Dawlish News' Posts

Britain’s Scenic Railways: Dawlish The Railway from Exeter to Newton Abbot By Colin J. Marsden Read on... http://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/entertainment-reviews-local-news/devon-author-writes-new-history-dawlish-railways

One appliance from Dawlish was mobilised to a report of an electrical generator on fire in the open air. When the crew arrived they discovered that an 11v electrical substation was involved in fire so requested a second appliance attend to assist them.  This fire appliance was mobilised from Teignmouth. Read more... ...

Shockingly when Shop Manager and Charity Founder Caz Steffens went to re-open the store she found bags of rubbish, containing plates and broken furniture, left outside. She said this has now become a regular occurrence and believes it could be because there is no tip in the town. Read more.. ...

Update: http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=36648&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

Fire engines from Dawlish and Teignmouth were called to reports of a property fire in Marine Parade in Dawlish on Saturday afternoon Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/crews-called-house-Dawlish/story-29039371-detail/story.html#ixzz44klpfRA6

WORK is underway to repair a section of the breakwater at Dawlish after it was damaged during Storm Katie. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-breakwater-damaged-Storm-Katie/story-29027271-detail/story.html#ixzz44UhzW3gD

Newton Abbot Police have warned of males asking for money in the Newton Abbot area, similar to the incidents experienced in Teignmouth and Dawlish. The males, in their early 20's are giving false stories and stating they require money for a bus/taxi. Stories include, they have recently split from their partner and need money for a bus. They are also knocking on residents' doors. Read more... ...

Exeter City and Teignbridge District Councils will be working in partnership with Radio 1 and Powderham Castle to put a transport plan in place for the 50,000 heading to the festival over the weekend of May 28 and 29. Read more.. http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/RADIO-1-S-BIG-WEEKEND-Details-transport-plan/story-29033465-detail/story.html#ixzz44aED8RP9

A JUDGE has ordered a psychiatric report on a hospital patient who has admitted an attack which caused grievous bodily harm. Darren O'Regan, 23, who is currently being treated at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish, was remanded in technical custody by Recorder Philip Mott, QC, at Exeter Crown Court. Read more... ...

AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a woman who was found dead in the sea at Dawlish Coroner Ian Arrow was told that the cause of death for Mrs Moors was that she had drowned and that there were no suspicious circumstances. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-woman-drowned-sea-inquest-opening-told/story-29019663-detail/story.html

A PLYMOUTH MP says the collapse of the region's railway line was our "darkest moment" – but promises there is light at the end of the tunnel thanks to an "unusual outbreak of unity". "TV images of the train line hanging over a stormy sea at Dawlish in February 2014 have galvanised the Government and local people alike." Read more... ...

Police were called on Good Friday after a male was seen acting suspiciously and entering ladies toilets in Dawlish. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "A man reported that a male was acting suspiciously at the toilets at Sandy Lane car park. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Suspicious-male-Dawlish-ladies-toilets/story-29013716-detail/story.html

A CHARITY concert in aid of a Teignbridge homeless charity will take place on Saturday. The Silver Chain Singers will be presenting an Old Tyme Musical and Easter Bonnet Competition at the Manor House, Dawlish, on Saturday, April 2, at 7.30pm. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Concert-Dawlish-HITS/story-29013407-detail/story.html#ixzz44JfUIe3x

Onlookers watched in horror as the man, believed to be in his early 50s, got too close while trying to get a perfect picture during Storm Katie at Dawlish in South Devon on Monday morning. Read more... http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Daredevil-photographer-comes-cropper-raging-Devon/story-29006797-detail/story.html

Police are asking that all shopkeepers or members of the public dealing with cash are extra vigilant, especially when handling £20 notes. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Shops-beware-large-fake-20-notes-Torbay/story-29002049-detail/story.html#ixzz4461kIdNt

Severe weather is causing disruption to train services in Devon.CrossCountry Trains said it was running a reduced service between Exeter St David's and Plymouth on Saturday morning.Disruption was expected to continue until approximately 11am.Passengers affected are able to use Great Western Railway via any reasonable route. ...

One woman was followed by two men in a large white van while walking her two King Charles Cavaliers at Elm Grove Road in Dawlish, one of whom tried to grab the lead she was holding. The man in question is described as clean shaven, in his thirties with short, dark hair, and is said to have a foreign accent. Read more... ...

We are still on the lookout for the white van that was approaching and taking an interest in peoples dogs. We are still wanting you to call us should you see an y white vans acting suspiciously. It is VERY important you record the NUMBER PLATE as this will lead us back to the owner. Please stay vigilant and safe out there.

The festival launches on April 1 at St Gregory's Church, when walkers will be able to join one of two performances of 'The Dawlish Dawdle of April Fools'. This walk, which takes place at 10.30am and 2pm, includes games and songs for families and children over the age of five. The festival runs until April 10. Read more... ...

The town of Dawlish have been dealt with another blow, with organisers confirming the Dawlish Triathlon will not take place this year. Proving that bad luck really does come in threes, the announcement comes after two other major events, the Dawlish air show and the Dawlish Carnival, were also cancelled. Read ore... ...

