Dawlish News' Posts

Dawlish Chamber of Trade is to hold more free business seminars later this year following the success of the scheme it launched earlier this year. Each seminar is limited to 14 people and is designed to be interactive and tailored to the needs of those attending. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-chamber-adds-free-business-seminars-810335

DAWLISH United Youth and Mini Soccer Football Club were honoured at The Football Association Devon Football Family Awards evening with a county prize. Nick Reed, the club’s welfare officer, was selected as the recipient of the Safeguarding Award for Devon. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/dawlish-united-welfare-officer-receives-county-recognition-809783

IT has been a very warm few weeks for club matches both home and away. The men’s MDL Premier season started well, facing off with the likes of Shaldon, Kings, Bitton Park and Newton Abbot. In the County Trophy competition, wins against Newton Abbot and Shaldon have set Marina up with a place in the final, where they’ll meet Abbrook Park. Read more... ...

COUNCILLORS in Dawlish have backed a move to save a popular green space and keep it open to the public. More than 60 people attended a meeting of the town council at which the Save The Newhay petition of 1,542 signatures was presented to the Mayor Cllr Anthony James. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/council-backs-move-to-save-popular-green-space-810029

WORK in Dawlish to install a shaft into which a huge storm water storage tank will be lowered is due to start next week. South West Water has told Dawlish Town Council that the projected start date for installation of the shafts, both on the Lawn and in Sandy Lane is the week of July 14. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/storm-water-tank-installation-starts-soon-809911

POLICE have described a Teignbridge village fair as a ‘very successful’ day. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Team recently attended Bishopsteignton’s village fair. Alongside police cadets, the team spent June 28 engaging with locals at the village’s annual event. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/village-fair-very-successful-and-enjoyed-by-all-says-police-809585

A Devon town will be transformed into a "thrilling urban street race circuit" later this month. Dawlish is hosting the Dawlish Grand Prix - the grand finale of the prestigious British Cycling Series. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/devon-town-spectacularly-transformed-premier-10319168

PATIENTS at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish have released their own album. The Devon Partnership NHS Trust has announced the release of Labyrinthe Des Esprits: The Cosmic Hunt, an ambient album collaboratively created by patients at the medium secure forensic service hospital. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/hospital-patients-release-album-to-challenge-stigma-809258

Crumbling sandstone cliffs above the vulnerable waterfront railway line between Teignmouth and Dawlish could collapse at any time, the local MP has warned. Vital transport links in and out of Devon are being put at risk by the government’s failure to fund the final phase of a crucial 'resilience' project. Read more... ...

A BUSINESSMAN who owns a shoe repair and key cutting shop in Dawlish has hit out at a nearby supermarket’s plan to build a Timpson at its Exeter Road store. Ben Elliot, owner of Park Road repair shop, Be Repaired, says that Sainsbury’s plan to build a new retail concession pod in its carpark will adversely affect his business. Read more... ...

CHILDREN at a Dawlish primary school have been marking No Mow May by planting wildflower seeds. The youngsters at Westcliff Primary were given the seeds by housing developer Taylor Wimpey to be planted in green areas at the school. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/education/dawlish-school-children-plant-wildflowers-for-wildlife-boost-808968

AN HISTORIC pub in Cockwood could be saved after councillors agreed to register is as a community asset. Dawlish Town Council’s full council meeting heard that MP Martin Wrigley had been approached suggested the Ship Inn should be considered to be nominated under the scheme. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/historic-pub-to-be-registered-as-community-asset-809094

A business networking group in Teignbridge has celebrated its first anniversary. Coffee Connections, which was established by the Dawlish Chamber of Trade, aims to provide an informal and friendly space for businesses in the area to connect with each other. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/networking-group-celebrates-first-anniversary-809100

DAWLISH Women Walking Football Club have been named Devon FA Club of The Year. On Thursday, June 26, representatives of the club attended the 2025 Grassroots Football Awards at Winslade Manor, Exeter and were thrilled to accept the award on behalf of the rest of the players. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/county-honour-bestowed-upon-dawlish-womens-team-809076

Residents at a Dawlish care home marked the summer solstice with a week of nature-inspired festivities – including sound baths, wildflower foraging and a fiery garden party finale. Claremont Manor, a 71-bed home offering residential, dementia and nursing care, hosted the immersive celebration as part of its holistic lifestyle programme. Read more... ...

A SINGLE white line has been painted along the edge of Dawlish sea wall. The line, which is to warn pedestrians of the unprotected edge of the wall, is understood to be a new safety measure along the exposed stretch of the coast between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-safety-line-painted-on-sea-wall-after-recent-tragedies-808569

Students from Dawlish College are hoping their culinary skills will have helped them to smash a cookery world record this week. Seventeen budding chefs volunteered to take part in the world’s biggest cookery lesson on Tuesday (July 1). Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/pasta-la-vista-jamie-808724

Essex has some simply gorgeous beaches, from Harwich to Frinton. Steam Dreams Rail Co has a service that takes visitors from Colchester to Paignton & Kingswear in Devon via Dawlish. On this journey, you can travel along one of the most scenic railway lines in England and enjoy a day filled with pure nostalgia. Read more... ...

A NEW task force has been set up in Dawlish to help tackle anti-social behaviour. The formation of the Anti-social Behaviour Task and Finish Group comes after complaints from residents about incidents including criminal damage, graffiti and unruly behaviour. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-task-force-to-tackle-anti-social-behaviour-807754

Two Teignbridge businesses have been recognised at an international maritime awards ceremony. Newton Abbot-based Teignbridge Propellers and Dawlish-headquartered Teignmouth Maritime Services (TMS) both came away with awards at Seawork, the European commercial marine and workboat exhibition and conference that was held in Southampton last month. Read more... ...

