Dawlish News' Posts

A MAN has been arrested after an incident in Dawlish that saw the police helicopter deployed. Officers were called at around 11.35pm on Tuesday, May 20 to a report of a man, in his 30s, missing from the Dawlish area. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/helicopter-deployed-as-police-arrest-man-after-train-station-stand-off-795792

‘Officers are currently at Dawlish Railway Station following a concern for the welfare of a male’. THE train line between Exeter St Davids and Plymouth has reopened after police dealt with an incident of trespass. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/line-between-exeter-and-plymouth-reopened-after-police-deal-with-trespass-795654

A Teignbridge drinking establishment has been handed a new three-out-of-five food hygiene rating. The Gresham House Inn, a pub, bar or nightclub at 1 Commercial Road Dawlish Devon was given the score after assessment on April 29, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teignbridge-establishment-given-new-food-hygiene-rating-795336

COACH drivers bringing day trippers to Dawlish are struggling to park as work continues on South West Water’s multi-million scheme to improve water quality. Previously, coach drivers would drop visitors in the town centre before heading out of town to park their vehicles at Sandy Lane. Read more... ...

THE family of a Dawlish Warren hotelier who has passed away at the age of 85 have remembered him as ‘a true gentleman’. Known to family and friends as Geoff, the Langstone Cliff Hotel’s Geoffrey Rogers sadly passed away on May 5. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/remembering-langstone-hotels-true-gentleman-geoff-794110

STAYING active and a healthy lifestyle are credited for one Dawlish resident making it to the age of 105. Irene Sadler celebrated her major milestone birthday with a party at a Dawlish care home where she now lives. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-resident-irene-sadler-celebrates-105th-birthday-with-family-at-care-home-794686

AN ELDERLY Dawlish woman is in hospital with serious injuries after falling from a mobility scooter. The 89-year-old was attempting to manoeuvre her scooter past a van which was parked across the pavement. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/elderly-woman-seriously-injured-in-mobility-scooter-accident-794415

A SPECIAL Walk and Talk event is being organised in Dawlish for any adult who has experienced loss through cancer. The hour and a half walk from Dawlish railway station to Dawlish Warren is being run by a charity The Loss Foundation which was set up to help those who have been bereaved by cancer. Read more... ...

STUDENTS, staff, parents and carers are celebrating after a Dawlish-based specialist education college received an Outstanding rating from inspectors. Ofsted has rated Oakwood Specialist College, which has its main campus in Dawlish, as Outstanding in all six areas. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/education/specialist-college-receives-top-ofsted-rating-794163

Dawlish ice-cream shop, The Local Scoop, has had a bumper start to Devon County Show thanks to the blazing sunshine. There was a queue of customers for the award-winning ice-cream for most of the first day of the Show. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/bumper-start-to-devon-county-show-for-dawlish-ice-cream-shop-793861

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. The Lansdowne, a pub, bar or nightclub at Lansdowne Hotel Park Road Dawlish Devon was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on April 24. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/food-hygiene-ratings-handed-to-two-teignbridge-establishments-793827

MASSAGE therapy, grooming and first aid for pets are all part of a bumper day out for dogs. Pooches and their owners are invited to a special day, just for dogs, organised by Dawlish Celebrates Carnival. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dog-day-out-for-special-event-793688

FOUR Teignbridge beaches have secured prestigious awards. Dawlish Warren beach has retained its Blue Flag accolade again, for the 26th successive year, one of 35 beaches across the south west to achieve the accolade. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teignbridge-beaches-celebrate-prestigious-blue-flag-and-seaside-awards-792910

DAWLISH Warren Lifesaving Club was among several organisations who have been helped with funding from a local holiday park. Club members were at Lady’s Mile Holiday Park for an event to celebrate its Social Impact Day, highlighting local organisations which have been supported. Read more... ...

A GROUND-BREAKING new allotment project to help with mental health has been launched in Dawlish. A ‘social prescribing’ plot has been earmarked at Browns Bridge allotments, thought to be the first of its kind in the area. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/gardening-mental-health-scheme-launched-792799

TRAINEE gardeners have been hard at work sprucing up flower beds around the Manor House in Dawlish. Dawlish Gardens Trust staff and trainees got their hands dirty planting beds in and around the town council’s headquarters. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/trainee-gardeners-transform-dawlish-manor-house-flower-beds-790479

DAWLISH is to play host to the fourth Turn The Tide festival. The event aims to bring attention to climate change and the environment while providing a day of family fun and entertainment. Now in its fourth year, the event has been scaled back from a three day event to just one day and will take place on Bank Holiday Monday May 26 from 10am to 4pm. Read more... ...

DAWLISH Indoor Bowling Club brought the 2024/25 season to a celebratory close with a joyful and well-attended presentation evening at the Langstone Cliff Hotel. The event was a chance to recognise the achievements of members, both on and off the green, and to thank everyone who contributed to a successful and enjoyable season. Read more... ...

BROKEN glass has been found on a children’s slide at a Dawlish play park. An early morning dog walker discovered a smashed bottle at the base of one of the slides at the Manor Gardens play park. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/play-park-vandalised-for-third-time-790436

SEVERAL sewage alerts have been issued for beaches in Devon, including two in Teignbridge. Dawlish Town and Teignmouth Holcombe beaches have been flagged by Surfer’s Against Sewage. Storm sewage has been discharged from a sewer overflow at the two beaches within the past 48 hours, the charity’s interactive tracking map shows. Read more... ...

