Dawlish News' Posts

The Environment Agency alert says flooding is possible in any east-facing coastal locations from Beesands to Dawlish. read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Flood-alert-Torbay-South-Devon/story-27882351-detail/story.html

Mr Rote, a father of two from Starcross, said: "In 25 years of sailing I've never seen anything like it. It was an fantastic sight. See more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/PICTURED-Huge-pod-dolphins-gather-round-Devon/story-27877387-detail/story.html?%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F

Mag7 will be at appearing all over the South West region including Bristol, Weston Super Mare, Bridgwater, Taunton, Tiverton, Exeter, Dawlish, Paignton, Plymouth and St Austell before ending their epic journey in Truro on September 26. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Magnificent-seven-ride-South-Devon-bid-maintain/story-27812586-detail/story.html

Passengers were forced to evacuate a stranded train by climbing down ladders in the early hours of the morning after a huge wave crashed into a mainline service. The westbound service broke down between Dawlish and Teignmouth around 9.30pm – the stretch of track which was wiped out for weeks after the storms of 2014. Read more... ...

Another thing the Talaton appeal has thrown a spotlight on is the lack of progress EDDC has made turning a strategy into an action plan. In this case it concerns EDDC’s failure in the draft Local Plan to meet obligatory requirements to demonstrate that it has a plan to mitigate the pressure increased population will place on three very sensitive wildlife habitats: Dawlish Warren; the Exe estuary ...

The Reverend Simon Croft has been in charge of St Gregory's Church for six years, but will hang up his dog collar when he moves out of the Vicarage on Monday. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-reverend-announces-retirement/story-27721628-detail/story.html

RESIDENTS and businesses in Teignbridge are being invited to share their views on new planning documents that will affect key areas of land in Dawlish and Teignmouth. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Chance-Teignbridge-residents-say-plans-Dawlish/story-27715077-detail/story.html#rak0jT6lGzOB

RNLI lifeguard Josh Wainwright rescued a father and daughter after they got into difficulties at Dawlish Warren beach. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Lifeguard-rescues-dad-daughter-sea-Dawlish-Warren/story-27694073-detail/story.html

Representatives of Dawlish Airshow have moved to support future shows as new pictures emerge of the tragedy hit Hawker Hunter while stationed at Exeter airport emerge. Reaqd more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/8234-Shoreham-tragedy-Representatives-Dawlish/story-27672209-detail/story.html#ixzz3jopTbPdK

RAIL passengers from Plymouth are being asked to contribute to a study on last year's disaster on the line at Dawlish. Now King's College London Geography student Emily Ward is carrying out a study on the South West Mainline Railway at Dawlish. Read more... http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Plymouth-rail-users-asked-contribute-Dawlish/story-27661883-detail/story.html

Dawlish Town Council has been granted the licence to hold weddings at its base at Manor House set in the beautiful Manor Gardens. The historic building has recently received an extensive refurbishment and now boasts walls of fresh paint; new carpets, curtains and blinds; plus a state-of-the-art lift providing disabled access to all floors. Read more... ...

The lantern-jawed sleuth takes up residence at the Shaftesbury Theatre in Dawlish from August 25 to 29, as the Mitre Players make a welcome return to the town with Dick Barton - Special Agent. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dick-Barton-Special-Agent-coming-Dawlish/story-27592988-detail/story.html

SECTIONS of the Teign Estuary Trail are expected to be included in a funding bid for cycling improvements across Devon, which the county council is planning to submit later this year. The Dawlish to Teignmouth and Kingsteignton to Passage House sections are likely to be included in Devon's bid. Read more... ...

The father of a Commonwealth Games silver medallist has been jailed for dealing heroin out of the Warrington gym where she trained. Joseph Myers sent one shipment to Devon from the Judo club in Warrington where daughter Jodie is based and took another by car. Both were intercepted by police. Myers, of Waldgrave Place, Wavetree, supplied a consignment of 327g of heroin with a potential street ...

Now after 18 months, locals have been offered the chance to be the first to walk the full length of the revamped walkway, which runs alongside and protects the fragile coastal route. Mayor of Dawlish Howard Almond said the timing of the opening on Friday was perfect and would allow many visitors to make their way to evening celebrations of the carnival on foot. Read more... ...

A 19 year old Dawlish man has appeared in court charged with making and distributing indecent photographs. The alleged offences took place in Dawlish between 2011 and November 2014. He did not enter a plea when he appeared at Exeter magistrates court today. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Dawlish-man-appeares-court-charged-making/story-27543035-detail/story.html

A BRANDED 'Visit South Devon' train has now been unveiled in the hopes that it's covering of South Devon scenery will encourage people to visit destinations on First Great Western's Riviera Line, between Exeter and Paignton. Councillor Andrew Leadbetter, Devon County Council's Cabinet Member for Economy and Growth, said: "This advertises a great example of what can be achieved through partner ...

Beekeepers with “insider knowledge” about rival colonies are thought to be behind the latest theft of thousands of honey bees. You would have to know where the hives were, you would have to protect yourself and you would have to go into the hive and know what you were looking for, which can be very difficult. Even experienced beekeepers fail to find the queen sometimes. Mr Lovett said that ...

The Environment Agency's flood alert covers Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Torbay and Dawlish. High tide is due at 7.15pm this evening. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/South-Devon-flood-alert-spring-tide/story-27530595-detail/story.html

South Sands, at Salcombe, in Devon was included in the top 20 of pristine beaches along with Westward Ho! and Dawlish Warren. “The sand spit at Dawlish Warren is also home to a renowned nature reserve and an 18-hole golf course which command impressive views of Devon and the English Channel,” it added. Read more... ...

