Dawlish News
Teignbridge council says the measures have not been taken lightly, but are necessary to ensure public safety and to reduce further damage to the exposed flood defences. A popular footpath through the dunes at Dawlish Warren has been closed ‘for the foreseeable future’ as a result of storm damage. Read more... ...
Under Tier 2 restrictions hospitality venues must shut unless they serve food, and people can only buy alcohol if they are also consuming a 'substantial meal.' Last orders must be called at 10 pm, and customers have to leave the premises at 11 pm. Known as 'the friendly pub by the brook' the Brunswick Arms is a Dawlish business with a loyal customer base, but this year has still been ...
The government commitment to spending on infrastructure and levelling up across the South West has been welcomed by Peninsula Transport at its Board meeting last Friday. Clear commitments to the South West and Peninsula include: Work and plans are progressing on several other schemes not mentioned by name, including the upgrade of the rail line at Dawlish. Read more... ...
The “vast, vast, vast majority” of eligible people will only be vaccinated in spring 2021, but care home residents are a priority Devon care home providers say they are unable to say when their residents will start being vaccinated, as they are yet to receive any official guidance. Hoping to receive some news soon is Sefton Hall in Dawlish which is one of a 'small number' of Devon care homes ...
NSPCC calls for better protection for children after sex offender who groomed boy is jailed Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/nspcc-calls-better-protection-children-4765795
He was banned from any contact with children after his release by a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) but flouted it by grooming the boy. Graham, aged 40, preciously of Newlands, Dawlish, but now of no fixed address, admitted breach of a SOPO and was jailed for two years, eight months by Judge Timothy Rose. Read more... ...
Home builders Cavanna Homes has supported the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal in Dawlish by funding a bespoke poppy badge featuring the town’s renowned black swan emblem. After driving past Cavanna Homes’ new community of homes off Secmaton Lane in Dawlish, Devon, Richard approached the company to ask for the firm’s support for this year’s badges. Read more... ...
Ramped up Covid-19 measures trigger campaigners' calls for the Everyone In scheme to return to provide accommodation for rough sleepers The advice from government is to stay home and save lives, but what does this mean for someone who is homeless?,” said Lucy Abraham, chief executive of homelessness charity Glass Door. ”We have learnt that no one is safe unless we are all safe, and we urge ...
The family of four were shopping for Halloween decorations for their caravan The adults and teenagers were laughing and joking as they handled items in the Halloween aisle at Sainsbury's in Dawlish. They were talking in Northern accents about decorating their holiday caravan. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/dawlish-shopper-complains-sainsburys-over-4651700
Police have reported 'traffic chaos' in Dawlish after a car which is believed to have been on the wrong side of the road collided with a van. No one was injured in the collision. A recovery vehicle has been sent to the scene. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/traffic-chaos-dawlish-car-wrong-4639439
