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ANGUS MENTER continued his good form in 2014 as he led Haldon Trail Runners home at Dawlish Coasters' Oh My Obelisk race on Sunday. Menter, who finished ninth in the previous weekend's First Chance 10k, came home sixth overall and third male over-40 in 1hr 19mins 46secs. He was the first of five club members to finish, with Nathan White 30th in 1:28.55, Anthea Whitaker 61st in 1:37.09, Sarah-Jayne ...

A coastal erosion expert has warned that the new year storms could see more cliffs collapsing later this year. Storms have already caused a number of collapses around the coast, including at Porthcothan Bay in Cornwall where a landmark rock arch fell into the sea. Read News Article ... Powerful waves hit the sea defences at Dawlish in Devon

A visitor has admitted taking part in a robbery at a Dawlish holiday camp site where a member of staff was allegedly threatened with an axe. Craig Lockyer pleaded guilty to the £12,000 robbery at the Golden Sands park but a second man denied the charge and police inquiries are continuing into at least one other man. Lockyer, aged 27, of Hillside Close, Radstock, near Bath, admitted robbing holiday ...

Luke Friend's former guitar teacher has had two of his guitars stolen from his shop in Teignmouth.A blue Fender guitar and a rare Dean Dave Mustaine Mako Glory were snatched.Peter Williams, who taught X Factor star Luke for over a year, had stored the two instruments worth £750 and other music kit in his carpet store- Pellew Carpets and Flooring, Pellew Arcade when the theft occurred, overnight on ...

Several severe flood warnings, which indicate a possible a danger to life, have been issued for Devon by the Environment Agency for Friday. Strong winds, large waves and high tides have prompted the warnings for the Taw Torridge estuary, Ilfracombe and the Torridge and Taw rivers. Coastal areas on the north and south Devon coast are affected. Severe flood warnings - the highest category of warning ...

The Institute of Civil Engineer's South West Minor Project of the Year Award 2013 has commended the use of fibre-reinforced-polymer composite (FRP) in the footbridge structure, which was originally designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1830 and is grade II listed. Unfortunately, the station's steel footbridge, reconstructed in 1937, had deteriorated beyond economic repair and any replacement ...

Police are appealing for witnesses after sporting equipment for the disabled was stolen from Dawlish Community College. The thieves took £100 of white guttering from the Sandy Lane Skate Park, used by disabled children playing ball games. They struck on December 17 between 9.45am and 11.30am.Anyone with information should call the police on 101 and quote JG/13/2392. Read more: ...

On the Wednesday 26th Novemebr at around 20.00 a member of public found a load of fishing wire wrapped around the life guard hut in Dawlish Warren Beach . The owner of a dog and another member of the public got caught up in it. I would like to warn walkers, especially during the dark hours, to take care when walking in the area. PCSO Deborah Sleeman

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DEVON are sending a team of table cricketers to Nottingham this weekend for the first national finals of a disability competition – and most of them are from Dawlish. Table cricket – played on a table-tennis table with a mini bat and ball – has been around for about 20 years. It originated at Trent University in Nottingham and is played by the able-bodied as well. Cerebral Palsy Sport have put ...

A mother and her young child have been rescued from a house fire in Dawlish. Devon and Somerset fire and rescue service were called to the blaze at 10am following a call from the distressed mother. She reported a fire in her kitchen and said her and her young child were unable to evacuate. Fire control remained on the phone with her and gave her fire survival advice, to get her and her child to a ...

A Devon brook is to be dredged to remove silt and help reduce the chances of future flooding, a council says. The two-week project to dredge Dawlish Brook, also known as Dawlish Water, would help protect the town centre, Teignbridge Council said. In August 2012, the brook - which runs through Dawlish town centre - burst its banks when water levels rose by about 2ft (60cm). Any material removed ...

THE British Transport Police is appealing for information to help locate people in relation to six incidents on Devon trains. Officers would like to speak to the man in photo one about an incident on board a train between Newton Abbot and Dawlish stations on Wednesday, October 30. A revenue inspector on board the train asked a passenger for his ticket but the man became abusive towards him, ...

Cofton Country Holidays has been awarded gold in the Devon Tourism Awards, held in association with Visit Devon. The four-star holiday park in Dawlish picked up the top award in the Holiday Park of the Year category in a ceremony at the Grand Hotel in Torquay. Helen Scott, director of Cofton, said: “We have recently invested a huge amount into the park which has dramatically increased customer ...

