Dawlish News' Posts

THE special Paddington in Peru Great Western Railway liveried train is due to pass through south Devon today. Today the train will pass through Starcross, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot twice. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/paddington-bear-train-heads-to-south-devon-737465

THE government has been warned not to take its eye off a long-term project to make South Devon’s railway links more resilient to bad weather. In February 2014 a storm smashed through the sea defences at Dawlish and left Devon’s main railway line dangling in mid-air. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/mp-calls-on-government-to-commit-to-funding-rail-resilience-737534

POLICE in Dawlish say they are responding to numerous reports of incidents of anti-social behaviour in the town which have left some residents in fear. Officers confirmed they have received reports of such behaviour over the last few nights from group of youths. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/police-tackle-anti-social-behaviour-737218

When and where to see the Christmas lights being switched on in your town. Dawlish : Food and drink, a lantern parade and entertainment from Britain’s Got Talent and X-Factor contestant Russell Jones Jr set the scene for the big Christmas light switch on in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/lights-christmas-action-736967

Devon and Cornwall Police said a woman in her 80s had sustained potentially life-changing injuries in a crash in Dawlish. A woman in her 80s suffered potentially life-changing injuries in a crash in Devon, police have said. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ced9xwjpy40o

An elderly woman has suffered potentially life-changing injuries after a crash this afternoon (Wednesday, November 13). Devon and Cornwall police were called to reports of a collision involving a blue Peugeot and a mobility scooter on Exeter Road, Dawlish , at around 11.55am. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/elderly-woman-suffers-major-injuries-9713363

A person has sustained serious injuries at the scene of a crash involving a car and a mobility scooter. Exeter Road, in Dawlish , has been closed in both directions while emergency services are at the scene of the collision. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/person-seriously-injured-after-crash-9712181

A road in Dawlish has been closed after a serious crash took place this afternoon. The A397 is currently shut in both directions at East Cliff Road, which is also reportedly closed. According to reports, the collision involved a car. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/live-serious-car-crash-shuts-9712052

A former employee at Dawlish College has been struck off from ever being able to teach again after sending one of his pupil's who had just left the school multiple indecent images of his genitals and meeting up with her. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-teacher-struck-after-sending-9707350

Friday, 8 November 2024 17:35. The government has been warned not to take its eye off a long-term project to make South Devon’s railway links more resilient to bad weather. Read more... https://www.devonairradio.com/news/torbay-news/dont-forget-dawlish-plea-to-government/

Class A drugs worth around £2,000 were seized after police raided a property in Dawlish. Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police carried out the warrant in October. The warrant was secured after local residents raised concerns about the address. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/class-drugs-worth-thousands-seized-9688556

More than 2,600 people have signed petitions calling for Teignbridge Council to reverse a decade of neglect and restore the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Dawlish. The petitions were handed to a full meeting of the council by David Force of the Friends of Dawlish Brook. Read more... https://www.torbayweekly.co.uk/news/local-news/1643436/plea-to-restore-dawlish-jewel-in-the-crown.html

A foul-mouthed outburst which stunned a Devon council chamber has led to a zero-tolerance pledge. Three members of the public asked about the way leisure centres treated trans people, before council chair Cllr Rosie Dawson (Lib Dem, Dawlish NE) enforced the meeting’s rules to stop them from making statements on top of their questions. Read more... ...

Wednesday, 30 October 2024 10:44. By Guy Henderson, Local Democracy Reporter. More than 2,600 people have signed petitions calling for Teignbridge Council to reverse a decade of neglect and restore the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Dawlish. Read more... https://www.devonairradio.com/news/torbay-news/plea-to-restore-dawlish-jewel-in-the-crown/

MORE than 2,600 people have signed petitions calling for Teignbridge Council to reverse a decade of neglect and restore the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Dawlish. The petitions were handed to a full meeting of the council by David Force of the Friends of Dawlish Brook. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/save-our-brook-petition-handed-to-councillors-734781

South West Water has announced a major investment programme in Dawlish to improve water quality and reduce the use of storm overflows in the area. The company will be carrying out testing in the next few weeks to help design a tailor-made solution to best meet the area’s needs while minimising any disruption in the town as much as possible. Read more... ...

NA CONDORS climbed up the first division table of the South Devon & Torbay Table Tennis League with an excellent 9-1 win at Halwell A. Grove Guerrillas are the early leaders of the third division following a fine 8-2 win over Dawlish Aces. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/newton-abbot-ospreys-show-no-mercy-734612

Monday, 28 October 2024 15:32. South West Water has announced a major investment programme in Dawlish to improve water quality and reduce the use of storm overflows in the area. South West Water has announced a major investment programme in Dawlish to improve water quality and reduce the use of storm overflows in the area. Read more... ...

The temporary closure has now ended, and the gym is now open.

THE £42million project to build a shelter to protect the main rail line between Dawlish and Teignmouth has won another award. The Parsons Tunnel Rockfall Shelter scheme won the title of best new build project over £10million at the Institution of Civil Engineering South West awards 2024. Read more... ...

