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Shame you cant sit on the beach in peace with the sound of the waves....booming music it has to be like it or not...everyone on their mobiles lol

A "manipulative" paedophile, caged for the sickening sexual abuse of a boy while sleeping over at his home, has had his potentially lifelong sentence quashed. Jade Cook, 23, "duped" a 13-year-old boy into performing oral sex on him, having accepted his parents' hospitality and lied about his age while grooming the boy online. Cook, of Oak Park Villas, Dawlish, Devon, was caged indefinitely for ...

Went by it today (Shutterton Bridge end) and............it's open!

Will fit in the community very well indeed possible future M.P.material.

I would imagine it will be made public as the term finishes.

FredBassett you are correct and the reason was that they had to show the time they arrived ie on double yellows or at a pay and display bay.  I have been visiting Ilfracombe today and there disabled badge holders are time limited in the pay and display around the town centre but have unlimited time in the main car parks. Devon county needs to look at the problem and act accordingly.

@willosindawlish .you forgot to mention the most importantant part,which is this is the 15th.year dawlish warren has now had this blue flag.

stephen15, Pleased it worked for you, another way    is highlight whatever you wish to transfer, hold down Ctrl on your keyboard and tap C go to wherever you wish to put it make sure the cursor is flashing and hold down Ctrl and tap V once again it should put it there.     Cheers

Following recent questions on Eyes of Dawlish, I have made enquiries about the situation with regard to taxi bays proposed for outside Cafe No1 /Albert Street The change to the original plan is being proposed by Teignbridge, who wish to see two designated spaces for taxis at this location.  The District Council will be advertising this proposal in the normal way, with the opportunity for anyone to ...

The chamber mailing list all got sent details of what was being proposed by the councils with an opportunity to give feedback. I'm no longer a member but I still got it. if the councils chose not to consult residents in that area then that's a poor show but it's not the chamber's fault. (I will admit I haven't looked at Facebook) david is stepping down after three excellent years as chair, he has ...

I'd be very grateful if the Carnival people would update their website and Facebook page.  I have family who are visiting for a few days this summer and they'd like to be able to plan their visit around whatever Carnival events are on. They'd also like to know whether the fair will be here this year and, if so, when

Our next one is on 31st May with Tracey Evans and, following our fortnightly theme, we have Jamie Tennant on 14th June and David Harris on 28th June.  To those of you who have never plucked up the courage to attend such an evening, I would like to assure you that there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of, we don't see ghosts or anything like that, our Guest Mediums have the ability to link with ...

and now the parking outside Cafe No 1 is destined to be a Taxi Rank, perhaps nobody told Emma Kay

DCC's scheme - piloted in Ilfracombe, Ivybridge and Tiverton - has proved so successful it is now being expanded to a further eight towns, including Dawlish and Teignmouth. The sessions offer those seeking work or claiming benefits up to two hours' free computer and internet access each Friday. The scheme was developed in response to the Government's "Digital by Default" strategy, to help those ...

@Brazilnut .   to answer your question about why not use cheaper materials and continue the work around the viaduct and tuck's plot.  it just would not work out financially.  The money saved by using cheaper materials would not pay for a further period of construction work around such a large area. I do understand the worries about cleaning the new Strand, and the answer lies in making sure that ...

Well its only what has been said on here! and the comments are worth a read too, this one I do agree with" We used to have rent control which, was abolished. Time to bring it back" you only have to watch programmes like Homes under the Hammer to realise what is happening, buy it cheap, spend a little on it,rent it out and add it to my pension pot portfolio because the interest rates are ...

All Year 11 students are expected to attend all lessons as normal up to and including THURSDAY 23rd MAY , when students will leave the College at the end of the English Literature exam, at approximately 3:30pm. Students are still required to attend normal classes/revision sessions after this date for any subject where they still have an exam. There will be a final leavers' assembly for all of Year ...

If you get a parking ticket, it's ALWAYS worth asking the police/council to provide a copy of it-they have to provide it! If the police haven't retained a copy they should request it from the local council who have made it - if they can't give you a copy they can't enforce it! Speaking from experience as I use to write them and on occasion 'find' them for the police, any older than 10 years old ...

