Dawlish News' Posts

DAWLISH auctioneer David Force got a shock when helping a could pack up some items to go for sale. He unearthed what has turned out to be two First World War shell detonator fuses. David was helping the couple in Alphington when he managed to prize open a drawer which had not been opened for at least 40 years. Read more... ...

TONIGHT’S the night for the grand finale of Dawlish Celebrates Carnival week. Entrants are gearing up for the community parade which will feature, for the last time as it is their last year of touring, the colourful Rampage Mas. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/gear-up-for-the-grand-finale-of-dawlish-celebrates-carnival-tonight-713815

An investigation is under way into how a key council meeting was halted after a four-letter outburst from a councillor. Three members of the public asked about the way sports centres treated trans people, and council chair Cllr Rosie Dawson (Lib Dem, Dawlish NE) stepped in to stop the speakers from making statements in addition to their questions. Read more... ...

Devon-based Taylor Wimpey staff joined thousands of others across the region as they took to their bikes on Cycle to Work Day this month. Whilst some participating cyclists are based not too far from their workplace, others came from further afield - with one making the 13-mile trek along the scenic River Exe National Cycle Route from Dawlish . Read more... ...

A NEW temporary banking hub could be open in Dawlish in the next few weeks, the Gazette has learned. A suitable location has finally been found in the town, within The Strand Centre, for a temporary hub which could be up and running by the end of the month. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/banking-hub-due-to-open-in-dawlish-712938

MANAGERS at a Dawlish pub have apologised for the behaviour of a team, claiming to be from the pub, which took part in the iconic carnival Pram Race. A statement from the Lansdowne in Park Road said the pram race team members had been ‘abusive and disrespectful’ to members of the carnival committee but also the police. Read more... ...

ONE of Dawlish’s most famous Black Swans has been nicknamed Bert The Bully due to his dominant behaviour. But the town’s waterfowl wardens say they are keeping a close eye on him as the next clutch of eggs have been laid near the Brook. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/wardens-keeping-an-eye-on-bullying-bert-713215

Police have appealed to the public for information following a sexual assault in Dawlish earlier this month. The incident happened on Friday 2 August at around 8.30pm. A teenage girl was sexually assaulted over her clothing by an unknown male. Read more... https://wearesouthdevon.com/police-appeal-for-information-after-teenager-sexually-assaulted-in-dawlish/

DAWLISH Bowling Club held their annual Sefton Cup competition, running from Monday August 5 to Sunday 11. All members could enter and the tournament works on a knockout basis, with everyone being just as friendly as they are competitive. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/sefton-cup-success-at-dawlish-bowling-club-712742

POLICE are appealing for information following a sexual assault in Dawlish. At around 8.30pm on Friday, August 2, a teenage girl left the Boat Cove area. As she was walking by the viaduct on the sea side of the train tracks she was approached and sexually assaulted over her clothing by an unknown male. Read more... ...

INPATIENTS at hospitals in South Devon and their visitors will soon benefit from more flexible visiting times. NHS bosses are introducing new ‘open visiting’ to hospitals including Newton Abbot Community Hospital, Dawlish Community Hospital from next month. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/extended-visiting-at-south-devon-hospitals-712614

THE SON of a stalwart of Dawlish Museum is to tackle a 145 bike ride to raise money for Rowcroft Hospice. Retired nurse Jenny Gibson was chairman of the popular museum in Dawlish before her death from cancer. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/bike-ride-raising-cash-for-hospice-which-helped-museum-stalwart-712588

MARINA Bowling Club Dawlish have made a great achievement in the Mid Devon League Division One by being promoted to the Premier League for next season- the first time in Marina’s history!. The top two teams go up and Marina are currently on 124 points, with a win in the final match set to take their tally to 138, two less than champions elect Torquay. Read more... ...

WATCH: swans nesting site. THE ICONIC Black Swans of Dawlish have started laying another clutch of eggs. The pair has chosen the same location as back in January to lay their next eggs, in rushes next to a footpath which runs along the Brook. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/iconic-black-swans-breeding-again-in-dawlish-712346

Tributes have been paid to a devoted dad and grandad from Tiverton following his death last month. Last week, the family of Marilyn Jones paid tribute to the loving mum who died in Dawlish last month at the age of 71. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-funeral-notices-tributes-paid-9470444

FOR the fourth time, Kirsty Fordham has braved a head shave, this time on her birthday. Her family and friends were also at the Strand Centre in Dawlish to watch. Friend Kaz Webb did the honours with the clippers and before long, Kirsty, who suffers from alopecia, no longer had her shoulder-length brown hair. Read more... ...

OPEN air theatre came to Dawlish with a production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. The Sun And Moon theatre company staged the play on The Lawn as part of the Dawlish Town Council organised programme of summer events. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/al-fresco-shakespeare-comes-to-dawlish-711237

A MAN who stabbed his brother at the family home in Newton Abbot has been sent for treatment at a psychiatric unit in Dawlish. Shane Poblocki was suffering from a severe bout of mental illness when he attacked his brother Dean on September 19, 2022. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/courts/man-who-stabbed-brother-sent-to-psychiatric-unit-710912

DAWLISH can now boast its own ‘islands in the stream’ after the watercourse through the town has developed areas of beach. The Brook is a major draw for tourists and the home of the town’s iconic Black Swans and other waterfowl. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/call-to-clear-islands-in-the-stream-to-prevent-flooding-710491

A grieving Devon family has paid tribute to their loving mum after she died last month. They say Marilyn Jones died peacefully in Dawlish at the age of 71. Their tribute is among more than 70 paid to lost loved ones from around Devon this week. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-funeral-notices-tribute-paid-9455152

