Dawlish News' Posts

THIS was the scene on the coast at Dawlish this morning as winds start to pick up today ahead of the Met Office warning of Storm Ingrid. Heavy rain and strong winds are likely to cause flooding and disruption to travel in places today and tomorrow. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/hero-keeps-dawlish-sea-wall-open-amid-storm-ingrid-threat-872330

DRIVERS could see some relief on the roads in Dawlish as work to upgrade gas pipes is due to finish by the end of the month. Wales and West Utilities is near the end of its programme of essential upgrade work in the Exeter Road area of the town. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-traffic-chaos-continues-871804

BLACK swan parents Bert and Kimba are busy looking after the four eggs which have been laid in their third and final nesting site. The couple are taking it in turns to incubate the eggs which means they have finished laying this latest clutch. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/black-swan-parents-bert-and-kimba-tend-to-new-egg-clutch-at-dawlish-871757

THERE must be something in the air in Dawlish as a second pair of the town’s famous Black Swans is now laying. It is the second active nest in Dawlish and made by another loved up couple. This pair have already laid one egg, thought to be less than 24 hours old. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/second-black-swan-pair-in-dawlish-starts-laying-eggs-871335

WORSENING traffic congestion in Dawlish has led to a county county councillor asking for an ‘urgent review’ of the traffic management system. Cllr Rosie Dawson has raised a complaint to Devon County Council highways asking for the A379 and Elm Grove Road management plan to be looked at again ‘due to worsening congestion’. Read more... ...

A NEW competition aimed at keeping Teignbridge’s green spaces clean and enjoyable for everyone has launched. The campaign will feature at a range of much‑loved local walking spots such as Dawlish Countryside Park, Eastcliff Park, Churchills Local Nature Reserve, Dawlish Warren, Ridgetop Park and several other sites across Devon. Read more... ...

POLICE have repeated their appeal to help to find a man from Dawlish wanted in connection with allegations of stalking. Officers are still seeking support from the public to locate Robert Williams following an initial appeal last month. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-renew-appeal-to-locate-dawlish-man-871150

THE MINOR Injuries Unit at Dawlish Hospital remains closed for a third successive week due to staff shortages. The closure comes as Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust has been urging people to chose the right place for treatment as its accident and emergency department has been described as ‘very busy’. Read more... ...

A quiz night has been hailed a success after generating more than £300 for Cancer Research UK. The event at Shaldon’s London Inn on January 11, was the first quiz organised by the Shaldon, Teignmouth, Dawlish and District Cancer Research UK committee. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/quiz-night-raises-over-ps300-for-cancer-research-uk-870923

THERE are now at least four eggs in the Black Swan nest in Dawlish. Mum and dad Kimba and Bert have settled now on their nest on the purpose-built island on the Brook at Tuck’s Plot after trying out two other locations. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/four-eggs-laid-by-black-swans-at-dawlishs-tucks-plot-870802

TOWN councillors in Dawlish agreed to a £5,000 grant for major improvements to the Strand Centre. The large grant funding has meant the community centre has been able to replace and upgrade its lighting. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-strand-centre-granted-ps5000-for-major-upgrades-869176

A POPULAR Dawlish cafe has been targeted by vandals. Cool Beans on the Green is the latest business in the town to fall victim to criminal damage. On Saturday night, the glass door and windows to the building on the Lawn were smashed. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-cafe-vandalised-with-power-cut-windows-smashed-869344

THE MINOR Injuries Unit at Dawlish Hospital remains closed currently due to staff shortages. The unit was closed last week and had been expected to reopen this week. Health bosses say the ongoing closure is down to staff ‘challenges’ and is asking patients to use services at Newton Abbot and Totnes. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/miu-remains-closed-for-second-week-869844

QUESTIONS are being asked why a disruptive one-way system was introduced for traffic in Dawlish a week before any work appears to have started. Residents are complaining that the new ‘chaotic’ road restrictions in Elm Grove Road and Sandy Lane have been in force for more than a week but no one has seen any work taking place. Read more... ...

TWO eggs have now been laid by the Black Swans in Dawlish. Bert and Kimba have finally settled on building their nest on the purpose-built island on the Brook at Tuck’s Plot after trying out two other locations. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/two-eggs-now-laid-by-black-swan-pair-870260

A CASUALTY was trapped by the leg under an agricultural vehicle near Chudleigh. Firefighters from Dawlish were called to the location yesterday, Wednesday, following a call reporting a member of the public who had rolled a small agricultural vehicle, trapping them beneath it. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/firefighters-rescue-casualty-trapped-under-vehicle-869748

IT SEEMS to be third time lucky for Black Swan parents Bert and Kimba. After trying several spots and laying one egg in two locations, the breeding pair appear to have settled on the purpose-built nesting island on the Brook. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/black-swans-bert-and-kimba-settle-on-third-nesting-spot-at-dawlish-brook-869737

A CONTROLLED zone imposed following the outbreak of Avian flu in Dawlish has been lifted, it has been confirmed. The 3km captive bird monitoring controlled zone was imposed by Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency in November last year. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/avian-flu-zone-in-dawlish-officially-lifted-after-successful-bird-culling-869743

The Black Swans in Dawlish have laid a second egg in their new nest location, following multiple relocations. Learn more about their nesting habits and current protections in place for these iconic birds. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/second-egg-laid-by-dawlishs-black-swans-after-nest-relocation-869303

TEIGNBRIDGE Trotters took part in the Dawlish Coasters’ Oh My Obelisk races. Sam Galvin reported; "This was my first crack at this iconic challenge, and the weather certainly made sure it was one to remember—wild winds, relentless rain, and that special kind of sideways drizzle that only Devon can deliver. Read more... ...

