Stories for 20 September 2004

Business News

Avoid a career burnout

Companies are coming round to the idea that allowing staff to take sabbaticals makes good business sense. As Ben Payne finds out, it seems caring pays in the long run.   more...

Charityball News

Charities invited to submit applicationsl

Venue . . The Marriott Hotel Ref: 26206-6SHARES of the proceeds of next year's Marriott Charity Ball await local good causes.   more...

Halfmarathon News

Ellie's on her marks for run

72228-12September 16 2004: KEEN runner Ellie Vincent was among the very first to sign up for the Swindon Half Marathon.   more...

Runners will get a bonus

September 9 2004: SPORTSWEAR giant Adidas has thrown its weight behind the Swindon Half Marathon. It will offer prize bonuses to participants.   more...

Health News

Zero tolerance works for GWH

ZERO tolerance to violent patients at Great Western Hospital has led to attacks on staff being halved this year.   more...

Highworth News

Poor summer hits pool's roof plan

THE washout summer has added to the woes of Highworth's struggling lido. The open air pool at the Rec is losing cash fast and faces a bleak future unless residents can raise £800,000 for a roof.   more...

Give us answers

JUSTICE FOR KATE: THE parents of tragic teenager Kate Walsh say they are no nearer to finding out the truth behind why she died and want to take the case to the European Court of Human Rights.   more...

Keith Floyd coming to Highworth?

SPECULATION is rife that a Highworth hotel is to be bought by TV chef Keith Floyd. The Jesmond House Hotel was owned and run for more than a decade by Lisa and Maurice Hawkes.   more...

It's all about U!

YOUR favourite newspaper is launching a NEW supplement which will quite literally be all about you!   more...

Sport Football

No new leaders

72268-34New College failed to halt the good run of Premier leaders Westbury United but made the home side pull out all the stops in their 2-0 victory.   more...

Devizes into top six after narrow win

WITH many of their Premier Division rivals in FA Cup action, resurgent Devizes moved into the top six with a 1-0 win at Odd Down. Dave Sherrington scored the decisive goal on 55 minutes following a foul on Luke Price in the area.   more...

Collier - what a big let down

Celebrating Corsham's winning goal 72270-51SEVERELY depleted Swindon Supermarine suffered an FA Cup upset at home to Corsham but manager Mark Collier made no excuses, insisting his patched up side `let themselves down'.   more...

Fairford earn another go at Bideford

FAIRFORD held Screwfix League heavyweights Bideford to a 0-0 draw at Cinder Lane. Both sides had their fair share of possession early on with Shane Powell going close for the visitors after cutting in from the left.   more...

Highworth Slack at back

HIGHWORTH'S dreams of another money-spinning FA Cup run were ended by a one-man scoring blitz at the Elms. Bishops Cleeve's Kevin Slack struck five time including a five-minute hat-trick completed either side of the interval as John Fisher's troops were beaten 5-3.   more...

Blues cruise

Screwfix strugglers Bitton offered little resistance at Chippenham once the first goal went in. The visitors held out until the 34th minute when Gary Thorne headed in Ian Herring's long throw.   more...

Not Enough

PurtonÕs Brian Keech tracks a Cirencester United opponent during the 0-0 draw at the Red House 72272-22Wootton Bassett Town threw away yet another lead as they fell 2-1 at home to Wantage Town in the Premier Division. Bassett welcomed back old boys Andy Brien and Stu Lamont and these two left their former stomping ground happy.   more...

Sport Rugby

Olly gets Bath on the board

RELIEVED John Connolly saw his Bath side claim their opening league victory at Sixways ­ before warning the rest of the Zurich Premiership not to underestimate new boys Worcester.   more...

Fine Fightback

DEVIZES rode out a storming first-half forward display from Minety to book their place in the second round of the Intermediate Cup with a 19-11 victory.   more...

Marine hold on to edge Westbury

Supermarine edged past their league rivals Westbury 24-21 and moved into the second round of the national Powergen Junior Vase.   more...

Crowe bags super hat-trick

Marlborough gained revenge for the previous week's league defeat against Pewsey Vale with an emphatic 34-7 Vase victory in the Vase competition.   more...

Swindon News

Real stress is having out of control council

I HAVE read with interest about Swindon Council's "soaring sickness record".   more...

We already have bins for gum spitters

THE mind boggles. We now read that Stan Pajak (Lib Dem, Eastcott) wants to introduce one of two measures ­ gum shields or gum targets.   more...

Work can be enhanced

I FEEL compelled to write following your editorial and coverage of the Serious Case Review report relating to the death of Kate Walsh.   more...

`I want South West news'

THIS is in response to the letter from Paul Izquerdo on September 9. I have also had a problem with receiving ITV Central news from Sky.   more...

Claire follows example of caring prince

PRINCE Harry's work with Aids orphans in Africa as part of his gap year has hit the headlines as a Highworth student starts her gap year on a similar placement.   more...

Generations march into another 25 years

72277-27They may be a long way from the sea, but that hasn't stopped Wootton Bassett's sea cadets from going strong for 25 years.   more...

