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Thanks Lynne Snooky Trust opening hours 9.30 till 4 Monday wednesday thursday and friday saturday 10.30 till 12.30 closed Sunday and Tuesday

NEW FLOOD WARNING I guess everyone is pretty much on permanent flood alert now, but just in case - see new warning below for 11pm tonight. Location: Low lying and exposed communities between Start Point and Dawlish Warren, including Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Torbay and Dawlish Tide Gauge: Teignmouth The time and date of forecast high water covered by this Flood Warning is 23:00 on 06 Februar y ...

Will the real smella please stand up?

Residents in a Devon town have spoken of how they were evacuated from their crumbling homes after waves destroyed coastal defences as fearsome storms sweeped in from the Atlantic. Now another band of heavy rain is forecast to sweep across southern Britain today, with a separate area of low pressure bringing more rain and very strong winds on Saturday. Neil Jones and his son Issac were among the 50 ...

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The Army has the means to rebuild the wall but before they can be used the powers that be have to call a state of emergency . A further problem will be the continuing bad weather do you put lives over property and can this work be carried out while we have one severe weather front after another. The problem with these events is we all get wound up because we perceive that nothing is being done but ...

People are asking about donating money to help those affected by flooding in the town over the weeks to come The Town Council is setting up a Relief Fund for people affected by flooding. More news within days as a few legalities to sort ( Isn't there always in this modern world ? ) but you can start gathering money now and hold on to it for a few days please.  Town Council has pledged the first ...

Parts of Britain are being hit by a powerful storm which has washed away a stretch of railway line and left thousands of homes without electricity. The Environment Agency says around 328 homes have been flooded since Friday evening - with more heavy rain forecast into the weekend. A section of the sea wall in Dawlish, Devon, collapsed and left the main railway line suspended in mid-air. David ...

Just to report back on the situation at the Leisure Centre, as I appreciate people are concerned it's very orderly, most people are sorted with safe accommodation and arrangements are being made for those who need more help. People are still shocked by the upheaval in their lives, and worried about the future However, the phrase I keep hearing is, count our lucky stars it could have been worse. ...

Damage caused to the sea wall and rail line. Top right is where the sea wall is breached along Riveria Terrance. Riviera Terrace The next day, after the track section has been removed. Other storm damage pictures:- https://www.dawlish.com/photo?albumid=964 https://www.dawlish.com/photo?albumid=965 https://www.dawlish.com/photo?albumid=966

Okay - just checked the taps again - a dribble. Checked next door - neighbour has the same problem but tells me that she knows of others nearby who have no supply at all. We are talking Higher Drive and Lower Drive area but of course others in other streets may be affected as well. I have now reported the fault to South West Water. Update:SWW have just phoned back (blimey there's service!). ...

A379 open to Exeter and to Teignmouth

People have been evacuated from their homes in Devon and Cornwall as severe weather batters the counties. Twenty people have been evacuated from Dawlish, where police have declared a major incident. In Kingsand the emergency services were urging people to leave their homes overnight because of the risk of flooding. Six people chose to leave and emergency services checked about 50 properties. There ...

Several miles of ballast which supports track on the railway line was washed away and one hundred feet of sea wall collapsed at Dawlish during the evening. More floods are expected and coastguards are warning of gale force 9 for Wednesday morning. Source: http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/update/2014-02-04/people-evacuated-as-storms-hit-devon-cornwall/ Pictures: ...

The Police have just closed the road between the Sandy Lane junction and Elm Grove Road.

Date: 04/02/2014 Time: 21:20 Location: Marine Parade, Dawlish Area: Western County: Devon The Fire Service attended an incident in the above area. Fire Appliances from Dawlish and Teignmouth attended this incident. On arrival, crews confirmed two persons within a vehicle in flood water. Crews got to work using dry suits and other water safety equipment to rescue the two people. They have now been ...

@michaelclayson . all tomorrow. low water 3.15am( 3feet 2 inches) , high water 10.3am (14ft.9 inches) , low water 3.42pm (3ft.8inches) , high water 10.25pm(13 feet 8 inches). Give or take a few minutes.

Be interesting to see what statistics Paul comes out with to support this.

