Stories for 7 February 2005

Bath Leisure

Bath International Puppet Festival - Theatre Royal

MARCH 25 APRIL 2 2005, BATH: The Bath International Puppet Festival returns this Easter with its now familiarly eclectic programme, showcasing the talents of some of the best adult puppeteers in Europe.   more...

Business News

Thanks for your help says prince

Ref. 75927-02 Maureen Harvey welcomes Swindon mayor Peter Stoddart to BSS HouseThe Prince of Wales sent a special message to Swindon's BSS House in Cheney Manor to celebrate the centre's 20th anniversary.   more...

Mayor joins party

THE Mayor of Swindon, Peter Stoddart, will attend the launch party of car repair company Mr Clutch on Thursday.   more...

Beer ceremony at Mere!

Three bricklayers performed an unusual, but highly appropriate, ceremony at the site of a demolished pub in Mere, Wiltshire.   more...

Sport Football

Demolition derby

Supermarine players answered Mark Collier's midweek rallying cry with a convincing derby triumph against Oxford City.   more...

Sam seals a win

CHIPPENHAM consolidated their place at the top of the Premier Division with a 10th away win of the campaign.   more...

Knox nicks point

HIGHWORTH'S title hopes took another knock as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Wantage.   more...

An off day for Dyton

ALAN Dyton was left feeling hard done by again after three red cards ultimately condemned his Shrivenham side to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Headington.   more...

Colbourne keeps the pressure on

Corsham continue to breath down the neck of the Screwfix Premier leaders after a 1-0 win over Welton.   more...

Cricklade warm up with

Cricklade Town warmed up for next week's Wilts Senior Cup clash with Highworth by beating visitors Shrewton Reserves 5-1, thanks to a rousing second-half display.   more...

Sport Rugby

Tindall on his way to Gloucester

BATH and England centre Mike Tindall has signed a three-year contract with West Country rivals Gloucester.   more...

Hutchings' brace boosts Bassett

Wootton Bassett kept up the pressure on Southern Counties   more...

Swindon closing in on title after home victory

SWINDON took a huge stride towards the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Premier Division title with a 22-8 win over their nearest rivals Chipping Norton at Greenbridge Road.   more...

Swindon News

We must object while we can

There are 18,000 new houses planned for Swindon between now and 2016, plus an additional 24,000 homes between 2016 and 2026.   more...

You may go up a tax band

HOW many readers, particularly the retired, are aware that all properties in England (and Scotland) are about to be revalued for council tax?   more...

Spotlight on eating disorders

EATING Disorders Awareness Week 2005 runs from February 6-12 with the theme Getting Better.   more...

Agency woes

I WRITE in response to the letter from Stella Archer entitled "What a waste." I, too, have had problems with employment agencies.   more...

Remembering

WE are now remembering the terrible atrocity of war, and what happened at Auschwitz and other camps in Germany and Poland.   more...

Staff praised

AFTER the bad press that the nursing profession has received of late, I felt I must write about the exemplary treatment I received at the Great Western Hospital recently.   more...

Troops home

ON behalf of Swindon Stop The War Coalition I would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the families, friends and comrades of those killed in the Hercules crash.   more...

100 people in mass street brawl

POLICE in Swindon were diverted from the town to tackle a mass street brawl 30-miles away.   more...

It's the plight of the iguana

Ref. 75959-03An iguana being looked after at a Swindon animal haven needs a new home.   more...

Roads are ruled by speeders are

MOST drivers admit to regularly breaking the speed limit, according to a new survey.   more...

Drivers safe as car hits barrier

MOTORISTS had a miraculous escape when a car ploughed into the central barrier of the M4.   more...

Record-breaker ready for next challenge

FORMER SAS man Mike Buss has another target in his sights.   more...

Chance to keep pets safe

THE North Wiltshire RSPCA branch is holding a micro-chipping event for cats and dogs this Saturday at Wesley Hall, Christ Church, in Marlborough, between 1pm and 3pm.   more...

Art of Islam revealed

A LECTURE in the highlights of Islamic art will take place at the University of Bath's Oakfield site on Wednesday.   more...

Last chance is given to addict

YOUNG thug Karl Telfer has been given a last chance by a judge after failing on a drug treatment and testing order.   more...

Wiltshire art at exhibition

PEOPLE can explore the rich diversity of artwork across Wiltshire at an exhibition.   more...

Dates with faith

COPIES of a multi-faith calendar are still available to buy from Swindon Council.   more...

Fine not fair, says landlord

A LANDLORD fined for letting his tenants live in filthy conditions claims he was treated unfairly by the council.   more...

Volunteers branch out for charity

A CYCLE path has been given a make-over by hardworking volunteers during a workday organised by the environmental charity Sustrans.   more...

Can you help the rangers?

Ref. 75937-04Wildlife rangers need volunteers to take part in a series of conservation days this month.   more...

Bands craze catches hold

Ref. 75936-04ANTI-RACISM wristbands supported by Arsenal striker Thierry Henry have become the must-have fashion accessory for youngsters.   more...

Centuries old mystery solved

Ref. 29511-1 Sarah Finch-Crisp at Lydiard MansionNEW research has linked work which transformed Lydiard Mansion to Palladian revival architect Roger Morris.   more...

