Dawlish News' Posts

A shameless burglar who targeted primary schools and homes in Dawlish and Teignmouth over a period of 18 months has been jailed for six years. Callum Tumilty, 30 and of no fixed abode in Dawlish , was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Monday, August 18. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/burglar-who-targeted-dawlish-teignmouth-10441849

The Lansdowne pub in Dawlish is holding a family fun day in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on Saturday (August 23) in memory of a member of bar staff. Emma Rabbage sadly passed away in August 2022 after being diagnosed with cancer. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/lanny-fundraiser-in-memory-of-barmaid-824471

MUSICIANS and Indian dancers entertained families visiting a Teignbridge care home as part of their 20th anniversary celebrations earlier this summer. Sefton Hall in Dawlish opened its gardens to the public for their summer fete, marking 20 years since it joined the Southern Healthcare Group, which owns four award-winning care homes across Devon. Read more... ...

Teignmouth Airshow is on the hunt for a new volunteer finance director following the resignation of the current incumbent. He had previously been involved in Dawlish Airshow. However, he has decided to step down to focus on his health, family and business. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/airshow-seeks-finance-director-following-resignation-823787

A book club for those who find it difficult to access the written word is launching in Dawlish this week. Dawlish Bookworms launches on Tuesday (August 19) and the group will meet at 2pm every Tuesday at The Strand Centre. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/accessible-book-club-opens-in-dawlish-823614

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information about an assault in Teignmouth. ‘Did you witness anything?’, says a spokesperson for Teignmouth and Dawlish Police said. ‘ If you feel you can help with our investigation please contact us at https://orlo.uk/fub1y and quote crime number 50250198460’, added the spokesperson. Read more... ...

South West Water is collaborating with a Dawlish videographer to document its significant investment programme, aimed at improving water quality and reducing storm overflows in Dawlish. So far preparation work has been completed for the new storm works at The Lawn and Sandy Lane, including pipe diversions to allow space for the new tanks. Read more... ...

Residents in Dawlish welcome the opening of the new link road, ending a decade of construction traffic disruptions. RESIDENTS in Dawlish, whose lives have been blighted for a decade by construction traffic, are to be relieved of the 100s of vehicle movements with the opening of a new link road. Read more... ...

A POLICE and Communities Together (PACT) meeting is taking place in Bishopsteignton next week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at the Old Commercial Inn on August 22. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/meeting-invites-community-to-discuss-issues-with-police-822672

Work has begun on a major upgrade to Dawlish’s wastewater system in a bid to cut storm overflow use and improve local bathing waters. South West Water has started the next stage of a multi-million-pound project to future-proof the town’s network as its population grows. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/multi-million-pound-works-set-10419947

CROWDS were out in force at Dawlish Celebrates Carnival to watch the iconic Red Arrows fly past. The RAF aerobatic display team performed the fly past yesterday afternoon. It was one of the highlights of the packed week of carnival events and activities which culminates tomorrow with the grand finale the Community Parade. Read more... ...

Taylor Wimpey is inviting potential homebuyers to take a look around their brand new three bedroom Braxton view home at its Brook Vale development in Dawlish. The event will take place on Thursday 14th August from 4pm to 8pm , giving visitors the opportunity to view the 2.5 storey Braxton property. Read more... ...

A kaleidoscope of colour graced The Strand Centre in Dawlish last weekend courtesy of Dawlish Garden Society. The society were holding their annual summer show at the venue and with a bumper selection of exhibits on display visitors were kept entertained  viewing - and judges were kept busy making the tricky decisions. Read more... ...

Wesley Hayes from Dawlish avoided immediate jail despite a premeditated attack involving a liquid thrown at an acquaintance, causing fear and hospitalisation. A 42-YEAR-OLD Dawlish man who threw a liquid into the face of an acquaintance who owed him money in a premeditated attack, has escaped an immediate jail sentence. Read more... ...

A road in Devon is blocked after a wide load became stuck. Roads monitoring service Inrix said the A379 southbound became blocked at 12.10pm today, Wednesday, August 13, by an 'abnormal load' near Powderham Castle. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/live-wide-load-stuck-near-10422009

A CHILDREN’S charity in Dawlish received a major boost with a £5,000 donation from Dawlish Freemasons. AIMS supports children with special and additional needs and their families through weekly get togethers. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/masons-gift-ps5000-to-childrens-charity-821923

Richard Hayward, a retired Royal Navy man from Dawlish, reunited with his comrades after over 50 years, sharing memories of their time on HMS Bulwark and HMS Invincible. RETIRED Dawlish Royal Navy man Richard Hayward has met up with some of his forces comrades for a reunion after more than 50 years. Read more... ...

Mandarin ducks Ike and Tina, funded by Dawlish's Over 60s Disco, join the local waterfowl flock. IKE and Tina are the new Dawlish disco ducks. The two Mandarin ducks have joined the Dawlish flock of waterfowl thanks to a group of dancers. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-disco-duck-boost-ike-and-tina-join-the-flock-821636

Join Dawlish Royal British Legion on Friday for a VJ Day ceremony at the Lawn, commemorating the end of WWII in the Far East. THE Dawlish Branch of the Royal British Legion will be taking part in the national commemoration of VJ Day on Friday to mark the end of the Second World War in the Far East. Read more... ...