Don't fall prey to the cold-callers

TRADING standards officers in Swindon have warned householders to be wary of cold-callers.   more...

Teacher brings in a touch of Canada

Chris DinsdaleA CANADIAN teacher is bringing his country's favourite game to a Swindon primary school.   more...

Head back to the 60s

THE heady days of the Cavern Club are being relived this week when the Ludwig Beatles reform for a special one-night gig on Thursday.   more...

Author joins 11,000 to fight for Coate

WRITER John Fowles ­ who penned the bestseller The French Lieutenant's Woman ­ has signed a petition to stop a university being built at Coate.   more...

They are 10 years out of the testubes

72271-39FAMILIES of two sets of testtube babies are celebrating the 10th anniversary of an amazing series of coincidences.   more...

Celebrating three decades of community spirit

72275-06A celebration was held yesterday to mark the 30th anniversary of a residents' association.   more...

A vision of two different futures

TWO contrasting visions of the future of Swindon were on display in Swindon's Brunel Plaza on Saturday, and were met with a mixed response.   more...

Meet the new chief

WILTSHIRE'S new chief constable starts work today. Martin Richards, 44, has pledged to continue the battle to detect crime in the county. He succeeds Dame Elizabeth Neville, who led the force for seven years.   more...

Plans for hotel look set to be given the green light

A PLAN to build function rooms, new bedrooms and a restaurant at Chiseldon House looks set to be given approval by the borough council.   more...

Brother and sister set to help families

A BROTHER and sister are helping each other train for the Great South Run and hope to raise money for a Swindon organisation while pounding the streets.   more...

Danger driving denied

A MOTORIST accused of going the wrong way around a roundabout and crashing into a hedge while he was over the drink drive limit is to face trial at Swindon Magistrates Court.   more...

Charity walker is passing a town near you

A MAN planning to walk 770 miles for a meningitis charity will pass through Wootton Bassett on his trek.   more...

The mad scramble is on for a whole load of rubbish

SWINDON scrapstore, a recycling project, is to play host to a giant scrap swap on Thursday.   more...

A costly trip to the pet shop

A TRIP to get a rabbit cage landed a mum in court after the back door of her people carrier swung open and hit another car.   more...

Attack was just `a glitch' in their 14-year marriage

72263-10A COUPLE says their love is stronger than ever after the husband was sentenced in court for beating up his wife.   more...

Workers set to vote on union

WORKERS at a Swindon company will vote on whether they should have union recognition.   more...

It's all about U!

YOUR favourite newspaper is launching a NEW supplement which will quite literally be all about you!   more...

Gay men warned of surge in hate crime

29837-54THE gay community is calling for action to stop men being attacked and robbed in a Swindon park. Faringdon Road Park has become notorious as a night-time meeting place for gay men wanting casual sexual encounters.   more...

Future of Mechanics' Institute may be decided

PLANS to restore and convert the Mechanics' Institute into a housing, hotel and leisure complex could win final council approval when planners meet tomorrow.   more...

Worker comes face to face with fierce hunter

72283-19FACTORY worker Stuart Ball went out to get some electrical cable and came face to face with the dragon of the insect world.   more...

Zero tolerance works for GWH

ZERO tolerance to violent patients at Great Western Hospital has led to attacks on staff being halved this year.   more...

Young and old get all steamed up

72265-16THE AGE of steam may be a thing of the past but it proved a big hit with the youngsters at the Swindon Railway Convention over the weekend.   more...

Pregnant mother hit her neighbour

A SCRAWLED message on a pavement sparked off an incident in which a pregnant mother of seven punched her neighbour, magistrates heard.   more...

Give them more taxis and buses

A GROUP which aims to make Swindon a better place at night should make bus stops and taxi ranks its number one priority, according to residents.   more...

Man to face trial on child sex assault charges

PENHILL man Nigel Clark is to face trial by jury after pleading not guilty to a series of sex attacks on two young girls.   more...

Police pick up glue sniffer who breached his bail

A GLUE sniffer awaiting sentence for causing a public nuisance was picked up by police after a passer- by saw him sniffing the substance, a court heard.   more...

Wiltshire News

Generations march into another 25 years

72277-27They may be a long way from the sea, but that hasn't stopped Wootton Bassett's sea cadets from going strong for 25 years.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Darius deal KO for Town

DARIUS HENDERSON looks to have played his final game for Swindon Town after Bob Holt and Gillingham chairman Paul Scally ended the weekend poles apart in their respective valuations of the player, WRITES JON RITSON.   more...

Wootton Bassett News

Charity walker is passing a town near you

A MAN planning to walk 770 miles for a meningitis charity will pass through Wootton Bassett on his trek.   more...

Boy racers rev up for police meeting

NEARLY 40 boy racers gave up a night of cruising to meet the police. Officers wanted to discuss com-plaints about dangerous driving, speeding and noise nuisance on roads in Wootton Bassett and Cricklade.   more...

It's all about U!

YOUR favourite newspaper is launching a NEW supplement which will quite literally be all about you!   more...

  
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