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I thought we had laws in this country like the Data protection act EU human rights directive Will the next step be for the banks having to provide your statement data so that these people can see how much you earn and what you spend it on Forthcoming headline will be Lap Top found on bus containing HMRC database or new database hacked by students or international terrorists. Suppose the corrupt ...

People would draw up in their carriages to inhale the scent of violets wafting along the seafront, as porters loaded the ‘flower train’ that brought Devon violets from Dawlish to London Paddington and thence to Covent Garden. From the 1890s, nosegays of violets – selling for only a ha’penny locally – fetched premium prices in London and were Mothering Sunday favourites. Some 200 acres around ...

There is a lights controlled crossing at the top of Secmaton Lane, after the lane the footpath goes onto Langdon hospital ground. The road after Secmaton is not wide enough to support footpath both sides. Also once the bridge works are completed the footpath on both sides will be re-instated over the bridge so I am told.

The Legal Aid Practioners Group say Government plans to cut the legal aid budget will devastate the poorest in society. They say removing access to legal advice will cut off a vital lifeline. VoR's Daniel Cinna reports. This week the Justice Secretary Chris Grayling outlined plans to make further cuts to legal aid – which would mean legal advice on many cases, such as family and employment law, ...

The town council have awarded the underwater hockey club £200 towards the cost of taking two junior teams to Rotterdam to the European underwater hockey open tournament to defend the title they won in 2012. Team South West Junior Underwater Hockey Club has more than 50 members, most from this area. Dawlish Dancers, formerly Dawlish Divas have also been awarded £200 from the council. Source: ...

The scheme could start as soon as this year, tourist leaders have been told. The proposals have been out for public consultation and if there are too many objections officials have warned the cash could be lost. Teignbridge Council and Representatives from the Environment Agency told members of Dawlish Warren Tourism that as soon as the scheme gained support, initial work could start later this ...

Nor me. I am an atheist as well.

@Lynne , brazilnut, neilh I am not entering the debate only because I do agree with you.

Why would anybody choose to live at benefit level? Look at the graphs in Lynnes links This is not about saving money its more like social cleansing

Another delaying tactic to put TDC off taking enforcement action. If the electricity and water services have been located in the wrong place then they themselves must have done it, as they are the main and only developer on site. Come on TDC get a grip of this situation its been going on for 2 years now

You haven't told us what the Housing Corporations regulations were. And I think the point of B'nut's original posting is concerned with private sector landlords, the amount of ex local authority housing now in the private rented sector and how much those private sector landlords get from the taxpayer via hb/lha.

NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION Thousands of low-income families across the South West will be forced to pay more rent or move out of their homes when the bedroom tax comes in on 1 April, according to the National Housing Federation. Figures released today by the Federation claim that under the Government's new bedroom tax, 30,000 people in the South West will lose an average of £584 a year in Housing ...

Thank you,I will do that

Devon towns and villages are to get about £60,000 to prevent flooding. The county council has pinpointed weaknesses after storms led to widespread problems last summer. Plans include £8,000 on new debris grills at Purze Brook, Axminster, £10,000 to divert floods at Sandygate, Kingsteignton and £10,000 on new sluice gates at Dawlish Water. See more...

A lot of sense talked there

Mores the point we in England should be given the vote whether we want to keep the union with the Scots and scrap the Barnett payments.

O in the new strand when its completed could be fun

and this is why this bedroom tax is a monstrosity,lack of council housing being built means there is nowhere for these people to downsize to, private accomodation costs more in LHA. A lot of the high amounts paid in HB/LHA fall in the wealthy capital of London. An average 3bedroom house in this area is £750 per month in london that would be a week   no wonder all these people have been buying ...

A group of young people were captured on camera earlier today on the sea wall at high tide being rather foolish,  see here https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=413792778709893&set=a.149956191760221.33303.121163121306195&type=1&theater

for info; I've just received this from TDC. Teignbridge housing register - it’s changing. Have your say Background Devon Home Choice is the process people use to look and apply for social housing. It is the housing register for the whole of Devon. The government sets rules on who should take priority in getting homes and councils manage this for their local areas. Recently the government changed ...

We are now recommencing our fortnightly Clairvoyant Evenings after the monthly Events in January and February.  On March 8th Roger Davies will be our Guest Medium and on 22nd March, we are privileged to have Tracey Mcquaid who, despite her blindness, is willing to travel from Plymouth on her own to be with us on that Friday.  Both Roger and Tracey are excellent Mediums and able to bring poignant ...

