Dawlish News' Posts

Harvest festivals in Dawlish have led to an outpouring of donations for the Community Larder, providing vital food and supplies to locals. DONATIONS have flooded in to a Dawlish project aimed at providing food support and reducing waste. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/harvest-festival-donations-overflow-to-support-community-larder-844299

Dawlish locals have the opportunity to participate in a Co-op-hosted event this October to discuss and enhance their community's development. RESIDENTS in Dawlish are being invited to an event to share view on what more can be done to help the community thrive. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-residents-invited-to-co-op-event-to-boost-community-spirit-844150

A weekly craft market at Dawlish Bowls Club's clubhouse is offering local artisans a platform to showcase their handmade goods, expanding Dawlish's unique retail scene. CRAFTSPEOPLE in Dawlish have set up shop at a weekly town centre market. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-craft-market-provides-platform-for-local-artisans-844062

The Great Western Railway employee was left unconscious. Police were called to Dawlish Train Station on Sunday, October 19, following a report that a Great Western Railway staff member had been assaulted. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/locals-praised-by-police-after-railway-worker-assault-844100

Teignbridge Council is offering a free boat at Dawlish's Boat Cove to the first person to claim it. The vessel has been unclaimed for months and is under a Section Notice for removal. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/unclaimed-boat-up-for-grabs-at-dawlish-843535

A group of Dawlish poets unite to release their first anthology, featuring 86 poems on nature, the sea, and life. A GROUP of poets in Dawlish have published their first anthology of poems. Editor David Pickton said: ‘The anthology is a collection of voices, each distinct and engaging. Read more... ...

Teignmouth Promenade parkrun celebrated its 75,000th participant last Saturday (October 11). Claire Hannaford, who runs Slimming World groups in Dawlish, was named as Teignmouth Promenade’s 75,000th parkrunner. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teignmouth-promenade-parkrun-celebrates-75000th-participant-842667

Parents with young children can now enjoy a cuppa while their offspring play at a new café in Dawlish. The Little Bean Play Café opened its doors earlier this month in the former Luna Rosa shop on The Strand. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-play-cafe-for-dawlish-842453

An urgent appeal has been launched for the return of three stolen go karts from Dawlish Warren, with a cash reward of £500 offered for information leading to their recovery. AN URGENT appeal has been launched for the return of three of Dawlish Warren’s popular go karts. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/reward-offered-for-return-of-stolen-dawlish-warren-go-karts-842120

Find support for housing, energy bills, and more at Dawlish's Cost of Living event. HELP and advice is available at a Cost Of Living event being held in Dawlish. Charities and organisations will be on hand to give free information and assistance on issues including housing, energy bills, food support and maximising household income. Read more... ...

Sefton Hall in Dawlish is shortlisted for four major care home awards, highlighting its exceptional dedication to residents. A DAWLISH care home is in the running for four awards for its dedication to looking after its residents. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-care-home-nominated-for-four-prestigious-awards-841680

A Dawlish electrical firm has agreed to be the headline partner for the Devon County Football Association Women’s Premier Cup. Red Rock Electrical has taken on the naming rights to the competition, which will now be referred to as the Red Rock Electrical Women’s Premier Cup. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-firm-sponsors-womens-football-cup-841544

PEOPLE will be able to have their bikes security marked in a bid to thwart bicycle theft. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding a bike marking event at Combeinteignhead Village Hall on November 1. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-to-hold-bike-marking-event-at-village-hall-840857

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to four of Teignbridge’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. • Rated 5: Social Table at Warren Golf Club Beach Road Dawlish Warren Devon; rated on October 3. Read more... ...

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge pub next week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Old Commercial Inn in Bishopsteignton on Friday, October 17. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/meet-the-policing-team-at-pub-surgery-840616

After causing chaos in Stratford, Reggie the rogue Black Swan finds romance and a serene new home in Dawlish, thanks to Don Phillips' matchmaking efforts. IT WAS All’s Well That Ends Well for Reggie the rogue Black Swan who had found love at last. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/reggie-the-swans-heartwarming-love-story-840261

Fire fighters from Dawlish were called to a car fire in Teignmouth this morning (Thursday October 9). Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a call from a member of the public at 11.34 this morning reporting a fire involving a car on a driveway in Teignmouth. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/fire-fighters-attend-teignmouth-car-fire-840237

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge church next week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at the Parish Church of Saint Andrew in Kenn on Thursday, October 16. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-to-hold-community-surgery-at-church-840148

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge church next week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Parish Church of All Saints in Kenton on Wednesday, October 15. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/join-police-surgery-at-village-church-840137

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge village hall next week. Members of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Stokeinteignhead Village Hall on Tuesday, October 14. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/meet-local-officers-at-village-surgery-840126

BBC Sounds. Donald Phillips is from the Dawlish Waterfowl Centre. Listen here... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0m7ks3v

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. Reggie, nicknamed The Terminator in Stratford, was moved from Stratford-upon-Avon to Dawlish, Devon. Donald Phillips, from the Dawlish Waterfowl Centre, said Reggie had "settled in very well" and had already found a mate. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cy8r04npyr8o

A POLICE and Communities Together (PACT) meeting is taking place in Shaldon next week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding the monthly meeting at Shaldon Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 8. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/join-police-to-discuss-community-issues-838096

A TEIGNBRIDGE rotary club has been commended for its continuing support to an international charity that provides emergency shelter to families throughout the world. “This is an amazing result and, in many respects, due to the generosity of the people of Dawlish and the surrounding area,” said Gray. Read more... ...