CCTV cameras, which have aided more than 1,500 arrests, could be cut in three south Devon towns. Newton Abbot, Bovey Tracey and Dawlish could all be hit by the Teignbridge District Council cost-cutting move. The council said it had to make cuts because it is receiving less money from the government and there is a freeze on council tax. It has suggested that local businesses take over the system ...

A 26 mile (42km) Devon cycle trail is a step closer to completion with the opening of a bridge at Topsham near Exeter. The £2.5m bridge over the River Clyst is the latest link in the Exe Trail between Exmouth, Exeter and Dawlish. It was built by Devon County Council as part of a national cycle route planned to link Kent with Cornwall. Council officers are working with landowners to complete the ...

A man branded a slurry pervert after being repeatedly caught sexually pleasuring himself while surrounded by cow dung has been sent to jail following a psychiatric assessment. Following a spell in a hospital in Dawlish, Devon, a judge has ordered that David Truscott is sent to Exeter Prison prior to his sentencing at Exeter Crown Court. He carried on a six-year campaign of harassment against the ...

Date: 13/11/2013 Time: 05:18 Location: Exeter Road, Dawlish Area: Western County: Devon The Fire Service received several calls to a car on fire in a car park at the above location. A Fire Engine from Dawlish was sent to this incident, then due to information that this car was in such close proximity to a property another Fire Engine was sent from Teignmouth. Crews extinguished the fire using 2 ...

The unnamed victim claimed he was sexually and physically assaulted by Shane Jenkins and two other men over a four-month period. A thug who blinded his lover by gouging out her eyes is to be questioned about alleged sex attacks at a psychiatric hospital. Shane Jenkin, 33, will be asked about claims a fellow patient was also throttled to the point of unconsciousness and had pins inserted in his ...

Around £1,000 worth of damage was done to nine beach huts in Dawlish when they were broken into at the weekend. The huts at Coryton's Cove were targeted sometime between 6pm on Saturday, October 26, and 8am the next day. Attempts were also made to set two of the huts on fire, causing damage to one table in a hut. "The huts are in a secluded area but we hope someone saw something, so we are ...

Dawlish Neighbourhood Police WEATHER WARNINGS: Please all take extra care due to the expected adverse weather, it is requested that all outdoor garden furniture is secured or brought inside. Please take extra caution when driving as there could be debris on the road. Please report any issues to the emergency services by calling 101 or 999 See more... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24674537

BEACH HUT BREAK-INS: Overnight 9 beach huts were broken into at Coryton Cove, Dawlish. The police scene of crime officer (SOCO) has attended and forensic examinations have been taken. However, if anyone knows any information regarding these burglaries please call 101 quoting master crime JG/13/2045. Many thanks

Forecasters are warning of hurricane-strength gusts of up to 90mph and torrential rain as many areas face a direct hit Emergency services were on high alert yesterday as a freak storm thundered towards Britain. Forecasters are warning of hurricane-strength gusts of up to 90mph and torrential rain as many areas face a direct hit tomorrow night. They fear it could be the most devastating blow since ...

Dawlish Neighbourhood Police CRIMINAL DAMAGE: Overnight 'Underhills' Estate Agents on Iddesleigh Terrace Dawlish had its front door damaged. If anyone heard or saw anything please get intouch by calling 101 or PM. Many thanks PCSO 30578 Annabel Pettinelli

Dawlish Neighbourhood Police VEHICLE CRIME: There has been a slight increase in thefts from vehicles in the past week occuring overnight. Please remeber to secure your vehicles at all times and remove any vaulables. Most of the reports appear to be conducted by opportunists thefts opening unlocked vehicles. If you have any info regarding this matter please call the police non emergency number on ...

Devon and Somerset county councils have created their first joint PR roster as part of efforts to generate investment and jobs in the South West. Dawlish, Devon: The roster will help support efforts to increase investment and tourism The roster, which also includes agencies across design, media planning, broadcast, web development and market research, is worth up to £2m. See more... ...

As part of a programme to introduce high speed connections three new broadband cabinets are to be introduced in Dawlish. Once the fibre optic system installation is complete download speeds will be almost ten times faster, and will be available to 3,300 homes and businesses in the town. The green telecommunications cabinets are proposed to be sited at Strand Hill, Coronation Avenue and Old Town ...

