Dawlish News' Posts

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 who ...

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

NINETEEN more rail passengers have been fined a total of nearly £10,000 in another fare dodging blitz. The worst hit was 23-year-old Elliott Tucker, of Second Avenue, Dawlish, who was ordered to pay £649.60 after not paying his fare of £5.60 when he was caught in Dawlish having not paid for his ticket. Read more... ...

Dawlish Town Clerk Ann Tipper said that the ‘grey and fluffy’ cygnets are lovely and have already been for their first swim in the Brook. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Hatching-cygnets-leaves-Dawlish-delighted/story-28918173-detail/story.html#ixzz42vJnl4tx

A couple from Surrey have made the move to Devon to fulfil their life time dream of owning a café. Tracey and John Martin decided to bite the bullet and move almost 200 miles away after a family tragedy made them realise that life is too short. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Couple-s-life-long-dream-begins-Devon/story-28924761-detail/story.html

Hatching in time for the weekend the Black Swan cygnets have proved a big attraction on The Brook, unwittingly taking part in numerous impromptu photo-calls as they appear and disappear under mum, much to the delight of locals and early Spring holidaymakers. Read more... ...

A FAKE Radio 1 Big Weekend Facebook page has been set up claiming to have free tickets to give away to the big event at Powderham Castle this summer. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Radio-1-Big-Weekend-ticket-Facebook-page-scam/story-28905164-detail/story.html

An elderly man was led to safety by firemen after a blaze at Dawlish. Fire crews from Dawlish and Teignmouth were called to Marine Parade just after 5am after reports of a fire in a kitchen. Read more.. http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Man-led-safety-Dawlish-kitchen/story-28897146-detail/story.html#ixzz42UChvhxi

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has said that a significant majority of show organisers have declined to co-operate with the new guidelines. The new regulations include stricter checks on pilots, better training for organisers and a sharp increase in CAA inspection fees. In some cases they will go from £2,695 to over £20,000. Read more... ...

One suspect was taken into custody yesterday evening, suspected of being related to burglary offences in the Dawlish region. Whilst burglaries are rare, there is often a trend in a spike of burglaries over a short period of time. The suspect was spotted by a vigilant Dawlish PCSO and swiftly raised the alarm. The suspect was subsequently arrested and taken to custody. Fantastic team work and ...

A local woman walking her two King Charles Cavaliers at Elm Grove Road, Dawlish reported that she was followed by two men in large white van at half past midnight on Tuesday, February 16th. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Dog-thieves-operating-Dawlish-Teignmouth-police/story-28762560-detail/story.html

The A30 is closed in both directions between the A377 (Alphington Junction) and Exminster due to a serious police incident. Emergency services are on the scene. Read more... http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/update/2016-02-17/serious-police-incident-on-a30-near-exeter/

The court heard that the men were part of a gang who traded as Wimpey Construction Paving and Cleaning Services Ltd. Between August and November 2013, the gang attempted to carry out work at the homes of primarily elderly and vulnerable residents in Newton Abbot, Dawlish and Seaton Read more... ...

CAUTION: We are still receiving the occasional report of a young male who is approaching members of the public and requesting money. His usual story is that he has had an argument with his girlfriend and requires money for a bus/train ticket. Please do NOT engage in conversation with this male and do NOT hand over any money. There are ongoing enquiries and we would appreciate information regarding ...

This affects exposed East-facing coastal locations including Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Brixham, Broadsands, Goodrington, Paignton, Hollicombe, Torquay, Oddicombe, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish. The severe weather this morning has also meant that CrossCountry trains have been unable to run on the Dawlish rail line. Read more... ...

CCTV: Police want to identify man and woman after Dawlish collection box stolen Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/CCTV-Police-want-trace-man-woman-Dawlish/story-28708358-detail/story.html#ixzz3zloCMsYC

IF you go down to the River Exe today you’ll probably bf washed away - but on the bright side you probably won’t meet the Devil. The full list of areas the Devil was supposed to have visited that night were listed as: Exmouth, Withycombe Raleigh, East Budleigh, Bicton, Woodbury, Clyst St George, Topsham, Lympstone, Powderham, Kenton, Starcross, Mamhead, Dawlish, Luscombe, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, ...

The Teignmouth and Dawlish Neighbourhood Police Team reported the incident that happened on Newton Road, Bishopsteignton on Saturday at 3.20pm. Police were traveling along a road in the area when the gazebo came flying through the air and hit the car. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Police-car-damaged-gazebo-blown-Devon-road-storms/story-28688136-detail/story.html

Will Power, whose wife Erica was one of Sophie’s best friends, has already raised more than £3,500 which has included a generous donation from TV presenter Davina McCall. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Celebrity-Davina-McCall-sponsors-friend-Dawlish/story-28687530-detail/story.html#ixzz3zV5YQH5H

Two more interesting threads. http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/years-sicne-Dawlish-washed-away-stroms/story-28670934-detail/story.html http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/years-Dawlish-mayor-doesn-t-expect-reoccurrence/story-28672225-detail/story.html

A commitment to build a new railway line is to be postponed by decades, leaving no immediate replacement to the storm-battered line at Dawlish. Prime Minister David Cameron paid a number of visits and declared ambitious rail plans must be made for the region. But two years later and apart from repairing the damage there has been little progress. Read more... ...

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, which will take place at Powderham Castle, is traditionally a free ticketed event with a one-pair-per-person rule. Full ticket details will be announced on March 21. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/tickets-Radio-s-Big-Weekend-Powderham-Castle/story-28645891-detail/story.html

The 13-year-old Dawlish-based Exeter City academy footballer has already won both the Exeter and Devon Schools' junior boys' titles this winter, in addition to the South West clubs' title at Bicton College before Christmas. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Devon-team-manager-Kirk-Salmon-plays-expectations/story-28654786-detail/story.html

This beautiful part of the Devon coast attracted visitors from Charles Dickens to Jane Austen, especially after the Great Western Railway made it accessible to all. Indeed, many of us have admired its dramatic red-brown cliffs, as we travel on the line from Penzance to London. Read more... http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Let-s-Dawlish/story-28656119-detail/story.html

The worst-affected areas were the Thames Valley in the south east, and Cornwall, Dorset, Devon and Somerset in the south west. In Dawlish (Devon), the sea wall under the railway line collapsed, leaving the track suspended in mid-air. In its report on the 2014 winter storms, The met office wrote “There is also an increasing body of evidence that shows that extreme daily rainfall rates are becoming ...

Ross Norman did not enter a plea and spoke only to confirm his name when he appeared at the preliminary hearing. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Dawlish-man-appears-court-accused-Teignmouth-hit/story-28625177-detail/story.html#ixzz3ycOWrHY0