Dawlish News' Posts

Officers are investigating an incident which happened at around 11.30pm at the Landsdowne Pub, in Park Road, on Thursday 2 May. Read more... https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/News/newsarticle.aspx?id=418a8058-91d6-4253-a67f-137cd3811041

The family enjoyed a lavish lifestyle, with their five-bedroom home in one of London's most exclusive streets, as well as a sumptuous 18th century estate in Dawlish, Devon, complete with 12 acres of pleasure gardens. Read more... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7000757/Super-rich-banker-56-sues-ex-wife-500-000-branding-trespasser.html

Patrols on the following beaches begin on 25 May: Exmouth, Dawlish Warren and Teignmouth north Read more... https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/full-list-devon-cornwall-beaches-2825945

A man who was at the centre of a 28-hour rooftop standoff with police causing £40,000 worth of damage has appeared in court and admitted two criminal charges Galloway was beamed into the court room via video-link from Langdon mental health hospital in Dawlish in Devon. Read more... https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/truro-tile-throwing-rooftop-stand-2787605

BBC gardening presenter Toby Buckland explains why a few minutes in nature can really help Some call it ecotherapy, others know it as the world's oldest medicine.  Whether it's stepping into landscape or cultivating a garden, returning to the real world is so instantly beneficial to human health. Toby, 49, lives with his wife Lisa, a writer, and their three children in Dawlish - just a stone's ...

Twelve in court charged with multiple drug offences after raids in South Devon Four from Dawlish Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/twelve-court-charged-multiple-drug-2709826

Lady's Mile is an award-winning holiday park located in one of the most beautiful parts of Devon and less than a mile from the beautiful 'Blue Flag' beaches of Dawlish Warren. The holiday park's stunning swimming pools have recently been voted UK Holiday Park Gold Standard Park of the Year 2018, on top of the Best Holiday Park Pool of the year award it won in 2017 at the UK Pool and Spa Awards. ...

A man has appeared in court and admitted killing a Cornish pensioner. Brian Downie, 69, held his hands up to causing the death of 81-year-old Lesley Davis. He appeared at Truro Crown Court via video-link from Langdon Hospital in Dawlish where he had a charge of murder read to him by a court clerk. Read more... ...

A petition to free a jailed body modifier known as Dr Evil has been signed by more than 17,600 people. Brendan 'Dr Evil' McCarthy, who previously worked as a freelance artist at tattoo studios in Paignton and Dawlish, was sent to prison for 40 months last week. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/thousands-sign-petition-free-devons-2682058

Treasure hoard unearthed in Devon after 3,000 years could be sold off and never see again https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/treasure-hoard-unearthed-devon-after-2674048

This is when Freeview channels will change across Devon https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/freeview-channels-change-across-devon-2662862

The stunning Riviera Line is one of England’s best-loved stretches of railway The regular service calls at seaside beauty spots like Dawlish and Teignmouth and onwards to the beaches of the world-famous English Riviera. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/family-kids/most-scenic-train-rides-devon-2642874

Dawlish Warren Beach This award-winning one-and-a-half-mile long sandy beach is part of a bustling seaside resort that also incorporates a nature reserve and a golf course. With sheltered sand dunes, clean waters and family attractions and amusements, it offers a traditional seaside holiday. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/family-kids/60-best-beaches-devon-2633396

Nearly £1m will be spent on improvements to Bakers Park in Newton Abbot and 13 football pitches in Teignbridge. Drainage improvements will also be made at the football pitches at Bakers Park, Decoy Country Park, Dawlish Leisure Centre, and Michaels Field in Bishopsteignton. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/major-improvements-newton-abbot-park-2605718

When Hazel Kampler bought her seaside flat last year, she was drawn to its perfect vantage point on the idyllic Devon coastline. Fed up with the ‘steel forest’ shrouding her home – and defying her age at 86 – she clambered out of a first-floor window and used all her strength to haul away the planks blocking her view. Now fellow residents at the 44-unit retirement complex in Dawlish, have hailed ...

Economic leaders have made a 'we want more' plea arguing that £80million rail works at Dawlish is not enough to secure regional connectivity. Steve Hindley, chairman of the Heart of the South West LEP, said: “It’s been over five years since the railway collapsed, and investment in a resilient, reliable rail connection is crucial to the South West. Read more... ...

Councils in Devon have spent more than £200,000 on award ceremonies since 2015, it has been revealed. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/how-much-devon-councils-spending-2567300?utm_source=devon_live_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=EM_DevonLive_Nletter_Text_Story1&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter

Network Rail has announced community drop-in sessions in Exeter and Torquay to update local communities on ongoing work to improve resilience of the stretch of railway that connects the South West with the rest of the country. Wednesday 27 February – Mercure Rougemont Hotel, Exeter, EX4 3SP from 15:00-18:00 Thursday 28 February – The Grand Hotel, Torquay, TQ2 6NT from 15:00-18:00 Read more... ...

Eric Carter's career started as a reporter for the Bideford Gazette, before he was enlisted in the Devonshire Regiment when the Second World War broke out. Eric return to Devon in 1972 when he decided to run his own newspaper - the Dawlish Gazette. It was friend Jimmy Hall, who took over the Sidmouth Herald, that made Eric want to run a newspaper of his own, where wife Betty helped, along with son ...

