Dawlish News' Posts

DAWLISH will be in the national cycling spotlight this summer as British Cycling announces the 2025 series. British Cycling is to host the Dawlish Grand Prix in July as part of its elite road and circuit calendar. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/elite-cyclists-head-to-grand-prix-event-753110

A BRAVE charity volunteer has been taking a daily dip to raise money. Debbie Sewell, 62, who volunteers for the Dawlish-based Roots Community Enhancement, has completed her Twelve Swims of Christmas. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/swimmers-charity-christmas-dip-752984

A Devon care home group has been crowned as employer of the year at a major national awards. Teams of carers from its care homes in Exeter , Plymouth , Seaton, and Dawlish . attended the National Care Awards at the Excel in London, and the Caring UK Awards in Leicester. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-care-home-group-named-9808380

Officers believe that the schoolgirl from Dawlish, on the south Devon coast, travelled around 250 miles north to Manchester. Read more... https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/call-999-immediately-you-see-30685093

DEVON and Cornwall Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a missing Dawlish girl. 13-year-old Kayleigh Forte has been reported missing from her home in Dawlish. She is a white female, around 5'3" tall, of medium build with long dark brown hair and wearing a hat, hoodie and tracksuit bottoms. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/have-you-seen-missing-girl-kayleigh-752266

Resilience work on the cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe to help protect the vital South West main line rail link has now been successfully completed. Work on the cliff resilience scheme began in July 2023 and saw Network Rail install a series of protection measures to catch any loose material and stop it from falling onto the railway below. Read more... ...

A man has been sentenced following a violent attack at a charity fundraiser that left a victim needing life-changing surgery. Daniel Smith, 32, from Second Avenue in Dawlish , appeared at Exeter Crown Court on Friday 20 December for sentencing having pleaded guilty to section 20 wounding. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/violence-erupted-three-legged-pub-9822335

Dawlish College is ‘delighted’ to have retained its Ofsted ‘Good’ rating following an inspection at the end of November. Inspectors visited Dawlish College on November 26 and 27 and judged that the school had ‘taken effective action to maintain the standards identified in the previous inspection’. Read more... ...

Managing director Geoffrey Cox said the group was "tremendously proud". Teams from the group's care homes in Exeter, Plymouth, Seaton and Dawlish attended the National Care Awards at Excel London and the Caring UK Awards, where it won the employer gong. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c047gn34gzlo

A project costing nearly £40m to help protect a coastal railway line in Devon has been completed. The work between Dawlish and Holcombe began in July 2023 and saw Network Rail install protection measures to catch any loose material. In total, 19,700 square metres of steel netting has been fixed to the cliffs. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8rjy680kkvo

A STUDENT from Dawlish has been recognised by the University of Worcester for her outstanding academic achievements. Maya Goldsworthy was awarded with the LLB Prize for Academic Achievement, recognising her outstanding work throughout the 2023/24 academic year. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/students-recognition-for-outstanding-achievement-749726

£3,000 has been donated to local charities thanks to the ‘Cuddly Toy Gang’. Dawlish Community Transport, AIMs, St Nectan’s Church, the Strand Centre and Pete’s Dragons were the five charities. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/cuddly-toy-gang-strike-again-at-charity-bingo-night-749164

THE MINOR injuries unit at Dawlish Hospital is closed today, it has been announced. And the MIU at Totnes Community Hospital has reduced capacity. NHS leaders have urged anyone needing care should call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk to be directed to the most appropriate service. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/check-before-heading-to-minor-injuries-units-749172

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a crash involving a cyclist and a driver from Dawlish. They are particularly keen to hear from the driver of a white Ford Transit van who helped at the scene. https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/witness-appeal-following-crash-748924 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xjvk8dvgqo

A COUPLE who ran a taxi firm in Dawlish have been named by Teignbridge Council after having been stripped of their licences. Michael Miller and Grace Miller, who jointly operated the cab firm Grab A Cab, had their licences, one as the proprietor and of a Hackney Carriage driver, removed after a series of complaints. Read more... ...

TWO men who struck up a strong friendship during a Christmas spent in hospital undergoing gruelling treatment for blood cancer are marking 12 years in remission. Andy, 35, from Dawlish, met Chris in 2011 when they were both being treated for aggressive forms of leukaemia. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/friends-mark-12-years-of-cancer-remission-748709

We have been made aware that a person has knocked on the door of a resident’s house saying they are from Teignbridge District Council and asking for Christmas decorations. This person may have been wearing a high visibility jacket with Teignbridge District Council logo on. We are not collecting any items or donations from houses in our district, and this was not a member of council staff. We hope ...

MAYOR of Kingsteignton Cllr Ron Peart hosted his annual Civic Service held at the town’s Community Hall. Fellow dignitaries from neighbouring towns and parishes, including the Mayor of Teignmouth Cllr Cate Williams and the Mayor of Dawlish Cllr Lin Goodman-Bradbury, joined other invited guests at the event. Read more... ...

Entrepreneurs in and around Dawlish will be able to learn more about everything from strategy and marketing to social media and search engine optimisation in the new year with the launch of the Dawlish Chamber Small Business Academy. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-chamber-launches-business-seminars-747105

Two men who became best friends as they battled blood cancer together are marking 12 years in remission from the disease. Andy, who is now 35 and lives in Dawlish , Devon, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) on December 1, 2011 at the age of 22. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/real-life/best-friends-through-cancer-celebrate-9777769

NEWTON Abbot Eagles closed the gap to eight points at the top of the South Devon & Torbay Table Tennis League first division, despite losing to Halwell A. NA Buzzards hold on to the top spot with the Eagles moving into the runners-up spot thanks to an excellent maximum from Paul Davey as they lost out to Halwell A 6-4. Read more... ...

