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Does anybody know what the building Is on Dawlish Warren Station (Exeter St. Davids bound side) ?   What use Is the building for ?

Absolutely, it means we have a tolerant, democratic society in which such harmless freedoms can be openly expressed. That is exactly why Putin was so incensed, freedom of speech is his biggest enemy and makes him feel vulnerable.

If you do the maths, UKIP's vote as a share of the voting population was: 34% (voting population who cast papers) * 27.5% (UKIP) = 9.35% i.e. Less than 10% actually felt strongly enough against the EU to register a 'protest vote'!! Hardly an earthquake except it was nevertheless the largest share. Make of that what you will.

Could be they were having their AGM and all attendants were there?

Organised by the Dawlish branch of the Royal British Legion, the day long musical extravaganza attracted the crowds who enjoyed the live music as well as bouncy castle, bar and refreshment stalls, barbecue and children’s rides. Highlight of the night was the appearance of up and coming local band Token Joker, who had the crowds rocking. The band are hoping to sign a recording deal soon. See ...

If you"d like to see (and hear) the visit to the Museum today, please visit http://youtu.be/ey5Rm38GqC0 The project is to honour Bill Millin and everyone involved with D Day.   It also raises money to send D Day veterans on visits to Normandy. To donate, please visit www.d-dayrevisited.co.uk

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I always assumed Carer was male... Let's leave it eh.  The point is I was complimenting the event.

Leatash = no argument here

Can anyone recommend a good local company that's makes metal railings for a balcony? I'd appreciate any help - thanks

They've removed the car but not swept up any of the glass or charcoaled remains, not sure whose responsibility it is.  Be careful if you are driving up Elm Grove Road just before the Newlands turning.

I think someone missed out the magic word.

I'm not sure why the media are talking about UKIP so much, it's not as if they "won" the elections. Labour won more seats than Tories, LibDems, UKIP and Greens combined. They're a single issue party that have utterly failed to connect in a positive way except amongst the old aged bigots and the unintelligent chavs. I'm sure they'll have done well in the Euro elections (oh the hypocrisy!), but they ...

Horse boxes were damaged in the collision at the Devon County Show The final day of the 2014 Devon County Show has been cancelled because of safety concerns, staff say. Organisers described the cancellation as "heartbreaking" but said parking safety concerns caused by recent heavy rain had left them no choice. The three-day event near Exeter was to end on Saturday, but has been halted after five ...

If you get a Call from 01132989000 it's not British Gas its a SCAM.

Came across this today on Youtube. Makes you think, well almost! https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=v9N4Oj_eb70#t=98

Interesting article about this scheme in Peterborough where it's already rolling out. http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/politics/politics-news/peterborough-city-council-sorry-over-brown-bins-error-1-6073422

Just thought I'd post this in case it is of help to anyone seeking work. As well as cabin crew Flybe are also advertising other Exeter Airport based jobs. Scroll down to see them. http://www.flybe.com/live/vacancies/jsp/ExistingVacancies.jsp

Devon sports achievers were last night honoured at the Exeter Foundation Devon Sports Awards, in association with Active Devon. They included sportsmen and women, clubs, coaches and volunteers from all four corners of the county. The event was hosted at Sandy Park, the home of LV= Cup winning Premiership rugby team the Exeter Chiefs. The competition was open to those involved in sport throughout ...

I wondered it it was possible that Coryton Cove could ever win a Blue Flag or whether it involves factors beyond its control e.g. size and tidal effects.  Here are the criteria: http://www2.keepbritaintidy.org/Programmes/Beaches/BlueFlag/EnglishCriteria/Default.aspx

The Teignmouth and Dawlish Social Media Café is free to attend and open to all local businesses and community groups. All of the experts give up their time for free to support local businesses and the community. The venues are also provided free of charge to support the events so all we ask is for people to come and buy a coffee while you're there. The next three Social Media Cafes have been ...

Is this different from the Barrel jellyfish which have been drifting ashore?  The Barrel does have stinging cells but they are designed to kill plankton.  They are not supposed to be strong enough to pierce human skin.

...and if something terrible happened to you sister/wife/daughter/child... Agreed not to necessarily repeat the name but good to know the drift of what is currently possible.

Apologies in advance. Yes, I know this is a long thread and that I've put a lot of postings on it and I had promised myself that I would give it a rest for a while but then I was reading the Sunday Telegraph online and an article about housing and then I started to read the comments underneath the article and then I read this particular comment and then......oh well....... read it for yourselves. ...

You know they have been there so long I drove by just now and didn't even notice they were gone.

Bank holiday events Following the success of last year’s Let’s all go down the Strand event Dawlish Town Council will again  be holding this a Street Party style event with stalls along The Strand on Saturday 24th May from 11.00am until 5.00pm. Local shops and businesses from around the town will be joining in to create a real party atmosphere. Local community groups will be representing the ...

@webmaster , appreciate the reply.

JELLYFISH strandings along the South Devon coast may be due to the weather, wildlife experts say. A dozen barrel jellyfish have been reported on the shoreline at Dawlish and Coryton Cove with further sightings at Torquay harbour. Steve Hussey at Devon Wildlife Trust said that swarms of jellyfish washed onto beaches is not uncommon. He said: “It has most likely occurred due to the weather because ...

A very brave young man we can all learn from his bravery and conviction RIP Stephen

Burnside.  the CCtv has not caught one person in the years its been in operation. a few years ago when speaking to PC Parsons (rertired) he showed me a letter he had written to the operators in Newton Abbot asking them when they went home to leave cameras in a positive position as the one opporsite the supermarket was left on ok, but was recording the sign in the middle of the road, they record 24 ...

@michaelclayson - letter emailed, sorry for the delay.

DAWLISH Town Council is celebrating receiving £7,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to mark the First World War Centenary. The council, working in partnership with the Local History Group, Dawlish Library, Dawlish Museum, the combined churches, Dawlish Royal British Legion, and Dawlish Repertory Company, has received the cash to help with the project, 'How the War Impacted on a Small Devon Town'. ...

Or another reason to make them pay to use 20p should do

... 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 was ...

'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 are not ...

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 arrived. "We ...