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Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. Great Western Railway (GWR) said the line between Exeter St Davids and Plymouth would remain shut until at least 14:00 amid concerns over the track at Dawlish where waves were breaching the sea wall. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9qp5ydq0zqo

NETWORK RAIL and Great Western Railway are preparing for the onslaught of Storm Ingrid along the coastal route at Dawlish. Rail services will be suspended tonight between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot as the storm is bringing high winds and heavy rain. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/waves-crash-onto-railway-line-at-dawlish-872492

BEACHGOERS have been warned to be careful at Dawlish Warren following storm damage. Teignbridge Council says storms over the last few days have eroded the beach and dunes. Access on and off the beach is difficult and some areas will be cut off for around two hours either side of high tide. Read more... ...

A SUNDAY Times bestselling novelist will be visiting two libraries in Teignbridge to discuss her latest book. This February, Veronica Henry will be visiting Bovey Tracey and Dawlish libraries as a part of her latest book tour. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/best-selling-author-veronica-henry-to-visit-teignbridge-libraries-872407

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. Great Western Railway says the line by the sea wall at Dawlish "will probably" close. Rail passengers are being warned of disruption to services in Devon, Cornwall and other parts of the region due to heavy rain and strong winds caused by Storm Ingrid. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9dvvz6ppl5o

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

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

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

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

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... ...

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

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... ...

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

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

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

POLICE are seeking information from the public to help trace a 37-year-old wanted man from Dawlish. Robert Williams is sought in connection with a report of stalking. He is described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall, with short dark hair and facial hair. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-seek-publics-help-to-trace-man-over-stalking-report-864193

TEIGNBRIDGE Council are inviting local businesses to take advantage of pop-up trading opportunities. Businesses can apply for spaces in Bovey Tracey, Buckfastleigh, Chudleigh, Dawlish, Exminster, Kingskerswell, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Shaldon, and Teignmouth. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/pop-up-business-opportunities-across-teignbridge-864101

His Majesty was on board the Royal Train as it passed through Dawlish, following a visit to Dartmouth Royal Naval College. THE KING passed through Dawlish this afternoon on his return from his trip to Dartmouth Royal Naval College. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/royal-train-passes-through-dawlish-863703

We have helped to secure a Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order on a 22 year old man to protect children from harm and prevent possible coercion of them to commit crime. It's believed to be the first of its kind in Devon and Cornwall. Jack John Reilly, who used to live in Paignton, has been given the order by the magistrates court - which restricts his travel, access to social media and contact with ...

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. The Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity is appealing for money so it can buy presents for everyone at Torbay Hospital and five local community hospitals, including Brixham and Dawlish. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckglp6g0n4yo

Southern Healthcare, which includes Sefton Hall in Dawlish, has been awarded 'Care Group of the Year' at a national ceremony in Leicester. A CARE home group which includes Sefton hall in Dawlish has been named 'Care Group of the Year' at a national awards ceremony. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/care-home-group-wins-award-863550

Beware of burglars! Don't make it easy for opportunistic offenders this winter - please lock your doors (dead locks too if you have them) and use timer switches for internal lights. You may also wish to invest in external sensor lighting, window locks, a house alarm and/or a door cam. Make sure your home is protected and park your vehicle in a garage if possible. We've had several reports from ...