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... or if you have $40k spare change for a trip of a lifetime ... http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/got-40k-you-could-cross-the-atlantic-in-a-lancaster-bomber-1.2630060

TDC has insurance on the structure but the Holmans said they were unable to obtain business insurance because of its proximity to the sea.

Probably THE most positive thread I have read and says volumes about the community spirit of Dawlish.  I do so hope the momentum continues apace.

A MEMBER of the public caused a coastguard alert when they mistook a patch of discoloured stonework at Dawlish for a person in trouble. The false alarm with good intent 999 call to Brixham coastguard came in at just after 8am on Bank Holiday Monday morning. A coastguard statment said: “Teignmouth Coastguard investigated a report of a person clinging to a breakwater at Dawlish. “The object ...

'It was reported that "the Mafia" is made up of a group of children who had also allegedly drawn up a hit list of six teachers they wanted to target. Following the incident a letter was reportedly sent out to parents at the primary school explaining what had happened and telling them that it had been reported to the police. Neither of the two boys is believed to have been arrested and they ...

If you didn't already know it's National "Get Walking Week". http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/get-walking/why-walk/get-walking-week-2014?utm_source=Walking+for+Health+e-newsletter&utm_campaign=c7653221fb-Get_Walking_Week_news_alert_vol&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_64ec73a11b-c7653221fb-417219697 Walking doesn't have to be 10 mile hikes across Dartmoor.  Regular short walks have physical and ...

A HOLIDAYMAKER had to be pulled from mud after getting stuck at Dawlish Warren. The woman was reported to be in difficulties at about 5.30pm on Saturday. Teignmouth Coastguard team, assisted by firefighters, used ropes to get her out. A spokesman said: "She was stuck about 20-metres from the shore, close to the golf course. "People playing golf had been keeping an eye on her before we ...

Great day out!

Takes place on Sunday 8th June and just found on their website that the venue has changed. Not sure what time it starts but generally 9:30 am. _____________________________________________________________________ NEW VENUE WATERSIDE FIELD CHURCH ROAD POWDERHAM EX6 8JJ Follow signs to Starcross Yacht Club (SYC).

We use Julie's dog walking reasonable and reliable, our puppy loves her and she's always bringing him little toys and walking him longer than we have asked. Her number is 07977867281

Hi Cassandra , The service will be based at the Manor, with appointments with Advisors on Thursdays and Fridays. Anyone wanting help should either attend the CAB Gateway sessions at the manor on Tuesday mornings (10am to 1pm) or ring 08444 111 444.   Mobile phone users can ring 0300 3300650.  There is an initial assessment to find the best way to help you.

I can absolutely assure you that you don't need 2 hours to get through Check-in and Security. :-) And looking at their website, there are plenty of international destinations. :-)

Network Rail has confirmed a time table of repairs for the Dawlish Warren to Dawlish and Teignmouth walkways that were battered by storms in February. Works are now being undertaken around train services, with Network Rail working in available periods to reopen the sea wall areas for the public as soon as possible. On the Dawlish Warren to Dawlish route, the walk way section from Boat Cove to ...

Network Rail’s report: Network Rail are ongoing with works to reopen the walkways from Dawlish Warren to Dawlish and Teignmouth to Smugglers following the successful line reopening 4th April.  Works are now being undertaken around train services, with Network Rail working in available periods to reopen the sea wall areas for the public as soon as possible.  Current planned dates for reopening ...

Well done to all those who participated and such professionalism was shown by the pipers during the heavy rain. I loved the little girl dancing a lot and it was great when John Millin went down from the bandstand and danced with her. Amazing Grace . Oh wow. When all the pipers joined in, how stirring was that!!! A superb afternoons entertainment and again, well done to all concerned.

THREE men are due to stand trial next month accused of committing a £12,000 robbery at a Dawlish holiday park last summer. Michael Kelly, 21, Karl Daniels, 36, and Dean Smart, 27, appeared at Exeter Crown Court on Thursday. They have each denied robbing a member of staff at the Golden Sands Holiday Park of £12,000 on August 27. Kelly, of Littiatt Lane, Bath, Daniels, of Wookey, Somerset, and ...

Absolutely brilliant video...also spare a thought though for everyone westward who also lost their railway service albeit not in such a stark way.  Penzance was stranded around 100miles from its nearest London service.  We really were 'all in it together' on this occasion!!!

