Dawlish News' Posts

A SOFA offering residents the opportunity to chat over pressing issues is coming back to Teignbridge. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/the-sofa-returns-to-teignbridge-this-summer-781671

A woman was hit on the head by a stone which was thrown through an open train window in Devon over the weekend. On Saturday, April 5, at around 5pm, a woman travelling between Dawlish and Teignmouth was struck by the object that was hurled into the carriage. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/woman-hit-stone-thrown-through-10086995

On Saturday evening the neighbourhood team, supported by a specialist passive drugs dog, and other colleagues, conducted a 'Pubs Against Drugs' operation in Dawlish and Teignmouth. Possession of illicit drugs and evidence of drug use were observed in 5 of the 7 pubs entered, after a number of positive stop and searches were made. Possession and supply offences will be investigated for several ...

There are 66 of the Dittos houses all across Dawlish, themed to the shops they are installed on. A tourist trail of model houses made to the scale of five-inch (12cm) fictional creatures is making a return to Dawlish high street for its third year. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cql656xn7ggo

A spectacular 23-meter-long, Chinese-inspired dragon will form the grand finale to this year’s Dawlish Carnival parade. The dragon and accompanying lanterns are being created at open craft workshops at the Alice Cross Centre in Teignmouth with community artist Sam Lock. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/spectacular-chinese-dragon-to-ignite-dawlish-carnival-parade-780884

A POPULAR disco for the over 60s in Dawlish continues to help local charities and good causes. The monthly knees-up aims to give the older members of the community a chance to strut their stuff. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/disco-donate-proceeds-to-rnli-charity-780743

YOUNGSTERS at a Dawlish school have been learning about policing and art. The varied experiences were enjoyed by children from Orchard Manor School, a special school which provides education for children with communication and interaction needs, autism and learning needs. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-students-explore-art-and-policing-with-local-experts-780706

Deaf students from Exmouth excel at Dawlish Gardens Trust, earning AQA certificates. A GARDEN charity in Dawlish welcomed deaf and disabled students for work experience. A group of deaf students with additional needs from Exmouth made great strides in their vocational training when they spent time at Dawlish Gardens Trust. Read more... ...

A Dawlish carpenter has been recognised for his ‘remarkable dedication to swifts’ and ‘wide reaching work’ after winning the Individual Inspiration Wild About Devon Award. Jerry Horn, who set up the Devon Swift Project, said he was ‘surprised’ by the award but was pleased that the project and the swifts had received acknowledgement. Read more... ...

The newest addition to the Starcross to Exmouth Ferry and Dawlish Boat Trips fleet has been renamed. The owners of the Starcross to Exmouth Ferry and Dawlish Boat Trips acquired the new vessel last month after they l ost their boat, Princess Marina, to a devastating fire in November. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-name-for-replacement-ferry-780245

A programme of beautiful tunes has been chosen by director Nicholas Gardiner for Dawlish Choral Society’s spring concert on Thursday, April 10, at St Gregory’s Church. Some are well known, like Mozart’s “Ave Verum”, Bruckner’s “Locus Iste” and Faure’s “ Cantique de Jean Racine”, and supported by Italian composers like Monteverdi and T. Read more... ...

An extensive search and rescue operation took place off Teignmouth last night (April 1st) following reports of a fully clothed man entering the water at Sprey Point, near Holcombe. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/surfer-sighting-sparks-search-operation-779977

The Teignmouth detachment of the Army Cadet Force (ACF) is to relocate from its base at the bottom of Bitton Park in Teignmouth to Dawlish this month. The move was originally due to be a temporary relocation while the community units at the bottom of Bitton Park were redeveloped. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/army-cadets-relocate-to-dawlish-779721

NON-TOXIC algae is responsible for a layer of unattractive ‘scum’ seen on the Brook in Dawlish. The algae has accumulated at the bottom end of the watercourse through the town by the Viaduct. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/non-toxic-algae-creates-unsightly-scum-on-dawlish-brook-779600

Dog owners must keep pets off certain Teignbridge beaches until September 30 as annual dog ban takes effect. Teignmouth, Shaldon, Dawlish and Dawlish Warren beaches will be dog free until 30 September. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dog-beach-ban-comes-into-force-on-april-1-779278

BOAT Cove in Dawlish is due for a spring clean this Saturday. Environmental group Dawlish Against Plastic is organising its monthly beach cleans again. Saturday’s clean up will start at 4.30pm due to the tides. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-beach-clean-up-this-saturday-join-the-effort-to-reduce-plastic-waste-779083

Dawlish Marina Bowling Club has a new men’s captain, Marc Baker. Marc is the youngest Marina Captain the club has ever had. He has been playing bowls since he was 7 years old and is keen to encourage more young people to take up bowls as a hobby. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/dawlish-marina-bowling-club-appoints-youngest-ever-mens-captain-marc-baker-778566

An exhibition and talks about what life was like 100 years ago. More Information (DevonAir Radio is not responsible for external websites). The Manor House Olt Town Street Dawlish EX7 9AP. Read more... https://www.devonairradio.com/calendar/event/dawlish-and-the-exe-estuary-in-the-1920s/

DAWLISH and Starcross communities will be stepping back 100 years at an event tomorrow. Dawlish History Group, Starcross History, Dawlish Museum and Devon History Society have joined forces to look at life 100 years ago along the estuary. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-and-starcross-host-100-year-history-exhibition-tomorrow-778605

Dive into the vibrant world of Dawlish's art scene with the pop-up exhibition featuring works by local talents like Luke Steffens and his family, alongside other creative minds. A POP UP exhibition in Dawlish will feature the work of five local artists. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/pop-up-exhibition-showcases-local-artists-778530

