Discussion Posts

Why were water companies allowed to pay out £78bn in dividends since 1991 and rack up £60 billion in debt at the same time? And now they are increasing our bills to pay for "infrastructure updates". This is crony capitalism at its worse. Sign the petition if you agree. https://38d.gs/ra4v

FOUR-LEGGED friends will be the stars of the show at the Strand Centre in Dawlish tomorrow. Pet Day will be supporting Animals in Distress - Torbay and Westcountry. It promises be a fun filled day for both owners and their pets. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/pets-galore-welcome-at-pet-day-721526

A NURSE from Dawlish Hospital has won an award for his ability to turn his hand to everything. Abdul Alhassan was nominated for an Our People Award after showing his passion for knowledge. Abdul was nominated for his knowledge and keenness to learn, his interest to teach, and his ability to turn to anything, at any time. Read more... ...

as it seems there are few prison places was it only the other day  Dartmoor was closed down? also there was a prison in Shepton Mallet which was not in use,the bonus to this one is  still had it's gallows.

Reeves claimed £4,400 in energy support before axing winter fuel payment "Chancellor and Labour MPs used over £400,000 of taxpayer cash to heat their homes" https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/rachel-reeves-claim-thousands-energy-support-winter-fuel/ All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.

Dawlish & District Snooker League held their presentation evening at Shaldon Conservative Club, on Saturday, September 7. The presentation of trophies for the 2023 - 2024 winter season was preceded by the final of the team knockout cup competition, which this year was between the resident teams from the Shaldon club, i.e. Read more... ...

Well that's what we pay for.Pity there is no competition. Can only mention it's not the only one we are forced to pay for. Only this will not be the last. No matter it still reminds of the TV licence.

Following the weekend's heavy rain, pollution alerts were issued at beaches across Torbay and along Devon's coastline, as South West Water discharged raw sewage into the water. South West Water have issued alerts at Meadfoot St Mary's Bay, Totnes, Holcombe, Dawlish and Exmouth. Read more... ...

Lol, so now Starmer's Stasi are going after the person or persons that 'leaked' the CCTV footage. Those in power, who are claiming they want to crack down on misinformation, did not want the truth to come out. They wanted us to be misinformed. ...

What happened to operation clean sweep.When if memory serves we ,the locals were paying the highest water bills in the country.(to upgrade the old under invest sewage system) someone is pulling our tail.

Disaster waiting to happen.about chocolate tea pot.Something reminds me of a  brewery and brothel. Expect obe cbe or even a knighthood in the post.

A UNIQUE training programme teaching traditional seaside entertainment has marked the completion of its summer season. Seaside supremo and founder of Dawlish-based Promenade Promotions Tony Lidington secured Arts Council funding to provide support for newcomers to the business. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/sunshine-follies-pass-seaside-training-with-flying-colours-719198

Cash Access UK, the organisation set up to protect nationwide access to cash, has opened a temporary home for the Banking Hub in Dawlish, located in Strand Hall, at the Strand Centre, 32 The Strand. Read more... https://wearesouthdevon.com/cash-access-uk-dawlish-temporary-banking-hub-opens/

SEVERAL beaches in Devon, including three in Teignbridge, have been hit with a sewage alert after yesterday’s heavy rain. Beaches in Dawlish and Teignmouth are among 17 of Devon’s beaches have been identified by Surfers Against Sewage as locations where sewage has been discharged. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/sewage-alerts-at-teignbridge-beaches-after-heavy-rain-719485

THE HUNT is on for a permanent location for Dawlish’s new banking hub. The temporary facility has opened in Strand Hall at the Strand Centre run by not-for-profit Cash Access UK and is now open five days a week. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/hunt-on-for-permanent-banking-hub-site-719499

would just like to mention in my experience i did hit a pot hole about a year ago and sent a letter with details to the devon cc. But was told that the lady who was dealing with the case after 2-3months, my claim was not valid. Even with the receipt So to exact my response to this jobsworth was not report pot holes.

I went on a cruise once and had a headache. Maybe I should sue the cruise company for that.

TOWNS in Teignbridge marked Merchant Navy Day to remember the contribution and sacrifices made by members of the service. Teignmouth Town Council and Dawlish Town Council both held events attended by civic leaders, service representatives and the town criers. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/towns-commemorate-merchant-navy-day-719190

Troubled Dawlish and Teignmouth residents will find it easier to find support and advice following the launch of a ‘human signposts’ scheme. Called Coastal Connecting, the human signposts initiative offers free training for anyone who interacts with the public so they can identify people in need and direct them to the relevant support services. Read more... ...

MULTI-MILLION pound plans for a new village school have been announced. Students have been taught in temporary accommodation at the Hope Centre in Dawlish for the last 12 months. Now, the school has moved again to a temporary base at nearby Powderham Castle to be closer to the village for the children and their families. Read more... ...

