Express & Echo (Exeter UK) back issues from July 2007:
The days of the raj remembered by rigg
Jul 02, 2007 ... Channel 4's new genealogy series Empire's Children will follow afamous British face as they visit far-flung places where they grewup, or which were familiar to their parents. The series begins with Diana Rigg, the acclaimed actress whobecame a 60s icon thanks to her portrayal of ...
Free talk about artist's work
Jul 02, 2007 ... An artist's talk and film screening will be held at ExeterPhoenix tonight as part of the city's 10th annual Respect festival. By scouring the globe for performers and artists, the festivalaims to promote multi-cultural understanding and challenge racism andprejudice. Artist ...
Sing along with the pack
Jul 02, 2007 ... Popular West End show The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas comes toTorquay's Princess Theatre tonight. Take a trip back to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Las Vegas inthe 50s and 60s and enjoy hits by music and movie stars FrankSinatra, Sammy Davis Junior and Dean ...
Sharp comedy with a twist
Jul 02, 2007 ... Comedy Arms and the Man is coming to the New Theatre in Exetertomorrow. The play will be performed by the city's Cygnet Company, whichtrains budding actors aged 18 and above. The story takes place during the 1885 Serbo-Bulgarian War andfollows heroine Raina and her ...
Top cannes prize for war film
Jul 02, 2007 ... Rachid Bouchareb's Days of Glory (Exeter Picturehouse) is ascathing critique of the racism and injustices suffered by hundredsof thousands of North Africans drafted into the French army ...
Shrek has a third of the fun
Jul 02, 2007 ... This is a disappointing third outing for the computer-animatedjolly green ogre, suggesting the series has run out of ideas. Shrek The Third (Exeter Odeon, Vue and ...
Talented youngsters swimming to the top Exeter City Swimming Club has 115 members aged from five to over 18. It is based at the Pyramids Swimming and Leisure Centre, where it offers a wide range of swimming programmes from learn to swim lessons through to national-level coaching
Jul 02, 2007 ... Exeter City Swimming Club has 115 members aged from five to over18. It is based at the Pyramids Swimming and Leisure Centre, where itoffers a wide range of swimming programmes from learn to swim lessonsthrough to national-level coaching Commonwealth gold medallist Liam Tancock is ...
At-risk buildings saved
Jul 02, 2007 ... The South West seems to be excelling at protecting its buildingswhich feature on the English Heritage Buildings At Risk Register. In1999, 184 buildings from the South West were on the register needinglarge grants to ensure they remained in use or were prevented fromdecaying. 86 of these ...
Pupils win prize for their green theme production
Jul 02, 2007 ... Students from a Devon secondary school have won a major geographyprize. Teenagers at Clyst Vale Community School took part in theEurOceans competition, held at the Plymouth Aquarium in May.EurOceans is scientific group focusing on the ecosystems of theoceans. Children had ...
Tireless Tess creates a green oasis for kids
Jul 02, 2007 ... Thanks to the tireless voluntary work of mum Tess Stone, the 250pupils of St Peter's Church of England Primary School in BudleighSalterton have a wonderful new environmental garden to enjoy. With the help of pupils and other parents, Tess has transformedwhat was a disused adventure ...
Treaty approved by most nations
Jul 02, 2007 ... Why do local anti European campaigners claim that it is somehowdisrespectful of democracy to have negotiations on a new treaty toreplace the constitutional treaty? After all, the constitutional treaty was ratified by two-thirds(18) of the member states of the European Union and ...
Have a look at my Exmouth website
Jul 02, 2007 ... I have recently launched a brand new website that has full backingfrom Exmouth Town Council. The website itself is www.exmouthonline.com and offers a verywide range of features and benefits to its users. The site is asmentioned used and backed by the town council with the sole ...
Landmines are a problem for future
Jul 02, 2007 ... The beginning of the Falklands War 25 years ago marked the end, afarewell to arms for WO2 TG Mike Oliver, Royal Marines. His career of40 years as a specialist with explosives, landmines and booby trapsin the hot spots of a dying Empire was at its end. The passage of theyears put paid to ...