A large fire has broken out near a rugby ground in Exmouth this evening, Monday, August 11. One person said they could see smoke from Dawlish Warren. Another person has said there are four fire engines at the scene. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/live-large-fire-breaks-out-10417097

When it comes to beaches , Devon boasts plenty. From Ilfracombe in the north to Dawlish Warren in the south, the county is blessed with plenty of picturesque spots for sunseekers to enjoy the heatwave. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/beat-devon-beach-crowds-backwards-10416476

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FREE training sessions on life-saving defibrillator use are to take place in Dawlish. The training is being run by charity Dawlish Community Transport in partnership with Dawlish Town Council and South Western Ambulance Service. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/life-saving-defibrillator-training-sessions-offered-in-dawlish-821261

Families are being invited to swap screens for saplings as a new forest school opens, offering young explorers the chance to toast marshmallows, build dens, and reconnect with the great outdoors. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/families-swap-screens-saplings-dawlish-10414728

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 11 of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. • Rated 5: The Cove Cafe at The Cove Cafe Coryton Cove Earlys Wall Dawlish Devon; rated on July 30. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/food-hygiene-ratings-handed-to-11-teignbridge-establishments-820886

THE Dawlish & Rural Neighbourhood Team have seized another bike after receiving multiple reports of it being ridden anti-socially in the Dawlish and Kenton areas. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-seize-bike-linked-to-anti-social-riding-820893

Dawlish & Rural Neighbourhood Team have seized another bike this afternoon that we have had multiple reports of being ridden anti-socially in Dawlish and Kenton. We will continue to pursue, seize and dispose of bikes using Road Traffic Act and Police Reform Act powers when they are ridden both on and off road, as they cause significant risk to the riders (who are often children), other road users ...

POLICE are holding a surgery in Starcross next week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team’s latest Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting in the Teignbridge village takes place on August 14. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-community-surgery-in-village-next-week-820444

Live At The Lawn brings five up-and-coming local bands to Dawlish Celebrates Carnival, aiming to attract younger audiences while delighting traditional carnival-goers. LIVE music will feature at this year’s Dawlish Celebrates Carnival with the return of Live At The Lawn. Read more... ...

DAWLISH is top of the scoops when it comes to affordable ice creams. The popular seaside town had a new perfect score and was ranked second overall in a poll of the Top Ten affordable seaside towns in the UK for ice creams. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-ranked-second-for-affordable-ice-cream-experience-817361

PLANS to demolish a derelict Dawlish manor house and build homes in its place have been submitted to planners. Submitted to Teignbridge District Council (TDC) by Hannon Homes Ltd, 25/00991/FUL is seeking permission to demolish Fairfield House, which was ravaged by fire in 2018 following an arson attack, and build three, two-storey homes. Read more... ...

THERE are just 12 days to go before Carnival Week in Dawlish kicks off. Plans are already underway with road signage being put in place. Volunteers are out in force ahead of the main event which starts on Saturday August 9 and runs until Friday August 15. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-carnival-week-volunteers-prepare-for-august-event-817067

On Saturday 2nd August there is another Steam hauled English Riviera Express, this time from travelling from Wolverhampton to Kingswear and will be powered by GWR 5029 Nunney Castle. As usual it is timed to call in at Dawlish Warren at 11.52 to allow a Cross Country express to pass it. It will then restart and pass Dawlish at 12.07. The return passes Dawlish at 18.01.This excursion starts with ...

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. People may have to pay to use these toilets in Dawlish if Teignbridge District Council plans go ahead. Public toilets in seaside resorts and other towns and villages could be closed or have an admission fee added. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78m1nrz7mpo

A VIGIL is being held in Dawlish tonight in support of all those working to provide humanitarian aid. Organised by the Christians Together for Dawlish and District, the vigil is an opportunity for people to join to ‘pray for all involved in providing humanitarian aid and working for peace’. Read more... ...

Stretches of coastal footpath have been shut following a 'major' cliff collapse at a well-known Devon seaside spot, authorities have confirmed. Beer Coastguard rescuers sounded the alert that someone might be trapped - triggering an emergency response by Beer, Dawlish and Exmouth teams on Saturday. Read more... ...

Sections of coast path are closed after a 'significant' cliff collapse at a popular Devon beach, it's been confirmed. Beer Coastguard rescuers raised the alarm that someone was possibly trapped - sparking an urgent search by Beer, Dawlish and Exmouth teams on Saturday. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/avoid-warning-after-significant-cliff-10378517

A railway line along the south coast stands as one of Britain's most stunning and offers tickets for just £8. The Riviera Line connects Exeter with Paignton , winding through Dawlish and Teignmouth , as well as the English Riviera resort of Torbay in Devon. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/prettiest-uk-trainline-stunning-seaside-10378291

Cofton Holidays opened in 1975 as a family-run business. A Devon holiday park has celebrated its 50th anniversary. Cofton Holidays, near Dawlish, was bought and opened in 1975 by brothers George and Alf Jeffery. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyxvxd0dnqo