Dawlish News' Posts

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

BAM will be removing the graffiti on the seafront tomorrow

TWO new benches have been installed in Dawlish thanks to a disabled resident. Carolyn Raby, who uses crutches to walk or a scooter, lives in Dawlish town centre. She noticed visitors and those on coach trips who had limited mobility struggled to find places to sit further along the Lawn. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-benches-to-enjoy-the-town-730032

From Monday 14 October to Friday 25 October, Warren Road and Mount Pleasant Road, Dawlish Warren, from the junction with the A379 to close to the entrance with Blue Water Holiday Park, will be closed for patching and speed hump renewal works. Read more... https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/warren-road-and-mount-pleasant-road-dawlish-warren/

Paw-some news for dogs in Dawlish. Anyone wanting to take their pooch for a mooch around the shops in Dawlish will find it easier from this month thanks to the launch of a ‘Dog Friendly Dawlish’ sticker scheme. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-dogs-welcome-to-enjoy-re-tail-therapy-729489

SEVERAL thousand pounds worth of suspected Class A drugs were found during a raid in Dawlish. Officers from the pro-active and neighbourhood team executed a warrant on an address in Coronation Avenue on Wednesday. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/drugs-seized-in-dawlish-raid-729445

EX7 ( Dawlish ): £297,075 See more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/map-shows-devons-cheapest-most-9620809?utm_source=devon_live_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=_daily_newsletter&utm_content=&utm_term=&ruid=ed4f368f-11e7-490d-b589-4df6529824ac

One of our last posts about our drug supply disruptions resulted in some negative comments for some reason. (The suspected cannabis mentioned in that post has an approximate value of £20,000, not just a couple of bags of weed) It is worth remembering that the misuse of drugs is a major factor in the reasons behind violent crime and prolific theft. Drug supply also influences child exploitation. ...

It’s the season of the midnight hour when every witch comes true. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/spooky-halloween-events-and-activities-for-all-the-family-727563

Dawlish Women Walking Football Club have had a busy start to the autumn, in preparation for their next Devon League fixture which takes place on November 17. The 3 club teams have played various friendlies against Mid Devon, Taunton and most recently, Modbury Vixens. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/autumn-preparation-for-dawlish-women-walking-football-club-728453

A Thai Pork Pie made by Dawlish catering company the Shepherd Shack has been named as Devon’s ‘New Food Product of the Year’ at this week’s Food Drink Devon Awards. The Thai pork pie was also awarded a platinum Taste of Devon Product Award while four other Shepherd Shack products scored Gold awards. Read more... ...

WORK on the long-awaited Dawlish link road could be finished soon. It is understood contractors Montel Group may be nearing completion on the scheme to provide a road linking new housing development and the main A379. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/vital-link-road-could-be-open-soon-728291

BEACHES across Devon, including several in Teignbridge, have been hit with sewage alerts following yesterday’s heavy rain. Teignmouth Holcombe and Dawlish Town beaches are among the 29 spots identified by charity Surfers Against Sewage’s interactive sewage alert map. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/beaches-hit-with-sewage-alert-after-heavy-rain-728277

DAWLISH Warren is to host a mass gathering of schnauzer dogs. For the seventh year, the Dawlish Warren Schnauzerfest Group will be meeting up on October 20. As well as meeting fellow dog owners, the event raises money for the breed’s charity. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/schnauzers-at-the-ready-727896

Thursday, 3 October 2024 06:30. Since reopening in April 2024, Dawlish Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) has seen over 1,300 for help with their minor injuries and ailments. Since reopening in April 2024, Dawlish Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) has seen over 1,300 for help with their minor injuries and ailments. Read more... ...

The main railway line from Exeter to Plymouth and into Cornwall runs alongside the Exe Estuary. The line between Exeter and Dawlish runs along the Exe Estuary and bosses fear water is eroding the ground underneath the track. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2kdppw7z4yo

THE REMAINING five cygnets appeared well this morning on the Brook in Dawlish. The sixth of the latest brood of Black Swans to parents Bert and Kimba has died, possibly attacked by seagulls. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/remaining-cygnets-thriving-in-dawlish-727015

A MAN was arrested on the Lawn in Dawlish last night following an altercation. Police were called to the town centre following reports of a disturbance at about 6.45pm. A police spokesman said a man and a woman who were known to each other had been involved in an argument. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/man-arrested-after-row-in-town-centre-726679

MORE than 1,300 have used the minor injuries unit at Dawlish Hospital since it reopened in April. Figures just released by the Torbay and South Devon Healthcare Trust reveal the numbers of patients who have been treated at the unit for minor injuries and ailments. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/health/more-than-1300-patients-use-minor-injuries-unit-in-five-months-726348

HIGH winds and driving rain caused havoc to Teignbridge yesterday with train services suspended, trees blocking roads and yachts breaking moorings. Yesterday saw trains come to a halt at Dawlish station as services were suspended. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/storm-batters-teignbridge-725882

THREE Dawlish artists came together to display their work for the first time as part of the annual Devon Open Studios event. The artists, all members of Dawlish Art Group, are experienced at showing their artwork at the group’s annual exhibition but this new venture, held at the Hope Centre, was a chance to reach a wider audience. Read more... ...