Difficult children can be redeemed
Jul 02, 2007 ... Supporting troubled children and young people: teenage mums,children expelled from school and those in trouble with the police,is nothing new for Barnardo's. Difficult and troubled children have always been with us and thecharity has worked with them for more than 100 ...
Give people a vote on EU constitution
Jul 02, 2007 ... While it may have a different name and a few cosmetic changes, theEuropean constitution has now been well and truly revived, and theBritish people must be given their chance to decide whether they wantto pass yet more powers to the European Union. Tony Blair capitulated to pressure ...
Here's one way for over-50s to 'speak'
Jul 02, 2007 ... I was pleased to read Ann Whittingham's letter, Over-50s event isat the wrong time, Points of view, June 18, expressing interest asa person aged 50 still in work in having their say on services in thecity. She is right that there is no 'one size fits all' way of peopleaged over ...
Good riddance to celebrity Blair!
Jul 02, 2007 ... At last after 10 years of the country being run by one of the bestactors and celebrity seeking Prime Ministers ever, Tony Blair hasfinally left the highest office in the land. Thank heavens and good riddance! The country is now to be led by another Scot - Gordon Brown ....
What's on
Jul 02, 2007 ... Exeter odeon (0871 22 44 007) - Fantastic Four 2: Rise of theSilver Surfer (PG) 2.40pm, 4.45pm, 6.45pm, 8.45pm. Ocean's Thirteen(PG) 2pm, 5pm, 8pm. Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End (12A)2.45pm, 7.30pm. Shrek the Third (PG) 11.40am, 1.50pm, 3.50pm, 6pm,8.30pm. EXETER ...
Hanna offers green alternative to using disposable nappies
Jul 02, 2007 ... As soon as the words reusable nappy are mentioned, the first thingthat will spring into most people's heads is the old-fashioned terrysquare type of nappy our parents used on us as babies. The invention of disposables was readily welcomed by society'sbusy parents, who were glad to ...
Are dummies a good idea?
Jul 02, 2007 ... Q: "Is it true that if I give my newborn baby a dummy it reducesthe risk of cot death?" A: Professor George Haycock, scientific adviser for the Foundationfor the Study of Infant Deaths, says: "It's true that settling yourbaby to sleep with a dummy can reduce the risk of cot ...
Mum has high praisefor maternity centre One city mother has had a unique opportunity to compare Exeter's gleaming new pounds35m Centre for Women's Health with the old maternity hospital at Heavitree. And after giving birth at both units, Nicola Finnimore has good news for the area's army of expectant mums
Jul 02, 2007 ... One city mother has had a unique opportunity to compare Exeter'sgleaming new pounds35m Centre for Women's Health with the oldmaternity hospital at Heavitree. And after giving birth at bothunits, Nicola Finnimore has good news for the area's army ofexpectant mums Exeter's new ...
Driving force behind agency's move
Jul 02, 2007 ... A recruitment agency for drivers has moved into new offices at thesame time as making two key appointments. Campbell Jackson Specialist Recruitment is on the HeathfieldIndustrial Estate, Newton Abbot. The agency provides transport and distribution companies withdrivers for ...
Met Office forecasts it will burn wood for its super-computer
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Met Office in Exeter is investigating the viability of usingenergy generated from wood fuel to power its weather forecastingsuper-computer. It is one of 30 projects which have been successful in gainingdevelopment support from Regen SW, the region's renewable ...
Retailers back recycling aim
Jul 02, 2007 ... Retailers are funding a pounds10m scheme to boost recycling andreduce the amount of waste electrical products going to landfill. The money is being given to local authorities to help them upgradefacilities for collecting used electricals at local waste sites. The Distributor ...