A GROUND-BREAKING scheme to stabilise cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe is in the running for a prestigious engineering award. This is the latest accolade for the decade-long scheme to repair and future-proof the iconic coastal railway line since the devastating storm of 2014. Read more... ...

A PLANNING application seeking permission for a Timpson pod at a Dawlish supermarket has been withdrawn. The Exeter Road Sainsbury’s had sought to erect a small retail concession pod in its carpark. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/application-for-supermarket-timpson-pod-withdrawn-808067

The sound of roaring engines and the gleam of polished chrome drew more than 3,500 visitors to Cofton Holidays over the weekend, as the Devon holiday park hosted its biggest American Car Show to date. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/gallery/american-muscle-steals-show-colossal-10307290

A CALL has gone out for volunteers in Dawlish to help during one of the biggest national sporting events in Devon. British Cycling is to host the Dawlish Grand Prix as part of its elite road and circuit calendar. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/volunteers-needed-for-british-cycling-grand-prix-2025-807786

A CHARITY helping adults with additional needs is urgently calling for road safety measures to help its vulnerable users cross a busy main road. Dawlish Gardens Trust has launched a petition asking for support for its bid to install a refuge along the busy A379. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/charity-urges-road-safety-for-vulnerable-adults-on-a379-807569

A 40-YEAR-OLD Dawlish man has admitted a series of frauds over a two year period totalling £76,000. At Exeter Crown Court, Christopher Matanle, of Morningside, Dawlish, pleaded guilty to three charges of fraud between June 2021 and June 2023. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-man-admits-to-ps76000-fraud-over-two-years-807539

STROKE patients and their families are benefitting from a garden makeover at Newton Abbot Community Hospital thanks to Dawlish Water Rotary Club. The prize winners from Rotary club’s popular pub quiz were asked to nominate a local charity to receive their prize. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/stroke-patients-benefit-from-rotary-quiz-champions-donation-807531

UNCERTAINTY surrounds the future of the minor injuries unit at Dawlish Community Hospital following suggestions it may close for good. The unit, which only reopened in April last year, is used for minor injuries such as cuts, sprains and scalds. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/fears-over-future-of-dawlish-minor-injuries-unit-805546

Families will be able to enjoy a traditional seaside show at Dawlish Warren this summer – oh yes they will!. Seaside performer Professor Pete Milsom will bring the infamous Punch, Judy, their baby, a policeman and a crocodile to White Sands Beach at Dawlish Warren to entertain young and old alike. Read more... ...

Dawlish Chamber of Trade is preparing to celebrate the first anniversary of its popular ‘Coffee Connections’ networking event. The monthly mid-morning networking event was launched last July to complement the Chamber’s successful business breakfasts, which celebrated their first birthday earlier this year. Read more... ...

FOUR site managers from Bloor Homes’ Exeter region, including one from Dawlish, have been recognised as one of the best in the UK after winning a top housing industry award. ‘Ross, Sam, Jason and Mike exemplify construction excellence with a customer-first approach that consistently raises the bar to deliver the exceptional quality our homeowners deserve. Read more... ...

BUDDING young medics from schools across the area recently visited South Devon UTC for a unique ‘Mini Medics Workshop’. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/mini-medic-workshop-proves-popular-with-pupils-805328

A Devon care home group has clinched the highest honour from a global organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of care home residents. Southern Healthcare received the Platinum Award from Eden Alternative UK for all four of their care homes in Exeter , Seaton, Dawlish and Plymouth. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-care-group-clinches-highest-10282019

ARMED Forces Day in Dawlish is going ahead despite ongoing work in the town centre by South West Water. The annual event takes place on Saturday June 28 and invites anyone connected the Armed Forces or associated organisations to join members of the Royal British Legion Dawlish branch to commemorate the day on the Lawn. Read more... ...

CHUDLEIGH Bowls Club recorded their first league win of the season over previously unbeaten Abbrook Park. In the SDL, Chudleigh ladies had an unfortunate start to the season, losing both of their opening fixtures against Dawlish Marina and Totnes but have subsequently recorded victories against Totnes in the return and Torbay Country Bowling Club. Read more... ...

DEDICATED volunteers have begun the long-awaited project to clear the main Dawlish waterway. The Brook has been the subject of criticism and complaints over its appearance and condition, particularly a large build-up of sediment which became known as the town’s newest ‘beach’. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/volunteers-tackle-dawlish-waterway-sediment-build-up-804244

THE government is being urged to do more to protect the vulnerable railway line in and out of the westcountry. Among them was the coastal line through Dawlish, which was breached during a severe storm in 2014, leading to an eight-week closure which meant much of Devon and all of Cornwall being cut off from the network. Read more... ...

The government is being urged to do more to protect the vulnerable railway line in and out of the westcountry. Among them was the coastal line through Dawlish , which was breached during a severe storm in 2014, leading to an eight-week closure which meant much of Devon and all of Cornwall being cut off from the network. Read more... ...

Police said the victim was sexually assaulted over her clothing. The 14-year-old was assaulted "over her clothing" by a man near the Boat Cove area of Dawlish at about 20:30 BST on 2 August, Devon and Cornwall Police said. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgw7p7ggqqo

A DAWLISH community centre has been given a grant to provide a secure safe for the charity’s premises. The Strand Centre has been awarded the Burg-Wächter’s Secure Communities Scheme which allows them to receive free security products. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-community-centre-receives-safe-grant-for-charitys-security-804195