Dawlish News' Posts

A site manager for Bloor Homes in Dawlish has been recognised with a prestigious award at the National House Builder Council’s (NHBC) South West Pride in the Job regional awards. Mike Mitchell received a Seal of Excellence award from the NHBC at the start of November, after being awarded a Pride in the Job Quality award this summer. Read more... ...

FORMER Royal Navy man Richard Hayward has raised more than £3,600 for the Royal British Legion. Richard, who served in the forces from 1966 to 1991, has spent 10 years creating special Dawlish poppy-themed badges and raised more than £23,000. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/royal-navy-veteran-raises-ps3600-for-poppy-appeal-with-dawlish-badges-850586

VOLUNTEERS in Dawlish are preparing for bad weather. Members of WADE Waterways Around Dawlish Environment are keeping a close eye on water levels and reviewing over the net next few days whether the sluice gates on the weirs will need to open. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-volunteers-on-alert-for-flood-risks-amid-weather-concerns-850352

WREATHS of poppies are on their way to London having been picked up by the Great Western Railway Poppies to Paddington train this morning. The service has picked up wreaths from town along the route including Dawlish where Mayor Cllr Anthony James handed over the town’s poppy to GWR staff on the 07.03 train from Dawlish to Paddington. Read more... ...

Mike Mitchell, site manager at Dawlish's building site, wins NHBC's Seal of Excellence and Pride in the Job Quality awards, recognising his dedication to raising house-building standards. A SITE manager for a building site in Dawlish has been recognised with a prestigious industry award. Read more... ...

E-BIKES are continuing to cause trouble for residents in Dawlish with complaints of riders using them dangerously. Police have said they will be cracking down following reports of intimidation and anti-social behaviour involving the bikes. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-residents-concerned-over-e-bike-dangers-as-police-crack-down-837813

IT WAS cup week in the South Devon and Torbay Table Tennis League with the first round of the Team Handicap Singles competition. Brixham Trawlers, Allen Pack, Nick and Stuart Shipley, just edged past Dawlish Aces 19-17 in an all second division encounter. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/table-tennis/owls-soar-in-all-newton-abbot-table-tennis-cup-affair-849950

A VILLAGE hall in Teignbridge is due to host a police surgery this week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding their latest ‘Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting this Wednesday, November 12 at Shillingford St George Village Hall. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/join-police-for-midweek-surgery-at-village-hall-849810

A TEIGNBRIDGE fire station is looking for new recruits. Dawlish Fire Station have put out the call for paid, on-call fire-fighters. ‘Come along to our drill night, every Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm meet the crew, and find out more about the role’, a spokesperson for the fire station said. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/fire-station-looking-for-on-call-firefighters-849677

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge pub this week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Old Commercial Inn in Bishopsteignton on Thursday, November 13. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dont-miss-police-surgery-at-village-pub-849670

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to nine of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. • Rated 5: Reflections South West Ltd at 33 The Strand Dawlish Devon; rated on November 5. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/food-hygiene-ratings-given-to-nine-teignbridge-establishments-849652

Dawlish is gearing up for a festive two-day Christmas event on November 29 and 30 organised by Dawlish Town Council and Dawlish Chamber of Trade, featuring live music, markets, and a spectacular Christmas lights switch-on. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-to-host-two-day-christmas-fair-with-festive-events-849377

Dawlish Town Council has awarded thousands in grants to local charities, including £5,000 to Assist Teignbridge, benefiting the community through essential services. CHARITIES, organisations and events have benefitted fro thousands of pounds funding from Dawlish Town Council. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-groups-receive-council-grants-for-community-support-849512

A TEIGNBRIDGE village hall will host a police surgery next week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding their latest ‘Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting next Tuesday, November 11 at Stokeinteignhead Village Hall. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-to-host-village-hall-surgery-on-tuesday-849501

Dawlish's new cygnets, watched by parents Kimba and Bert, explore the waters as the town council secures their safety by closing the footpath. THE NEW Dawlish cygnets are now four days old. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-cygnets-protected-by-footpath-closure-849283

A DAWLISH businesswoman and hairdresser has launched her ‘12 Days of Christmas’ fundraiser for Saving Pound Dogs Cyprus (SPDC). Chrissy Marks is once again raising money for SPDC. ‘I am overwhelmed with the local support and I am so grateful’, Chrissy said. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/businesswoman-chrissy-launches-12-days-of-christmas-fundraiser-849353

A DAWLISH co-working space is one of four to join Devon’s successful Work Hub network. The Good Space in Dawlish becomes part of Devon's thriving Work Hub community, offering networking and flexible office solutions. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-co-working-space-joins-devons-expanding-work-hub-network-848864

Two new cygnets in Dawlish, just a day old, are beginning their adventures under the watchful eyes of parents Kimba and a devoted community. THE TWO new Dawlish residents are now one day old. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-cygnets-braving-the-world-848254

Bowlers in Dawlish are on target for fundraising success after being given a major boost by Teignbridge Council. Members of the council’s executive committee have agreed to extend Dawlish Marina Bowls Club’s lease on its land and buildings at Sandy Lane for another 38 years Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/1-year-rent-deal-excellent-10620368

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert along south Devon coastal and estuary areas for the next couple of days due to high tides and forecast heavy rain. Flooding is possible for two hours either side of high tide from this afternoon until Friday evening with areas at risk including Teignmouth and the Teign estuary and Dawlish. Read more... ...

