Express & Echo (Exeter, UK)

Silverton

Speed warning THE parish council has asked all drivers to watch their speed after a resident of Hederman Close said that cars were driving too fast in their road.

Exminster

Time Capsule Will Show the Future a Glimpse of 2007

Children from an Exeter school have chosen items of the moment for a time capsule to be buried under the Princesshay development. Year 6 pupils from St Sidwell's C of E Primary School have collected a range of everyday items for the capsule, such as their uniform, coins, a chocolate wrapper, significant articles from the Express & Echo and national newspapers as well as school work and drawings.

Crediton & District

Water divining AT the annual members' afternoon at Cheriton Fitzpaine WI, John Bowers, a retired science teacher from Winkleigh, gave a talk and demonstration on water divining.

Lord Mayor and Mp Help Hand Out Green Bags to City Traders

Hundreds of reusable bags are set to be distributed to traders in the city as part of the Echo's Green Shoppers campaign. We will be giving the first batch of green jute bags to traders in Magdalen Road to give out to customers on July 20.

Warning to Pet Owners As Cat Shot Twice in Leg

Sam the cat is lucky to be alive today after being shot twice on an Exeter estate. He was the victim of a rogue marksman armed with a pellet gun and became the latest recorded incident in what the RSPCA says is a growing threat to city pets.

Cassie's Top Tips

Try to plan ahead. Once a week I sit down and plan my meals for the whole week. Then I can draw up a shopping list, and buy only what I need. Try to find some sort of support, whether it's a slimming group, a friend or family, someone who's going to support you and boost you when you're down and if needs be take the chocolate away from you!

How You Can Join Our Campaign

There are several ways to take part in the Echo's Green Shoppers campaign. We want as many readers as possible to sign a pledge committing to reduce their use of plastic bags by 25 per cent in 12 months' time.

Changes at Children's Speech Therapy Class Are Worrying Parents

Parents are worried their children will suffer because of changes at an Exeter specialist speech and language centre. Youngsters with difficulties talking from all over Devon attend Newtown Primary School for intensive therapy.

Swimmers Ready for Cross-Channel Relay to Raise Charity Cash

A pair of Devon swimmers are in a relay squad aiming to cross the English Channel twice for charity. Jamie Page, from Exeter, is about to realise his ambition as one of the six swimmers who will take part.

Resort Pleads for New Bins

An appeal for a swift introduction of wheelie bins has gone out at Exmouth amid complaints of rubbish- strewn streets. Scavenging gulls have been blamed for ripping open plastic sacks containing rubbish left out for collection. The town centre is among the areas worst hit.

Forager Fire

Firefirghters were called to a farm forager on fire at Butterleigh, near Cullompton. Two fire engines were sent to Sunnyside Farm just after 2pm on Wednesday, to find the rear tyre of the forager alight.

Nurseries Claim Medals at Top Flower Show

Four local nurseries won awards at this year's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. The largest annual flower show in the world showcased its best crop of gardens in its 18 years, with 10 RHS gold medals announced earlier this week.

New Date for Tribute Jump

The sister of Exeter Iraq war hero John Cosby has set a new date for a charity parachute jump to raise money in his memory. John, the last Devon and Dorset Regiment soldier to be killed in Iraq, died on July 16 last year after being shot in an ambush in Basra. He was 29.

Louise Joins Rock Academy

Experienced vocal coach Louise Bridges has joined an Exeter rock school. Louise, who also plays flute, piano and saxaphone, will provide tuition at The Academy of Music and Sound, based in New Bridge Street.

Regional Plan Debate Ending

Today marks the last day of the public examination into the South West's long-term plan. A panel of examiners based at the Thistle Hotel, Queen Street, Exeter, have been looking at the long-term plan since April 17, and during that time have heard from more than 200 invited participants from across the whole of the region.

Students Celebrate Triple Charity Sum

Exeter College students are celebrating the results of their mammoth fundraising efforts this year after they made triple their usual amount for charity. All year, students have been holding events in aid of Children's Hospice South West and joint students' union president Charlotte Hancock handed over a cheque for pounds10,400 to the charity's community fundraiser Paul Curtis. This figure is set to rise to nearly pounds11,000 once all money made is collected.

School Choirs' Abba Chance

Tribute band Abba Mania are looking for a children's choir from Devon to star on stage with them at the Princess Theatre, Torquay. The first four callers will be given the opportunity to apply for the auditions at the theatre next Thursday at 4.30pm.

Award Youngsters Praised at Duke's Scheme Ceremony

Young people from Devon were praised for their integrity, dedication and service to the community at a presentation of Duke of Edinburgh awards, which have now been running 50 years. More than 50 youngsters attended East Devon District Council's headquarters at Knowle, Sidmouth, to receive bronze, silver or gold awards.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Winners

Award recipients were: Kilmington Baptist Youth Fellowship: bronze - George Blewer, Elisa Cunningham, Chloe Hodder, Alice King, Annette Shepherd, Eliana Stenning; silver - Jenny Blewer, Jasmine Casey, Lisa Curry, Thomas Floyd, Michael Legg, Daniel Keirman, Harry Parr, Susie Shepherd, Alice Wyatt; gold - Faye Cable, Vicki Hallworth, Nick Hodge, Julia Shepherd, Theo Wilmot. Exmouth Community College: bronze - Sam Jacklin, James Kelly.