Dawlish News' Posts

For nearly two weeks in 1970 Devon held its breath in fear of disaster on its doorstep, after horrified locals woke to see the hulking burnt out wreck of the Pacific Glory, containing thousands of barrels of crude oil, had been towed from the Solent and moored in Lyme Bay. Now an author and historian is retelling the story and says it is a 'forgotten scandal'. "I would like to speak to anybody who ...

Other projects in the running for the awards are Dawlish Countryside Park, Making Changes — Bath Preservation Trust, McArthurs Warehouse in Bristol, Regeneration of the former railway lands in Radstock, planning to ensure nationally significant projects realise tangible legacies (NSIPs) by Sedgemoor District Council, The Carriage Shed in Swindon and Waking the Watergate by Sedgemoor District ...

A car has landed on its roof after overturning on the busy A397 between Dawlish and Exeter. Police were called to the incident near Shutterton at about 9am. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/live-updates-car-flips-onto-1963387

Police were called with reports of around 40 cars causing a 'disturbance' at Sainsbury's in Dawlish, on Exeter Road. Allegedly car windows were smashed during the incident, including those on a car with a child 'aged four or five' inside. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/car-meet-chaos-sainsburys-car-1945108#

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Teams from Middlemoor in Exeter and Dawlish raced to the scene, which was reportedly near Stile Farm, shortly before 8.30pm on Friday night. Eyewitness Charlotte Crouch said: "It's now smouldering. The fire fighters were there controlling it until the small hours. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/fire-crews-scrambled-tackle-massive-1958990

I don't know who enjoys going there most me or my dog. It's lovely to see the dogs socialising and meeting so many friendly people.

A man accused of trying to burn down Exeter's synagogue will be transferred to a secure psychiatric hospital before it is judged whether he is fit to stand trial. A hearing at Exeter Crown Court on Thursday morning was told that Morgan will be transferred to Langdon Hospital in Dawlish before an assessment is made over whether he is fit to plea and stand trial. Read more... ...

Eyewitnesses saw the helicopter land at Coryton Cove in Dawlish at around 6pm. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/local-news/air-ambulance-called-dawlish-after-1818001

The first of the new Intercity Express Trains specifically built for Devon and Cornwall services is expected into service in the near future and a select group is being givemn a sneak preview on Friday morning. The Intercity Express Train harnesses Hitachi’s pioneering bullet train technology, designed to withstand the region's variable weather conditions - including routes along the Dawlish ...

Conservationists have issued a request to the public to avoid marked-out areas at the Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve all-year round, and at the Exmouth Local Nature Reserve, between September 15 and December 31. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/dog-walking-bans-help-protect-1896376

Fiona Scullard, 36, received the note, scrawled crudely in pencil, yesterday (August 13) at a Sainsbury's car park in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/dawlish-blue-badge-note-sainsburys-1896076

Police, paramedics and search and rescue teams were called to Exeter Road, Dawlish on Sunday evening following reports of concern for welfare of a girl in the area. "A 17-year-old girl was reported to be in the water at Dawlish Warren. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/missing-girl-rescued-water-after-1891716#ICID=IYA

Two fire engines were called to Warren Road, Dawlish at 3am on Wednesday to attend a fire at a static caravan, which broke out in the kitchen area of the vehicle. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/caravan-fire-popular-devon-holiday-1873168

The line has been closed between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot after a crash at Dawlish Warren at 7.20am. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/live-updates-devon-train-closed-1843759

This is the moment a group of dolphins entertained passengers on a boat trip off the Devon coast. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/dolphins-dawlish-entertain-boat-trip-1824916#

A woman was arrested at a Devon train station on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a child. The 42-year-old was arrested on Tuesday evening following a fight at Dawlish Warren train station involving adults and children. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/mum-arrested-being-drunk-charge-1721036

Police confirm a man has died Awful news. Police have confirmed that a man has died at The Lawn public toilets in Dawlish this evening. The man’s next of kin have not been informed, so there will be no further statement from police on this incident tonight.

Situated in the heart of Dawlish , Le Cygne is a cosy venue, perfectly placed overlooking the bustling green where the famous Dawlish Black Swan frequents and is just a stone’s throw away from the seafront and train station. See more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/food-drink/first-look-inside-trendy-new-1776703

Darrell Rose, 36, strangled his girlfriend Geraldine Mellor, 32, after she tried to break up with him. Exeter Crown Court was told neighbours heard Miss Mellor shouting "get out, get out" at Rose during an argument in her room. However, the court heard how he had previously tried to strangle a former girlfriend and a nurse at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish. Read more... ...

