Three schools have closed their doors today (Friday 18 February) in Dawlish due to Storm Eunice, according to Devon County Council.
It comes after the Met Office issued an amber warning for the local area, and warned of 'extremely strong winds'.
Dawlish: Met Office warns of 'extremely strong winds', upgrades Storm Eunice warning to amber
By Will Goddard
18th Feb 2022 | Local News
Summary:
- Storm Eunice coming to UK on Friday 18 February
- Dawlish to see 'extremely strong winds', 64mph gusts
- Large waves and flooding, damage to buildings and power lines, travel disruption likely.
BREAKING: Teignmouth Higher Exeter Road development approved
By Will Goddard
18th Feb 2022 | Local News
A huge development of new homes is to be built on the outskirts of Teignmouth, despite concerns about an increased risk of flooding.
Harrington Homes will construct 242 properties at Higher Exeter Road – a site set aside for housing in the neighbourhood plan – while 13 custom-build plots will also be provided.
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Dawlish and Teignbridge coronavirus: Find out the number of Covid cases in the local area
By Will Goddard
17th Feb 2022 | Local News
Dawlish and Teignbridge residents can now see the number of Covid cases in their area on an interactive government map.
These are the numbers for the seven days up to 10 February:
Police issue fresh appeal for December Haldon Hill A38 crash
By Will Goddard
16th Feb 2022 | Local News
Police have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage of a serious car crash on the A38 in late December.
It left three people, including an 18-month-old boy, seriously injured.
Dawlish firefighters respond to reports of smoke at Starcross
By Will Goddard
16th Feb 2022 | Local News
Dawlish firefighters were called out to Starcross just after 12pm yesterday (Thursday 10 February) to reports of smoke coming from a commercial property.
Fire crews from Danes Castle and Middlemoor also attended.
Devon County Council taxpayers face a planned 2.99 per cent rise in their bills from April, with the extra cash raised going towards supporting vulnerable adults and children.
It would mean the yearly council tax bill for an average Band D property will rise by £45.18 to £1,556.46. This excludes planned increases to other parts of the tax that fund district councils, police and the fire service.
Dawlish: More bus services likely to be cut in Devon without extra funding
By Will Goddard
16th Feb 2022 | Local News
Devon could have fewer bus services unless Covid funding is extended.
The bus recovery grant, introduced last year to help operators cope with the drop-off in passenger numbers through the pandemic, is due to end in April. The government is yet to announce whether more money will be forthcoming.
Summary:
- Storm Eunice coming to UK on Friday 18 February
- Dawlish to see 55mph gusts
- Chance of fallen trees, damage to buildings and power lines, danger to life from large waves.
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