Looks like there are still 5 flats available. Shared ownership with Sovereign Homes. Just thought I post this should anyone know of anyone who might be interested. http://www.sovereignliving.org.uk/Property/Developments/Underhay-Close-Dawlish-Devon-EX7-0LP/-/secmaton

We are giving away free chocolates to customers on Mothering Sunday please see out facebook page for details www.facebook.com/abacustaxisdawlish

Two groups of youths aged between 16 and 18 were caught with the class B drug in broad daylight and in plublic areas. Eight youngsters were found with the drug when police were on routine patrol. Parents have been informed and advised to deal with the situation as they thought appropriate. One of the youths was found with more of the drug on him and was reprimanded. Source: Dawlish Gazette

Our immigration policy has nothing to do with this Govt. or the last! It was signed up to in previous EU agreements dating back to Heath, Thatcher and beyond/since. It was 'hidden' in economic, Common Market policies that allowed for 'open borders' ostensibly for trade. I'm no Tory and even less a pure 'socialist' but there's no value in blaming this lot! For all his faults Cameron realises the ...

Thank you for confirming for me.

Last chapter(s) of a trip down school meal memory lane. With 4 mini chapters about the desserts with my recipes for the much loved? puddings we had in the 60's and 70's Remember to become a blog follower to recieve notification of new blogs, bookmark it and ust visit every Friday for new posts and recipes (=[:-D http://cheftallyrand.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/chapter-xxiii-school-meal-desserts-01.html ...

A market inside Dawlish Leisure Centre is not what you would normally expect to see when you go for your weekly swim – but Teignbridge Council is doing just that. The Council is putting on a new indoor market inside its leisure centre as it looks to boost the offer for residents using the popular leisure centre. The market is being held on Sunday February 24 from 10am until 4pm and will feature an ...

Happidogs Complete Care In May we will have a job vacancy employed for 16 hours a week although more hours can be worked. It is for a dog carer, which is looking after a dog in your own home, also walking dogs, taking a dog for day care while people work. You will also work closely with me and help with other dog related work. You must have the property to suit with a secure garden. You need good ...

Are there 10 sluice gates? Will it really cost £1000 for each? Do we need to get some more quotes????

Chef, She was my mother's aunt (Auntie Katie) who was an incredible woman by all accounts. She introduced the pilot scheme in South Wales due to the chronic malnutrition (and indeed Ricketts - hope that's spelled right) of children from poorer families there. It was then rolled out across the country. I'm not sure of the surname (could be Thomas) but will try to find out. My mother worshipped her ...

Thought mileage was all to do with Octane ratings?

A former firefighter who tried to set light to his home while suffering from the male equivalent of post-natal depression has been allowed to resume a normal life after completing almost two years of counselling. Jason Jerome was under stress from the change from being a fireman to a house husband when he sprayed lighter fluid around his home in Dawlish and tried to set light to himself. Read ...

As the number of businesses especially retail is falling in and around the town centre, what about the businesses on the Warren and the Industrial estate. Guess we wont count once again.

The Land Society - Dawlish meeting - the next public meeting at Dawlish is tomorrow, Wednesday 20th at the Methodist Chuch Hall at 7.30pm. If you are interested in joining a self-build group in Dawlish, then come along and hear how it works. "What will it cost?" I hear you say. You could end up owning a 3 bedroom detached house for £5,000 deposit and around £600 per month! Bring your friends, ...

If only we had a phone line

Hundreds of people descended on a sunny town to celebrate Valentine's Day on a brand new scale. Around 500 people flocked to Love Dawlish in the town centre. The event on Saturday was all about love and included performances, workshops and activities including a Passionometer to test the strength of love and an Imaginarium to hear love stories and songs. A cabaret night of music and comedy took ...

This is now becoming stupid. Was up there yesterday and speaking to the agent from Cavanna. Apparently the need for all these houses is so great they have managed to sell, wait for it - Three. Someones having a laugh here and its obvious that public money is just being wasted on these projects. Whats the point in building houses that nobody wants or can afford, when there are no jobs and no ...

Probably a local councillor that bought it,  through the back door of course

@Fred Main reason from my experience is to employ a paid manager because volunteers are overall less reliable or don't like to do certain aspects of the job - like the adding up, training, covering illness in other shops, banking, buying supplies, ensuring H&S legislation is obeyed (COSSH) etc.  Great volunteers certainly exist, but the ones that can run a shop and do all the other little jobs day ...