VOLUNTEERS working to improve the waterway through Dawlish have been given a boost after a kingfisher was spotted back on the water. WADE - Waterways Around the Dawlish Environment - has been told at least one of the colourful birds has been seen back in the town. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/kingfisher-returns-to-dawlish-brook-as-volunteers-re-wild-area-792143

TEIGNBRIDGE District Council (TDC) are seeking charities and organisations to get involved and be part of several upcoming stall days in Teignmouth and Dawlish. Running until the end of September, the days will take place at The Lawn in Dawlish and The Den in Teignmouth. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/council-seeking-charities-for-stall-days-792060

THE new Mayor of Dawlish has been officially elected for the coming year. Cllr Anthony James will take on the role and was formally presented with the chain of office by retiring Mayor Cllr Lin Goodman-Bradbury at Dawlish Town Council’s annual meeting. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-mayor-of-dawlish-elected-791384

Police have issued a warning ahead of a potential public disorder planned in Teignmouth this weekend. Teignmouth and Dawlish Police say stop searches for drugs and alcohol will be carried out and officers will be speaking to people believed to be involved in the potential disorder. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/police-warning-another-disorder-planned-10170837

VE Day events in Dawlish came to a poignant conclusion with the lighting of a symbolic beacon on the Lawn. The evening’s events drew to a close a day of celebrations to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-ve-day-80th-anniversary-ends-with-beacon-lighting-ceremony-791805

RESIDENTS in Dawlish have been assured that flower beds and trees ‘ripped up’ to make way for work on the town’s water improvement scheme will be replaced. South West Water’s multi-million pound scheme is moving at pace and contractors have removed large flower beds and palm trees as part of the project. Read more... ...

FIREFIGHTERS were called in to help an ‘embarrassed’ teenager who became stuck in a swing last night. The unusual call out saw the Dawlish fire crew alerted to a play park where the young person had attempted to use swings designed for babies and toddlers. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teenager-rescued-from-baby-swing-791178

THOSE that enjoy a tipple can do so for just seven pence at three Teignbridge pubs that are serving ale at 1945 prices to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. The special seven and a half pence VE Day ale is being served in Dawlish’s Gresham House Inn, Teignmouth’s The Roundel and Dawlish Warren’s Warren Bridge Inn. Read more... ...

PLANS for a new Timpson pod have been submitted by a Dawlish supermarket. The Exeter Road Sainsbury’s is seeking to erect a small retail concession pod in its carpark. The pod, which will be occupied by Timpson, will be located south west of the food store. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/plans-for-new-timpson-pod-submitted-by-supermarket-791300

A RETIRED Army nurse has donated her uniform and a host of artefacts to go on display at Dawlish Museum. June Sutton, now aged 93, was a nurse in the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/retired-army-nurse-donates-collection-to-dawlish-museum-791236

TEIGNBRIDGE Darts Academy and Dawlish Darts League will be joining forces next month to help raise money for ‘Keep Me Close’. A youth darts competition will be taking place on June 28 at TDA’s base of The Keyberry in Decoy with eight groups, totalling 64 players, going toe-to-toe in a round-robin style event. Read more... ...

A violent woman beater from Devon has been jailed after a brutal attack on his former partner. Richard Williams, of Holman Close in Dawlish pleaded guilty to three assaults occasioning actual bodily harm, non-fatal strangulation and criminal damage. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/violent-woman-beater-bit-hit-10147464

VILLAGERS in Holcombe have celebrated the 80th anniversary of the parish church. Guest of honour was Mayor of Dawlish Cllr Lin Goodman-Bradbury. The church building dates back to 1867 when it was originally a school for the children of Holcombe village and a Chapel of Ease. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/holcombe-celebrates-80th-anniversary-of-st-georges-church-790813

Dawlish, a charming seaside town located along the South Devon coast, is renowned for its scenic beauty, vibrant community, and traditional British seaside atmosphere. The town’s iconic beach is the heart of its coastal appeal, with golden sands stretching along the bay, perfect for family days out or a relaxing stroll along the promenade. Read more... ...

THE weather smiled on us, the warm sun shone and the singers from Dawlish Choral Society who had been struck down with the “dreaded lurgy” had made an excellent recovery, writes Christina Sivitter. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/entertainment/spring-concert-pleasure-well-worth-waiting-for-788771

GAMES are now coming thick and fast for Newton Abbot Bowls Club members with some of the ladies progressing through in the county competitions. On Friday, May 3, Isobel Burley and Jane Otieno won their game in the Ladies Over 55s Minors County Pairs against a Dawlish Marina duo. Read more... ...

THE seaside towns of Dawlish and Teignmouth will continue to be represented by the Liberal Democrats at County Hall as the present incumbents for both are re-elected. Town and district councillor Rosie Dawson will now represent Dawlish at Devon County Council after winning today’s election [Friday, May 2]. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/lib-dems-hold-seaside-towns-789783

A DISCOUNT supermarket chain has expressed its interest in opening stores in Newton Abbot and Dawlish. Lidl has today, Monday, April 28, said it wants to expand its footprint of stores off the back of a £500million investment package, with an additional 40 stores over the next year. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/lidl-coming-to-newton-abbot-and-dawlish-787882

Voters in Teignbridge have had their say in the 2025 local elections. Read more... https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/teignbridge-local-election-results-2025-31527866

Polling stations are open across Teignbridge today as residents cast their votes to decide the councillors that will represent them on Devon County Council. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/polls-open-for-county-elections-789090