Norman earns high honour
Jul 02, 2007 ... The founder of an Exeter-based law firm came second in a nationalaward. Norman Hartnell, founder and partner of family law specialistsHartnell Chanot & Partners, was delighted to be named runner up inthe family law category of the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Award2007. The ...
Young cyclists finish course
Jul 02, 2007 ... Plucky youngsters have completed a tough cycling proficiencycourse. Pupils at Redhills Community Primary School, Exeter, have takenpart in the Bikeability scheme, run to encourage more people tocycle. Exeter has been ...
Poppy trek for 1,200 miles
Jul 02, 2007 ... An Iraq war veteran from Devon, walking solo from John o'Groats toLand's End, entered her home county yesterday. Jane Allen, 50, is hiking 1,200 miles to raise money for the RoyalBritish Legion's Poppy Appeal. She expects to be in Tiverton and Crediton today, and ...
Gert celebrates with day centre staff
Jul 02, 2007 ... Staff at an Exeter day care centre held a celebration to mark 20years of caring for a city pensioner. Gert Laythorpe, 87, is a former landlady who lives in her own homein St Thomas. She was full of praise for the work of day care services at theMillbrook Day Care Centre in ...
Benefits cheat who had 'grafted all his life' stays out of jail
Jul 02, 2007 ... A benefits cheat has been spared jail for his pounds64,000 scamafter Exeter Crown Court was told he was usually a decent, hard-working man who had suffered tragic times. Derrick Pearce, 59, who lives in a warden-assisted care home inBroadlands, Thorverton, near Exeter, was given ...
Woman denies assault charge
Jul 02, 2007 ... A teignbridge woman has denied being involved in dangerousdriving and violence that led to a man allegedly fracturing his eyesocket when he fell over as a result of being struck by a car. Lisa Peart, 34, of Calvados Park, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot,appeared at Exeter ...
Jobs boost hopes if retirement plan gets green light
Jul 02, 2007 ... More than 120 jobs will be created if the go-ahead is given for anew-style continuing care retirement community in the city. The Appleshaw Group has submitted a planning application toExeter City Council for former Plymouth University buildings off EarlRichards Road North, St ...
Tools taken in series of raids
Jul 02, 2007 ... Four burglaries in which tools and fuel cans were taken have havebeen reported in South Zeal, near Okehampton. They all took place overnight on June 24 and 25 - the firstinvolving tools worth pounds4,330. Police say a large vehicle would have been needed to take the ...
Broken down dinghy helped
Jul 02, 2007 ... Exmouth lifeboat crew was called to assist a 16ft boat that brokedown with two people ...
Charity in need of teams for indoor karting event
Jul 02, 2007 ... Teams are wanted for a charity indoor karting event in East Devonthis month. The two-hour endurance race, with half an hour practice, is beingheld at Raceworld, in Woodbury, on Wednesday, July 25, in aid ofDream-A-Way. The charity raises cash for holidays for seriously ill or ...
School judged champions in court event
Jul 02, 2007 ... Students at Colyton Grammar School have demonstrated theirknowledge of the legal system by winning a national mock trialcompetition for the second successive year. Pupils aged 12 to 14 from the East Devon school recently travelledto Nottingham for the competition at the city's ...
Money raised on canal walk
Jul 02, 2007 ... There were smiles and cheers from those who took part in asponsored walk to raise money for Age Concern Exeter. Walkers could choose from three distances along the Exeter Canalpath ...
Charity ball smashes all records with over pounds19,000 in proceeds
Jul 02, 2007 ... A record amount was raised at a city charity's summer ball -thanks to fundraising which included an auction prize to becomeeditor of the Express & Echo for a day. The Dream-A-Way Summer Ball, at Exeter Chiefs' Sandy Park rugbyground, brought in an incredible ...
Recruits face racist charge
Jul 02, 2007 ... Two marine recruits face a trial over allegations that they wereinvolved in a racist incident. Matthew Feeley, 24, and James Hall, 20, from the Lympstone marinebase in East Devon, appeared before Judge Graham Cottle at ExeterCrown Court. They both pleaded not guilty to a ...
