Stories for 10 September 2005

Swindon News

They should be ashamed

THEY should hang their heads in shame. Who are these people? They are our Government's members of Parliament, our Government's county councillors and our Government's support workers.   more...

Wardens' funds not switched

I WOULD like to comment on the issues raised by Mr Brownlee over neighbourhood wardens.   more...

Democracy?

I EXPECT many borough councillors who are standing for re-election in next year's elections will be reluctant to respond to Andrew Maguire's request (Adver Sept 3) for their views on building next to Coate Water.   more...

Honest thanks

I WOULD like to send my heartfelt thanks to the lovely man who found my purse in the car park of Wat Tyler House on Wednesday morning.   more...

Truth at last

WELL it had to happen. An MP told the truth. He boldly went against the sheep that have been towing the local council line and he let slip what a dump Swindon has become.   more...

Just a gnat

OH dear James Gray, here we go again doing your usual contortionist act by opening your mouth and then putting your foot in it.   more...

Gershwin treat for opera buffs

PORGY And Bess, one of the best-loved operas by George Gershwin, right, is coming to Swindon on September 15.   more...

Here for the beer

PLACES are still available for a tour of the Kingsdown brewery at this year's Arkell's Beer Festival.   more...

Brush up skills

WATERCOLOUR painting is the order of the day with a new drop-in class at Coleview Community Centre, Stratton.   more...

Have extravagant fun

THE Colebrook autumn extravaganza is coming.   more...

Heating costs soar for homes

Caroline Hill with her daughter Eliza by her oil fuel tank Ref: 99201-21HUNDREDS of homes in the Swindon area fitted with oil-burning central heating are feeling the pinch as the prices of domestic fuel have rocketed by more than 50 per cent in a year.   more...

Making sweet music

FANS of Wiltshire singer Jamie Cullum do not have long to wait to get hold of his new album.   more...

Wiltshire News

Crowds rally in protest at closures

Above, nurses joins the rally protest of more than 150 people at Bradford on Avon Hospital(30840)CROWDS of angry staff, patients and residents gathered outside Bradford on Avon Hospital on Monday to stage the first in a series of protests sparked by its closure.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Beware The Goat

SHAUN Goater's Indian summer spells danger for Town with Andy Gurney warning that Town must not allow themselves to be pushed any further adrift of the leading pack.   more...