A £4,000 grant has been awarded to Dawlish Community Larder for improvements. The cash grant was given by Dawlish Town Council to allow the larder, which has been running since 2020, to relocate. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-community-larder-receives-ps4000-grant-for-relocation-869140

It’s panto time in Dawlish (Oh yes it is!) where Cinderella continues her run to the ball. The lights are blazing, the magic is sparkling and it’s showtime at the town’s Shaftesbury Theatre upuntil the last performance on Saturday (January 17). Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/entertainment/dust-off-your-glass-slippers-and-head-to-the-ball-with-cinders-867974

THE ICONIC Black Swans of Dawlish are getting broody again. Just weeks after the loss of their previous two cygnets who are thought to have been swept away during heavy rain, parents Bert and Kimba have already built a new nest. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/black-swans-of-dawlish-breeding-again-868705

A festive charity raffle organised by the owner of a Dawlish salon has not only raised over £1,000 for a dog rescue but will also enable a seriously ill little girl to enjoy a special birthday party. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/festive-dog-rescue-raffle-gifts-special-birthday-party-to-sick-girl-868314

TRAFFIC has been described as ‘chaos’ in Dawlish this morning as South West Water beings work in Elm Grove Road. There had been questions about exactly how the one-way system along the road was to function. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/traffic-chaos-in-dawlish-as-south-west-water-resumes-work-on-elm-grove-road-868118

FIREFIGHTERS from Dawlish were alerted to a reports of a road accident in Shaldon yesterday after a car flipped on its side on black ice. Just before noon, the crew, along with colleagues from Torquay fire station, attended the scene of a single vehicle accident. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/firefighters-make-car-safe-after-shaldon-black-ice-crash-867443

A DAWLISH care home has been praised for setting a benchmark for outstanding dementia practice across the social care sector. Sefton Hall, a Southern Healthcare home, received the praise from Meaningful Care Matters auditors who were assessing the care home’s Butterfly programmes. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/care-home-praised-for-setting-new-dementia-care-standard-867405

MORE than 100 people sat down to enjoy a traditional turkey Christmas lunch at the Strand Centre in Dawlish on Christmas Day. Many of those tucking in to the meal with all the trimmings would otherwise have been alone. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/community-christmas-lunch-at-dawlishs-strand-centre-brings-joy-to-over-100-attendees-867301

A NEW competition aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership and protecting green spaces launches today, encouraging dog owners to bag it and bin it. It will run across popular walking locations including Dawlish Warren, Dawlish Countryside Park and Ridgetop Park. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/devon-loves-dogs-launches-competition-to-protect-wildlife-866869

HEALTH chiefs have announced another week-long closure of the Minor Injuries Unit at Dawlish Community Hospital. The ‘temporary’ closure will be until Monday January 12 according to Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-minor-injuries-unit-faces-another-week-long-closure-866731

VOLUNTEERS from environmental group Dawlish Against Plastic carried out their first beach clean of the year. They discovered an amount of debris thrown up by recent storms and 15 volunteers collected 17.7kgs of general waste and 1.2kg of recyclable waste, mostly found on the roads approaching the beaches. Read more... ...

PARENTS and residents in Dawlish are braced for further disruption with the restart of work by South West Water. From next week, the company, which is midway through a multi-million pound project currently aimed at improving water quality, will resume work in Elm Grove Road. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/parents-and-residents-braced-for-road-closure-865546

FIREFIGHTERS in Dawlish spent the turn of New Year rescuing an elderly person. The crew received a call at about 11.45pm from the ambulance service that paramedics needed help to gain access to the property. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/firefighters-in-dawlish-rescue-elderly-person-during-new-year-emergency-866224

Volunteers from Teignmouth RNLI and Dawlish Coastguard bravely gave up their Christmas Day to assist with a rescue operation at Budleigh Salterton, after receiving reports of swimmers in difficulty. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/volunteers-heroic-christmas-day-rescue-efforts-865235

Sefton Hall in Dawlish recognises staff for over 40 years of dedicated service, with awards given to carers and nurses. CARERS at a Dawlish care home have been recognised for their long and dedicated service. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/care-home-honours-long-serving-staff-865247

Students and staff at Oakwood College in Dawlish learned about police work from Neighbourhood Beat Manager PC George Miller, inspiring future careers in emergency services. STUDENTS and staff at Oakwood College in Dawlish got the chance to find out about police work with a visit from Dawlish Neighbourhood Beat Manager PC George Miller. Read more... ...

ROYAL Navy veteran Richard Hayward has launched his latest Dawlish badge, this time to raise money following the Avian flu outbreak. Funds from the sale of this new badge will go towards the Waterfowl Appeal, launched after up to 50 birds were humanely culled having tested positive for the deadly virus. Read more... ...

ORGANISERS of Dawlish Community Larder have thanked all their supporters and volunteers for their help over the last year. Particularly in the run up to Christmas, community food projects are more important than ever. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-community-larder-hails-volunteers-amid-christmas-demand-rise-864746

Dawlish resident Jane Barclay, 70, embraces the chill of December's sea as part of her '17 Dips of Christmas' challenge, raising nearly £250 for Prostate Cancer Research. A DAWLISH swimmer has been braving the chilly seas to raise money in December. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-swimmer-takes-on-12-dips-of-christmas-for-charity-864584

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. Ridley, an 11-year-old black Labrador-cross golden retriever, from Dawlish, Devon, scooped the Hero Dog Award at the Guide Dogs People Awards for 2025. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp390kpxndxo