Paul and Jason Wilson-Sellars, from Shillingford, Devon, were set to wed at The Manor House in Dawlish on Saturday, December 7, with nearly 100 guests. Read more... https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/regional-news/storm-darragh-couples-wedding-axed-9776836

A devastated couple who saw their wedding cancelled the night before their big day thanks to Storm Darragh have managed to tie the knot after all - with things turning out perfectly. Paul and Jason Wilson-Sellars, from Shillingford, were due to be wed at The Manor House in Dawlish on Saturday, December 7, alongside nearly 100 of their nearest and dearest. Read more... ...

DRILL testing by South West Water has now moved onto the Lawn in Dawlish ahead of a major year-long improvement scheme. Exploratory work had started in Sandy Lane. Now machinery and equipment on the Lawn is testing the area where a large, new storage tank is due to be situated underground to store waste water at times of peak rainfall. Read more... ...

MORE than 80 people turned out to a meeting to organise setting up a volunteer force to clear up Dawlish Brook. WADE, Waterways Around Dawlish Environment, was set up in response to serious concerns over the state of the town’s ‘jewel’. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/volunteers-wade-in-to-help-clear-waterway-745914

Nothing - not even the storm clouds over Dartmoor - would deter the music lovers of Dawlish from coming to St. Gregory’s Church to hear Dawlish Choral Society’s performance of English Music, writes Christina Siviter. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/entertainment/storm-clouds-couldnt-deter-music-lovers-745643

Work is under way to restore the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Dawlish . Volunteers are being trained to carry out work to reverse what campaigners have described as a ‘decade of neglect’ for Dawlish Brook. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-coastal-jewel-being-restored-9764010

A DAWLISH businesswoman is busy raising funds for a dog rescue charity. Chrissy Marks has been raising money Saving Pound Dogs Cyprus (SPDC) from her salon, Signature Hair and Beauty. Chrissy raised more than £200 off the back of selling dog-themed cakes, clocks, cards, puzzles and hand-made Christmas decorations. Read more... ...

WORK is under way to restore the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Dawlish. Volunteers are being trained to carry out work to reverse what campaigners have described as a ‘decade of neglect’ for Dawlish Brook. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/work-starts-on-restoration-of-dawlish-brook-744893

Ashmoor Women's 1st XI. 5. Dawlish Women's 1st XI. 0. ASHMOOR started strongly against Dawlish Women’s 1s with top goal scorer Tilly McEwen giving them an early lead with a well-executed penalty corner. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/hockey/table-topping-ashmoor-overpower-dawlish-women-744802

COLLEAGUES from Dawlish Hospital have completed a 12 mile charity walk in aid of Teignmouth RNLI. The team of staff has so far raised more than £1,300 by walking from Teignmouth lifeboat station to Torquay in memory of a colleague’s husband who died earlier this year. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/charity-walkers-raise-ps1300-744726

Cofton Holidays, an eco-friendly holiday park managed by a local Devon family, has been crowned top dog at the prestigious DogFriendly Awards, recognising their dedication to creating unforgettable holidays for guests and their four-legged friends. Read more... https://wearesouthdevon.com/dawlish-holiday-park-gets-tails-wagging-with-dog-friendly-award-win/

Yes, there was a spate of school burglaries last Christmas. https://dawlish.com/thread/details/49539

A nurse at a Devon mental health hospital feared for her life when a patient turned nasty and put his hands around her neck. Chay Bignell grabbed the woman by both hands and squeezed when he wasn't getting his own way at the Langdon Hospital in Dawlish , Exeter Crown Court was told. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-crime-menace-strangled-nhs-9749744

Exploratory work has started ahead of a major South West Water (SWW) project in Dawlish. Workers have begun drilling holes in the car park at Sandy Lane this week and investigations have also taken place on the Lawn. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/prep-work-starts-on-dawlish-water-project-743668

A holiday park in Dawlish that offers the ulti-mutt getaway for dog owners and their furry friends is paw-sitively ecstatic after been crowned Holiday Park of the Year. Cofton Holidays directors Helen Scott and Mellony Kirby picked up the honour at the Dog Friendly Awards, which were held at the Kennel Club in London last Thursday (November 21). Read more... ...

A Dawlish Community Transport driver has been recognised for his dedication at a recent buffet and skittles event for staff and volunteers. Dawlish Community Transport presented Paul Cooper with a certificate of appreciation for his 12 years of continued service in recognition of his support and dedication as an employee. Read more... ...

DAWLISH Women’s Walking Football Club were represented by three of their teams in the latest round of the Devon Walking Football League, on Sunday, November 17. At The Exwick Hub, the over-40s team, known as The Cygnets, started the day in third place in League One, three points behind leaders Plymouth Argyle Ladies. Read more... ...

Businesses from around Teignbridge have been celebrated at the recent Devon Women in Business awards. Dawlish-based illustrator Becki Higgins from Becki Leigh Studios won the Sole Trader / Freelancer of the year award. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teignbridge-businesses-recognised-at-devon-awards-742378

Storm Bert chaos continues as residents fear the swell of the sea on the Devon coast is the biggest ever "seen." The storm has brought high winds and heavy rain across the South West, causing power cuts, travel delays and major flooding. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/storm-bert-dramatic-video-waves-9741183