Employers will have to find more money to pay National Insurance increases. Helen Scott from Cofton Holidays in Dawlish said good weather during the spring has seen 25% better bookings for Easter this year compared with 2024, but she faced a £200,000 increase in National Insurance contributions. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gen7dl54ko

Dawlish Countryside Park will briefly close for tractor operations to sow crops aiding Cirl buntings and rare wildflowers. Safety measures in place. TRACTORS will be moving into Dawlish Countryside Park to sow crops to support rare birds. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/tractors-to-sow-crops-in-dawlish-park-to-support-rare-birds-778222

EASTER fun is coming to Dawlish with a Great Easter Egg Hunt. Dawlish Town Council is organising the hunt and promises a visit from a ‘special guest’. The event takes place on Saturday April 19 from 10am to 2pm at Manor Gardens in Old Town Street. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/great-easter-egg-hunt-in-dawlish-fun-for-families-777370

DAWLISH College is about the launch its own community garden project. The college in Elm Grove Road will be opening the doors to its new garden space and welcoming the public for two days in April. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-college-invites-public-to-new-community-garden-777361

SOUTH WEST Water has started work on its multi-million pound scheme to improve water quality in Dawlish. Engineers have moved onto the main green space, the Lawn, to begin work on the project which was due to have started in January. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/water-works-underway-777204

DAWLISH Indoor Bowling Club hosted an exciting finals weekend across March 22 and 23, played in high spirits across the board. In an extremely exciting and tense match, the Ladies Singles pitted Tina Rowe against Debbie Coyles. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/indoor-finals-weekend-at-dawlish-bowling-club-776931

The new owner of a health food shop in Teignmouth has big plans to promote sustainable and ethical living. They will continue operating Poppadums in Dawlish. Happy Bean Health will continue to sell the same items as Poppadums but will ‘squeeze in a few more products and ideas alongside’. Read more... ...

REPORTS of a lorry fire near Dawlish turned out to be a broken down vehicle, police have confirmed. Devon and Cornwall Police were called to reports of a what was suspected to be a lorry fire on the northbound carriageway of the A380 at Ashcombe, Dawlish, at around 8.05am today, Thursday, March 20. Read more... ...

A DAWLISH hair salon owner has raised more than £1,000 for an animal rehoming charity. Chrissy Marks of Signature Hair and Beauty and the team at Lady's Mile Holiday Park raised £1,260 for Saving Pound Dogs Cyprus (SPDC). Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/caravan-break-raffle-raises-over-ps1000-for-dog-charity-775740

Grandad Allan Pidwell is buying himself state-of-the-art walking boots after winning £20,000 from just £0.20 at Betfred. He opted for a lucky dip and so it proved when he hit the jackpot on Bonus King Bingo at the Betfred shop on the Strand, Dawlish in Devon Read more... https://insights.betfred.com/newsroom/betfred-customer-won-20k-from-20p-on-bonus-king-bingo/

HEALTH bosses have announced Dawlish Minor Injuries Unit is closed today. The temporary closure of the unit at Dawlish Hospital comes a month after it was previously closed. The unit finally reopened last April after it was shut for more than four years and in the first four months, staff saw and treated more than 1,300 people. Read more... ...

Teignbridge has been home to many influential naval commanders. Local experts will explore the life of Gilbert Clapp from Dawlish; the homes and gardens of Bishopsteignton’s three Admirals; and the impact of Dawlish resident Admiral Schank’s lifting keel. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/historic-naval-commanders-uncovered-775085

ROYAL British Legion stalwart Richard Hayward has created another of his unique Dawlish fund-raising badges. Ex-serviceman Richard has been making the bespoke Dawlish-themed badges for the last 10 years, raising thousands of pounds for the RBL. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-poppy-appeal-dawlish-badge-launched-774892

THREE Dawlish charities are to benefit from a special fund-raising day at Luscombe Castle. The event on Friday May 23 is a rare chance to visit the gardens at the privately-owned Grade I listed castle. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/charity-day-at-historic-gardens-774246

The Faithful Servant II, previously a Gosport Ferry, joins the Starcross to Exmouth fleet. A new boat has joined the fleet of the Starcross to Exmouth Ferry and Dawlish Boat Trips ahead of the summer season. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/former-gosport-ferry-starts-new-life-in-starcross-774230

DESPERATE parents in Dawlish will soon be able to apply for pre-school places following the announcement of a new nursery opening. Dawlish has an acute shortage of childcare places for under-fives, made worse since the recent closure of the Little Swans pre-school. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/education/relief-for-parents-as-new-nursery-provider-chosen-774051

DEVON Partnership Trust has received a top rating for its privacy and dignity to patients. The trust, which runs Langdon Hospital in Dawlish, is the joint top mental health provider in the country for privacy, dignity and wellbeing, according to the latest Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) findings. Read more... ...

MORE rubbish has been dumped at a Dawlish beauty spot overnight. This time, among the debris discarded at Coryton Cove, was a toilet roll dispenser and loo roll from a public toilet. Last week, the remains of a bonfire were discovered on the beach along with discarded bits of cardboard. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/loo-roll-dispenser-dumped-at-beauty-spot-773474

A Teignbridge restaurant has been handed a new four-out-of-five food hygiene rating. Forest Fungi, a restaurant, cafe or canteen at The Farm Shop Timaru Gardens Warren Road Dawlish Devon was given the score after assessment on February 18, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teignbridge-restaurant-given-new-food-hygiene-rating-773455

AN 85-year-old Holcombe artist has become an unexpected YouTube star. But since the foundation of the Teignmouth and Dawlish Go Local YouTube channel dedicated to showcasing small businesses, Sally’s own watercolour painting has turned from a hobby into a business selling prints and cards. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/amateur-artist-starts-business-aged-85-773073