Dawlish News' Posts

Dawlish residents can now enjoy a new natural open space after Teignbridge and Redrow Homes successfully worked together to get one in place. Planning conditions meant the developer needed to provide, and pay for, a temporary suitable alternative natural green space to help off-set new housing development and increased visitor numbers. Read more... ...

The man was seen on the sea wall at Dawlish along with a woman and child as waves crashed against the wall at high tide. The three were seen dodging the waves which were breaking on the wall, sending spray 20ft into the air. See more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/coastguards-issue-warning-after-shocking-video-of-fisherman-hit-by-waves-on-sea-wall/story-29643230-detail/story.html

DURING my time as a Member of Parliament it has become increasingly apparent to me health and social care provision in rural areas like Teignbridge are not well structured or funded to meet our needs. I pay a huge tribute to those involved in this care who go very much more than the extra mile. I am always pleased to be invited, as I was again this year, to the annual meeting of Volunteering in ...

Coastguards warn fans without tickets not to travel by boat to the Big Weekend Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Coastguards-warn-music-fans-travel-boat-Big/story-29314265-detail/story.html

A TORBAY man stole a car and used it to ram-raid units on an industrial estate in Dawlish a court has been told. He and an unknown accomplice then drove to the Daihatsu Fourtrak to the Black Swan industrial estate in Dawlish and rammed the roller doors of three units, stealing tools and causing damage of more than £1,000. Read more... ...

THE magnificent Red Arrows are set to roar into Dawlish this evening. At this stage, the Dawlish Celebrates Carnival team are still expecting the Red Arrows to fly. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/will-the-red-arrows-fly-over-dawlish-tonight/story-29635819-detail/story.html

DAWLISH Warren beach is a finalist in a competition to find the UK's best blue flag beach. Saskia Welman, spokesperson for HolidayLettings.co.uk, said: “Dawlish Warren made it to our list because of its amazing 506-acre shoreline and its renowned nature reserve. We would encourage fans of this beautiful seaside resort to get behind them and vote." Read more... ...

A CONTROVERSIAL new multi-million pound coastal park in Dawlish will be built - but mystery surrounds the exact location. Teignbridge Council has confirmed that an agreement has been reached to buy land at Dawlish to create a public park on the cliffs between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren, as 1,000 new homes are being built on the outskirts of the town. Read more... ...

Flood prevention measures have been carried out on the Dawlish Warren Road near Cockwood. Network Rail undertook the work as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan which will benefit rail passengers, residents, businesses and road users.In the Victorian era, culverts were placed under the railway in order to divert water misplaced by the construction of the tracks. Read more... ...

Design and consultancy firm Arcadis has been appointed as principal contractor on a £1m project to study the railway line between Newton Abbot and Exeter. Network Rail has appointed the firm to conduct ground investigation studies in the cliff areas between Dawlish and Teignmouth as part of the 50-year project. Read more... ...

Great Britain’s Frederick Holman touches first to win gold Gold, 200m breaststroke, London 1908 The Dawlish, Devon, swimmer was triumphant in London. Breaststroke was the dominant stroke due to the disease risk, but he died of typhoid fever, five years later, aged 29. See more... ...

EXCLUSION zones and strict viewing guidelines will be imposed when the Red Arrows roar over Dawlish this month. Viewers will be banned from the cliff-top fields and paths that flank the town to ensure that there is plenty of empty space around the display area in case a forced landing is necessary. Read more... ...

THE £1.5 million regeneration scheme to revamp The Strand Dawlish came to fruition with the official opening on Friday. It coincided with the town's Christmas light switch on. The redevelopment project was a joint initiative between Devon County, Teignbridge District and Dawlish Town Councils. Devon County Council chairman, Councillor Bernard Hughes OBE, conducted the opening ceremony with various ...

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AN INSPIRATIONAL Dawlish woman has 'transformed' the life of a stranger after buying a wheelchair for a woman she had never met. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/a-dawlish-woman-has-transformed-the-life-of-a-stranger-after-buying-her-a-brand-new-wheelchair/story-29551096-detail/story.html

The scheme involves raising the beach level at Dawlish Warren by 2m, as well as removing gabions along the sand spit, upgrading the revetments, dredging and recharging the beach and reinforcing the neck of the sand spit. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/planners-approve-14million-dawlish-warren-beach-scheme-that-will-protect-homes-and-rail-line/story-29552066-detail/story.html

Among the surgeries rated in the recent GP Patient Survey is Barton Surgery in Dawlish. 91 per cent of respondents were able to get an appointment to see or speak to someone the last time they tried. Jenny Turner, strategic business manager at Barton Surgery said: "The results of the patient survey for Barton Surgery, as with many GP practices in Devon, shows how hard our GPs, nurses and admin ...

A man has been charged with attempted murder after an incident in Dawlish on Saturday 16th July. One man, aged 24 and from Dawlish was treated at the scene for a serious arm injury. He was initially taken to Torbay District Hospital but later transferred to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. His injuries, which are consistent with being shot with a crossbow, are described as potentially life ...

A Westcountry building company is accused of safety failures which allegedly led to the death of a worker at a site in Dawlish. They relate to the death of employee John Small, from Liskeard, who died after being run down by a fork lift truck while working on a project at Secmaton Lane, Dawlish on June 28, 2013 Read more... ...