Police in Devon have arrested a 35-year-old man who was wanted for recall to prison. Damian Pearce, from Dawlish, was arrested in in Exeter yesterday, Thursday, October 17, for a motoring offence. He attended Exeter Magistrates Court this morning charged with motoring offences, possession of a Class A drug and recall to prison.

THE Late Mrs Early will be presented at the Shafesbury Theatre, Dawlish, by the town's rep group from October 22 to 26. The comedy is by Norman Robbins, one of this country's most-treasured and prolific authors of pantomimes and plays. Although he now lives in Devon, he was born and grew up in Yorkshire, where this play is set, and he dedicated his play to the residents of his home town of ...

MUSIC and activities at Dawlish Community College helped launch the Exe Estuary Academic Co-operative Trust. students from the college enjoyed showcasing their skills in many areas. The jazz band quickly had toes tapping, the choir gave several performances from their current repertoire and GCSE drama students improvised for audiences. Food technology students prepared scones and biscuits for an ...

Newton Abbot MP Anne Marie Morris has told town councillors she has received complaints from constituents about drinking on Dawlish Lawn, specifically around the tourist information centre. Tourists and local residents have complained about alcohol being drunk on and around The Lawn, putting off those who like to visit the town. Cllr Harrie Burrowes said that drugs were more of a problem in ...

Princess Anne visited a convalescent home for retired railway workers in Dawlish as part of a whistle-stop tour of Devon and Cornwall. She toured Bridge House, the last remaining facility of a network created around the country more than a century ago, and officially opened a new set of rented apartments. The princess met staff, local dignitaries, young children and chatted individually to each ...

THE Dawlish Airshow will be featured on national television during a new series next week. The airshow, and the problems of dealing with its huge crowds, will be part of Thursday's episode of the series The Railway: First Great Western on Channel 5 at 8pm. Read more: http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-Airshow-features-new-TV-series/story-19855001-detail/story.html#ixzz2gGaeiyfG

A DAWLISH footballer had to pull out of the squad after he was bitten by a venomous spider. Steve Harris (pictured) , 22, was forced to undergo an emergency operation at Torbay Hospital after being bitten by a false black widow, one of the most poisonous spiders in the country. He said: "When I woke up I had a pain in my side — a stinging feeling. I didn't take that much notice until it started ...

@HuwMatthews2 , there is some formatting in your post reducing the font size to 0.8 em . Were you doing anything in particular when you posted your comment, e.g. did you paste something in or could you have accidently hit a function or control button? I've seen it a few times on here but have not been able to find out why it sometimes goes small.

Dawlish Barca 2, Honiton Troopers 1 Honiton Troopers Under-9s were edged out in a close encounter, writes Dave Haysom. Troopers started strongly with Lewis Clyburn, Peter Osborne and Harvey Haysom working hard in midfield and creating chances for Louie Stevens. With some solid defending from Jess Spence and Ben Mottram the Dawlish side were kept at bay. When the defence was penetrated, Harvey Lee ...

Fire crews were sent to Dawlish on Sunday after reports of a fire in Iddesleigh Terrace. The incident happened at 6.10pm. Read more: http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Iddesleigh-Terrace-Dawlish/story-19894786-detail/story.html#ixzz2gyVrcvZj

On Saturday 28th September around 1945 5 youths were seen throwing nails onto the main road by Marine Garage and the turning down to Dawlish Warren. This is extremely dangerous and could easily cause an accident. Did anyone else see this? Any information regarding this please PM or call 101 Crime Reference Number JG/13/1872. Many thanks PCSO 30578 Annabel Pettinelli

It was a truly memorable end to the Triathlon Season at Dawlish on Sunday for the N1 Tri Club and all the emphasis was on teamwork. The race was in fact a duathlon comprising of a 4km run followed by a 21 km cycle and finally a 5.8 km run as the rough sea meant swimming was unsafe. The club attended the race ‘gang handed’ and many individuals gave excellent performances. See more.. ...

Please be aware of the adverse weather, the dip by The Smugglers is flooded and also other areas around Dawlish. These have been reported and hopefully should be getting sorted. Please drive at a sensible speed and increase your breaking distances.