Enjoy wine, pizza and girly fun

A GIRLS' night out is planned next month to raise cash for pensioners.   more...

Information for parents

PARENTS of children with learning difficulties can find out about services available to them through a series of events starting this week.   more...

Opportunity to give blood

THE National Blood Service is holding donor sessions across Swindon this week.   more...

Ex-mayor talks

FORMER Swindon mayor Derek Benfield is to give a talk this week about his year in office.   more...

Thriller on top

MICHAEL Jackson's Thriller, pictured, has been voted Britain's favourite pop video of all time.   more...

Children invited to enter contest

SCHOOLKIDS are being encouraged to think about the environment by designing a colourful poster.   more...

Teachers to visit

TEACHERS from Italy and Finland are to visit a Swindon school tomorrow to exchange ideas on education.   more...

Join the festival

PEOPLE interested in this year's Mela Festival are invited to a brainstorming session tomorrow.   more...

Frocks donated

KATE Winslet, and Zara Phillips have donated dresses to raise money for the Asian tsunami appeal.   more...

CD raises cash

COPIES of a CD featuring Swindon's Christ Church choir have made more than £3,500 profit to go towards repair costs.   more...

Joy riders ram listed building

A homeowner is toting up the damage after a stolen car ploughed into the study of his listed building.   more...

Two arrests for A419 road rage

TWO men have been arrested in connection with a road rage incident in Swindon.   more...

I won't leave gran's house

A BRINKWORTH man who has two weeks to find a new home after being evicted by his aunt and uncle says the only way he will leave is if he is dragged out.   more...

Lost postbag collected after MP intervenes

A MUM whose son found a postbag containing letters and parcels dumped in the street says Royal Mail only collected it after she got her local MP involved.   more...

Father jailed in net porn scoop

A FATHER-OF-FOUR has been jailed for two years after he was caught with thousands of images of child pornography on his computers.   more...

Kevin's on a mercy mission

THE winner of Swindon's mini Big Brother contest has visited Wroughton Airfield to see how the money he helped raise is being spent.   more...

Hats off to a new crime-beating initiative

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to stop youngsters intimidating traders by wearing helmets, hoods and caps in shops.   more...

Council tax set for a shake-up

SWINDON is one of the few south west towns expected to escape soaring bills caused by an overhaul of council tax, new research has shown.   more...

Four staff are sacked by Tesco

TESCO has confirmed that it has sacked four workers caught in a theft racket.   more...

Champers for a local hero

QUICK-thinking bank clerk Julie Jones has been hailed a hero after stopping a elderly woman being ripped of by cowboy builders.   more...

`I do' has become the thing to do

AN institution once in decline is making a steady recovery ­ especially in Swindon.   more...

Youngsters dress up to boost charity fund

YOUNGSTERS at a Swindon infants' school put their hands in their pockets to raise money for aid organisation Unicef.   more...

Where postmen fear to tread...

THE owner of an aggressive border collie, which has terrorised postmen in Moredon, has decided to get rid of his pet.   more...

Teammates at loggerheads over Superbowl

THESE North American basketball stars are at loggerheads as their teams prepare for tomorrow's Superbowl clash.   more...

Don't be victim to scam artists

A LIST of the top ten cons has been issued at the launch of Scam Awareness Month.   more...

Thugs stone passengers on packed bus

POLICE are hunting thugs who hurled a missile at a crowded bus leaving two women with facial injuries. The stone hit one woman in the face and showered a grandmother with glass.   more...

Blaze drama at schools' sports tournament

75952-09A SCHOOLS' sports tournament could have ended in tragedy when a van burst into flames close to a crowded football pitch.   more...

Golf clubs stolen in break-in

Cashier Brenda Bathe surveys the break-in sceneA BURGLARY at a Swindon golf course is thought to be the work of young vandals.   more...

Superbowl pub serves dream American food

A SWINDON pub served up a slice of American pie to its customers last night to mark the Superbowl.   more...

Hollywood treatment for Lydiard

John WilmotSEX, scandal and debauchery ­ the steamy history of a member of the Lydiard Mansion family ­ will be laid bare in a film starring heartthrob Johnny Depp.   more...

Drivers safe as car hits barrier

75940-74MOTORISTS had a miraculous escape when a car ploughed into the central barrier of the M4.   more...

Village waits for its fallen heroes

Master Engineer Gary NicholsonLOVED ones of those who died in the Hercules crash in Iraq are expecting to hear today when the bodies of the victims will return home.   more...

Our train fares among dearest in the country

TRAIN passengers in Swindon have faced some of the highest fare increases in the country since privatisation in 1995.   more...

Brits date for Billie and Chris

BILLIE Piper is the most fantastic person in the world, according to estranged husband Chris Evans.   more...

Tourism News

Sheer Indulgence in South West England

South West England is set to become the new destination for people looking for an indulgent holiday experience.   more...

Wiltshire News

Village waits for its fallen heroes

Master Engineer Gary NicholsonLOVED ones of those who died in the Hercules crash in Iraq are expecting to hear today when the bodies of the victims will return home.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Job security

GRANT Smith readily admits his sparkling form is partly fuelled by a desire to ensure the mortgage payments will continue to be met beyond May.   more...

  
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