Dawlish News' Posts

Homebuyers will have the first chance to look around the two new show homes at Taylor Wimpey’s Brook Vale development in Dawlish during a special launch event next month. Brook Vale is a collection of 180 homes, including two-bedroom apartments and a range of three and four bedroom houses. Read more... ...

Mayflower is due through YouTube Dawlish cams around Mid-day (12ish) today? But i see no times on mainline steam reports! I will put on the cam and hope its just a glitch!. Read more... https://www.railadvent.co.uk/locostop/p/1959/

POLICE in Teignmouth talking the drug supply to the area have seized more than two kilograms of suspected cannabis. An investigation into the importation of cannabis led officers from Teignmouth and Dawlish Neighbourhood team to search an address in Higher Woodway Close. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-seize-suspected-cannabis-from-property-724665

A RURAL policing team are holding a free bike marking event at Haldon. Officers from Teignmouth and Dawlish will be on hand at Haldon Mountain Bike Centre from 12pm on Saturday, September 28. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-bike-marking-event-to-help-prevent-theft-724686

The latest news from Redcar and Cleveland. Two people were arrested by officers following an early-morning raid on Dawlish Green in Easterside. A 23-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs and a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Read more... ...

Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural policing team are holding a bike marking event at Haldon Mountain bike centre on the 28th September, from 12:00 hrs, Members of the public can bring their adult bicycles along to be marked. The event is free of charge but will require you to sign up to Bike register. You will need the frame number for the bicycle. Your email address, home address name and phone contact ...

The heartbroken family of an aspiring chef who tragically died after taking ecstasy have warned others about the dangers of experimenting with drugs. He had been due to start a chef course at Exeter College after working his way up from washing up duties at The Boathouse in Dawlish Warren to cooking food. Read more... ...

A predatory and manipulative sex offender was jailed after downloading child abuse images from the internet. Bradley Lulham, a convicted rapist, has 'little or no insight' into the damage caused by people who view indecent images, a court heard. The defendant, aged 30, of Warren Road, Dawlish Warren, was jailed for 16 months at Exeter Crown Court. Also, a pervert from Dawlish was jailed for ...

A FAMILY-RUN organic farm in Dawlish is branching out with its own Pumpkin Patch. Smallacombe Farm is opening the new area dedicated to growing pumpkins using organic seeds. For 20 years, the farm next to the Smugglers Inn, run by Alison Thomson, her son Ross and partner Ginny, have been certified organic, raising sheep and cattle. Read more... ...

AN APPEAL has been launched for new members to join a vital Dawlish charity. The Friends of Dawlish Hospital, who recently successfully campaigned for the reopening of the hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit, is looking for more help to continue to support the hospital. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/charity-appeal-for-new-members-723377

SWIMMERS from Dawlish Swimming Club took part in a sponsored swim for Sports Relief on September 17 at their home pool at Trinity School in Teignmouth. A combined distance of over 65km (40 miles) was swam by those aged from eight to 16, which is the equivalent to crossing the channel from Dover to Calais twice!. Read more... ...

SIX new swan cygnets are already on the water in Dawlish. The brood began to hatch two days ago and the whole family are now out on the Brook. The six were born to mother swan Kimba and dad Bert. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/watch-six-new-cygnets-on-the-water-in-dawlish-723140

ALL eyes are on the new arrivals in Dawlish. The latest clutch of Black Swan eggs have started to hatch. The first appeared early today and three of her siblings are beginning to peck their way out of their shells as well. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/cygnets-starting-to-hatch-722513

FREE Sunday bus travel is being offered to residents and visitors on most routes across Devon next weekend. The offer, which runs on Sunday, September 22, is being delivered through the DevonBus Partnership, in conjunction with Devon County Council’s (DCC) bus operators – Stagecoach, Tally Ho, Dartline, Torbay Buses and Filers Travel. Read more... ...

FOUR-LEGGED friends will be the stars of the show at the Strand Centre in Dawlish tomorrow. Pet Day will be supporting Animals in Distress - Torbay and Westcountry. It promises be a fun filled day for both owners and their pets. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/pets-galore-welcome-at-pet-day-721526

A NURSE from Dawlish Hospital has won an award for his ability to turn his hand to everything. Abdul Alhassan was nominated for an Our People Award after showing his passion for knowledge. Abdul was nominated for his knowledge and keenness to learn, his interest to teach, and his ability to turn to anything, at any time. Read more... ...

Dawlish & District Snooker League held their presentation evening at Shaldon Conservative Club, on Saturday, September 7. The presentation of trophies for the 2023 - 2024 winter season was preceded by the final of the team knockout cup competition, which this year was between the resident teams from the Shaldon club, i.e. Read more... ...

Following the weekend's heavy rain, pollution alerts were issued at beaches across Torbay and along Devon's coastline, as South West Water discharged raw sewage into the water. South West Water have issued alerts at Meadfoot St Mary's Bay, Totnes, Holcombe, Dawlish and Exmouth. Read more... ...