@Mrs C - sorry about my sceptical question, stems from a thread where i think people were asked if they use dawlish trains and there were a lot of very ambivalent answers, so good for you Train services are profitable from the summation of all the users so I am very pro absolutely every possible community having access to services.  There are some very staggering blind spots in this respect.  ...

Cheers,Thanks for everybodys help its much appreciated.

Here's another idea.  Whether part of the artwork or separately, use Dawlish Station as a 'platform' (pardon the unintended pun) to create a sort of Bayeaux Tapestry that tells the story.  Not so daft, as many London Underground stations do just this to celebrate their history.

Richard is based up in Manchester. It can be quite difficult to get a hold of him, he is extemley busy. Message me if you want his number Kind regards

Happy St George's Day everyone.

Until such time as the Governement issue every child with a free E reader on starting school which gives them access to all the classics and other good quality reading material free of charge (as is the case for adult E Readers such as Kindle) so every child has access to a wide range and rich source of books to read then we need libraries or Hubs or Devon Centres, call them what you like. We need ...

My best wishes to you also that your greyhound makes a full and speedy (no pun intended) recovery. Beautiful animals.

Thanks for the feedback DJ.  Holiday periods are inevitably a good testing time for seeing who has their act together, or perhaps, to be charitable, is a 'victim of their own success'!

Do you know if it's NR or FGW in charge of station repairs?

Michael Clayson: the only response I have ever had from J Clatwothy (Deputy Leader DCC) is "do I have your permission to forward the the relevant person" then nothing. I hope you have better luck

Well done Dawlish Under 16's

Perhaps they could replace all the traffic lights in Teignmouth with mini roundabouts now, that would really make me happy, lol Happy easter

New Civil Engineer 17.04.14, commentary by NR, '...there are still longer term issues and the South West and its economy remain vulnerable...We welcome the review looking into a long-term solution to the resilience of the railway network and look forward to more news on this in the autumn.' - fed up with being the ones to be paying compensation ?!

Pleased to see that the preparatory work has commenced ahead of the desilting that's going to happen upstream from Dawlish. We've already seen the benefit of the initial phase, so hopefully this next phase (and subsequent phases in the town sections) will nail this on the head. That said, I was pleasantly surprised to see today just how clear the water was coming through the town. The water ...

Maps are only useful to those that have the ability to read.

@flo - no probs. whether axe robberies or the boys, it is increasingly hard to be surprised albeit nevertheless shocking particularly when in a holiday context.  transparency, daylight, sensitive advice to young children and publicity on forums/newspapers are all vital tools in prevention.  i remember being told as a boy never to get in a stranger's car, but not why or even that non-strangers are ...

Hammerite paint ..You can not beat it..

Extract from letter dated 1-4-14 from NR (Patrick Hallgate, Western Route Managing Director), Network Rail, to Newton Abbot MP, Anne Marie Morris. “With respect to the future improvement in resilience of the railway between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot my Route Asset Management Team is currently commissioning a major engineering feasibility study. This study has been initiated by the Route ...

Good Morning  I have a two bedroom unfurnished flat to rent out in Dawlish, just a five minute walk from the seafront  It costs £580 per month. if you or  anyone you know might be interested then please message me, thanks

We are recommencing our Healers Support Group on Wednesday, 16th April at 20 Albert Street in Dawlish.  Anyone interested in the concept of working with the Universal Energies to become a channel of Healing is welcome to join us and share the ambiance of the evening.  We commence at 7.30 pm. and finish around 9.30 pm. and request £2.00 from each person to cover the hire of the Church Hall.  This ...

A man has been warned he faces a certain jail sentence after being convicted of sexual assaults on two boys at the seaside caravan park where he lived. Bradley Daines-Degroot sobbed as the jury at Exeter Crown Court convicted him of male rape against the boys who were attacked while staying at the Oakcliff Park in Dawlish. The two victims were brothers who were aged between seven and 12 at the ...

After a long Winter break, we have just resumed our fortnightly Development Circle with Paula Bounsall.  Paula has suggested that we open the Circle for a few weeks to attract others who might be looking for an opportunity to sit with like-minded people and work towards a greater spiritual awareness and to develop their own abilities to work with Spirit Guides, Angels and other Divine Beings.  In ...

This is nothing new when the Police where responsable for parking everyone had 10 minutes grace on Double yellows for loading/unloadind and is it still not the same if you are loading or unloading heavy goods.