Stories for 8 October 2005

Health News

Big will be better say health chiefs

SWINDON residents are being reassured that their health services will not be affected by a planned reorganisation.   more...

Swindon News

Labour policy boosted GWH

On September 23 controversial Conservative councillor Dr Lister stated that there were not enough beds at the Great Western Hospital.   more...

New pledge for the council to adopt

I READ with interest the council's 50 Pledges, perhaps, no they should add another one. Pledge 51 ­ Improve communication.   more...

Centre of town is a real mess

I ENTIRELY agree with the letter by Barrie Thompson. We, at the weekly railway workers meeting at the old hospital, were given a talk by the new financially expert man to handle Swindon's position.   more...

I try, why can't the dustmen?

I HAVE followed the letters regarding the introduction of wheelie bins in West Swindon. with some interest.   more...

Band is good example to all

CONGRATULATIONS to the Pegasus Brass Band, who not only entertained in a professional way but demonstrated the young people of Swindon are talented and an example to others.   more...

No change here

COUN Perkins told the press last week he would be amending the proposal to cabinet to transfer Windmill Hill School as a whole to the Freshbrook site.   more...

Tormented tales

Ian Parker, one of Britain's best young blues/roots artists is coming to Swindon. Ian and his band have played at many of Europe's major festivals and even opened for Eric Clapton.   more...

Join the poverty rally in London

PEOPLE are being invited to catch a coach to join a Make Poverty History rally in London next month.   more...

Clerk is required

BEECHCROFT Infants School in Upper Stratton, is looking for a new clerk to the governors.   more...

Psychic event

SPIRIT contact, psychics, tarot readers and holistic healing can all be expected at the Dreamworks Psychic Fayre on October 16.   more...

Families are given the chance to learn together

SWINDON families will get the chance to take part in several free activities as part of a national campaign.   more...

Wiltshire is a firm favourite in list

WILTSHIRE firms have been named as some of the biggest and most successful companies in the south west.   more...

New college opens doors

NEW College is opening its doors between 5pm and 8pm to welcome visitors to its open evening.   more...

Get a life

Swindon has taken another bruising this week. The editor of Country Life magazine has branded the town as a place where residents apologise for living in.   more...

Big will be better say health chiefs

SWINDON residents are being reassured that their health services will not be affected by a planned reorganisation.   more...

We're on our way to China

Gillian Hoare and Nicki Styles getting ready for their charity trek to the Great Wall Ref: 99703-105A MUM is jetting off to China today on a gruelling fund-raising mission. Nicki Styles, 31, and her aunt Gillian Hoare, 41, will begin an 11-day trek along the Great Wall of China on Monday to raise money for the Great Ormond Street Hospital.   more...

Event fosters an interest in books reading first

NORTH Swindon library is hosting a book reading event for children cared for by foster parents.   more...

Wiltshire News

Charity services secure £175,000 in lottery grants

Debbie Youngs and Ann Dunlop celebrate the Independent Living Centre's grant (31006)VITAL charity services for people in west Wiltshire with have been safeguarded thanks to lottery grants of more than £175,000.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Wall of Sound

IFFY ONUORA'S chest will swell with pride as he takes charge of his first home game today and he would love `a carnival atmosphere' to help inspire his team to victory.   more...