STAFF looking after inpatients at Dawlish Community Hospital have been recognised for their work. The team won an Our People Award, given by Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust, for excellent care, service with a smile, kindness and understanding or exceptional service. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/hospital-team-recognised-for-service-709830

Nostalgia was in the air - and a healthy puff of smoke - when a magnificent steam engine headed along the tracks in Devon. Enthusiasts crowded the platform and the evening sun shone on the glorious LMS Black 5 4-6-0 No 44871 as it chugged through Dawlish Station. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/glorious-age-steam-returns-devon-9451908

A mother has been slammed on social media after sharing a video of her glamorous camping set-up in Devon, which comes complete with a TV and a wardrobe. Jodie Louise posted a clip on TikTok of her £690 pitch at a Dawlish Warren campsite, showcasing the family's well-equipped and comfortable tent. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/mum-slammed-taking-tv-toaster-9451404

A POPULAR holiday scheme for youngsters in Dawlish has celebrated its success with a special event. Held at Westcliff School where the club is based, Happy Holidays organisers Natasha Cleave and Roz Camp were joined by primary age children, parents and volunteers to mark what could be the final year of the project as it currently stands. Read more... ...

A DAWLISH church has expanded its community offering with the opening of a new cafe. Hope Cafe is open four days a week currently since its recent launch with the aim of adding to Hope Church’s connection with the wider community. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-cafe-hopes-whole-community-will-come-in-709192

DAWLISH Bowls Club held the third of four 2024 charity days on July 21. 24 was the maximum number of teams and yet 28 showed up so whilst some were left disappointed, this was an absolutely fantastic turnout. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/rbl-whites-win-big-in-charity-bowls-day-709145

MEMBERS of Dawlish Twinning Association enjoyed a cream tea and bring and buy sale as part of their fund-raising activities. Among the guests was deputy mayor of Dawlish Cllr Anthony James. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/twinners-enjoy-fund-raising-tea-709150

A food van based at Shutterton Industrial estate is opening a new outlet in the centre of Dawlish. The Shed will start trading from Dawlish Railway station next week with a takeaway kiosk serving serving ice-cream, cakes, teas, coffees, milkshakes and smoothies. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/sandwich-shed-spreads-into-dawlish-708475

Leigh West, Langdon Hospital, Dawlish. Age: 42. Application for sexual harm prevention order. Sexual harm prevention order made on application for 10 years. https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/knife-violence-among-latest-cases-9432016?utm_source=devon_live_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=_daily_newsletter&utm_content=&utm_term=&ruid=ed4f368f-11e7-490d-b589-4df6529824ac

DAWLISH is gearing up for another fun-filled week of carnival. Volunteers from Dawlish Celebrates Carnival have been working hard to put together a programme of entertainment for all ages. The week will include the 50th anniversary of Knockout, the famous Pram Race alongside many children’s activities. Read more... ...

A JUDGE showed mercy on a retired fireman who grew cannabis to treat pain from a chronic back condition. Graham Walker was caught growing the drug twice at his Dawlish home, bypassing the electricity supply so he did not have to pay the bill. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/courts/retired-fireman-grew-cannabis-to-treat-chronic-pain-708257

GRANTS of up to £500 are available to projects that positively address the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of communities around the Teign Estuary. The grant is for communities around the Teign Estuary and adjacent open coastline, including Dawlish, Holcombe and the Ness. Read more... ...

A TEAM of nurses from Dawlish Community Hospital put on their running shoes to raise money for charity. The foursome took part in the Race For Life for Cancer Research which was held at Westpoint in Exeter. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/nurses-join-race-for-life-707697

KINGSTEIGNTON Bowls’ Club had a couple of teams in action recently, starting first with the X Division Over 55s on Wednesday 17. On their travels to Dawlish Marina’s Green, it was a day to forget even though Captain John Saunders commented that the rinks were closer than the scores suggest. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/a-week-to-forget-for-kbc-706816

New lift for Teignmouth’s Alice Cross Centre - and a room with a loo, too. Dawlish Water Rotary and Teignmouth Rotary Club also donated £500 each to help with the associated costs. ‘It will also enable us to make better use of the building by giving us options to alter the layout. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teignmouth-we-have-lift-off-706777

DAWLISH Marina Bowls Club held a fun Sunday afternoon on July 14 for the “Legends” born in 1954. Thanks to the hard work put in by Stephanie and Lin and their respective other halves who devised some great bowls games. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/marinas-1954-legends-and-their-colourful-celebrations-707026

JUST last weekend, Olivia Steer of Dawlish enjoyed the South West of England Championships. The talented runner won her heat in Birmingham by five seconds and went on to claim second in the final, achieving another Personal Best in the process. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/olivia-steer-ing-to-second-in-wales-706915

PLANS have been approved to give Dawlish railway station a facelift. Listed Building consent has been granted by Teignbridge Council for the maintenance project which will mainly involve repainting the Grade II listed station. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/revamp-planned-for-historic-railway-station-706838

Network Rail is investigating an incident on the sea wall at Dawlish at the weekend in which a woman on a mobility scooter fell to her death. The incident happened on Saturday afternoon near Lady’s Mile. Read more... https://www.torbayweekly.co.uk/news/socialsharing-torbaytoday/1558538/inquiries-under-way-into-dawlish-sea-wall-tragedy.html

AN 81-YEAR-OLD woman reported missing in Dawlish has been found, police have confirmed. Tiborne Palko was found safe by police after an appeal was put out earlier today to anyone who may have seen her. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/update-missing-woman-found-safe-706315