The sad fact of the matter is that private landlords in some instances have become greedy.  They are fully aware of the maximum HB that can be given for their property so they set the rent accordingly.  It has taken a change to how benefits are paid for anything to be done about this and hopefully now that people are going to have a maximum weekly amount they can receive, landlords will realise ...

Remember 'Mary Queen of the High Street'.. and the chance of her coming to Dawlish to sort it out. Thought it was interesting last night on Channel 4, she tried to get Margate going...well from the outset they didnt want her help! ..but its a happy ending, If you didnst see it here it is, its a good prog. Wonder if the Strand was adapted in the 'same' way ...what would happen,.. ...

The Transport Secretary is due to visit South Devon today. Patrick McLoughlin will have a chance to see the coastal railway line at Dawlish and discuss possible investment. The line was damaged in the recent floods and there are fears for its future in the face of erosion. He'll then visit Kingskerswell where a new bypass is being built to improve transport links in the region. See more... ...

You all need to read a lot more of what this is all about, its nothing to do with HB , some social tenants are downsizing into private lets and they then qualify for full HB at a price as the rent is higher than what their social house was. The main profiteers from taxpayers money is investors in buy to let property,( several MPs and Gov Ministers own such properties) with no rent assesors around ...

Just what we don't need - some smack-head peddling his gear next to two schools. Great work by the good guys.

I must admit it was a smooth ride down the Strand early this morning, hardly noticed the raised walkways

I saw 4 of them earlier and they had cleared some of the rubble

A.S.B. in the Community Date: 16 May 2013 Location: Dawlish Police Office, Brunswick Place, Dawlish Contact: PC Faichney, PCSOs Cairns & Pettinelli The Neighbourhood Beat Manager and his Team will be holding a series of meetings to discuss Anti Social Behaviour and its affects in the Community. These 'open' meetings are available to all members of the public to discuss any issues of ASB affecting ...

Yes Michael I had my hard copy shoved through my letter box early last month but wasn't at all sure how widespread the hard copy distribution was so thought to myself at the time "Lynne, every now and then check the Dawlish Town Council website to see if it is online yet".  Then forgot to do so, then remembered today. Even if the hard copy distribution is now more widespread than it has been in ...

Stuck in the queue trying to get home from Teignmouth with cold fish & chips. Isent the Manor House on the planet ZOD

Hi Fred Do you mean the seagulls or the RSPCA.Seagulls not at moment. The RSPCA just don't donate. Must dash crap on car AGAIN.

Just to pass on information received in case anyone is concerned There has been damage to a weir in the Brook.   Teignbridge will be attending to this The duty warden is satisfied that there is no danger to the waterfowl

Well done all at Dawlish Community College.

now the Dabbling Duck

Keep the road open, pedestrianised areas become ghost towns in the evening. Not looking forward to the traffic queues behind cars struggling to park though!

for info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22016195 and note this which I found on another link "some people on a workplace final-salary scheme pay less National Insurance (NI) because their state second pension is "contracted out". They will receive a reduced version of the flat-rate pension to acknowledge the fact that they have not been contributing to the state second pension in the ...

Thats the answer then hang dead seagulls from roofs and trees and drive around with one stuck on your car roof. Now thats BRILLIANT. Just one problem if we cant shoot the things where are we going to get the dead ones from?

Nice way to 'form an argument' Libby! ROFL.

I'm not sure having a booze licence will make much difference, people who want to enjoy a drink on the beach already take their own.  I would be interested to learn exactly what kind of live events they intend to stage, just how much space at the cove does the hut leaseholder get for their money? It is, after all, a refreshments hut - not an entertainment venue.  Anything that disturbs the peace ...

Chaos can lead to loveliness! There were lots of visitors in town today enjoying themselves.  The sun was shining, there were groups of people on the beach and lawns walking and picnickng, bowling in full swing, and black swans sunning themselves on the lawn.  The seafront is mended, with a flatter and larger space for tables and chairs outside the cafe than before. The Strand is, admittedly, ...

This week is 'Get Walking Week' so if you don't do it already GO FOR A WALK!!  If you're in Newton Abbot any time try the brand new cycle/walking route which has opened today from the Town Quay to Kingsteignton, with an absolutely fantastically designed footbridge across the river.  Join a walking group like 'Walk This Way' in Dawlish which meets every week for walks of varying lengths depending ...