Dawlish News' Posts

A retired banker from Dartmoor ran through Teignmouth, Dawlish and Starcross on the final leg of an epic 200 marathons in 200 days challenge on Saturday (November 1). Steve James is thought to be the first man over 60 to have covered the entire coastline of mainland Britain on foot. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/retired-banker-completes-200th-marathon-in-200-days-847635

POLICE are holding a surgery in Starcross this week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team’s latest Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting in the Teignbridge village takes place on November 6. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/meet-the-police-at-pavilion-surgery-847540

Dawlish is buzzing with anticipation as two Black Swan eggs are set to hatch soon, despite the nest's precarious location. EGGCITEMENT is building in Dawlish awaiting the arrival of two new Black Swans. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/eggcitement-in-dawlish-as-black-swans-await-arrival-of-cygnets-847277

A significant engineering endeavour by Network Rail to stabilise cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe has won a prestigious Over £10m Re-engineered Award from the Institution of Civil Engineering. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-cliff-stabilisation-project-wins-top-engineering-award-847119

The Dawlish Sweet Violets Bridge project, part of the Dawlish Missing Link, wins the ICE South West Civil Engineering Award for technical excellence. THE DAWLISH Sweet Violets Bridge and new link road project, dubbed the Dawlish Missing Link, has won a prestigious engineering award. Read more... ...

The Minor Injuries Unit at Dawlish Community Hospital is closed for the rest of the week with no reason given, affecting services for minor injuries. DAWLISH Community Hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit will be closed for the rest of the week, health bosses have announced. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/health/minor-injuries-unit-closed-for-rest-of-the-week-846511

A rare bottlenose dolphin has been entertaining visitors off the coast of Dawlish, captivating boat trippers with its playful antics. A BOTTLENOSE dolphin has been delighting boat trippers off the coast of Dawlish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/bottlenose-dolphin-thrills-dawlish-boat-trippers-with-close-visit-846450

Dawlish Town Council invites volunteers to help create a poppy wall tribute at Dawlish Bowling Club, November 1 to 14, commemorating remembrance and gratitude. VOLUNTEERS are needed to help put together there Dawlish Poppy Wall. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/volunteers-needed-for-dawlish-poppy-wall-846101

Dawlish Community Hospital's Minor Injury Unit, plagued by staffing shortages, closes again after 18 months since reopening. DAWLISH Community Hospital’s Minor Injury Unit is to close again tomorrow. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-hospitals-minor-injury-unit-closes-again-845814

Dawlish-based Cofton Holidays triumphs at the Green Awards UK 2025, securing the Green SME of the Year for its exemplary environmental initiatives and sustainable practices. A DAWLISH holiday park is celebrating winning three major accolades. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/holiday-park-wins-green-accolade-845584

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to four of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. • Rated 5: Little Bean Play Cafe at 34 The Strand Dawlish; rated on October 14. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/good-news-as-food-hygiene-ratings-awarded-to-four-teignbridge-establishments-845372

The Dawlish black swan nest, built by swans Bert and Kimba, remains intact despite heavy rainfall from Storm Benjamin, thanks to volunteers' efforts. THE BLACK Swan nest in Dawlish has survived heavy rainfall and remains intact today. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-black-swan-nest-survives-storm-benjamin-with-volunteers-help-844697

A FLOOD alert has been lifted on the River Teign. The alert had been issued yesterday for the rivers Teign, Bovey and Lemon and coastal streams from Babbacombe to Kenton as high river levels were forecast last night with areas of concern Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton, Teignmouth, Shaldon, Bovey Tracey, Kingskerswell, Dawlish and Dawlish Warren. Read more... ...

Volunteers in Dawlish work to safeguard the swan nest as Storm Benjamin approaches. VOLUNTEERS have been out in force in Dawlish to try to batten down the hatches before Storm Benjamin arrives. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-volunteers-protect-swan-nest-as-storm-benjamin-looms-844429

A conductor was assaulted at Dawlish station during a ticket dispute. RAIL bosses have thanked members of the public and emergency services after a conductor was assaulted at Dawlish station. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/conductor-assaulted-member-of-public-injured-in-dawlish-ticket-dispute-844393

Harvest festivals in Dawlish have led to an outpouring of donations for the Community Larder, providing vital food and supplies to locals. DONATIONS have flooded in to a Dawlish project aimed at providing food support and reducing waste. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/harvest-festival-donations-overflow-to-support-community-larder-844299

A group of Dawlish poets unite to release their first anthology, featuring 86 poems on nature, the sea, and life. A GROUP of poets in Dawlish have published their first anthology of poems. Editor David Pickton said: ‘The anthology is a collection of voices, each distinct and engaging. Read more... ...

