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General Discussion

Those of us with longer memories will recall that when VAT was introduced in 1973 (as a consequence of the UK joining the European Economic Community) the standard rate stood at 10%, reducing to 8% in 1974. Probably it all seemed like a good idea at the time.....

And given the problems being caused in this country (and the world) by overpopulation and general overcrowding, is it a good idea for the tax system to reward people for breeding? Should we not be considering disincentives to breed?

Dog muck
25 Jan 2012

Walking up a road in Starcross yesterday I was dodging dog muck all over the pavement - and obviously from several dogs - when I noticed that I was about ten paces away from a red dog muck disposal bin! There's really NO excuse for this anti-social behaviour.

The Deli
19 Jan 2012

It looks horribly as if the Deli in the Strand just bit the dust. If so this is awful for the town; without any doubt the best food shop/cafe in Dawlish. Let's hope this is just a hiccup and they're back soon.

Eating Out
24 Apr 2011

And the Lansdowne! Yet the Pirates Chest gets 4 stars (Good for him). I wonder though from this list how old the ratings are - anybody know?

We went down this road a few years ago. Teignbridge Council is responsible for keeping the beach clean, and the railway is responsible for the wall and slipways. You may see a council operative walking along the wall from time to time with an implement like long tongs and a sack. There is also a local co-ordinator. The problem with all this seems to be that it is not a year round service, and it ...

New layout
8 Jan 2011

Webmaster, Thanks, but it seems I already am on Internet explorer 8!

7 Jan 2011

No, me too, unable to read the first few posts in any strand. Things improved after this issue was raised previously, but after a day or two it all lapsed! Bardwell

Shocked Holiday Maker
27 Sep 2010

There was a scrolling news device in the police station window recording their (police) activities that said something along the lines that they had received complaints about drinking on the lawns, but had had a word with the guilty parties who had promised to be good in the future. So not a problem the, whatever anyone else might think!

I noticed this had gone when passing the other day. The only positive thing I could think of about Harrisons was this and it looks as if they've got shot of it!