A UNIQUE training programme teaching traditional seaside entertainment has marked the completion of its summer season. Seaside supremo and founder of Dawlish-based Promenade Promotions Tony Lidington secured Arts Council funding to provide support for newcomers to the business. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/sunshine-follies-pass-seaside-training-with-flying-colours-719198

Cash Access UK, the organisation set up to protect nationwide access to cash, has opened a temporary home for the Banking Hub in Dawlish, located in Strand Hall, at the Strand Centre, 32 The Strand. Read more... https://wearesouthdevon.com/cash-access-uk-dawlish-temporary-banking-hub-opens/

SEVERAL beaches in Devon, including three in Teignbridge, have been hit with a sewage alert after yesterday’s heavy rain. Beaches in Dawlish and Teignmouth are among 17 of Devon’s beaches have been identified by Surfers Against Sewage as locations where sewage has been discharged. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/sewage-alerts-at-teignbridge-beaches-after-heavy-rain-719485

THE HUNT is on for a permanent location for Dawlish’s new banking hub. The temporary facility has opened in Strand Hall at the Strand Centre run by not-for-profit Cash Access UK and is now open five days a week. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/hunt-on-for-permanent-banking-hub-site-719499

TOWNS in Teignbridge marked Merchant Navy Day to remember the contribution and sacrifices made by members of the service. Teignmouth Town Council and Dawlish Town Council both held events attended by civic leaders, service representatives and the town criers. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/towns-commemorate-merchant-navy-day-719190

Troubled Dawlish and Teignmouth residents will find it easier to find support and advice following the launch of a ‘human signposts’ scheme. Called Coastal Connecting, the human signposts initiative offers free training for anyone who interacts with the public so they can identify people in need and direct them to the relevant support services. Read more... ...

MULTI-MILLION pound plans for a new village school have been announced. Students have been taught in temporary accommodation at the Hope Centre in Dawlish for the last 12 months. Now, the school has moved again to a temporary base at nearby Powderham Castle to be closer to the village for the children and their families. Read more... ...

A NEW £50,000 luxury glamping pod has been opened at an award-winning Dawlish holiday park. The eco-friendly Getaway Cabin as it’s called features and outdoor copper bath for guests as part of the new addition to Cofton Holidays. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/holiday-park-launches-luxury-glamping-pod-718829

Local news and What's On from Dawlish. Your town in your pocket. All electric car owners will be able to use Tesla's prized Superchargers much sooner than expected, according to a government minister. Read more... https://dawlish.nub.news/

Flocks of visitors will soon be joined by flocks of birds enjoying the water and riverbanks of the Exe Estuary. The Dawlish Warren Refuge is active all year round. South East Devon Wildlife ask everyone to avoid these refuges from land and water to give birds the space they need to survive. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/birds-visitors-return-exe-estuary-9525786

THREE teams from Dawlish Women Walking Football Club took part in the first-ever Devon League fixture at the Devon FA HQ in Newton Abbot, on Sunday, September 1. The competition, consisting of two leagues and 11 teams, will take place throughout the season at different venues across Devon. Read more... ...

MARINA Bowling Club in Dawlish held their annual finals competitions on the weekend of August 24 and 25. The gods were not kind on the Saturday morning with the green flooding as a result of the rain. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/a-weekend-of-finals-for-marina-717949

The 44871 runs the Dawlish sea wall 11-45 to 12noon Sunday 1st sept (tomorrow)! on its way west to Par! Read more... https://www.railadvent.co.uk/locostop/p/352/

WATERFOWL wardens in Dawlish are continuing to monitor the safety of the town’s Black Swan population. Concerns have been raised as Bert, the main male swan, is exerting dominant behaviour towards his latest brood. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/wardens-continue-to-monitor-swans-717600

FOOD and drink producers in Teignbridge have made it onto the shortlist of the annual Food and Drink Devon Awards. Making it to the final of this year’s product categories are Creamo’s Craft Ice Cream in Ashburton and the Shepherd Shack in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/food-and-drink-producers-in-running-for-awards-717270

A SOFA has taken up residence in Dawlish this morning as part of an initiative to engage with residents. The snug, blow-up sofa was launched in Newton Abbot and is now moving around the district to enable anyone, from armchair critics to passers-by, to take a seat and chat to council staff and advice specialists on a range of issues. Read more... ...

A LOW key raffle held at an event to thank the work of charity volunteers and supporter has raised almost £2,000. Dawlish Community Transport held a Teddy Bears’ Picnic with guest of honour, the organisation’s mascot Travelling Ted. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teddy-bears-picnic-raises-cash-for-replacement-bus-716775

A pub in Dawlish will remember former manager Emma Hufton this weekend with a family fundraising event for Macmillan Cancer Support. The event, at the Lansdowne, starts at 9am on August 31 with the music starting from midday. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-pub-remembers-manager-with-fundraising-event-716488

A Teignbridge drinking establishment has been handed a new four-out-of-five food hygiene rating. The Warren Bridge Inn, a pub, bar or nightclub at Warren Road Dawlish Warren was given the score after assessment on August 1, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teignbridge-establishment-handed-new-food-hygiene-rating-715982

A Devon holiday park has opened a luxury glamping pod - complete with an outdoor bath for stargazing. The cabin at Crofton Holidays, near Dawlish , also has a "secluded deck" with chiminea to keep guests warm as the sun goes down. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/gallery/devon-holiday-park-unveils-new-9499164

A new generation of seaside entertainers are thrilling beachgoers on the Devon coast this summer with fabulous tricks and jokes. The artists are putting on free performances across Devon this month, including at Dawlish and Exeter . Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/seaside-magic-revived-devons-shores-9495416

Dawlish Town Council will be marking Ukraine Independence Day on Saturday (August 24) to reflect on hopes for peace in the war-torn region and to celebrate Ukraine’s bravery and resilience in the face of Russia’s aggression. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-to-mark-ukraine-independence-day-714946