Mum Jan Parkin, 55, an employee of accountancy firm Francis Clark, was reportedly found unresponsive on the floor of her Kestrel Way home by husband Barry. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/heartfelt-tributes-dawlish-mum-after-2517827

Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident in Dawlish. An eye witness said: "There's an incident on the near estate near Dawlish Sainbury's. "There are four ambulances, police and air ambulance there and it's all blocked off." Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/updates-police-ambulance-called-incident-2502881

It had already been a winter of hellish weather and flooding across the whole of the UK - but that single image of the Dawlish rail line left hanging like washing in the wind, with the sea raging beneath it, is how people across the country will always remember the storms of 2014. People 60ft up above Riviera Terrace, on the Exeter Road, were getting seaweed thrown against their upstairs windows. ...

CrossCountry is reducing its services between Newton Abbot and Exeter St Davids because of the high waves at Dawlish. "Trains will not call at Dawlish and Teignmouth. We anticipate disruption will continue until 18:30." Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/trains-being-cancelled-because-high-2491392

People are being advised to stay away from exposed areas and take care  this afternoon. A number of trains have been cancelled and others will be delayed because of forecast severe weather in Devon. Heavy rain is forecast for parts of Devon - including Dawlish - at around 4pm. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide ...

A number of trains have been cancelled and others will be delayed because of forecast severe weather in Devon. "CrossCountry services will not run between Newton Abbot and Exeter St Davids between approximately 13:30 and 16:30 today." Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/severe-weather-sees-trains-cancelled-2441764

A person has died after being hit by a train on the Exeter to Dawlish line. Police left the scene at 11.45am but about five Network Rail staff can be seen still working on the track and around the engine. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/live-trains-devon-exeter-starcross-2438712

There will be light in Dawlish after the county council agreed to keep managing the street lights in Sea Lawn Terrace. As part of the policy and to reduce costs, the council will no longer retain responsibility for street lights in private roads, and will instead seek to transfer lights to those responsible for the private roads, unless it is in the public interest for Devon to maintain them. Read ...

A mental patient stabbed a complete stranger to death with a Spider-Man knife in Barnstaple Tesco Extra car park after he ‘fell through the cracks’ in the health system, a court was told on Monday (January 7). Gale, aged 50, of Rackfield Court, Barnstaple, is accused of murder. He is now being treated at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish and has been assessed as unfit to plead. Read more... ...

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A drunken grandson has been jailed for a 'vicious' and barbaric' attack on his grandparents in which they thought he was going to kill them. Margrie, aged 26, of Brunswick Place, Dawlish, and formerly of Tweenaways, Buckfastleigh, admitted causing grievous bodily harm to Mr Shannan and actual bodily harm to Mrs Shannan. Read more... ...

Brian Downie, aged 69, faced a judge over a video link from a secure psychiatric unit accused of killing the 81-year-old. Downie, wearing a smart shirt and jumper and trousers, spoke only to confirm he could hear what was going on over the link from Langdon Hospital in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/man-court-accused-murdering-pensioner-2336835

A man who is accused of carrying out a fatal stabbing attack in Barnstaple has been declared as unfit to plead due to mental illness. Doctors who are treating him at the Langdon Hospital in Dawlish told a judge that his mental state was such that he was not capable of entering a plea or taking part in a normal trial. Read more.. ...

Dawlish has woken up to a huge blanket of white sea foam that made the town look like a white Christmas had come early today. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/sea-foam-dawlish-turns-town-2323072

A spokesman said: "Owing to forecast heavy storms that can cause waves to over-top the exposed sea wall at Dawlish, CrossCountry services will not operate between Newton Abbot and Exeter St Davids between the start of service and approximately 12.30 on Thursday 13 December. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/flood-alert-part-devon-coast-2322612

Some trains between Exeter and Plymouth have been cancelled because of high tides at Dawlish. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/trains-cancelled-because-high-tides-2318276

It was a busy night in South Devon for police, with several incidents taking place in Teignmouth, Dawlish and Totnes. In Dawlish, a drunk man was spotted running in and out of the road and chasing cars. Officers caught up with him and RDO Lisa Burnett said they gave “strong words of advice and sent him on his way.” Read more... ...

The chopper has been to call-outs in Exeter, Newton Abbot, Dawlish, Torquay and Kingsbridge Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/police-reveal-helicopter-called-multiple-2283767

A drug dealer has been found guilty of murdering an addict who he stabbed with an ornamental carving fork during an argument about money. He attacked and killed drug buyer Matthew Jackson, who had gone to Ablett's squalid bedsit in Teignmouth to purchase £30 worth of heroin. Ablett was well known as a drug user and dealer in Teignmouth and Dawlish, where he had previous convictions for thefts and ...

12) Dawlish With the lights on taking place November 30 and the Christmas market on December 1 and 2, Dawlish will be feeling wonderfully festive in 2018. After browsing the large selection of stalls, settle in with a warm drink to enjoy some fantastic street entertainment. See more... http://www.devonlife.co.uk/home/christmas/christmas-markets-in-devon-1-5212698

A 62-year-old man has been jailed for five and a half years for running a drug supply operation in Exeter and Dawlish. The judge sentencing him at Exeter Crown Court said he had been shown leeway and understanding by people willing to help him in the past due to his mental health and living problems but he had continued to offend. Read more... ...