Dawlish News' Posts

Wesley Hayes from Dawlish avoided immediate jail despite a premeditated attack involving a liquid thrown at an acquaintance, causing fear and hospitalisation. A 42-YEAR-OLD Dawlish man who threw a liquid into the face of an acquaintance who owed him money in a premeditated attack, has escaped an immediate jail sentence. Read more... ...

A road in Devon is blocked after a wide load became stuck. Roads monitoring service Inrix said the A379 southbound became blocked at 12.10pm today, Wednesday, August 13, by an 'abnormal load' near Powderham Castle. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/live-wide-load-stuck-near-10422009

A CHILDREN’S charity in Dawlish received a major boost with a £5,000 donation from Dawlish Freemasons. AIMS supports children with special and additional needs and their families through weekly get togethers. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/masons-gift-ps5000-to-childrens-charity-821923

Richard Hayward, a retired Royal Navy man from Dawlish, reunited with his comrades after over 50 years, sharing memories of their time on HMS Bulwark and HMS Invincible. RETIRED Dawlish Royal Navy man Richard Hayward has met up with some of his forces comrades for a reunion after more than 50 years. Read more... ...

Mandarin ducks Ike and Tina, funded by Dawlish's Over 60s Disco, join the local waterfowl flock. IKE and Tina are the new Dawlish disco ducks. The two Mandarin ducks have joined the Dawlish flock of waterfowl thanks to a group of dancers. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-disco-duck-boost-ike-and-tina-join-the-flock-821636

Join Dawlish Royal British Legion on Friday for a VJ Day ceremony at the Lawn, commemorating the end of WWII in the Far East. THE Dawlish Branch of the Royal British Legion will be taking part in the national commemoration of VJ Day on Friday to mark the end of the Second World War in the Far East. Read more... ...

A large fire has broken out near a rugby ground in Exmouth this evening, Monday, August 11. One person said they could see smoke from Dawlish Warren. Another person has said there are four fire engines at the scene. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/live-large-fire-breaks-out-10417097

When it comes to beaches , Devon boasts plenty. From Ilfracombe in the north to Dawlish Warren in the south, the county is blessed with plenty of picturesque spots for sunseekers to enjoy the heatwave. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/beat-devon-beach-crowds-backwards-10416476

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FREE training sessions on life-saving defibrillator use are to take place in Dawlish. The training is being run by charity Dawlish Community Transport in partnership with Dawlish Town Council and South Western Ambulance Service. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/life-saving-defibrillator-training-sessions-offered-in-dawlish-821261

Families are being invited to swap screens for saplings as a new forest school opens, offering young explorers the chance to toast marshmallows, build dens, and reconnect with the great outdoors. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/families-swap-screens-saplings-dawlish-10414728

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 11 of Teignbridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. • Rated 5: The Cove Cafe at The Cove Cafe Coryton Cove Earlys Wall Dawlish Devon; rated on July 30. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/food-hygiene-ratings-handed-to-11-teignbridge-establishments-820886

THE Dawlish & Rural Neighbourhood Team have seized another bike after receiving multiple reports of it being ridden anti-socially in the Dawlish and Kenton areas. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-seize-bike-linked-to-anti-social-riding-820893

Dawlish & Rural Neighbourhood Team have seized another bike this afternoon that we have had multiple reports of being ridden anti-socially in Dawlish and Kenton. We will continue to pursue, seize and dispose of bikes using Road Traffic Act and Police Reform Act powers when they are ridden both on and off road, as they cause significant risk to the riders (who are often children), other road users ...

POLICE are holding a surgery in Starcross next week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team’s latest Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting in the Teignbridge village takes place on August 14. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-community-surgery-in-village-next-week-820444

Live At The Lawn brings five up-and-coming local bands to Dawlish Celebrates Carnival, aiming to attract younger audiences while delighting traditional carnival-goers. LIVE music will feature at this year’s Dawlish Celebrates Carnival with the return of Live At The Lawn. Read more... ...

DAWLISH is top of the scoops when it comes to affordable ice creams. The popular seaside town had a new perfect score and was ranked second overall in a poll of the Top Ten affordable seaside towns in the UK for ice creams. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-ranked-second-for-affordable-ice-cream-experience-817361

PLANS to demolish a derelict Dawlish manor house and build homes in its place have been submitted to planners. Submitted to Teignbridge District Council (TDC) by Hannon Homes Ltd, 25/00991/FUL is seeking permission to demolish Fairfield House, which was ravaged by fire in 2018 following an arson attack, and build three, two-storey homes. Read more... ...

THERE are just 12 days to go before Carnival Week in Dawlish kicks off. Plans are already underway with road signage being put in place. Volunteers are out in force ahead of the main event which starts on Saturday August 9 and runs until Friday August 15. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-carnival-week-volunteers-prepare-for-august-event-817067

On Saturday 2nd August there is another Steam hauled English Riviera Express, this time from travelling from Wolverhampton to Kingswear and will be powered by GWR 5029 Nunney Castle. As usual it is timed to call in at Dawlish Warren at 11.52 to allow a Cross Country express to pass it. It will then restart and pass Dawlish at 12.07. The return passes Dawlish at 18.01.This excursion starts with ...