Date: 24/07/2015 Time: 05:40 Location: Holcombe, Dawlish Area: Western County: Devon 999 calls were still be received into the Control Room at this time. First informative at 06:09 - ground floor well alight in cottage, crews using two breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, a safety jet and a street hydrant to tackle the fire. At 06:13 Fire now spread to roof space, breathing apparatus ...

The fire service were called to reports of a child locked in a car in Barton Crescent in Dawlish last night. One appliance from Teignmouth attended the scene. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Child-locked-car-Dawlish/story-26890657-detail/story.html

The tent had been left on the Lawns after Armed Forces Day on Saturday, July 4, but when the stall owned returned the following morning they found the tent had been ripped and over £100 worth of damaged had been done. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Gazebo-tent-damaged-Dawlish-Armed-Forces-Day/story-26882875-detail/story.html#ixzz3fbHAG

VOLUNTEERS behind Teignbridge's community transport schemes were honoured at a county council awards ceremony. John Adcock from Dawlish and Frances Edwards from Bishopsteignton received awards at the Devon County Council 16th annual Community Transport Awards ceremony at County Hall. John Adcock picked up the outstanding lifetime contribution award for his 31 years of volunteering. Read ...

TEDDY bears were parachuting out of the sky as part of an event at a Dawlish church to encourage the community to be a part of the congregation. The event was set up by the Mothers Union Group at the church and it was all part re-engaging the community and making them realise church is not just for baptisms and weddings but is there all the time. Read more... ...

Man responsible for Exeter bomb scare left packages "innocently" Read more... http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/update/2015-06-30/man-responsible-for-exeter-bomb-scare-left-devices-innocently/

THE coastguard has reminded dog owners to keep their pets on leads near cliff edges following an incident at Dawlish Warren in which two dogs had to be rescued. The incident was reported to the coastguard at around 6.45pm on Friday. Torbay Coastguard and Teignmouth Coastguard attended Read more... ...

The decision by health bosses to move Teignmouth Hospital's Minor Injuries Unit to Dawlish has been met with 'bitter disappointment' by campaigners. The South Devon and Torbay Clinical Commissioning Group says the changes have safeguarded the two community hospitals and will ensure both Teignmouth and Dawlish have 'much stronger health services that look after people for years to come.' Read ...

Teignmouth and Dawlish will have much stronger health services that look after people for years to come – with community hospitals safeguarded in both towns. Option 1 also states that Teignmouth will have 12 specialist rehabilitation beds to complement the hospital’s gym and physio suite, along with outpatient clinics, day surgery and a community hub for support and information. In addition, ...

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a crash which has left a Dawlish man fighting for his life in hospital. The collision involving a single vehicle happened at around 3pm on Wednesday, June 18 at the junction of Forder Valley and Novorossiysk Road in Plymouth "With the assistance of paramedics, a member of public and the private ambulance driver, the driver of the vehicle starting ...

Two hives containing thousands of bees stolen from an orchard near Dawlish between June 9 and 10. Beekeeper Brian Hunt, who took up the hobby last year, said that when he discovered the hives were missing, he saw a few confused bees who had returned loaded with pollen, only to find their homes had gone. Read more... ...

Located approximately 3.5 km northwest of Dawlish, Devon, Sawmills Farm project has been connected to the grid under the UK's Renewable Obligation program. With a total installed capacity of 6.6 MWp, the project will provide electricity for approximately 2,000 average households, or one-third in Dawlish, and reduce almost 3,000 tonnes of carbon emission every year. Read more... ...

Ralph Rayner, director of Ashcombe Country Cottages, near Dawlish, Devon, wants to build a fibre optic broadband network to bring faster and more reliable speeds to people who live in and visit the area. After being told there are no plans to roll fibre out to the area, Mr Rayner started looking into building his own network, using local expertise and income from a solar farm on the estate. ...

Stephen Clark, 62, from Luscombe Terrace, Dawlish, has been charged with two counts of inciting children to engage in sexual activity and eight counts of possession, making and distribution of indecent images of children. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-man-charged-numerous-sexual-offences/story-26501742-detail/story.html

An ‘evil and twisted’ kick boxing instructor has been jailed for 15 years for raping a teenaged girl at his martial arts studio. Paul Drury groomed the girl for sex when she was just 11 and raped her shortly before her 13th birthday at the Black Belt Academy he ran in Dawlish. Read more... ...

James McDonald, 36, of Iddesleigh Terrace, denied killing Sophie McDonald when he appeared before a judge at Exeter Crown Court on Thursday. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-husband-denies-murder-Sophie-McDonald/story-26502737-detail/story.html

SD&T CCG has proposed changes to the provision of services at the Teignmouth and Dawlish hospitals and a consultation was undertaken to ensure local residents could have their say about the proposals. Read moe... http://www.healthwatchdevon.co.uk/community-health-services-in-dawlish-and-teignmouth/

Dawlish crash woman taken to hospital. A WOMAN has been taken to hospital with leg injuries after a crash in Dawlish Warren. The emergency services were called to Shutterton Lane at 10am on Monday to reports of a two-vehicle collision. When they arrived they found an Audi A1 and a Daihatsu 4x4 had collided. A fire crew from Dawlish was sent and confirmed nobody was trapped. They made the vehicles ...

The missing person Mr Gary Knight has been found safe and well and is now back in Dawlish.

Prime Minister David Cameron is visiting Plymouth and Dawlish today as part of the Conservative's campaign trail. Read more... http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/update/2015-04-10/david-cameron-makes-first-visit-to-devon-since-the-start-of-the-election-campaign/