Dawlish News' Posts

The baby birds born only last month have passed away Five black swan cygnets and an older bird have died in unknown circumstances in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/black-swans-cygnets-dead-dawlish-4683640

It comes on a day when a further 283 people with Covid-19 were confirmed to have died in hospitals across England. Dawlish North 9 Dawlish South 5 See more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/coronavirus-clusters-show-devon-new-4680219

Ramped up Covid-19 measures trigger campaigners' calls for the Everyone In scheme to return to provide accommodation for rough sleepers The advice from government is to stay home and save lives, but what does this mean for someone who is homeless?,” said Lucy Abraham, chief executive of homelessness charity Glass Door. ”We have learnt that no one is safe unless we are all safe, and we urge the ...

More than 1,000 vendors will have to stop selling The Big Issue due to the four-week lockdown in England For people like me who have been selling The Big Issue for years, this is what we do it for: that little burst in the summer and then that burst at Christmas,” said Dave Campion [pictured above], who sells the magazine in Dawlish, south Devon. Read more... ...

Specialist Rescue Crews from Exmouth were quickly mobilised, along with two fire engines which came from Dawlish and Exeter. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/article.cfm?id=119789&headline=Man%20rescued%20from%20estuary%20mud%20at%20Starcross&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2020

The family of four were shopping for Halloween decorations for their caravan The adults and teenagers were laughing and joking as they handled items in the Halloween aisle at Sainsbury's in Dawlish. They were talking in Northern accents about decorating their holiday caravan. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/dawlish-shopper-complains-sainsburys-over-4651700

A patient at a mental health hospital took their own life after a Covid-19 isolation area created "blind spots" on a ward, a report has found. A Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection of Langdon Hospital in Dawlish, Devon, found safety and staffing concerns. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-54733664

Officers initially said it appeared someone had been bottled during the brawl near the Wetherspoons bar and Tesco Express "A 29-year-old man from Dawlish was arrested on suspicion of affray. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/police-tesco-wetherspoons-exeter-brawl-4647150

A thug tried to bite a female police officer on the neck after threatening to stab her and calling her ‘a daft bitch’. He had also been caught with half a pair of scissors hidden in his sock during an earlier violent confrontation with a group of men in Dawlish. Mr Nigel Wraith, prosecuting, said police attended a disturbance near the Lansdowne Hotel in Park Road, Dawlish, shortly after midnight ...

Police have reported 'traffic chaos' in Dawlish after a car which is believed to have been on the wrong side of the road collided with a van. No one was injured in the collision. A recovery vehicle has been sent to the scene. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/traffic-chaos-dawlish-car-wrong-4639439

The development management committee supported the proposal for a multi-purpose hall and vocational workshop at the residential school for pupils with special educational needs, at its meeting on Wednesday, October 21. “This will provide a significant benefit to pupils with special educational needs in and around Dawlish.” Read more... ...

Kieran Sandwell from Dawlish, Devon was presented with a heart hero award by the British Heart Foundation for helping to raise more than £13,500 for the charity. Kieran decided to take on the walk to mark his recovery from a heart transplant in 2009. He had been born with a congenital heart defect that caused him to have a heart attack at the age of 13 Read more... ...

Every day people all over the world watch to see the famous Dawlish black swans The fight for survival by a family of rare black swans in Dawlish have become a viral hit with 100,000 people a day tuning in to see the fluffy cygnets. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/worlds-first-live-streaming-black-4611323

A popular Dawlish Warren pub has announced its temporary closure after being sold to a local businessman. Welcome Inn took to their Facebook page on October 1 to announce the news of the new owner to their customers with the update that the pub will be closed until further notice. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/property/welcome-inn-pub-taken-new-4603379

People trying to save a person in cardiac arrest could be sent by 999 operator to find the machine is gone or broken The four in action are at Bitton Park bowling club, The Den former tourist information (now Cherry on the Top), United Reformed Church in Dawlish Street and outside Dart and Parker estate agents in The Triangle Read more... ...

Children can still get their sweet fix this holiday without having to worry about social distancing issues As Halloween may look a little different this year, a woman from Devon has created treat boxes to deliver to children so they don't miss out on the festive fun. Jenna is delivering her boxes free of charge to people local to her area of Teignmouth which includes Shaldon, Dawlish, Halcombe and ...

A pair of bridges drawn up for a sea defence scheme in Dawlish, Devon, following severe storms more than six years ago have been given planning. The link bridge will sit alongside the existing historic viaduct and will bridge the pedestrian promenade over the outlet of Dawlish Water. Read more... https://www.building.co.uk/news/dawlish-bridges-get-green-light/5108260.article

THE Queen has highlighted what she describes as ‘the important role’ of the local and national press during the coronavirus pandemic. Tindle Newspaper titles, including the Mid Devon Advertiser, The Dawlish Gazette and the Teignmouth Post are all members of the News Media Association. Read more... ...

Newton Abbot MP Anne Marie Morris has written to the Dr Paul Johnson, the clinical chairman of the NHS Devon CCG, regarding the new health hub in Teignmouth and the proposed closure of Teignmouth Hospital. The intention is then also to move all other services to the new hub or to Dawlish hospital. Read more... ...