FULL details have been announced on how the people of South Devon can get their hands on a highly sought after ticket for this year's BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend. A total of 50,000 tickets will be released at 8am during the show, which will be presented by Scott Mills. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Radio-1-s-Big-Weekend-ticket-details-announced/story-28962148-detail/story.html

A DAWLISH man has appeared in court charged with stealing cash and jewellery worth more than £10,000 in two separate burglaries in Dawlish. Read more.. http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-man-court-cash-jewellery-burglaries/story-28904680-detail/story.html

Devon and Cornwall Police are searching for 32-year-old Christopher Taylor who has been missing from the Dawlish area since Tuesday 15th March. Christopher is described as a white male, 5 feet 5 inches tall, stocky build, very short blonde hair, ginger beard. Christopher was last seen wearing blue jeans light blue hoody and green ’Old guys rule’ baseball cap. Anyone who has seen Christopher or who ...

MORE than 20 firefighters were called to Dawlish after a chimney fire spread to the roof of a three-storey thatched building. When the crew arrived they found that the three storey 20m by 20m property was a thatched property and requested a second engine and the aerial platform from Torquay to help fight the blaze. Read more... ...

DAWLISH Carnival Week will not take place in 2016, it has been confirmed. Maggie Farley, chairman of Dawlish Carival Committee said: "The carnival week has been cancelled, but it is just for this year. The cancellation is due to a lack of funds and support. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-Carnival-Week-2016-cancelled/story-28936028-detail/story.html#ixzz43EfqYPkg

Dawlish residents are being given the opportunity to take their furry friends out for the day, with classes for hamsters, rabbits and rodents running in the town. The Southern Hamster Club is behind the rather unusual event, which will take place at St Mary's Church Hall in Dawlish Warren on Saturday. Read on... ...

Chancellor George Osborne announced infrastructure investment plans including £5m to develop options for a “more resilient train line in the South West” during the Budget on Wednesday. The cash will be used to bring forward plans to upgrade the storm-hit line at Dawlish once a study by Network Rail is complete. Read more... ...

The lifesaving equipment was fitted outside the Beach Manager's Office last month after Dawlish Warren Tourism Group members raised funds with the help of Dawlish Rotary Club and Dawlish Town Council. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Dawlish-fundraising-efforts-pay/story-28933791-detail/story.html#JS5uKrO0GHJCGhIs.01

NINETEEN more rail passengers have been fined a total of nearly £10,000 in another fare dodging blitz. The worst hit was 23-year-old Elliott Tucker, of Second Avenue, Dawlish, who was ordered to pay £649.60 after not paying his fare of £5.60 when he was caught in Dawlish having not paid for his ticket. Read more... ...

Dawlish Town Clerk Ann Tipper said that the ‘grey and fluffy’ cygnets are lovely and have already been for their first swim in the Brook. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Hatching-cygnets-leaves-Dawlish-delighted/story-28918173-detail/story.html#ixzz42vJnl4tx

A couple from Surrey have made the move to Devon to fulfil their life time dream of owning a café. Tracey and John Martin decided to bite the bullet and move almost 200 miles away after a family tragedy made them realise that life is too short. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Couple-s-life-long-dream-begins-Devon/story-28924761-detail/story.html

Hatching in time for the weekend the Black Swan cygnets have proved a big attraction on The Brook, unwittingly taking part in numerous impromptu photo-calls as they appear and disappear under mum, much to the delight of locals and early Spring holidaymakers. Read more... ...

A FAKE Radio 1 Big Weekend Facebook page has been set up claiming to have free tickets to give away to the big event at Powderham Castle this summer. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Radio-1-Big-Weekend-ticket-Facebook-page-scam/story-28905164-detail/story.html

POLICE in Dawlish will board up a 'drugs den' used by squatters where they found a collection of needles. Officers from the South Devon Tasking Team together with neighbourhood police made the discovery at an address on Thursday. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Police-vow-close-Dawlish-squat-drugs-den/story-28899352-detail/story.html

An elderly man was led to safety by firemen after a blaze at Dawlish. Fire crews from Dawlish and Teignmouth were called to Marine Parade just after 5am after reports of a fire in a kitchen. Read more.. http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Man-led-safety-Dawlish-kitchen/story-28897146-detail/story.html#ixzz42UChvhxi

Kerry Davies threatened police and shouted he would become 'the new Raul Moat' after he became angry and upset while visiting Dawlish in May last year. Read more... http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Tourist-attacked-policeman-Devon-holiday-park/story-28875653-detail/story.html

There's the rattling, the shuddering, the bouncing and the occasional squealing. You don't have to be a trainspotter to know you're riding a Pacer. Read more... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-35725299

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has said that a significant majority of show organisers have declined to co-operate with the new guidelines. The new regulations include stricter checks on pilots, better training for organisers and a sharp increase in CAA inspection fees. In some cases they will go from £2,695 to over £20,000. Read more... ...

One suspect was taken into custody yesterday evening, suspected of being related to burglary offences in the Dawlish region. Whilst burglaries are rare, there is often a trend in a spike of burglaries over a short period of time. The suspect was spotted by a vigilant Dawlish PCSO and swiftly raised the alarm. The suspect was subsequently arrested and taken to custody. Fantastic team work and ...

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