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The worst-affected areas were the Thames Valley in the south east, and Cornwall, Dorset, Devon and Somerset in the south west. In Dawlish (Devon), the sea wall under the railway line collapsed, leaving the track suspended in mid-air. In its report on the 2014 winter storms, The met office wrote “There is also an increasing body of evidence that shows that extreme daily rainfall rates are ...

http://roadworks.org/ I think they will be back, according to this its for resurfacing

On numerous occassions on walking on the path along the edge of the Point car park in Teignmouth. The walkway is obstructed or even blocked by numerous people fishing with their rods, equipment and feet blocking this walkway. I understand why they do it, because it's convienant for them, but for everyone else it's just a nusiance. How about getting some signs up on the rails to prohibit ...

Ross Norman did not enter a plea and spoke only to confirm his name when he appeared at the preliminary hearing. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Dawlish-man-appears-court-accused-Teignmouth-hit/story-28625177-detail/story.html#ixzz3ycOWrHY0

@leatash . South West MP`S are meeting George Osbourne on Monday. Even NR havn`t got the money for there study. NR admitted on Monday there Is a lot of work still to be done on the Dawlish Seawall.

So.....if the police are short staffed (or any other public sector workforce for that matter) it is not that workforce's fault. Some might say it is the fault of the government for its continual financial cutbacks in the funding of the public sector. Others might say it is the fault of those who voted in the government

The council have applied for planning permission to Teignbridge Council to place a defibrillator on the wall of the external porch of the town hall along with signs signalling how to use it. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Plans-submitted-install-defibrillator-outside/story-28614581-detail/story.html#ixzz3yT4AucG6

Brunel Park will close after this season after more than 50 years. The owners say the carriages are beyond economical repair. Wonder if anyone will come forward with an interest in keeping the site going? More pics... https://www.dawlish.com/album

Thread already running on this. see https://www.dawlish.com/thread/details/44779

Andrew (Andy) Holcombe Flat Roofing is probably the best in the area.

Parents of children at a Devon primary school have been warned to be vigilant after a man was reportedly taking pictures of pupils. A male was seen at Hazeldown Primary School on Friday, January 22, suspected of taking pictures of children,” Teignmouth and Dawlish Neighbourhood Police posted on Facebook. Read more... ...

Years ago I was at a meeting in which a DCC highways chap said to those complaining about parking along Westcliff that it acts as a traffic calming measure in itself. It forces traffic to go slower! My youngest went to Gatehouse and left 11 ish years ago, it was a nightmare then, especially if it was wet as those that would walk or park further away couldn't possibly get wet.  Many times the ...

DAWLISH-BASED award winning holiday park, Cofton Country Holidays, is celebrating the opening of its new fitness studio by running a 'bootcamp' to help members 'go lean in 2016'. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/pound-20-000-fitness-suite-revamp/story-28562343-detail/story.html#ixzz3yFRwKzMM

Flooding is possible for Exposed east facing coastal locations including Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Brixham, Broadsands, Goodrington, Paignton, Hollicombe, Torquay, Oddicombe, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish during the high tide on Monday morning. See more... ...

A gentleman received a phone call from what the caller said was from the Call Prevention Service. The caller ID on the potential victim’s phone showed a number of 02077304761. The caller said his name was Neil Thomas from the CPS and gave a contact number of 03302233908. The caller Neil Thomas said he was calling people in the TQ14 postcode area to stop cold calls and silent calls. (The gentleman ...

On page 64 of this week's Dawlish Post at the bottom right of the page there is an official notice concerning the above. It talks of a 3 metre cycleway/footway to run adjacent to the A379. It is proposed to remove and relocate advisory disabled parking bays. It is intended to install a Zebra Crossing on Exeter Road at 30 metre north east of Elm Grove Road. The appropriate Order and zebra ...

