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How long do you need to be on this planet for to realise that politicians, in general, are out for what they can get? They don't push to be an mp for a minimum wage, no benefits, a pension worth nothing, no influence, no power, no ego boost. Money, influence, power, ego and a cream filling of self centeredness is what they are. At the end of the day it does not matter what party gets into power, ...

This will effect families in Dawlish. “Asked in April by a concerned young mother whether the Conservatives would cut tax credits for families with children, a nervous David Cameron , chasing votes on the BBC’s Question Time special, sounded clear enough before the general election. “No, I don’t want to do that,” Cameron said. A sceptical David Dimbleby wondered if he could guarantee it would not ...

I know a local business that applied for the tender and didn't even get short listed.

Grockle time again. Drving around and parking in Dawlish an absolute nightmare , as is being a pedestrian. In all this chaos, the only thing that has remained consistent  is the  quality of Bailey's  fish and chips. So how about turning the Marine garage into a border check point, a bit like Calais,  fences , barbe wire etc. The only problem is if we follow the Calais model, Dawlish would still be ...

A 19 year old Dawlish man has appeared in court charged with making and distributing indecent photographs. The alleged offences took place in Dawlish between 2011 and November 2014. He did not enter a plea when he appeared at Exeter magistrates court today. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Dawlish-man-appeares-court-charged-making/story-27543035-detail/story.html

A MAN who stole £13,000 from a Dawlish holiday park then went on the run to Manchester has walked free from court after his family said they would help him pay back the cash. Jake Dunkley, 20, stole the money from a safe at the Golden Sands Holiday Park then fled to his home city in the north because he wanted to see the birth of his daughter. But he left a fingerprint at the scene and was brought ...

A BRANDED 'Visit South Devon' train has now been unveiled in the hopes that it's covering of South Devon scenery will encourage people to visit destinations on First Great Western's Riviera Line, between Exeter and Paignton. Councillor Andrew Leadbetter, Devon County Council's Cabinet Member for Economy and Growth, said: "This advertises a great example of what can be achieved through partner ...

Beekeepers with “insider knowledge” about rival colonies are thought to be behind the latest theft of thousands of honey bees. You would have to know where the hives were, you would have to protect yourself and you would have to go into the hive and know what you were looking for, which can be very difficult. Even experienced beekeepers fail to find the queen sometimes. Mr Lovett said that queens ...

All very well and I am in favour of limits and sizes, but what I would like to know is how are they going to enforce it with the beach anglers.

When you think of the word “remodeling” you probably imagine a never-ending nightmare of living in a construction zone. But not all remodeling projects have to last months and cost tens of thousands of dollars. If you’re itching to do a remodeling project that won’t take up a lot of time and money, consider fixing up your entry way. Over time, your front door begins to show its age. It may become ...

Thank you OurSoul.  You forget SWW has an 03 number so if you've got free minutes tariff, it won't cost.   Plus you get free on hold music while you wait to get through.

The public can have their say tonight 7pm at the Manor House.

11th August was the last date I had been told.

And people voted for more government cuts.   For every 'happy ending' story like this there are many more that aren't.

I'd  never get a nap on an afternoon if I  had to try to kip on that lot.

I hope as many of you as poss will be there on Sunday. All fees to our Helen Foundation. Thanks.

OurSoul, No i don't know if anyone else would be insured to drive the float. Lets hope it's sorted before the carnival and Dave will beable to drive if not i hope they will ask for help!

Monday Aug 3rd at 10.23pm visible 6mins at 63 deg rising WSW to ENE

The Environment Agency's flood alert covers Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Torbay and Dawlish. High tide is due at 7.15pm this evening. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/South-Devon-flood-alert-spring-tide/story-27530595-detail/story.html

Always thought a good ferry in high season going Exmouth - Dawlish - Torquay would do well..bring people to the town and offer a service to and from Exmouth/Torquay...

Congratulations indeed. Well done to all involved in this.

South Sands, at Salcombe, in Devon was included in the top 20 of pristine beaches along with Westward Ho! and Dawlish Warren. “The sand spit at Dawlish Warren is also home to a renowned nature reserve and an 18-hole golf course which command impressive views of Devon and the English Channel,” it added. Read more... ...

Can  anyone enlighten me as to why we cannot have the river exe  cruises  Lleaving fom either  starcross or teignmouth that are available at exmouth? Are the piers unsuitable or what.?

I had a quick look on the TDC website at the objections that are presently being lodged about this application (ironically one is from an address on one of the new build sites complaining about how this development will cause loss of view of open countryside!) Are solicitors, when they do searches for buyers on the already existing new build sites, not picking up on the fact that the whole area ...

Don't forget about the large stones that get thrown around in waves that could hit anyone or anything in its way.  I remember seeing one of those photos in that shop in Park Road, Dawlish Blue I think it was called, that showed a large wave breaking over the station. The size of the rocks being thrown up in it were huge!!

The Luscombe Bros or Chris Pattle and his guys - both are v. good.

I guess a labour life peer could be added to the aforementioned  baddies.

I thought you would all like to know it's only a 151 days to CHRISTMAS

I'll pop over and look at the tat for myself this weekend and then do a comparative visit to Princesshay! It's a hard life!

Sorry Duckileaks,  I  don't  do serious or fishcakes. But I  expect you noticed.

Date: 24/07/2015 Time: 05:40 Location: Holcombe, Dawlish Area: Western County: Devon 999 calls were still be received into the Control Room at this time. First informative at 06:09 - ground floor well alight in cottage, crews using two breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, a safety jet and a street hydrant to tackle the fire. At 06:13 Fire now spread to roof space, breathing apparatus withdrawn ...

http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/article/21633/Teignbridge-secures-funding-boost-to-over-100-new-local-teams-that-will-help-revive-Englands-seaside-towns---210715

This letter was in yesterday's Observer "I was fortunate enough to turn 18 two months before 7 May this year and so I am proud to state I am one of the 58% of young people who cast their vote in the general election. However, it pains me to say that I am now one of the millions of people who will be worse off, thanks to George Osborne’s summer budget. It appears, after the first Conservative ...

Mobile phones can make emergency calls via any available network not just the elected provider so yes, chances are there is likely to be mobile coverage 24/7.   But in your worst case scenario of the entire mobile network being shut down at the moment an emergency occurred, my guess is you're more likely to come across a landline within 200 yards of Boat Cove than you would in many other places.   ...

@Netiquette , you're right, not everyone. @HuwMatthews2 ,  I take the school comment back, it didn't make much sense anyway. I hadn't realized World Daw 3 was going on in here.

Walking along the sea wall this morning the security guard, on duty, said he had heard rumours that they were looking to have it opened in time for the airshow.

Is Sally Williams a spammer from the land of the free?

The fire service were called to reports of a child locked in a car in Barton Crescent in Dawlish last night. One appliance from Teignmouth attended the scene. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Child-locked-car-Dawlish/story-26890657-detail/story.html

That's why your post was so funny, bless. 🎶  ...Mysterious girl, I wanna get close to you... 🎶

The tent had been left on the Lawns after Armed Forces Day on Saturday, July 4, but when the stall owned returned the following morning they found the tent had been ripped and over £100 worth of damaged had been done. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Gazebo-tent-damaged-Dawlish-Armed-Forces-Day/story-26882875-detail/story.html#ixzz3fbHAG