Former Exeter City footballer Bob Rackley makes an emotional return to St James Park for the first time in over six decades. Bob, who lives at a Dawlish care home, played for Exeter City between 1958 and 1960 and his trip to watch the team take on Huddersfield Town marked his first visit to a live match in many years. Read more... ...

Two new black swan cygnets have safely hatched in Dawlish, thanks to the dedicated efforts of local volunteers and wardens who managed water levels to protect their nest. TWO new Black Swan cygnets have arrived in Dawlish this morning. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/two-black-swan-cygnets-hatch-safely-in-dawlish-thanks-to-local-efforts-847610

A retired banker from Dartmoor ran through Teignmouth, Dawlish and Starcross on the final leg of an epic 200 marathons in 200 days challenge on Saturday (November 1). Steve James is thought to be the first man over 60 to have covered the entire coastline of mainland Britain on foot. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/retired-banker-completes-200th-marathon-in-200-days-847635

POLICE are holding a surgery in Starcross this week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team’s latest Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting in the Teignbridge village takes place on November 6. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/meet-the-police-at-pavilion-surgery-847540

Police in Dawlish are investigating reports of youths on e-bikes attempting to steal a phone. The incident follows complaints about intimidation and anti-social behaviour in the area. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/police-investigate-e-bike-phone-theft-attempt-in-dawlish-847027

Dawlish is buzzing with anticipation as two Black Swan eggs are set to hatch soon, despite the nest's precarious location. EGGCITEMENT is building in Dawlish awaiting the arrival of two new Black Swans. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/eggcitement-in-dawlish-as-black-swans-await-arrival-of-cygnets-847277

A significant engineering endeavour by Network Rail to stabilise cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe has won a prestigious Over £10m Re-engineered Award from the Institution of Civil Engineering. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-cliff-stabilisation-project-wins-top-engineering-award-847119

Earlier today, Rebecca Smith MP for South West Devon, challenged the Transport Secretary to guarantee funding for the final stage of the South West Rail Resilience Programme, a vital project protecting the South West’s main rail link. Read more... https://wearesouthdevon.com/mp-makes-further-call-on-the-government-to-secure-funding-for-final-phase-of-south-west-rail-resilience-programme/

The Dawlish Sweet Violets Bridge project, part of the Dawlish Missing Link, wins the ICE South West Civil Engineering Award for technical excellence. THE DAWLISH Sweet Violets Bridge and new link road project, dubbed the Dawlish Missing Link, has won a prestigious engineering award. Read more... ...

The Minor Injuries Unit at Dawlish Community Hospital is closed for the rest of the week with no reason given, affecting services for minor injuries. DAWLISH Community Hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit will be closed for the rest of the week, health bosses have announced. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/health/minor-injuries-unit-closed-for-rest-of-the-week-846511

A rare bottlenose dolphin has been entertaining visitors off the coast of Dawlish, captivating boat trippers with its playful antics. A BOTTLENOSE dolphin has been delighting boat trippers off the coast of Dawlish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/bottlenose-dolphin-thrills-dawlish-boat-trippers-with-close-visit-846450

Dawlish Town Council invites volunteers to help create a poppy wall tribute at Dawlish Bowling Club, November 1 to 14, commemorating remembrance and gratitude. VOLUNTEERS are needed to help put together there Dawlish Poppy Wall. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/volunteers-needed-for-dawlish-poppy-wall-846101

Dawlish Community Hospital's Minor Injury Unit, plagued by staffing shortages, closes again after 18 months since reopening. DAWLISH Community Hospital’s Minor Injury Unit is to close again tomorrow. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-hospitals-minor-injury-unit-closes-again-845814

Dawlish-based Cofton Holidays triumphs at the Green Awards UK 2025, securing the Green SME of the Year for its exemplary environmental initiatives and sustainable practices. A DAWLISH holiday park is celebrating winning three major accolades. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/holiday-park-wins-green-accolade-845584

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to four of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. • Rated 5: Little Bean Play Cafe at 34 The Strand Dawlish; rated on October 14. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/good-news-as-food-hygiene-ratings-awarded-to-four-teignbridge-establishments-845372

The Dawlish black swan nest, built by swans Bert and Kimba, remains intact despite heavy rainfall from Storm Benjamin, thanks to volunteers' efforts. THE BLACK Swan nest in Dawlish has survived heavy rainfall and remains intact today. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-black-swan-nest-survives-storm-benjamin-with-volunteers-help-844697

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Teignbridge’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Wo Kee, at 3 Warren Road Dawlish Warren was handed a three-out-of-five rating after assessment on October 1. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/food-hygiene-ratings-given-to-two-teignbridge-takeaways-844484

A FLOOD alert has been lifted on the River Teign. The alert had been issued yesterday for the rivers Teign, Bovey and Lemon and coastal streams from Babbacombe to Kenton as high river levels were forecast last night with areas of concern Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton, Teignmouth, Shaldon, Bovey Tracey, Kingskerswell, Dawlish and Dawlish Warren. Read more... ...

Volunteers in Dawlish work to safeguard the swan nest as Storm Benjamin approaches. VOLUNTEERS have been out in force in Dawlish to try to batten down the hatches before Storm Benjamin arrives. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-volunteers-protect-swan-nest-as-storm-benjamin-looms-844429

A conductor was assaulted at Dawlish station during a ticket dispute. RAIL bosses have thanked members of the public and emergency services after a conductor was assaulted at Dawlish station. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/conductor-assaulted-member-of-public-injured-in-dawlish-ticket-dispute-844393