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I run a business, I employ staff (some of whom recieve tax credits and disabillity benefits), I have a family, I pay tax, use the NHS, the economy growing has had no impact on me, my staff and my family. The services I use are stretched to breaking point and regardless of the Bull**** politicians from all parties spout it isnt going to get any better for the average man for a long time. The ...

@roberta @leatash thank you for your kind comments in earlier posts. @wondering yes, every government should support everybody as best they can. the petty bickering and attempts to out do each other between the parties has gone way to far and to the detriment of the british people. the constant releasing of misleading information from both sides to win votes, create fake empathy or demonise a ...

Paul the benefit dependancy culture was not created by the Labour party. It was created by all parties but enhanced by the Thatcher government during the 80's. Working classes found their industries being sold or closed from under their feet and, in certain areas of the country there was no alternative employment. The situation we are in now is a legacy from the past but the present government ...

Following a tragic accident on christmas eve a trully inspirational teacher lost his life. Nick Mutton taught both of my children and he bought them on in leaps and bounds. A big man in both stature and presence his ability to nurture our young people was undoubtable. My daughter was in tears when she heard the news. This is a very sad loss and my sincere thoughts and wishes go to his family at ...

I have just read that the government has decided to change the definition of fuel poverty by ammending the Energy bill. Fuel poverty will be defined as follows: 'Those with above average fuel costs which leaves them with a residual income below the official poverty line' This manipulation of the figures will mean 800000 wil be considered not in fuel poverty. It just proves once again that our ...

In principle I found myself agreeing with many of the things RB said, although there was no substance to it many of the points he made were valid. This  country has been governed by see saw politics for far to long, each party slating the other, and when either get into power they blame the last for the countrys problems, we somehow allow this to continue !  Some of the partisan comments I read on ...

Thank you to those who have responded. I'm still looking so if anyone knows of anything suitable, with parking, please contact me.

I find the comments on this subject very partisan and is that not a big part of the UK's problem? There will always be those who agree and those who dont, the important thing is that a middle ground is reached to push this country forward. Watching the budget live yesterday I was astonished to see the behavior of our mp's from all parties and felt somewhat alarmed that these are the people we ...

Sat in the car today in the Strand waiting for my daughter I was really very alarmed by the actions of various Dawlish taxis. With the traffic lights causing queues I saw taxis: 1. Drive completly onto and wait on the pavement outside Lloyds bank. 2. Drive over the pavement - causing pedestrians to stand in the entrance of a shop to avoid being hit. 3. Jump the lights - more times than I care to ...

What about the Terrace Cafe? Everything I have ever eaten there has been really good. The place is always clean, 5 * hygene certificate and the food always hot and freshly prepared. Always friendly when you go in and the owner has a wicked sense of humour. For those who have not tried it I would rate it a 10 out of 10.

Oops, sorry informer, this street talk is having a bad influence on me innit.

I need somewhere to keep my tools, I'm a builder by trade. Your right about a 2 bed with a garage but 2 bed is the minimum I need, if a 3 bed comes up I would also be interested.

Sorry PJD I have to disagree. Health and safety has not bred a generation of whimps. The problem today is the 'Where theres blame theres a claim' culture. I worked for the HSE a few years ago and they are in a position of being forced to produce, in some cases, ridiculous policies to try and dot all the i's and cross all the t's to protect everyone from potentially being sued. They get all the ...

I wish you luck! I had a shop in the town a few years ago. Never had any local support untill the day I had a closing down sale! I tried everything but very few locals came in. The big names wont come to Dawlish as its too often refered to as a dying town. the best hope we have is to support unique independant traders in a similar way as they do in Totnes. The people of Dawlish will be the first ...

Happy Christmas to everybody, hope its all you want it to be.

Its speed bumps!

Thanks fel you just proved my point!!!! You just carry on as you are and genuine posters just wont bother reading your posts, which would be a shame because, as I said before, I am sure you have some genuine and valid points to raise. Oh and by the way I am neither old nor a fool.

Sorry! Forgot to mention this is a 2 bedroomed flat.

It's a shame, but by the end of the summer I think we will see many more businesses in Dawlish going under. I had a shop in the town for a couple of years and my problem was getting the locals in. None of the businesses in town can purly rely on the 6 weeks in the summer to see them through the whole year. I think a combination of the current economic climate, the poor weather keeping visitors ...

I have to agree with you expat. It's such a shame that this forum has become a place for people who really should know better, to behave like kids in a school playground, its just laughable. All seem obsessed that their opinion is the only right opinion, debate and discuss gentlemen, in a mature manner, and open your minds to the fact that is is ok for someone to have a different opinion than the ...

Fel699. So what you are saying is that we should all roll over and do as we are told? The legal system in this country was built by people challenging and questioning authority. Not all of us are yes men who roll over and let authority control us. I won my appeal, and for your information, without cost to the tax payer. Infact I have saved the tax payer money by making the council aware of their ...

Thanks for that information. The council are adament that the penalty stands. They even asked for the names of the the police officer and devon county official who told my friend it was ok to park there. He had a note in his window saying where he was and a phone number to contact him if there was a problem with his car parking there, the council said in a phone conversation that if he thought it ...