Dawlish News' Posts

A pensioner has been jailed after he posed as a teenager to lure schoolgirls into sending him indecent images. Clark, of Luscombe Terrace, Dawlish, admitted two counts of attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity; distributing an indecent movie, and seven counts of making or possessing child abuse images and movies. Read more... ...

Terence Leaman, 55, from Western House, Dawlish, pleaded guilty to the theft of the items from Poundland in Newton Abbot on May 14 when he appeared at Torquay Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/4-food-theft-Poundland-sees-Dawlish-man-pay-250/story-28085368-detail/story.html#ixzz3q4IMmTtS

East facing coastal locations are at risk including Teignmouth and Dawlish. Localised minor road flooding may occur at Topsham, Cockwood, Dawlish Warren and Exton, as well as low lying areas of the Teign Estuary. Spray may be whipped up by the strong winds. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Flood-warning-issued-parts-Devon-coast-including/story-28055961-detail/story.html

A shoplifter has been sent to a therapeutic community in North Devon after promising to tackle a long standing Karl Willis was sleeping rough in rubbish bins or camping in Dawlish when he defied a ban to steal food from the local Coop store. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Man-sleeping-tent-stole-sandwiches-Dawlish-shop/story-28038563-detail/story.html

Police continue to actively investigate the collection of arson attacks that took place mid-September at Corytons Cove, Dawlish. A number of people have been spoken to during the enquiry and names have been put forward. Working with Teignbridge District Council and Crimestoppers, police are keen to refresh the enquiry through a renewed appeal for witnesses or members of the public who may have ...

Dale Morgan, 40, from Dawlish, sneaked into the shed of the Railway Convalescent Home in August and stole garden machinery including strimmers and other electrical tools. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Man-stole-garden-equipment-worth-1-000-elderly/story-28017901-detail/story.html#ixzz3pDdZEUgm

The crackdown on Friday (oct 16) followed complaints from residents and businesses about a rise in criminal incidents in the town centre, including an arson attack which destroyed seven beach huts at Coryton Cove last month, causing £35,000 worth of damage. Read more... ...

BAM Nuttall’s emergency works on the Dawlish sea wall in Devon scooped the prestigious Judges’ Special Award at the British Construction Industry Awards this week. Read more... http://www.nce.co.uk/news/british-construction-industry-award-winners-revealed/8690564.article

The Dawlish Additional Line is about future-proofing the resilience and, therefore, reliability of the existing coastal mainline between Exeter and Newton Abbot which is crucial to the PRTF. The line is vital to the economy of the peninsula west of Exeter," it says in the report. A new line may potentially act as a diversion route from the Dawlish line, which would increase the resilience of the ...

The 33-year-old of Elm Road Drive, Dawlish was found with 67microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath after crashing his silver Ford Ka in Starcross on September 20. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/professional-golfer-Dawlish-admits-drink-driving/story-27953845-detail/story.html

A bird’s eye view was given a slightly different twist today when a kestrel took a peek into a webcam in Devon. See more... http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/VIDEO-Devon-kestrel-redefines-bird-s-eye-view/story-27948724-detail/story.html

The green-fingered celebrity who lives in Dawlish and who runs a nursery at Powderham Castle, says the Kenton-based estate is a 'beautiful location' for his popular event. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Celebrity-Dawlish-gardener-Toby-Buckland/story-27947756-detail/story.html

PLANS for an additional six cottages on a controversial clifftop development in Dawlish have been submitted to planners. Read more... http://www.dawlishnewspapers.co.uk/article.cfm?id=1278&headline=Company+bids+for+six+more+clifftop+cottages

Dawlish has been placed on flood alert ahead of the storm set to batter Devon. The region is forecast to be hit by two storm this week with heavy gales hitting the region overnight on Sunday night into Monday morning before a second bout of stormy weather strikes on Tuesday. Read more... ...

A jilted boyfriend who punched, kicked and stabbed his pregnant ex-girlfriend in an attempt to kill his own unborn child has been jailed. Miss Brooks, of Dawlish, Devon, survived the violent assault and is expecting her little girl next month. Read more... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3255954/Jilted-boyfriend-stabbed-pregnant-ex-stomach-attempt-kill-unborn-daughter.html

The flood defence scheme is estimated to reduce flood risk to over 600 properties. A range of information will be available about the scheme including its objectives, the approximate time scales and also how it aligns to the on-going work at Dawlish Warren. Read more... ...

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 value ...

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 queens ...

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 withdrawn ...

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 more... ...