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. People may have to pay to use these toilets in Dawlish if Teignbridge District Council plans go ahead. Public toilets in seaside resorts and other towns and villages could be closed or have an admission fee added. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78m1nrz7mpo

A VIGIL is being held in Dawlish tonight in support of all those working to provide humanitarian aid. Organised by the Christians Together for Dawlish and District, the vigil is an opportunity for people to join to ‘pray for all involved in providing humanitarian aid and working for peace’. Read more... ...

Stretches of coastal footpath have been shut following a 'major' cliff collapse at a well-known Devon seaside spot, authorities have confirmed. Beer Coastguard rescuers sounded the alert that someone might be trapped - triggering an emergency response by Beer, Dawlish and Exmouth teams on Saturday. Read more... https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/south-west-beach-cliff-collapse-10379236

Sections of coast path are closed after a 'significant' cliff collapse at a popular Devon beach, it's been confirmed. Beer Coastguard rescuers raised the alarm that someone was possibly trapped - sparking an urgent search by Beer, Dawlish and Exmouth teams on Saturday. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/avoid-warning-after-significant-cliff-10378517

A railway line along the south coast stands as one of Britain's most stunning and offers tickets for just £8. The Riviera Line connects Exeter with Paignton , winding through Dawlish and Teignmouth , as well as the English Riviera resort of Torbay in Devon. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/prettiest-uk-trainline-stunning-seaside-10378291

Cofton Holidays opened in 1975 as a family-run business. A Devon holiday park has celebrated its 50th anniversary. Cofton Holidays, near Dawlish, was bought and opened in 1975 by brothers George and Alf Jeffery. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyxvxd0dnqo

TODAY is race day in Dawlish with an action-packed line-up of events ahead of tonight’s elite cyclists taking to the track. The Dawlish Grand Prix is the last in the Lloyds National Circuit Series which sees the best riders in the country in town for the final round of the prestigious British Cycling Series. Read more... ...

ONE of Teignmouth’s oldest residents has died at the age of 99. Born in Watford, Joan had lived in Dawlish and Teignmouth for almost 80 years. Three years ago, her family set her 100 challenges to complete before she died including holding a bird of prey, meeting meerkats, learning to croquet, visiting new venues and many craft and baking activities. Read more... ...

For those wondering about the 2 Newton Abbot to Exeter service tomorrow due to the cycling event. Services up until 18:00 will be going through Dawlish as planned subject to possible delay through Dawlish itself. After 18:00 services will not be going through Dawlish at all until 22:00. Services during the diversion times will be subject to delay due to the diversion in place.

A NEW strategy to protect three important nature reserves, including Dawlish Warren, has been agreed by three local councils. East Devon District Council, Teignbridge District Council, and Exeter City Council have formally signed up to the new South East Devon Wildlife Joint Habitats Sites Mitigation Strategy following full approval by each council. Read more... ...

STAFF from Devon County Council will be in Dawlish and Bovey Tracey next week as part of a series of community events to discuss local government reorganisation. Teams will be at The Strand in Dawlish on Tuesday July 29 between 8.30am and 10.30am then at Town Square, Bovey Tracey between the same times on Thursday July 31. Read more... ...

AN application for signage at a property earmarked for Dawlish’s permanent banking hub has been approved by planners. 25/00762/ADV sought permission to install an illuminated ‘Banking Hub’ fascisa sign, as well as a heritage projecting sign, associated marketing posters and signs at 14 Brunswick Place. Read more... ...

THREE new ice cream flavours have been revealed ahead of carnival week in Dawlish. Dawlish Celebrates Carnival teamed up with award-winning local ice cream shop The Local Scoop inviting the public to come up with the special carnival delights. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/new-carnival-ice-cream-flavours-revealed-815638

A BID to save a popular area of green space in Dawlish has taken a major step forward. Dawlish Town Council has confirmed that its submission to register the Newhay as an Asset of Community Value has been approved by Teignbridge District Council. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlishs-newhay-recognised-as-asset-of-community-value-815600

A FAMILY-RUN holiday park in Dawlish is marking a major milestone as it celebrates 50 years in business. What began in 1975 as a modest farm campsite has grown into an 80 acre popular family holiday destination. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlishs-cofton-holidays-celebrates-50-years-with-special-events-815330

CLASSIC vehicles gathered on part of the Lawn in Dawlish on Sunday. The second Dawlish Celebrates Carnival Classic Vehicle Gathering took place despite the threat of rain. This year, as a large part of the Lawn is off limits due to work by South West Water, some of the vehicles could be seen along The Strand. Read more... ...

A pot buoy mistaken for a person in the water prompted a call out for Teignmouth RNLI on Saturday (July 20). Solent Coastguard tasked volunteer crew from Teignmouth RNLI along with Dawlish Coastguard and the Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat to respond to reports of a person in the water off Coryton Cove near Dawlish. Read more... ...

A BRAVE Dawlish shop manager is taking to the air for a skydive in aid of a local charity. Lauren Kalynuk and she’s 22, manager of the Local Scoop ice cream shop, has taken the decision to carry on with her skydive from 10,000ft on Wednesday. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/brave-dawlish-shop-manager-to-skydive-for-charity-814384

Sign in for podcasts, documentaries and analysis. Dawlish Town Council has urged the public to stop fishing in the town's water stream following two separate incidents in the space of 24 hours of black swans attempting to eat fishing lines. Read more... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4ge395ggkjo