A NEW £50,000 luxury glamping pod has been opened at an award-winning Dawlish holiday park. The eco-friendly Getaway Cabin as it’s called features and outdoor copper bath for guests as part of the new addition to Cofton Holidays. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/holiday-park-launches-luxury-glamping-pod-718829

Dawlish WI would love to see you at our next meeting Tuesday 10th September, we are looking for women to join the group, you may have seen us at Carnival but we don't just do cakes! The group is what we make it so if you fancy taking a look and coming for a free session please get in contact either via messenger or email dawlish@devonwi.org.uk. Thank you Jackie #lovedawlish ...

Local news and What's On from Dawlish. Your town in your pocket. All electric car owners will be able to use Tesla's prized Superchargers much sooner than expected, according to a government minister. Read more... https://dawlish.nub.news/

More info:- https://www.barclays.co.uk/branch-finder/bankinghub/dawlish/

Flocks of visitors will soon be joined by flocks of birds enjoying the water and riverbanks of the Exe Estuary. The Dawlish Warren Refuge is active all year round. South East Devon Wildlife ask everyone to avoid these refuges from land and water to give birds the space they need to survive. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/birds-visitors-return-exe-estuary-9525786

THREE teams from Dawlish Women Walking Football Club took part in the first-ever Devon League fixture at the Devon FA HQ in Newton Abbot, on Sunday, September 1. The competition, consisting of two leagues and 11 teams, will take place throughout the season at different venues across Devon. Read more... ...

MARINA Bowling Club in Dawlish held their annual finals competitions on the weekend of August 24 and 25. The gods were not kind on the Saturday morning with the green flooding as a result of the rain. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/bowls/a-weekend-of-finals-for-marina-717949

it seems the usual tactic to plant a  policy into public mind thought has started about the return of prince harry.Which is to prepare us for what is forthcoming.I will give it by Christmas the king will have him back.One thought of which our houses will he be given?

Event finished Following hugely successful events in 2012, 2015 and 2016, 24hr MadShow is BACK – and bigger than ever before… because this time we are putting on a FULL MUSICAL! For more information or to book, go to https://shaftesbury-dawlish.co.uk/event/madshow-2024/ Location: Shaftesbury Theatre Sunday, 8 September 2024 Start 19:30 Finish 20:00 Contact: 01626 863061 Website: ...

The 44871 runs the Dawlish sea wall 11-45 to 12noon Sunday 1st sept (tomorrow)! on its way west to Par! Read more... https://www.railadvent.co.uk/locostop/p/352/

WATERFOWL wardens in Dawlish are continuing to monitor the safety of the town’s Black Swan population. Concerns have been raised as Bert, the main male swan, is exerting dominant behaviour towards his latest brood. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/wardens-continue-to-monitor-swans-717600

FOOD and drink producers in Teignbridge have made it onto the shortlist of the annual Food and Drink Devon Awards. Making it to the final of this year’s product categories are Creamo’s Craft Ice Cream in Ashburton and the Shepherd Shack in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/food-and-drink-producers-in-running-for-awards-717270

A SOFA has taken up residence in Dawlish this morning as part of an initiative to engage with residents. The snug, blow-up sofa was launched in Newton Abbot and is now moving around the district to enable anyone, from armchair critics to passers-by, to take a seat and chat to council staff and advice specialists on a range of issues. Read more... ...

A LOW key raffle held at an event to thank the work of charity volunteers and supporter has raised almost £2,000. Dawlish Community Transport held a Teddy Bears’ Picnic with guest of honour, the organisation’s mascot Travelling Ted. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teddy-bears-picnic-raises-cash-for-replacement-bus-716775

A pub in Dawlish will remember former manager Emma Hufton this weekend with a family fundraising event for Macmillan Cancer Support. The event, at the Lansdowne, starts at 9am on August 31 with the music starting from midday. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-pub-remembers-manager-with-fundraising-event-716488

Event finished Racing Club is back this afternoon from 1:30pm! Come enjoy the thrill of the horse races on our huge 4K screen, and while you’re at it, grab a pint for just £3.50. See you there! Location: The Gresham House Inn Saturday, 31 August 2024 - Monday, 30 December 2024 Start 13:30 Finish 15:30

I'm not sticking up for the tories. I voted Reform. Tories didn't sort out immigration and there was plenty of sleaze, severe lack of discipline and constant in fighting, they were a joke. It is the tories' fault that we now have a labour government. My point is, what's happened to Starmer? He should make a speech ASAP addressing the recent violence and come up with a plan to tackle it. If he ...

A Teignbridge drinking establishment has been handed a new four-out-of-five food hygiene rating. The Warren Bridge Inn, a pub, bar or nightclub at Warren Road Dawlish Warren was given the score after assessment on August 1, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/teignbridge-establishment-handed-new-food-hygiene-rating-715982

A Devon holiday park has opened a luxury glamping pod - complete with an outdoor bath for stargazing. The cabin at Crofton Holidays, near Dawlish , also has a "secluded deck" with chiminea to keep guests warm as the sun goes down. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/gallery/devon-holiday-park-unveils-new-9499164

Well, that is definitely labour's attitude, don't do anything useful or good. Just let the country go down the pan. Labour have made things far worse in a month than the Tories did in 14 years.