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The first direct train to London – using an alternative to the storm-hit line to Plymouth – is to leave Devon next month for the first time in 50 years. The special train from Okehampton to Paddington will use the route suggested as an option to avoid the long-term issues at Dawlish line which is frequently cut off by the high tide and storm waves. Read more... ...

Simeon Francis spotted the driver had left the key fob in the £18,750 Renault Captur and that all he needed to do to take it was to get in and press the start button. He took the car from the drive of a pensioner in Exeter Road, Dawlish, and stole a set of numberplates from a camper van to try which he put on the car to cover his tracks. Read more... ...

Just found this article. It didn't mention the ticket link, which is here http:// cuddle-party-devon.eventbri te.com/ People form all walks of life attend events which are held regularly and attendees usually find it a calming and enjoyable event. It addresses touch which is a human need, as well as consent, boundaries and clear communication.

The people of the seaside town of Dawlish have been dancing in the streets again. After the success of the 2014 Dawlish Is Happy video, they have been showing off their moves in a new version for 2017. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/the-people-of-dawlish-just-can-t-stop-dancing-in-new-video-to-highlight-music-festival/story-30136302-detail/story.html#0hOl5uvTYHqzA3MW.99

There will be accidents, consider a car wanting to turn right towards Exeter it's madness who ever came up with the idea needs their head looking at.

More high tides and strong winds are affecting travel on one of the West Country's main railway lines for a second morning in a row. CrossCountry trains are again not running between Exeter and Plymouth due to problems on the line at Dawlish. Read more... http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2017-02-14/dawlish-line-disruption-continues-into-second-day-after-waves-smash-trains-windscreen/

The operator CrossCountry say they are not running services between Plymouth and Paignton until this afternoon after waves overtopped the sea wall at Dawlish overnight. Read more.. http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2017-02-13/disruption-on-dawlish-line-after-high-winds-and-tides/

Has anyone else noticed the plethora of signage that has appeared on Teignmouth Road? There are now 10 x 40mph signs each way (so 20 in total) located in the one mile stretch between Lea Mount and Derncleugh Gardens! What a waste of money - must be trying to use up this year's budget.

A quick search on Facebook reveals boths men originate from Sunderland.

Trains cancelled as flood alert issued for Devon coast A flood warning has cancelled some trains between Exeter and Plymouth this evening as waves are set to batter Dawlish. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/trains-cancelled-as-flood-alert-issued-for-devon-coast/story-30130526-detail/story.html

Police are investigating a burglary at Portmile lodges, Exeter road which happened between 10am on Thursday 2 February and 11am on Tuesday 7 February 2017. The home was broken into and property stolen. Police believe the offender(s) may have spent some time in the holiday home before leaving Read more... http://wearesouthdevon.com/dawlish-burglary/

I looked at the new houses at the Sainsburys site a while ago for a friend they are like cardboard boxes you can put a little pressure on the internal walls and they move i wouldn't buy one if they were half the price.

A YOUNG woman reported missing in Dawlish early today was found safe and well just two hours later in the resort. Police had been concerned for the welfare of 24-year-old Amber Brown who was reported missing at 6.45am. Search and rescue teams were called in to help find Amber who was traced locally just before 9am. Police thanked the public for their help. Source: ...

Thanks for that , it would be helpful to people if they took down their FB page and other advertising or put a notice up saying they were no longer trading .

L ocked in the bone-clenching midwinter chill, Devon lies silent under a pewter sky. At Dawlish Warren the beach is deserted, but inland the Exe estuary is bursting with life. At this time of year it is hard to imagine the south Devon coast as England's Riviera, but there is no better season in which to discover the secret world of the Exe. Read more... ...

Great news

Nice pics Ziggy.

Chance that there are going to be no buses as the Exeter drivers have voted to strike as they are upset at relocation of the depot to matford.

The dedicated dipper was snapped battling enormous waves in Dawlish, Devon, today – just hours after strong winds caused power cables to explode in another coastal town. Read more... https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2765380/storm-doris-uk-weather-warning/

Needs destroying, not selling.

Thanks Lynne.

Well I will be interested to know if the town centre CCTV is switched on as I think it was inactive for a very long time. I hope it was working and captured images of the vermin who attacked the Costcutter manger so they can be caught and dealt with severely. The council need to provide CCTV at CC but I bet they won't!

i have a Unfurnished Lower Ground Floor studio apartment For Rent in Dawlish. £450 Per month (excluding bills) £450 refundable Deposit. Dawlish Well presented and spacious unfurnished Lower Ground Floor studio apartment situated in a popular area conveniently located for the town centre and sea front in Dawlish The property has been renovated in recent years by the current owner. The accommodation ...

Many Cross Country trains have alterations. https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/media/1560/020217-dawlish-public-train-plan-pdf.pdf

"we are going to deliver much more with less" Hmmm.......not likely.

Well I guess there might be given the English climate. (What lovely weather we have today.......)

Has anyone taken any pictures of the new dangerous layout? It sounds really bad.

Yeah I saw one of the signs in teignmouth at the weekend, luckily it's only lasting a week. I wonder if a dog can hold it in that long? Lol

On Friday morning I was driving down The Strand, in my car, towards the junction with the A379. I witnessed an adult male riding his cycle off the A379 and ride up the centre of The Strand towards me. The cyclist bumped up the curb and on to the pavement by Boots and only because I was in his way. It's the same issue for all the anti social behaviour that affects residents of Dawlish. It's not the ...

Just a reminder of how lucky we are to live in Dawlish. Whether it's the sea or the country side we have both. See more pics... https://www.dawlish.com/photo?albumid=1704

Thomas Chatterton is described as being five feet nine inches in height, with a stocky build, dark brown hair, brown eyes and often wears a baseball cap and tracksuit trousers. He has a distinctive round tribal tattoo on his neck. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/search-for-missing-dawlish-man-25-last-seen-on-monday/story-30089407-detail/story.html

Crosscountry trains have confirmed that they will not be running any trains west of Exeter from 3pm today. The trains may stop running until 7pm due to the high tide, strong onshore winds and the risk of waves over the sea wall, which could affect the likes of Dawlish, which have had previous problems with adverse weather. Read more... ...

I did wonder if it was access for the park.  Thanks for confirming Lynne.

This is what it says at section 3.9 of the Devon Home Choice policy document 3.9 No local connection to Devon 3.9.1 Applicants who have no local connection to Devon will have their application placed in either: - The Low housing need band (D) if they are assessed as having a housing need (whether this be high, medium or low need), or - The No housing need band (E) if they are assessed as having no ...

The picture of the groynes is outstanding. Well done.

@leatash Thanks for that. It's the first time I have been there for ages as I have had no need to go, but at at least now I know. It is ridiculous that they have taken them away.

An accident waiting to happen......... .and a compensation claim! Some old biddy steps off the coach and a cyclist takes her out! Who pays the compensation for injury? DCC, TDC or DTC? They are all barking mad!!

Well said Carer.

Thank for this link, Lynne. There will be many in the community who would seem to be able to qualify - and with the credits going towards topping up any shortfall in the new state pension, a bit of effort with some form filling could prove very worthwhile.