There's also a new cluster of 13 cases in the Torbay area New clusters in the Exeter area include Pinhoe & Whipton North, Clyst, Exton & Lympstone, Starcross & Exminster and Dawlish North. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/new-covid-19-clusters-across-4575159

A shed and a garage on a Dawlish street were broken into at approximately 4am where a thief stole tools, including a new axe, and a child's bike. A child's beloved quad bike and tools and an axe were stolen by a callous thief in the early hours of Friday morning (October 2). Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/childrens-quad-bike-axe-stolen-4573441

But dogs are once again allowed on most beaches Dogs are permitted on all beaches in Teignbridge between October and March 31, except past groyne 9 at Dawlish Warren, where dogs are banned all year round. Read more ... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-beaches-you-can-now-4564940

Anyone who may come across second-hand jewellery for sale which fits the description of the items stolen is urged to contact the police The items, including a Swarovski bracelet, necklace and rings, Armani gents watches and cuff links and an Instrmnt watch, totalling £4,000 in worth were stolen in Dawlish A police spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for information after more than £4,000 ...

Transport minister Chris Heaton-Harris officially opened the first section of the new £80m Dawlish sea wall yesterday (Friday, September 25), promising that it will protect the railway "for generations to come". Mr Heaton-Harris took part in a socially-distanced opening ceremony, beginning with a tour along the new promenade which runs for the entire stretch of the new wall. The new sea wall is ...

When it comes to choosing a restaurant for a slap-up Sunday roast there is a lot to consider 3. The Smugglers Inn, Dawlish The famous Smugglers carvery offers local cuts of meat alongside the usual extras in a delightful seaside location. It also caters for gluten-free and vegetarian diets. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/you-told-find-best-sunday-4545730

A review of a repeat prescription online service has been carried out after a 45-year-old Dawlish man was able to order more tablets than he had been prescribed and died of a lethal overdose. His GP Tamsin Venton at Teign Estuary Medical Group told in a statement how Mr Lewis had been prescribed Fluoxetine, often used to treat depression. Read more... ...

A convicted sex offender has been warned he faces a jail sentence after he spent a year grooming a 12-year-old boy with expensive presents. At that time he was using his real name of Daniel Luckman and living in Newlands, Dawlish. He has since changed his name to Graham and moved to Exeter. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/sex-offender-facing-jail-classic-4521114

GOOD NEWS: Missing man from Dawlish Michael Mercury has been found POLICE have have now located Michael Mercury, a 39-year-old man who was missing from the Dawlish area of South Devon.

It is believed the Class 66 train is due to carry away hazardous materials from the dockyard It’s believed the Direct Rail Services train was captured going through Dawlish on its way to Plymouth’s Devonport Dockyard in order to carry materials related to the decommissioning of submarines away . Read more... https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/rare-class-66-train-carrying-4496812

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has confirmed that Teignmouth's coastguard station will close and move to Dawlish - meaning the end of a 200-year history for the Coastguard Rescue Team in the town. A spokesman for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "The Teignmouth Coastguard Rescue Team will be moving to a new station, at Dawlish in January 2021. Read more... ...

Proposals would see services moved into a new health and wellbeing hub in Teignmouth - but could see the hospital closed and sold off The Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is asking people to consider and give feedback on its proposal for moving services from Teignmouth Community Hospital, given that a new £8m Health and Wellbeing Centre is due to be built in the heart of Teignmouth. Read ...

A number of venues across the county have the lowest rating possible Teignbridge Monteray Jacks Address C/o The Boathouse Dawlish Warren Devon EX7 0NF Business type Takeaway/sandwich shop Date of inspection 26 June 2019 The food safety officer found that 'hygienic food handling', 'cleanliness and condition of facilities and building' and 'management of food safety' all required urgent improvement. ...

Trains are being cancelled and there is huge disruption in Devon, Cornwall and Plymouth tonight due to a police incident. Great Western Railway has posted an incident update online to say their trains are disrupted and have confirmed it is close to the railway. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/live-trains-dawlish-disrupted-police-4464287

People in Teignmouth and Dawlish are being urged to have their say about the shape of future health and care services, once a new £8million Health and Wellbeing Centre is built in the heart of Teignmouth. These meetings are on: Friday, 11 September          2.30pm-4pm Thursday 17 September     10.30am-12noon Wednesday 23 September 6pm-7.30pm Tuesday 29 September      3pm-4.30pm Monday 5 October ...

There have been a string of illegal events in recent months on Dartmoor, Dawlish Warren and in other areas Also in June, police were swamped with complaints when an illegal rave continued through the night at Dawlish Warren. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/organisers-illegal-devon-cornwall-raves-4449974

Heavy rainfall in the last 48 hours has caused some of the problems Surfers Against Sewage says Dawlish Coryton Cove Historically known as Gentlemans Cove due to the privacy it offered, Coryton Cove is a secluded, sandy beach backed by red cliffs and the train track. A sewer overflow discharges over the rocks at the southern end of the beach. Water quality can also be impacted by diffuse ...

"No photograph or selfie is worth risking your life for" The warning comes after a photograph emerged of a young man taking a photograph on Dawlish waterfront in Devon , as huge waves barrelled around him. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/thrill-seekers-risking-lives-storm-4445822

An artist who had been troubled by his mental health tragically chose to end his life by jumping in front of a moving train at Dawlish Station. An inquest in Plymouth today heard how the 53-year-old had suffered with his mental health in the past and how his death had been a deliberate act. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/artist-died-after-being-hit-4438734

The owner of a dog which disappeared from a beach in East Devon has been reunited with her pet after she saw a photograph of her dog being 'manhandled' off a beach in Paignton. The dog in the video was Pebbles - a young black pug crossed with Jack Russell terrier - and she was instantly recognised by her owner, mum of five Rebecca Marcil from Exmouth. It took Rebecca another four days to get her ...

The plans for the section of 415m between Coastguards and Colonnade breakwaters, includes a new taller sea wall incorporating a high-level wider and safer public promenade, pedestrian access to the beach Councillors are being recommended to approve the second phase of the £80m scheme to protect the railway line at Dawlish. Read more... ...