Dawlish News' Posts

A SPECIAL service will mark the centenary of the deaths of six Dawlish men in the Battle of Jutland. The service, along with a special exhibition about the Battle of Jutland, has been organised by the Dawlish World War One Project. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Deaths-Dawlish-men-Battle-Jutland-100-years-ago/story-29269267-detail/story.html

A serial child abuser who tried to silence a young victim with threatening messages has been jailed for 22 years. Read more.. http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Child-abuser-Starcross-tried-silence-young/story-29250121-detail/story.html

The Agency has warned that flooding is possible for exposed East facing locations including Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Brixham, Broadsands, Goodrington, Paignton, Hollicombe, Torquay, Oddicombe, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Flood-alerts-issued-South-Devon/story-29245514-detail/story.html

THE STREETS of Dawlish will be 'filled with carnival' this summer as the carnival has officially been saved. The carnival was under threat after the Dawlish Carnival Committee had announced they were unable to run the event in 2016, but after discussions, the carnival will be officially be happening this summer. Read more... ...

The Peninsula Rail Task Force has launched the consultation on its 20-year plan for the South West rail network. A new draft report on the way forward shows that the cost to the local economy when storms breached the line at Dawlish cutting of large parts of Devon was £1.2billion. Read more... ...

The festival received a great response, with over 350 walkers joining in over 10 days. Read more.. http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-celebrates-success-walking-festival/story-29193337-detail/story.html#ixzz47PhCZSUO

One of the many joys of living in the South West is undoubtedly the coastline. There are lots of beaches to visit and enjoy whatever the weather. Exmouth offers wide swathes of soft sand to enjoy or you can go for a walk along the cliffs and enjoy the scenery. Budleigh Salterton offers a pebbly beach and safe waters, or enjoy a stroll along the estuary as it’s a breeding site for migratory birds ...

The South Devon Highway, the Dawlish Lower Sea Wall and Dartmoor infrastructure project Granite and Gears have all been nominated for the Institution of Civil Engineers South West's annual awards. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/South-Devon-construction-projects-major-award/story-29193684-detail/story.html

Devon police seek man spotted cycling naked from the waist down. Read more... http://road.cc/content/news/187697-devon-police-seek-man-spotted-cycling-naked-waist-down

MANOR House in Dawlish has begun its new chapter by hosting its first wedding. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/New-lease-life-manor-house-hosts-wedding/story-29138734-detail/story.html

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We received reports of a man acting suspiciously in Dawlish at 1.45pm on Wednesday April 20. The location is listed as a field off of The Humpy. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Police-called-suspicious-man-seen-Dawlish-field/story-29152798-detail/story.html

Police were called to Stonelands Terrace, an address in the genteel seaside town of Dawlish in south Devon last Friday morning where they made the bizarre discovery. Read more... http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/elderly-man-found-dead-home-7796511

POLICE in Devon have joined a nationwide appeal for internet users to report harmful extremist and terrorist material when they see it online. Read more.. http://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=103235&headline=Devon%20police%20urge%20public%20to%20report%20terror%20websites&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2016

A DAWLISH man has been arrested on suspicion on common assault and criminal damage after a woman was assaulted and two cars were damaged in Exeter on Sunday. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-man-arrested-woman-assaulted-car-park/story-29102750-detail/story.html#ixzz45nVyffOs

VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help save Dawlish Carnival. The carnival was placed under threat after the carnival committee announced it would not be able to run the event in 2016 due to a lack of support and finances. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Appeal-volunteers-help-town-carnival-alive/story-29097269-detail/story.html#ixzz45nWRIgrQ

The Dawlish Warren Life Saving Club will celebrate their 50th anniversary in July and to mark the occasion they will be holding a 'beach summer' event ahead of the season on June 18. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Dawlish-Warren-Life-Saving-Club-talk-50th/story-29102385-detail/story.html

Waddeton Park Ltd had submitted the plans for up to 200 homes, a 64-bed care home and three-hectares of employment land on a 16 acre plot of land in the grounds of the mental health hospital. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Plan-200-houses-Langdon-Dawlish-given-ahead/story-29089091-detail/story.html#ixzz45X3UQd00

State of the art fire engines will now be used to help Teignmouth and Dawlish fire crews deal with emergencies. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/New-state-art-engines-arrive-Devon/story-29085236-detail/story.html

29-year-old Shoshanna Ani is the head of Shhh! Couture, a latex fashion company based in Dawlish, who make all designs to order. As well as designing 'geeky couture' she designs swimwear, lingerie, pin-up inspired dresses and wedding dresses- all latex. Read more... ...

Britain’s Scenic Railways: Dawlish The Railway from Exeter to Newton Abbot By Colin J. Marsden Read on... http://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/entertainment-reviews-local-news/devon-author-writes-new-history-dawlish-railways

One appliance from Dawlish was mobilised to a report of an electrical generator on fire in the open air. When the crew arrived they discovered that an 11v electrical substation was involved in fire so requested a second appliance attend to assist them.  This fire appliance was mobilised from Teignmouth. Read more... ...

Shockingly when Shop Manager and Charity Founder Caz Steffens went to re-open the store she found bags of rubbish, containing plates and broken furniture, left outside. She said this has now become a regular occurrence and believes it could be because there is no tip in the town. Read more.. ...