The supermarket said its Just Cook Chicken Breasts with Piri Piri sauce carries Chicken and Bacon Lattice instead - which also has milk and wheat in the ingredients. The pork, milk and wheat were not mentioned on the label. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Product-recall-Sainsbury-s-recalls-chicken/story-28579143-detail/story.html#ixzz3xtTHcko6

There's an article about it in the Dawlish Gazette.

I honestly dont know why UK give him air time especially showing his appearance with that other washed up idiot Palin. Unfortunately as we are the '51st state', we are going to get this news (that is news in the loosest possible sense of the word) every day until the election has finished and beyond.

The teenagers were reported missing to the police earlier today and are believed to be in the Teignmouth or Dawlish area. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/help-Devon-police-appeal-missing-girls/story-28570620-detail/story.html#ixzz3xnPycmOH

I am amazed at the number of drivers who have not cleared ice from there screens and side windows and are driving with only a small square cleared on there front screen this morning apart from braking the law it's extremely dangerous.

If travelling by train thismorning check it's still running, the train to Torquay (8.10am) has been cancelled.

New research has revealed that South Devon is among the nation's most romantic destination for lovers, with more than one in three citing its romantic appeal as their top reason for visiting and staying in the area. Top 10 romantic places in South Devon Read on... http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/8203-Romance-resides-South-Devon-according-new/story-28560725-detail/story.html

William Power, 38, began taking donations for his bid but found it hard going - until a friend suggested he try something a little more daring. So William, from Dawlish, Devon, decided to start training in a mankini and soon the donations started rolling in, including from former Big Brother host Davina. Read more... ...

Flooding is possible for exposed east facing coastal locations including Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Brixham, Broadsands, Goodrington, Paignton, Hollicombe, Torquay, Oddicombe, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Flood-alert-South-Devon-Sunday-night/story-28543555-detail/story.html

Appreciate the emergency work, but the turf that was laid after the last storm damage has now been covered in tons of earth.

They have all now been emptied and not before time.

Well that didn't last long the next hole is already appearing.

You may find this interesting, or not! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_space_programme#Origin_of_the_space_programme

THE best friends of Dawlish murder victim Sophie McDonald are organising a charity ball to raise money for her three children she has left behind. To help provide a better future for Sophie's children, aged 13, nine and five, her three closest friends – Erica Power, from Dawlish, Nicola Ironside, from Teignmouth, and Georgina Cornish, from Kingskerswell – have organised a sell-out charity ball ...

@Lynne - I totally agree with you. I wasn't having a go at your point, just showing the broader picture of the situation. As you quite rightlly state - buyer beware, a worthy point for many purchases in this day and age.

Chair of the task force officers group, Bruce Thompson, said the Westcountry must make a “powerful” case to the Government to ensure local projects are prioritised ahead of other parts of the country. And his call was echoed by MPs and councillors, who warned Devon and Cornwall cannot afford another Dawlish incident. Read more... ...

On Tuesday evening an elderly woman was called by a person claiming to be from the Metropolitan Police Fraud Squad. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-police-issue-warning-beware-telephone/story-28521204-detail/story.html#ixzz3x9beexxY

My answer get a permit for Barton car park it costs £1.08p per day over a week thats a packet of fags or a couple of pints and the walk will do you good.

Hello fellow Dawlish.com 'ers I desperately need your help. Last Friday my very frail Father experienced a problem at Lloyds Pharmacy and it was only resolved due to the kindness of strangers. Can I please ask if anyone saw my father attempting to pick up a prescription between 1730 and 1815 on Friday just gone to get in touch with me via private message. Many thanks

We got a SHIT job......

Well spotted.  I thought that was right (even today you often see postcards that look back to a bye gone era).  Hopefully it is of interest to someone in your town.

Are the  sea bed,  tidal flows, wave shape corresponding to water depth, etc,etc,etc the same as Sidmouth its far from simple i believe a seabed study is in the pipeline to establish what can be done. My answers to the problem steel and concrete extend the wall out 15 or 20 feet the best scenario get rid of the railway and turn it into a motorway or a F1 racing circuit and then we could be famous ...

Thanks Flo.