Teignmouth Promenade parkrun celebrated its 75,000th participant last Saturday (October 11). Claire Hannaford, who runs Slimming World groups in Dawlish, was named as Teignmouth Promenade’s 75,000th parkrunner. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teignmouth-promenade-parkrun-celebrates-75000th-participant-842667

Parents with young children can now enjoy a cuppa while their offspring play at a new café in Dawlish. The Little Bean Play Café opened its doors earlier this month in the former Luna Rosa shop on The Strand. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-play-cafe-for-dawlish-842453

Sefton Hall in Dawlish is shortlisted for four major care home awards, highlighting its exceptional dedication to residents. A DAWLISH care home is in the running for four awards for its dedication to looking after its residents. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-care-home-nominated-for-four-prestigious-awards-841680

A Dawlish electrical firm has agreed to be the headline partner for the Devon County Football Association Women’s Premier Cup. Red Rock Electrical has taken on the naming rights to the competition, which will now be referred to as the Red Rock Electrical Women’s Premier Cup. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-firm-sponsors-womens-football-cup-841544

PEOPLE will be able to have their bikes security marked in a bid to thwart bicycle theft. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding a bike marking event at Combeinteignhead Village Hall on November 1. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-to-hold-bike-marking-event-at-village-hall-840857

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to four of Teignbridge’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. • Rated 5: Social Table at Warren Golf Club Beach Road Dawlish Warren Devon; rated on October 3. Read more... ...

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge pub next week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Old Commercial Inn in Bishopsteignton on Friday, October 17. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/meet-the-policing-team-at-pub-surgery-840616

After causing chaos in Stratford, Reggie the rogue Black Swan finds romance and a serene new home in Dawlish, thanks to Don Phillips' matchmaking efforts. IT WAS All’s Well That Ends Well for Reggie the rogue Black Swan who had found love at last. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/reggie-the-swans-heartwarming-love-story-840261

Fire fighters from Dawlish were called to a car fire in Teignmouth this morning (Thursday October 9). Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a call from a member of the public at 11.34 this morning reporting a fire involving a car on a driveway in Teignmouth. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/fire-fighters-attend-teignmouth-car-fire-840237

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge church next week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at the Parish Church of Saint Andrew in Kenn on Thursday, October 16. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-to-hold-community-surgery-at-church-840148

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge church next week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Parish Church of All Saints in Kenton on Wednesday, October 15. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/join-police-surgery-at-village-church-840137

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge village hall next week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Stokeinteignhead Village Hall on Tuesday, October 14. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/meet-local-officers-at-village-surgery-840126

BBC Sounds. Donald Phillips is from the Dawlish Waterfowl Centre. Listen here... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0m7ks3v

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. Reggie, nicknamed The Terminator in Stratford, was moved from Stratford-upon-Avon to Dawlish, Devon. Donald Phillips, from the Dawlish Waterfowl Centre, said Reggie had "settled in very well" and had already found a mate. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cy8r04npyr8o

A TEIGNBRIDGE rotary club has been commended for its continuing support to an international charity that provides emergency shelter to families throughout the world. “This is an amazing result and, in many respects, due to the generosity of the people of Dawlish and the surrounding area,” said Gray. Read more... ...

South West Water announces roadworks on Elm Grove Road, affecting schools and residents during term time due to an unmapped gas pipe. Now, both Dawlish College and Gatehouse Academy will be open during the work which is part of the wider multi-million pound scheme across Dawlish aimed at improving water quality. Read more... ...

Join the Dawlish Repair Cafe on October 18 to celebrate International Repair Day with community repairs and skill-sharing. THE NEXT Dawlish Repair Cafe Fix Fest has been organised to co-incide with International Repair Day. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-repair-cafe-event-set-for-international-repair-day-838866

FISHING wire has had to be removed from another of the Dawlish Black Swans. The incident has again highlighted the dangers to the town’s waterfowl of fishing in the Brook. Town councillor Scott Williams was one of the rescuers who managed to remove the line. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/another-black-swan-saved-after-ingesting-fishing-line-838855

TEIGNBRIDGE District Council (TDC) are once again teaming up with Teign CVS to host a new series of free drop-in sessions across the district. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/cost-of-living-drop-in-events-return-this-autumn-838821

Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs libraries in Devon, said Halloween costume swap rails would be available at a number of libraries, including Kingsbridge, Exeter and Dawlish. Parents and carers can swap or rehome a pre-loved outfit for free, with no requirement to donate. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20e8xgejvzo

As the autumn days draw in and Halloween approaches, a sure-fire way of encouraging the kids to enjoy the outdoors is to head to a local pumpkin patch. Teignmouth Road, Dawlish EX7 0LA (next to the Smugglers Inn). Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/smashing-pumpkin-patches-in-teignbridge-838283

A flashing light seen on the River Teign last night (Wednesday October 1) resulted in a call out for the volunteer crew from Teignmouth Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI). The crew from Teignmouth Lifeboat Station quickly launched and worked with mobile teams from Dawlish Coastguard on the shoreline. Read more... ...

An appeal has been made for more hand-knitted poppies to join the Dawlish Poppy Wall of Remembrance this November. AN APPEAL has gone out for more poppies to be made to join the Dawlish Poppy Wall of Remembrance. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/appeal-for-more-hand-knitted-poppies-for-dawlish-remembrance-wall-837445