The Latest Breaking News from Dawlish

Group expands legal claim over South West Water sewage pollution

Thousands more people across Devon and Cornwall could join case against water firm

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25

Friends of Ukrainian girl who fell from Devon sea wall blame rail chiefs for safety failure

Albina Yevko, 14, fled Ukraine for Dawlish and died after falling from barrier maintained by Network Rail

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023

Death of Ukrainian teenager found unconscious on UK beach is 'not suspicious', say police

Albina Yevko, who was discovered unconscious on a beach in Dawlish, Devon, after being reported missing from the town earlier this month, was popular in the community.

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

From Bristol Airport expansion to the A303 - these are the key South West transport stories for 2023

From plans for new rail stations to controversy over Bristol airport expansion, Hannah Finch takes a look at some of the biggest projects in the pipeline and what’s coming for the year ahead.

Birmingham Post · Jan 28, 2023

Contract signed for next phase of Dawlish coastal rail line upgrade

Work is expected to start in spring 2023 and last one year

Birmingham Post · Nov 2, 2022

New sea wall protecting Dawlish railway reaches major milestone

Network Rail has updated on the sea wall and the phase of work it is going to complete next

Birmingham Post · Sep 1, 2022

British families ready to host Ukrainian refugees call for inquiry into visa shambles

Lauren Corbishley, 43, of Dawlish, Devon, started a petition after fighting for four weeks to get a traumatised family safely to the UK. Hundreds of refugees are still waiting for their visas

Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022

Furious Brits waiting to host Ukrainian refugees say UK visa system 'adding to torture'

Lauren Corbishley, 43, from Dawlish, Devon, was one of the first to sign up for the 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme last month and has slammed Lord Harrington after waiting weeks with no news

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2022

Overnight sleeper service disrupted for next phase of £37million Dawlish rail work

The work between Dawlish and Holcombe will be carried out overnight Monday-Thursday to ensure busier weekend services are maintained

Birmingham Post · Jan 17, 2022