Dawlish News
A popular Dawlish Warren pub has announced its temporary closure after being sold to a local businessman. Welcome Inn took to their Facebook page on October 1 to announce the news of the new owner to their customers with the update that the pub will be closed until further notice. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/property/welcome-inn-pub-taken-new-4603379
People trying to save a person in cardiac arrest could be sent by 999 operator to find the machine is gone or broken The four in action are at Bitton Park bowling club, The Den former tourist information (now Cherry on the Top), United Reformed Church in Dawlish Street and outside Dart and Parker estate agents in The Triangle Read more... ...
Children can still get their sweet fix this holiday without having to worry about social distancing issues As Halloween may look a little different this year, a woman from Devon has created treat boxes to deliver to children so they don't miss out on the festive fun. Jenna is delivering her boxes free of charge to people local to her area of Teignmouth which includes Shaldon, Dawlish, ...
A pair of bridges drawn up for a sea defence scheme in Dawlish, Devon, following severe storms more than six years ago have been given planning. The link bridge will sit alongside the existing historic viaduct and will bridge the pedestrian promenade over the outlet of Dawlish Water. Read more... https://www.building.co.uk/news/dawlish-bridges-get-green-light/5108260.article
THE Queen has highlighted what she describes as ‘the important role’ of the local and national press during the coronavirus pandemic. Tindle Newspaper titles, including the Mid Devon Advertiser, The Dawlish Gazette and the Teignmouth Post are all members of the News Media Association. Read more... ...
Transport minister Chris Heaton-Harris officially opened the first section of the new £80m Dawlish sea wall yesterday (Friday, September 25), promising that it will protect the railway "for generations to come". Mr Heaton-Harris took part in a socially-distanced opening ceremony, beginning with a tour along the new promenade which runs for the entire stretch of the new wall. The new sea wall is ...
It is believed the Class 66 train is due to carry away hazardous materials from the dockyard It’s believed the Direct Rail Services train was captured going through Dawlish on its way to Plymouth’s Devonport Dockyard in order to carry materials related to the decommissioning of submarines away . Read more... ...
GOOD NEWS: Missing man from Dawlish Michael Mercury has been found POLICE have have now located Michael Mercury, a 39-year-old man who was missing from the Dawlish area of South Devon.
The tweet said: "Police seeking missing Michael Mercury in Dawlish area. Desc as white male, 39yrs, large build, 5'7" tall, facial stubble, black jogging bottoms, black t shirt, possibly inside out showing orange bits. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/not-approach-call-999-you-4483726
Trains are being cancelled and there is huge disruption in Devon, Cornwall and Plymouth tonight due to a police incident. Great Western Railway has posted an incident update online to say their trains are disrupted and have confirmed it is close to the railway. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/live-trains-dawlish-disrupted-police-4464287