Great work, thanks.

http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/update/2014-02-03/flooding-hits-dawlish/

Vids youtube of incident:- Air ambulance taking off https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=bCRyKtYCQXo#t=4 Air ambulance landing at crash https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=IYibIeCMrNQ#t=3

Just seen the new road leading to the estates at the back of Gatehouse.

High spring tides combined with a surge and large waves will lead to flooding at numerous locations. The time and date of forecast high water is 09:00on 03 Feb 2014. The predicted astronomical tide level is 2.45mAOD. The forecast surge height is 0.38m. The forecast wind direction is South South East. The forecast wind strength is Force 7 Times of high tide will vary along the coast. Conditions ...

Good morning to you. Unless you are already sorted, I would suggest going to Fulfords for rental properties. Hope you enjoy living here and as already mentioned, it is not cheap, but the quality of life is much better. Jobs (local) are a bit lean, unless you work in the nursing/caring industry. All the best and I hope it works out well for you and your family.

Thanks to all who turned up for auditions last night.  Alas though, I don't think on balance I am able to  continue. My sympathy goes out to the family of the gentleman who collapsed and died , one third of the way  through, "Bat Out Of Hell". It was regretable that no one was prepared to offer mouth to mouth though. Apologies to the Landlady as well , I  had no knowledge that the gentleman had a ...

High tide at 06:45

The repertory company needs more would-be actors/performers. A hosting read through will take place on Monday, a musical singalong the following evening. Auditions will be held on February 10th. Read more... http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/recruits-war-story/story-20526998-detail/story.html

A NEW Flood Warning was issued by the Environment Agency on Friday afternoon. The warning said flooding was expected for low-lying and exposed communities between Start Point and Dawlish Warren, including Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Torbay and Dawlish. It covers the period around high water at approximately 6.30am on Saturday. Force Six winds from a west-south-west direction are expected, adding ...

It only takes a small percentage of people with money to ruin things for people too, hence the number of court cases going on at present.

Great to have more information on whats going on More please!  Let's try and help get the cash registers singing, especially at Dawlish venues.  Good also to know about events within reasonable travelling distance, like Exeter and Newton, all adds to the quality of life here in Dawlish.

Our Guest Speaker on Sunday, 2nd February is Tracey Evans, a relative newcomer but very spiritually oriented.  Our Service commences at 6.30 p.m. and finishes around 7.55 p.m., followed by tea, coffee and biscuits and time for a chat.  Our Service includes about 30 minutes of Clairvoyance and helps to remind us all that our departed loved ones are watching over us and are only a thought away.  All ...

It's often said you get the government and the media you deserve.  These days it's style over substance for most politicians, whatever their party.   I can't imagine an honest politician would survive, the media would tear them to shreds for not having a spin on everything.

Our Winter schedule includes only one Clairvoyant Evening in the first two months of the year.  Our next one is on February 28th with Paula Bounsall.  Paula is a very experienced and competent Medium who links easily and natually with our departed loved ones now residing in the World of Spirit.  Our easy-going and friendly atmosphere makes it ideal for Newcomers to feel at ease and enjoy the ...

This coming Sunday, 2nd February Tracey Evans will be our Guest Speaker.  She is now building up her experience as a Medium and working confidently with her Guides to make the necessary connection to the Spirit World in order to reassure people that their departed loved ones are still watching over them.  Our Sunday Service is not too formal and is amongst friends; please come along and join us at ...

Brilliant, thanks Leatash!

flo i have the same thoughts about making claims but i had 3 hefty repair bills due to potholes in as many weeks so decided enough was enough folk generally wont report things as they always believe someone else has.  The secret is the more folk complain adding the phrase i think my car is damaged its amazing how fast repairs are carried out.

MORE than 50 officers – 12 of them armed – took part in a flurry of raids in Dawlish and other parts of Teignbridge after a suspected gun shooting and robbery in the town. Read more: http://www.dawlishnewspapers.co.uk/News.cfm?id=2932

@flo I'm no expert but surely it must have helped at the start of January when the Brook was particularly high ........

Ah, so that is what is was!

Goes to show how you have to look behind the un/employment figures that are published in the press. Here's what Channel 4 news has to say on employment in London and employment elsewhere in the country. http://www.channel4.com/news/london-north-south-divide-cities (My point being, just in case you wondered, is that just because London in particular is creating jobs that doesn't necessarily ...