Police in Dawlish are conducting stop and searches on e-scooter riders to tackle drug dealing. POLICE in Dawlish are carrying out plain clothes stop and searches in the town in a bid to tackle drug dealing. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-action-to-target-drug-dealing-838134

Devon County Council is to revisit proposals to raise parking charges after a group of councillors raise concerns that the increased fees would annihilate local traders. Dawlish councillor Rosie Dawson led a ‘call in’ of the decision, made last month, to increase Devon County Council on-street parking fees. Read more... ...

PLANS to demolish a derelict Dawlish manor house and build homes in its place have been rejected by planners. Submitted to Teignbridge District Council (TDC) by Hannon Homes Ltd, 25/00991/FUL sought permission to demolish Fairfield House, which was ravaged by fire in 2018 following an arson attack, and build three, two-storey homes. Read more... ...

South West Water announces roadworks on Elm Grove Road, affecting schools and residents during term time due to an unmapped gas pipe. Now, both Dawlish College and Gatehouse Academy will be open during the work which is part of the wider multi-million pound scheme across Dawlish aimed at improving water quality. Read more... ...

Join the Dawlish Repair Cafe on October 18 to celebrate International Repair Day with community repairs and skill-sharing. THE NEXT Dawlish Repair Cafe Fix Fest has been organised to co-incide with International Repair Day. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-repair-cafe-event-set-for-international-repair-day-838866

FISHING wire has had to be removed from another of the Dawlish Black Swans. The incident has again highlighted the dangers to the town’s waterfowl of fishing in the Brook. Town councillor Scott Williams was one of the rescuers who managed to remove the line. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/another-black-swan-saved-after-ingesting-fishing-line-838855

TEIGNBRIDGE District Council (TDC) are once again teaming up with Teign CVS to host a new series of free drop-in sessions across the district. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/cost-of-living-drop-in-events-return-this-autumn-838821

Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs libraries in Devon, said Halloween costume swap rails would be available at a number of libraries, including Kingsbridge, Exeter and Dawlish. Parents and carers can swap or rehome a pre-loved outfit for free, with no requirement to donate. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20e8xgejvzo

As the autumn days draw in and Halloween approaches, a sure-fire way of encouraging the kids to enjoy the outdoors is to head to a local pumpkin patch. Teignmouth Road, Dawlish EX7 0LA (next to the Smugglers Inn). Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/smashing-pumpkin-patches-in-teignbridge-838283

A flashing light seen on the River Teign last night (Wednesday October 1) resulted in a call out for the volunteer crew from Teignmouth Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI). The crew from Teignmouth Lifeboat Station quickly launched and worked with mobile teams from Dawlish Coastguard on the shoreline. Read more... ...

Reggie, the rogue Black Swan notorious for causing a stir in Stratford-on-Avon, is set to be rehomed in Dawlish, joining the Black Swan clan there. A NEW kid on the block is expected to join the Black Swan clan in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/reggie-the-black-swan-to-be-rehomed-in-dawlish-after-stratford-troubles-837626

An appeal has been made for more hand-knitted poppies to join the Dawlish Poppy Wall of Remembrance this November. AN APPEAL has gone out for more poppies to be made to join the Dawlish Poppy Wall of Remembrance. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/appeal-for-more-hand-knitted-poppies-for-dawlish-remembrance-wall-837445

DOG owners can enjoy Teignbridge’s beaches alongside their four-legged friends from tomorrow as the annual ban is lifted. From October 1, the ban, which bars dogs from Teignmouth, Shaldon, Dawlish and Dawlish Warren beaches, will be lifted. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dog-beach-ban-ends-tomorrow-837148

TWO LIBRARIES in Teignbridge are joining a countywide campaign to save money and recycle with a Halloween Costume Swap. Libraries in Dawlish and Buckfastleigh will be inviting families in October to take part. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/devon-libraries-promote-eco-friendly-halloween-costume-swap-initiative-837102

The road closure due to a dangerous structure on the A379 at Starcross has been extended until Monday 6th October. HGVs and towing vehicles should use the A380. A diversion route is in place for light vehicles. Please expect delays in the surrounding area. SW

HEALTH bosses have announced Dawlish Hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit will be closed again. This time the unit, which reopened last year, will be shut until the end of this week. Anyone with an urgent but not life-threatening injury or condition is advised to go to the Urgent Treatment Centre at Newton Abbot Hospital. Read more... ...