Party part of celebrations
Jul 02, 2007 ... A party will get into full swing in Exeter this month with the Newtown Celebrates Summer celebrations. The event will be held at Belmont Park on Saturday, July 14, fromnoon to 4pm. It will feature performances from the Wren Trust's 30-pieceensemble The Rough Music Orchestra, ...
Walk this way to build appetite for barbecue
Jul 02, 2007 ... Walkers can enjoy a stroll and a bite to eat at an event in MidDevon tomorrow. Cullompton Town Council is organising a footpath walk and barbecueas part of the town's Festival Week. It starts from the town hall at 6.30pm and finishes at theWalronds in Fore Street. The ...
Centenary fun at scout hut
Jul 02, 2007 ... A celebration to commemorate 100 years of Scouting is beingarranged by the 6th Exeter Scout group. A disco with buffet and bar will be held in the Scout hut,Wellington Road, St Thomas, on Saturday from ...
West Indian Davies set to finally join Sandford
Jul 02, 2007 ... Sandford have added West Indian pace bowler Randy Davies to theirplaying roster for the rest of the Francis Clark Devon Cricket Leagueseason. The Premier Division leaders have been doing quite well withoutany overseas help this year as they have had two turns at the ...
Exeter are big winners on another rain-hit weekend
Jul 02, 2007 ... Exeter were the only winners on the second successive Devon LeagueSaturday almost entirely washed out by rain. The only game in the Premier Division to even get started wasExeter's home game against Budleigh Salterton, but that didn't go thedistance anyway. But it lasted long ...
Son pays tribute as the former owner of city surplus store dies
Jul 02, 2007 ... Raymond Endicott, one of Exeter's best known independentshopkeepers, has died aged 76. Mr Endicott was the son of Lennox Endicott, who founded the ArmySurplus Store more than 70 years ago. The shop, at the junction of Fore Street, New Bridge Street andWest Street, has ...
Post office 'no to WH Smith'
Jul 02, 2007 ... Exeter postal workers have been reassured that a new post officeis not to open in Exeter's WH Smith store in the Guildhall ShoppingCentre. The Post Office has agreed a deal to transfer some crown postoffice outlets to the news and books chain. Phil Chadwick, branch secretary ...
Debate will consider compulsory mediation
Jul 02, 2007 ... Making mediation a compulsory alternative to legal proceedingswill be one of the talking points at a meeting of the Association ofSouth West Mediators at Exeter University on Wednesday. Mediation is a way of resolving disputes without going to court.If both parties in a dispute ...
Pupils facing day of friction
Jul 02, 2007 ... Youngsters from a Devon school will be trying out fun experimentsduring their science day this week. Pupils from Starcross Primary School will be taking part in theevent on Friday. All the experiments are based on measuring ...
Bantam offer
Jul 02, 2007 ... A reward is being offered for the return of a bantam chicken withfeathered feet lost in the Castle Road area of ...
Surfer saved
Jul 02, 2007 ... Teignmouth lifeboat rescued a novice kitesurfer near ShaldonBridge. The woman, in her 20s, was seen by passers-by struggling to ...
Felling has robbed us of enjoyment
Jul 02, 2007 ... Further to my poem concerning the despoilation of Princesshay,Echo, April 20, I write to protest about the desecration of ExeterCathedral Green. Elfin Softy Reduce 'the risks' ridiculously: for any fool can very well see how dangerous is ...
I'm sorry I missed brigade's reunion
Jul 02, 2007 ... I am sorry I missed the Exeter Boys' Brigade reunion but I didnot know about it, Old friends meet at brigade's reunion, Echo,January 16. Dad has just passed on the news cutting about the reunion. Itwould have been lovely to have been there. I was in the Boys' Brigade from ...
The cost of using buses is too high
Jul 02, 2007 ... On Monday last week, my daughter and her husband travelled byStagecoach bus from Sweetbrier Lane, Heavitree, to Exe Bridges. Thefare for both of them was a shocking pounds7.80. They took the bus rather than use a car because they have in ...