Flying Scotsman will travel to Taunton early on Thursday, October 4 , and will make its first foray into Devon, leaving Taunton in the afternoon for a run across the famous sea wall at Dawlish to Plymouth. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/flying-scotsman-devon-cornwall-dates-1794160

Damien Jones, head of transportation coordination service, told councillors that Cross Country Trains were looking to eliminate or reduce some services to Plymouth, Penzance and Torbay, and that they want to save the resources to invest back in the Midlands where they have issues with capacity, but this would have a knock-on effect on stations such as Dawlish and Teignmouth as it would change ...

A famous steam train has passed through Devon today - the 60009 Union of South Africa ran along the picturesque Dawlish sea wall line. The event was captured on film in these photographs from the Dawlish Beach Cams on Brunel's world renowned railway and seawall. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/famous-steam-train-infamous-dawlish-1788374

A luxury five-bedroom house with private beach access and panoramic sea views sounds like the stuff of dreams, but a development opportunity in Dawlish can make your dreams a reality. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/property/devon-land-sale-private-beach-1777890

The South West is among the worst off regions in the UK for spending on public buildings, road and rail. It reveals that over the past twenty years, the region has had £18.20billion, about £3,315 per person, way behind London and the North East, which comes out top of the table. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/business/public-spending-slammed-scandal-devon-1768540

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22 acres of standing barley was severely damaged by fire. High voltage power lines the were close to this fire but were not involved in fire and the crews confirmed that they were undamaged. The crews used 2 main jets, 2 hose reel jets, 1 compressed air foam system, 1 water carrier, a local farmers water bowser and 10 beaters to extinguish the fire. Read more... ...

Empty promises over the future of the Dawlish rail line is a major threat to Exeter and Devon, MP Ben Bradshaw has warned. He said: “We have had very little compared with London and the North and we keep banging on about it but we still don’t have a promise of a meaningful solution to the Dawlish railway problem. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/failing-dawlish-rail-line-is-1757597

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Councils in Devon have welcomed a multi-billion pound boost to social housing across England as part of the drive to build the homes communities need. A Teignbridge District Council spokesman said: “Teignbridge has been very successful this year in applications for government funding, securing a total of £10m for town centre regeneration and unlocking opportunities for key infrastructure Exminster ...

A driver was threatened at knifepoint by a group of men who tried to steal his car in Dawlish on Tuesday night. The incident happened on Elm Grove Road near the junctions of Gatehouse Rise and Goodridge Close at 10.45pm. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/group-men-threaten-driver-knife-1748827

Disruption is currently expected to last two hours, with delays to CrossCountry and Great Western Railway Trains. Passengers have been told there is a fatality in the Dawlish area. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-trains-delayed-dawlish-live-1723758

n Teignbridge, a council spokesman said that people are welcome to enjoy barbecues on the region's many beaches including the award-winning Coryton , Teignmouth Town , The Ness and Dawlish Town Beach . However, they said that barbecues are NOT allowed is Dawlish Warren as there is a byelaw in place that bans them. Read more... ...

David Chillery, of Dawlish, Devon, now marks the anniversary of his divorce from Madeline in 1996 each year by sponsoring a race at Newton Abbot. Read more... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5891319/Coach-driver-73-toasts-divorce-former-wife-naming-horse-race.html

A painting and decorating firm has been ordered to pay £130,000 for putting employees and members of the public at risk in a case triggered by the death of a worker in 2014. Mr Leach, a painter and decorator from Exeter, died in hospital from a cardiac arrest the day after the Bronto aerial platform he was working in toppled over. He was in the basket of the vehicle at the Railway Convalescent ...

Police are investigating a large fire that broke out in Devon which saw one person treated for smoke inhalation last night. A statement read: “Police were notified by Fire services at around 12.40am this morning following reports of a suspected arson incident at some toilets at the Welcome Family Holiday Park in Dawlish Warren. Read more,,, ...

The highest price paid on the day was for Francis Towne’s View of Fingle Bridge, Drewsteignton, which sold for £8,500 over four times its lower estimate of £2,000 Two watercolour scenes by John Varley, which show views of Dawlish and Totnes, sold for £3,000 and £2,400 apiece, well over their £200 to £300 estimates. Read more... ...

Cllr McInnes replaces Dawlish county councillor John Clatworthy, who stepped down from the role. He will continue to serve Dawlish from the back benches. Read more... http://www.okehampton-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=427480&headline=Hatherleigh%20and%20Chagford%20councillor%20new%20deputy%20leader%20of%20Devon%20County%20Council&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2018

Air and ground units were called to the Golden Sands Holiday Park at 03:45 this morning to search for a wanted man who was on the run the police officers. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/police-helicopter-dogs-hunt-fugitive-1634826

Paying tribute to him, leader of the council, Cllr John Hart said: “John Clatworthy has been a loyal deputy and friend and he has made a considerable contribution to the success of this administration. “I will miss his wise counsel and his eye for detail. Just last week, we announced our budget was in the black for the 27th successive year. Read more... ...