HOLIDAYMAKERS flocking to South Devon beaches this summer are being urged not to dig holes in the sand - because it poses a safety risk. They say craters can cause 'sand holes' which could potentially swallow up anyone who accidentally steps into them. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/don-t-dig-warning-to-south-devon-beachgoers/story-29515708-detail/story.html#comments

Scott May, boss of a daredevil show popular with Devon residents, faces a possible jail sentence after admitting safety failings following the death of a stuntman. The tragic incident took place at Scott May's Daredevil Stunt Show, which has previously toured Exeter, Exmouth, Dawlish Warren and areas of Mid Devon. Read more... ...

I spoke to two men with Stop/Go signs on the day of the event they were expectng queues of traffic through Sandy Lane, they were there until late that evening and never needed the signs. As you can see no queue.

This warrant is the second such in the last few weeks to disrupt the supply of drugs within the town.  A 32 year old man was interviewed by officers last night and enquiries continue today which will include a further interview and 57 year old woman. Read more... https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/teams/Dawlish/News/43232854-43aa-4fd2-902c-aa2231f730de

Jack Davey, from Exeter, was left on remand at Exeter Prison after being arrested in October 2015 because no psychiatric hospital bed was available in the South West.The 21-year-old was finally transferred to Langdon Hospital in Dawlish on June 30, where he has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Read more... ...

THE Dawlish Neighbourhood Police Team are celebrating their success at tackling anti-social behaviour in the town centre. Although the team are happy with the results so far, they emphasised that they are still on the case of any anti-social behaviour in the town. Read more... ...

SHOPKEEPERS across Devon have been warned after a gang of Romanian men made several attempts to confuse cashiers out of large amounts of money. The scam is known as ringing the changes and involves swapping notes mid-way through payment or trying to buy a low-value item with large notes and then confusing the cashier to get more back than was originally given. Apparently this happened in Dawlish ...

DAWLISH Warren National Nature Reserve will receive greater protection now that Teignbridge Council are working together with East Devon District and Exeter City Council to protect internationally important conservation sites. Measures and initiatives planned include a patrol boat on the Exe Estuary, a dog project officer, a review of codes of conduct, new and updated visitor publicity and ...

POLICE in Dawlish are warning residents to be vigilant after reports of rabbits being let out of hutches during the night. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/rabbits-in-dawlish-are-being-let-out-of-their-hutches-in-the-middle-of-the-night/story-29479258-detail/story.html

Music could be heard in every pub in Dawlish yesterday as the town came together for a day-long extravangza. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/dawlish-comes-alive-to-the-sound-of-music/story-29445473-detail/story.html#ixzz4CgLADe2Z

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Campaigners are struggling to make the case for an improved rail network because businesses are not telling the Government how important faster services would be. The working group set up in the wake of the Dawlish storm of 2014, which cut off most of Devon and Cornwall, says publication of its report has been delayed until the end of the summer. Read more... ...

A spate of daylight burglaries in Exeter and Dawlish has forced police to issue a warning to homeowners Several gold and silver rings, necklaces, bracelets and anklets were taken from a home in Badlake Hill between 8.10am and 7.20pm. The offender broke in by forcing open the side door. Read more... ...

POLICE have issued an appeal after a burglar crept in through a window and stole a small safe from a house in Dawlish. Police say the raider entered the property through a front ground floor window, stealing the safe from inside. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/safe-stolen-from-house-in-dawlish/story-29430423-detail/story.html#ixzz4CIJgPMKA

Groups of children aged under five have been joining in free new bounce and rhyme events on beaches including in Exmouth, Teignmouth and Dawlish. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/successful-new-bounce-and-rhyme-events-held-on-devon-s-beaches/story-29422501-detail/story.html

Plans for a new road and 1,000 homes at Dawlish are up for discussion next week. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/New-road-1-000-homes-Dawlish-discussion/story-29324923-detail/story.html#ixzz49rc8CJKO

Police, local councillors and the public have thrown their support behind a proposed order which would ban anti-social behaviour such as drinking and rough sleeping, drug taking and littering. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/ban-drinking-anti-social-behaviour/story-29372280-detail/story.html

Peter Shorland, from Dawlish will be running a Coastal Trail Ultra trail marathon along the South West Coastal path on June 11. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-man-place-marathon-dog-charity/story-29382063-detail/story.html#ixzz4BCiS4JAx

CHANGES have been made to the designs for a major beach management scheme designed to protect Dawlish Warren from flooding have been proposed. Following discussion with Natural England regarding the proposals to recharge sand on the landward side of the new defence at the neck of the sand spit at Dawlish Warren, a new landward neck dune enhancement scheme has been proposed. Read mre... ...

Pupils from Gatehouse Primary School in Dawlish have been working with local artists to shape the playground at Barratt’s The Buntings development in the town. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Children-design-playground-Dawlish/story-29384715-detail/story.html

A judge has ordered a further psychiatric report on a man from North Devon who has admitted a serious assault in Dawlish. Darren O'Regan, 23, who is currently being treated at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish, has admitted causing grievous bodily harm in an attack in June last year. Read more.. ...