Don't build houses on our flood plains
Jul 02, 2007 ... Watching all those terrible images of the flooding on the newslast week, I couldn't help but notice how many of the homes andbusinesses looked like new buildings. A great number of them looked as if they have been built withinthe last 10 years. Many of the people affected ...
Where's the sense over motorbikes?
Jul 02, 2007 ... I have recently contacted Devon County Council's deputy directorfor environment, economy and culture to ask why motorcycles do notseem to be positively encouraged, particularly as they easecongestion and parking problems, and are less polluting. It is clear from the response, that ...
Give us a place to be justly proud of
Jul 02, 2007 ... I am in complete agreement with Mark Robins' assessment of theproblems that abound in the west of Exeter, in particular in StThomas and Cowick Street, St Thomas needs a leap of imagination,Points of view, June 26. It is fashionable and all too easy these days to denigrate ...
Keep market open into the evening
Jul 02, 2007 ... I read the story Farmers' market move hits profits, Echo, June 21,with interest. As my boyfriend is a former dairy farmer, who stopped farming dueto the low milk price imposed by the supermarkets, I am keen tosupport and buy from local farmers direct. I believe this is now ...
We should have heeded warning
Jul 02, 2007 ... Grateful as we are to the Echo for publishing the feelings of manycitizens of Exeter regarding the wanton destruction of the trees onExeter Cathedral Green, regrettably the observations are too latebecause the deed is done and the Green has been ruined for locals ...
Please, let's hear no more of Katie
Jul 02, 2007 ... I enjoyed The Apprentice programme but have from the start notliked Katie Hopkins and wish she had been fired right in thebeginning. I do not think she is worth a mention in your newspaper. I have always had the Echo delivered every ...
Get expert help if you are depressed
Jul 02, 2007 ... I was very sad to see there were two suicides reported, Echo, June28, the youngest being 22 years old. This was on my mind all day and I'll be honest and say that thetragedy of it has troubled me. Having depression is not necessarily amental illness. Life deals us cards and ...
Thugs attacked my daughter in street
Jul 02, 2007 ... May i through Points of view take this opportunity to say "welldone and how incredibly brave you are" to the four young lads whoattacked my 14-year- old daughter last Wednesday morning. She was standing at the bus stop in Gloucester Road, Exwick, at8am waiting for the bus to ...
Loyal booth hopes to bring good times back to Tiverton
Jul 02, 2007 ... Supporters' player of the year Mike Booth wants to help TivertonTown challenge for top honours this season. The utility player is yet to agree terms at Ladysmead for thecoming season. But the former Torquay United trainee says he will be more thanhappy to sign as long as the ...
Tisdale snaps up united hitman Steve on a two-year park deal
Jul 02, 2007 ... Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale has moved to bolster his squad fornext season with the capture of former Oxford United striker SteveBasham. The Grecians manager has been seeking to add a new frontman to theranks after Lee Phillips quit St James's Park for Blue Square PremierLeague ...
Buckle's 12th is a gashead
Jul 02, 2007 ... Torquay United have made midfielder Darren Mullings their 12thsummer signing. The 20-year-old, released by Bristol Rovers, has signed a one-year contract and boss Paul Buckle said he was "another goodaddition." "Darren comes highly rated by (Rovers boss) Paul Trollope, and ...
Gribble is new civil manager
Jul 02, 2007 ... Exeter Civil Service have replaced manager Andy Phillips with Alphington's former reserve team coach John Gribble. Phillips has stood down for family reasons but will remain with the club and assist the new man in pursuing promotion to the SouthWest Peninsula League. The ...
Question Mark over Richard
Jul 02, 2007 ... Former Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Richard John may not be able tofight for a place at Cornish All Blacks next season as he has stillnot shaken off a shoulder injury. John picked up a knock playing for Devon in last year's CountyChampionship. As a result he suffered several ...