Stories for 17 September 2005

Swindon News

Complaints with hint of hysteria

HAVING read the letter regarding Redlands airfield from K Lacey, I felt compelled to respond.   more...

Airfield is run in a safe way

I fly a microlight from Redlands Airfield and feel personally affected by recent writers' comments.   more...

It's the sports' supporters who are fanatical

I FIND the behaviour of the Redlands apologists quite extraordinary.   more...

The camera truth, at last

SO at last the truth. It was interesting to read Saira Khan's letter (SA, Sept 12) of the Wiltshire and Swindon Safety Camera Partnership.   more...

Ringing a bell

JUST an added postscript to Mr Mark King's experiences of GWH's 21st century facilities . . . not.   more...

We do exist!

I AM writing this letter to convince myself and to confirm that the area of FERNDALE actually does exist!   more...

Pro-life vandals in clinic attack

AN ABORTION clinic will open for business as planned, despite a graffiti attack by pro-life vandals. The decision to offer abortions at the clinic in Old Town sparked widespread controversy last month.   more...

Full speed ahead for convention

what a handful Neil Booth with his rail signs. Ref: 99303-51aTHE finishing touches have been put to this year's Swindon Railway Convention.   more...

Mum's anger at bid to shut school

A SWINDON mum has hit out at plans to close her children's school.   more...

Ffabulous ffun and ffrivolity for Fforde ffans

THERE was an air of suspense hanging over the Lawn Woods last night as competitors fought to be crowned the World Superhoop champion.   more...

No one need ever know you've made that call

AD FEATURE: CRIMESTOPPERS Week runs from Monday until next Sunday. Crimestoppers is the national hotline system which empowers members of the public to do something about criminals operating in their midst.   more...

Toys treat for youngsters

Playtime Emma Gilbert, of the Dettol Foundation shares some fun with Tyler and Cori Taylor. Ref: 99287-48CHILDREN across Swindon will have smiles on their faces thanks to a donation from the Dettol Foundation.   more...

George tribute

A tribute act to George Michael, right, will be appearing at Blunsdon House Hotel on September 23.   more...

Mums get an early warning

WOMEN must be aware of the risks if they put off having children until their 30s and 40s, according to Swindon doctors.   more...

Tributes made to former PM

Tributes were paid to the lives and work of former Prime Minister Lord Callaghan and his wife Audrey during a thanksgiving service yesterday.   more...

Wiltshire News

Duchess to be patron of youth charity

The Duchess of Cornwall has agreed to become the patron of Youth Action Wiltshire, which provides training, information, sporting and creative activities to youth clubs and projects.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Stop the rot!

TONY Thorpe hopes his impressive history against the Cherries ensures that an unwanted Town record remains firmly intact today.   more...