Fire engines from Dawlish and Teignmouth were called to reports of a property fire in Marine Parade in Dawlish on Saturday afternoon Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/crews-called-house-Dawlish/story-29039371-detail/story.html#ixzz44klpfRA6

Newton Abbot Police have warned of males asking for money in the Newton Abbot area, similar to the incidents experienced in Teignmouth and Dawlish. The males, in their early 20's are giving false stories and stating they require money for a bus/taxi. Stories include, they have recently split from their partner and need money for a bus. They are also knocking on residents' doors. Read more... ...

Exeter City and Teignbridge District Councils will be working in partnership with Radio 1 and Powderham Castle to put a transport plan in place for the 50,000 heading to the festival over the weekend of May 28 and 29. Read more.. http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/RADIO-1-S-BIG-WEEKEND-Details-transport-plan/story-29033465-detail/story.html#ixzz44aED8RP9

A JUDGE has ordered a psychiatric report on a hospital patient who has admitted an attack which caused grievous bodily harm. Darren O'Regan, 23, who is currently being treated at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish, was remanded in technical custody by Recorder Philip Mott, QC, at Exeter Crown Court. Read more... ...

AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a woman who was found dead in the sea at Dawlish Coroner Ian Arrow was told that the cause of death for Mrs Moors was that she had drowned and that there were no suspicious circumstances. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-woman-drowned-sea-inquest-opening-told/story-29019663-detail/story.html

A PLYMOUTH MP says the collapse of the region's railway line was our "darkest moment" – but promises there is light at the end of the tunnel thanks to an "unusual outbreak of unity". "TV images of the train line hanging over a stormy sea at Dawlish in February 2014 have galvanised the Government and local people alike." Read more... ...

A CHARITY concert in aid of a Teignbridge homeless charity will take place on Saturday. The Silver Chain Singers will be presenting an Old Tyme Musical and Easter Bonnet Competition at the Manor House, Dawlish, on Saturday, April 2, at 7.30pm. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Concert-Dawlish-HITS/story-29013407-detail/story.html#ixzz44JfUIe3x

Police are asking that all shopkeepers or members of the public dealing with cash are extra vigilant, especially when handling £20 notes. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Shops-beware-large-fake-20-notes-Torbay/story-29002049-detail/story.html#ixzz4461kIdNt

Severe weather is causing disruption to train services in Devon.CrossCountry Trains said it was running a reduced service between Exeter St David's and Plymouth on Saturday morning.Disruption was expected to continue until approximately 11am.Passengers affected are able to use Great Western Railway via any reasonable route. ...

One woman was followed by two men in a large white van while walking her two King Charles Cavaliers at Elm Grove Road in Dawlish, one of whom tried to grab the lead she was holding. The man in question is described as clean shaven, in his thirties with short, dark hair, and is said to have a foreign accent. Read more... ...

The festival launches on April 1 at St Gregory's Church, when walkers will be able to join one of two performances of 'The Dawlish Dawdle of April Fools'. This walk, which takes place at 10.30am and 2pm, includes games and songs for families and children over the age of five. The festival runs until April 10. Read more... ...

The town of Dawlish have been dealt with another blow, with organisers confirming the Dawlish Triathlon will not take place this year. Proving that bad luck really does come in threes, the announcement comes after two other major events, the Dawlish air show and the Dawlish Carnival, were also cancelled. Read ore... ...

FULL details have been announced on how the people of South Devon can get their hands on a highly sought after ticket for this year's BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend. A total of 50,000 tickets will be released at 8am during the show, which will be presented by Scott Mills. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Radio-1-s-Big-Weekend-ticket-details-announced/story-28962148-detail/story.html

A DAWLISH man has appeared in court charged with stealing cash and jewellery worth more than £10,000 in two separate burglaries in Dawlish. Read more.. http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-man-court-cash-jewellery-burglaries/story-28904680-detail/story.html

Devon and Cornwall Police are searching for 32-year-old Christopher Taylor who has been missing from the Dawlish area since Tuesday 15th March. Christopher is described as a white male, 5 feet 5 inches tall, stocky build, very short blonde hair, ginger beard. Christopher was last seen wearing blue jeans light blue hoody and green ’Old guys rule’ baseball cap. Anyone who has seen Christopher or ...

MORE than 20 firefighters were called to Dawlish after a chimney fire spread to the roof of a three-storey thatched building. When the crew arrived they found that the three storey 20m by 20m property was a thatched property and requested a second engine and the aerial platform from Torquay to help fight the blaze. Read more... ...

Dawlish residents are being given the opportunity to take their furry friends out for the day, with classes for hamsters, rabbits and rodents running in the town. The Southern Hamster Club is behind the rather unusual event, which will take place at St Mary's Church Hall in Dawlish Warren on Saturday. Read on... ...

The lifesaving equipment was fitted outside the Beach Manager's Office last month after Dawlish Warren Tourism Group members raised funds with the help of Dawlish Rotary Club and Dawlish Town Council. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Dawlish-fundraising-efforts-pay/story-28933791-detail/story.html#JS5uKrO0GHJCGhIs.01