A DAWLISH primary school has welcomed a new head teacher who is leading the way to make improvements. Natasha Outhwaite has taken up the helm at Westliff School with the aim of improving the school’s culture and inspiring learning following an Ofsted inspection which said it needed improvement. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-head-promises-way-ahead-for-school-733648

POLICE in Teignmouth and Dawlish have released details of what they described as a ‘busy’ weekend. Friday last week saw officers in Dawlish investigating reports of anti-social behaviour in the town. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-officer-assaulted-during-arrest-733668

GUM BUSTERS are in action in Dawlish, clearing pavements of the sticky stuff. The team are spending several days clearing the main town centre streets. It’s the latest move in the Teignbridge-wide project funded by the Chewing Gum Task Force which has provided £18,000 to help Teignbridge Council to clear chewing gum from pavements and reduce gum littering. Read more... ...

Owners of a South Devon holiday park can go ahead with the next stage of a multi-million-pound nationwide project. The Golden Sands holiday park at Dawlish Warren is one of more than 50 owned by the Park Holidays group around the country. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-holiday-park-upgrade-includes-9656847

OWNERS of a Dawlish Warren holiday park can go ahead with the next stage of a multi-million-pound nationwide project. Golden Sands holiday park is one of more than 50 owned by the Park Holidays group. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/pods-part-of-multi-million-pound-park-upgrade-733070

Situated in sunny Devon, Dawlish is just one of many stops along the mainline train services from London and the North to SW England , but a very popular one for holiday makers to stop and stay, especially during the summer months. Read more... https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/824314fb22efba6788d19ce2473e20c9

Tuesday, 22 October 2024 09:00. South West Water has shared further details on its plans to reduce storm overflows in Dawlish. The project is expected to significantly impact the town centre and surrounding areas for over 18 months. Read more... https://www.devonairradio.com/news/torbay-news/help-to-reduce-storm-overflows-in-dawlish/

SOUTH West Water has revealed more details about how reductions in storm overflows will be carried out in Dawlish. The company, which is holding a drop-in sessions for residents on Wednesday October 30, has announced plans which are expected to disrupt the town centre and its ourskirts for more than 18 months. Read more... ...

Teignmouth Mayor Councillor Cate Williams wielded her scissors on Saturday morning (October 19) to cut the ribbon and officially open the town’s newest retailer, Memories of Distinction. Owners, Kevin and Sylvia Jago had previously run the Memories in Dawlish but moved the shop to Teignmouth after their tenancy ended. Read more... ...

TEIGNBRIDGE Council chairman and Dawlish councillor Rosie Dawson has tried out new, accessible exercise equipment at an Exminster-based health and wellbeing charity. Cllr Dawson was at Westbank Community Health and Care to check out its new GymClusive programme. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/charitys-new-accessible-gym-for-all-abilities-731744

RETAILERS and business owners in Dawlish have just a few months to apply for up to £2,000 each. to spruce up the town’s shop fronts. The town council has successfully bid for government funding to improve access to shop premises and enhance the ground floor frontages. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/cash-grants-for-shopfront-makeovers-731708

One of the easiest and most accessible walks that boasts incredible views from start to finish is the Exe Estuary Trail. The 16-mile route links Exmouth , Exeter and Dawlish Warren and is mainly flat, making it popular with both walkers and cyclists. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/stunning-estuary-walk-makes-you-9629781

Friday, 18 October 2024 15:00. Dawlish Town Council has successfully bid for government funding to enhance ground floor frontages and improve access to shop premises in Dawlish. The appearance of shopfronts significantly affects the character of a town. Read more... https://www.devonairradio.com/news/torbay-news/local-grants-to-help-improve-shop-fronts-in-dawlish/

Fans of Dawlish Dittos are in for a festive treat this year with the launch of a Christmas story trail. A yet to be confirmed number of the Ditto houses in the centre of Dawlish will feature different chapters of the Christmas story for visitors to follow. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/a-ditto-tale-this-christmas-731599

Megan Trapnell has used leftover material from Princess Yachts to make fashion items. Megan Trapnell, an Arts University Plymouth graduate from Dawlish in Devon, launched the Dart and Grey fashion line at the Cannes Yachting Festival in France as part of a pilot project with Princess Yachts. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c870zpwggv1o

Jon Langmead in his champion car. Dawlish Warren golf pro wins motorsport champs. Devon professional golfer Jon Langmead knows a good drive when he sees one. Now the Dawlish Warren pro has become a double British champion at the wheel of his Lotus Elise, successfully defending his class title in the British Hillclimb Cup. Read more... ...

A NEW secure compound has been launched specially for dogs to enjoy. The Hound Compound is a fenced off area at Dawlish Countryside Park designed to provide a safe area for training dogs and puppies. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/hound-dog-heaven-730846

THE new Dawlish link road should soon be open, according to Teignbridge Council. The authority says the link road and new bridge over Shutterton Brook is ‘approaching the final stages of construction’. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/link-road-in-final-stages-of-construction-730509

BUS passengers in Teignbridge are being warned of significant disruption expected due to work along Torquay harbourside. The 12 service which runs between Newton Abbot and Brixham is affected as is the 22 which operates through Teignmouth and Dawlish and Dawlish Warren. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/commuters-warned-of-disruption-to-bus-services-730302

POLICE are investigating an allegation of rape at a Dawlish Warren holiday park. There were reports of police officers and forensic teams seen at a park in the Warren and one of the lodges was. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/police-investigating-rape-allegation-730141