Stories for 15 November 2005

Football

Shrivenham on the slide

SHRIVENHAM'S slide down the Hellenic League Premier Division continues ­ their loss at Abingdon United seeing them drop to ninth place, writes DAVE EATON.   more...

Aldbourne knocked off the top by Trowbridge Youth

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: TROWBRIDGE Youth knocked Aldbourne off the top of the Wiltshire League Premier Division table after clinching a 2-1 away victory.   more...

Griffin completes Cirencester's Trophy comeback

CIRENCESTER TOWN twice fought back from a goal down at Banbury to grab a 2-2 draw in the 2nd qualifying round of the FA Trophy.   more...

Extra-time K0 for Highworth

HIGHWORTH Town went out of the cup beaten 2-1 at Biddestone in extra-time. Chances were few and far between in the first half as Biddestone battled bravely against opponents from a higher league.   more...

Holders see off Bassett

WOOTTON BASSETT Town crashed out of the Wiltshire Senior Cup at the first attempt beaten 3-0 away at holders Corsham Town.   more...

News

Don't make me pay for meals

I AGREE one hundred per cent with Barrie Thompson (SA November 10) that it is important for all school pupils to have a hot meal during the day.   more...

We need to save railway heritage

IS anyone doing anything to prevent the closure of the last remaining part of the old Swindon Railway works?   more...

Make sure to look at strategy

Re: 35,000 new homes plan.   more...

Middle Britain

MR Franklin misses the whole point of our political system when he praises the opinions of Mr Scott. It works by keeping those like him well away from power.   more...

Republic call

JUST a correction to John Franklin's letter about New political party needed, where he remarks about it being time the Republicans showed themselves over the political parapet.   more...

Gravy train

NORTH Wiltshire's MP James Gray was correct regarding his comments on the Strategic Health Authority (SA, Nov 9).   more...

Join the club

ALONG with 70 per cent of the nation I supported Mr Blair's call for the 90 days.   more...

True colours

AFTER losing the vote on his pet bill Tony Blair has shown his true colours. He seems no more than a pompous bully.   more...

Muffin scoops top prize in doggy beauty pageant

Muffin, who won the prettiest bitch award in a national competitionMAGIC Muffin is officially the country's most beautiful bitch after taking a top prize in a national beauty contest for dogs.   more...

Woman hit as she fights off mugger

A WOMAN was punched in the face as she struggled with a mugger in Penhill.   more...

`We should see County Ground plans'

PLANS for the future of Swindon Town's County Ground should be shown to opposition councillors.   more...

Invasion of the Oompa Loompas

Picture Ref: 100210-6SHOPPERS in Swindon did a double take when they saw Oompa Loompas wandering through the town centre.   more...

Children shake to the African rhythms

African dancer Alex Ncube goes through dance moves with Evangeline RouseST CATHERINE'S School in Upper Stratton turned from a place of study to a place of dance and drumming as the Black Umfolosi Band from Africa hosted a workshop for the whole school.   more...

Add your name to Coate campaign

SHOPPERS in Swindon are to be invited to add their name to a petition to protect one of Swindon's favourite beauty spots.   more...

Fight leads to police appeal

A FRACAS involving up to 10 people resulted in two men being punched to the ground and kicked when they were on the floor.   more...

Astronomer set for talk

PROF Jocelyn Bell Burnell will deliver a lecture on astronomy and poetry at the University of Bath's Oakfield campus tomorrow.   more...

Date is set over misconduct claims

NURSE David Bowles will be appearing at a hearing to face charges of sexual misconduct against two children under the age of 11.   more...

Santa's on line for festive treat

CHILDREN will be given the chance to experience a pre-Christmas treat when Santa's Steam Special rolls into Swindon on Sunday.   more...

Hunt for Henry

Henry the cat went missing from his Grange Park home on October 25.   more...

Lotto cash to make leaders

PEOPLE with learning difficulties will have a chance to brush up their leadership skills following the award of a lottery grant.   more...

My wife was my life

Amel CabreraNurse Mayra Cabrera, died after giving birth to her son. Her husband Arnel tells Dave Andrew of the anguish he is going through   more...

Sex assault on girl at bus stop

An artist's impression of the man police wish to talk toPOLICE hunting a man responsible for a sexual assault on a 15-year-old girl fear he may strike again unless he is caught.   more...

School's recipe for success

Picture Ref: 100219-67SWINDON AND PROUD OF IT: CHILDREN at a Swindon primary school will be keeping their knives and forks crossed after their school was short-listed for a prestigious food award.   more...

Relief as Ben is allowed home

Ben Harris, who has been released from hospital. with his sister Mia Ref: 100211-52NINE-YEAR-OLD Ben Harris has been released from hospital after he was hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing.   more...

Man jailed for dealing in drugs

A HAPLESS drug dealer caught selling heroin and crack cocaine by plain clothes cops has been jailed for two and a half years.   more...

Health chief to run social care

Jan StubbingsTHE head of Swindon's health services is taking on a new role at the council.   more...

Council's housing waiting list soars

THE scale of the housing crisis gripping Swindon was laid bare today after figures revealed more the 6,127 people are waiting for council homes.   more...

`Plaques are not harmful'

WORKERS who were exposed to asbestos should not be given compensation for developing pleural plaques, a court has heard.   more...

Relief as Ben is allowed home

Ben Harris, who has been released from hospital. with his sister Mia Ref: 100211-52NINE-YEAR-OLD Ben Harris has been released from hospital after he was hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing.   more...

Couple failed to pay for petrol

A COUPLE made off from a Wootton Bassett petrol station without paying for their fuel.   more...

Police in plea after vandals attack car

POLICE in Wootton Bassett are on the look-out for car vandals after £500 worth of damage was caused to a blue Renault Scenic   more...

People powers drives out parking changes

RESIDENTS in Wootton Bassett are celebrating after winning a battle over car parking in the town.   more...

An opportunity to win a leg up

ENTREPRENEURS who have entered the Think BIG Campaign may not have long to wait for the results.   more...

So good sofa for wireless technology campaign

CHIP firm Intel wowed crowds in London with the world's fastest sofa.   more...

Firm still crowing

ENGINEERING firm Halcrow has kept its Investors in People status.   more...

Rugby

Ciren run riot

CIRENCESTER are up to second in Gloucestershire One after hammering Chipping Sodbury 50-0 at the Whiteway on Saturday.   more...

Marine are Sheppard-ed to home win

SUPERMARINE inflicted a double blow on their nearest title challengers as they defeated Swindon 2nd 24-8 at South Marston.   more...

Jinx ended for Swindon

Swindon laid their Beaconsfield bogey with a 19-15 Southern Counties North triumph that kept them in touch with leaders Redingensians.   more...

Sport

Stef's fight!

STEFANI Miglioranzi is facing a race against the clock with the influential midfielder rated as `50-50' for tomorrow's FA Cup first round replay at Boston United.   more...

Salisbury Football

Shaun boost, but Tommy and Craig doubtful - latest team news

Shaun Hale is expected to play the full 90 minutes for City's reserves on Saturday in their Capital League game with Dulwich Hamlet at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium (3pm).  more...

Shaun boost, but Tommy and Craig are doubtful - latest team news

Shaun Hale is expected to play the full 90 minutes for City's reserves on Saturday in their Capital League game with Dulwich Hamlet at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium (3pm).  more...

  
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