THEY came in their thousands to make a line in the sand today (Saturday).

Protestors voted with their feet on Teignmouth Beach to show their disapproval at Network Rail’s plans to move the rail line away from the cliffs and encroach onto the beach.

Old and young braved the winds and mingled with four legged friends (plus one inflatable dinosaur) in a show of solidarity.

Organisers of the event said they were overwhelmed at the size of the turnout and people’s response.

We’ll have a full report and pictures of the event in their week’s papers.