unexplained death of black swan cygnet. Neil Salter, founder of Dawlish Beach Cams, said: "Sadly we do not know how he died as he was missing for over a week and was under a bridge for some time." Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/death-black-swan-cygnet-dawlish-4165588

Work is nearing completion on the first section of the new sea wall at Marine Parade, but Network Rail has now confirmed plans for the second phase of the £80m project to protect the railway, passengers and pedestrians. Reconstruction of the timber seaward platform at Dawlish station will also improve accessibility, making it easier for passengers to get on and off trains at the Grade II listed ...

Jeremy Britton dropped the red handled knife when he saw the police but officers found it and a second weapon when they searched the area. Britton, aged 46, of Barton Villas, Dawlish, admitted two counts of having a knife in public and one of personal possession of heroin. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/heroin-addict-pulled-knife-two-4157100

A man was pronounced dead on the railway tracks between Exeter and Dawlish last night, British Transport Police has confirmed. This morning, a BTP spokesperson said; "Officers were called to Starcross station shortly before 7pm last night following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/man-found-dead-railway-line-4152162

Almost nine out of 10 older people say their social contact has reduced significantly during the pandemic, with one lady telling Sky News that Boris Johnson’s latest address to the nation was “like a guillotine coming down”. Jennifer, 70, from Dawlish in South Devon, says she has felt “marginalised” due to her age - an issue which has got worse due to the pandemic. "You belong there and everybody ...