Stories for 19 September 2005

Business News

Street cred DVD wins award

A SWINDON company has been awarded a top prize at a Hollywood awards ceremony beating off international rivals.   more...

More businesses will fail this year

Nearly 50,000 businesses are set to go bankrupt in the coming three years as the economic slowdown takes hold.   more...

Will they make it better again then?

Supermarket group Sainsbury's has unveiled a multi-million pound rebranding in what it claims is one of the biggest changes in its 136-year history.   more...

Education News

Set to improve attendance at our schools

MEASURES to improve school attendance figures are being considered by Swindon Council. Earlier this year the council celebrated its lowest truancy figures ever but has been working on a new attendance policy.   more...

Sport Football

Having second thoughts John?

NO PLACE TO HIDE for Highworth boss John Fisher during his side's 3-1 loss on Saturday Ref: 99321-19JOHN Fisher admits that he may have done the wrong thing extending his stay in the Highworth hotseat.   more...

Red card costly for Supermarine

Supermarine's Roger Emms sees red against Solihull Ref: 99316-114Swindon Supermarine will see their 2-2 draw with Solihull Borough as two points dropped, but Mark Collier's men still stretched their unbeaten run to eight games.   more...

Ampney young guns on the up

Brad Newman, left, in Supermarine's 2-2 draw with Solihull Ref: 99316-38Down Ampney moved into second spot in the Wilts Premier following their 3-0 win over New College, writes RAY BURROUGHS.   more...

Sport Rugby

College fail to hit the heights

LEAP OF FAITH action from Swindon College's Powergen Vase clash with Matson Ref: 99315-1Depleted Swindon College played host to Gloucester side Matson in the Powergen Junior Vase and suffered a 57-12 defeat.   more...

Chippenham suffer embarrassing loss to Walcot

Chippenham suffered an embarrassing defeat at neighbouring Walcot in the Intermediate Cup. Walcot finished the game with just 13 players on the park and still came away with the win.   more...

Minety power their way past Puddletown

The Minety 1st XV opened this year's cup campaign by convincingly beating Puddletown by 49 points to nil.   more...

Swindon News

Glass tower will ruin Mechanics'

I RECENTLY became aware of a move in Swindon to demolish at least part of an 1855 historic building, the Mechanics' Institute, and replace it with a ten storey glass tower.   more...

Don't be soft ­ lock 'em all up

SOFT on crime? Even if tough sentences are handed down life doesn't actually mean life ­ two years means four months.   more...

The media add fuel to panic

MAY I respectfully take issue through your columns on the subject and current topic of fuel (petrol) supplies.   more...

OAPs fined

DO Swindon Borough Council think it is fair to give parking tickets without any warning, to disabled old age pensioners?   more...

Make it official

WE have protested about the building at Coate by many means but there is now an official response. This is a form entitled: Wiltshire and Swindon Structure Plan 2016. Proposed Modifications Comments Form. If you sign this form then it will be counted as a protest about building at Coate.   more...

Rising costs

WITH the further gas price increase of 14.2 per cent that will make a 50 per cent increase over the year, with electric also up 61 per cent over the year.   more...

Bath NIMBYs

HOW convenient - In August the Bath unit of Friends of the Earth were campaigning for more green spaces in Bath.   more...

VIP treatment for pink ladies

From left Karen Egan, who won the competition and her friends Janine Brown, Debbie Morse, Linda Hunt and Sue Hilton Ref: 99328-41A GROUP of Wanborough women were tickled pink when they won a VIP trip to a London concert.   more...

Marathon mum won't be stopped

Gina Ford in her orange wigA SWINDON mum has pounded the paths in Newcastle to successfully complete this year's BUPA Great North Run.   more...

Police order will prevent teenagers gathering

A DISPERSAL order is now in place at Theatre Square, outside the Wyvern Theatre.   more...

Passengers hit by disruptions

TWO months of disruptions on Wiltshire's train services started this weekend.   more...

Here for the beer

Swindon mayor, and Arkell's employee, Ray Fisher gets ready to sample some beer Ref: 99314-85SWINDON...AND PROUD OF IT: WITH 33 different tipples on offer, Arkell's Beer Festival was always going to go down well with real ale drinkers.   more...

Rail fans get steamed up

Music producer and rail enthusiast Pete Waterman with marketing manager Jeff Salter Ref: 99323-34THIS year's Swindon Railway Convention has given former Great Western railway workers the chance to re-live the glory days of the age of steam.   more...

Charity party teatime

Jan Aylward, the senior organiser for Home Start, when the organisation held its Big Tea Party at the Punjabi Community Centre Ref: 99301-85A SPECIAL tea party has been held to help vulnerable families in Swindon. The party was organised by Homestart Swindon.   more...

It's all aboard for the Fforde festival special

Author Jasper Fforde leads an open bus tour of Swindon Ref: 99322-26THE bizarre world of Jasper Fforde returned to Swindon for a special festival. The author sets his Thursday Next novels in a place based on Swindon, so this weekend around 200 fans descended on the town from all over the world to celebrate his work.   more...

UK gets set for the big freeze

EXPERTS are warning householders to be prepared for power cuts in the coming months as Britain faces its coldest winter for 15 years.   more...

Work begins on the A419 flyover

WORK on a flyover at Commonhead roundabout starts today.   more...

Can we please have our money now?

WOMEN who took part in Swindon's Race For Life are still being urged to hand in their sponsorship money as soon as possible.   more...

Set to improve attendance at our schools

MEASURES to improve school attendance figures are being considered by Swindon Council. Earlier this year the council celebrated its lowest truancy figures ever but has been working on a new attendance policy.   more...

Call for double yellow lines

A HAYDON Wick councillor is calling for double yellow lines on one side of Blunsdon Road.   more...

Making music for the hospice

PROSPECT Hospice in Wroughton will be given a boost thanks to a group of Swindon musicians. The Swindon Concert Band will perform at the Wootton Bassett Memorial Hall at 7.30pm   more...

How about leaving the car at home?

SWINDONIANS are being urged to leave their cars at home on Thursday for European Car Free Day.   more...

Are you ready for a challenge?

THE Anthony Nolan Trust is looking for Swindon people to sign up for a fundraising challenge.   more...

Councillor pounds the pavement

A SWINDON councillor is swapping meetings for the gym as he trains for a fun run.   more...

We'll try to keep the noise down

RAF FAIRFORD say they will do their best to reduce noise as planes from Brize Norton are moved to the base.   more...

Taylour moving

A SENIOR officer has left Swindon Council. Robert Taylour was group leader for public protection in the trading standards department.   more...

Blanket check

WILTSHIRE Fire brigade and Swindon Trading Standards are joining forces to offer free electric blanket checks.   more...

Children's writer pays special visit to library

YOUNG readers had a treat at North Swindon Library when a famous author paid a visit.   more...

Quiz night boost for school funds

CHISELDON Primary School will be hosting a quiz night on Friday, October 14. Regular quiz master Paul Boyles will be in the chair and will have a brow-furrowing range of questions for all taking part.   more...

Fire started in kitchen

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a home in Peatmoor after a kitchen appliance caught fire. A resident in Whitemoor Crescent raised the alarm at 12.32 on Friday.   more...

Acting class

ACTRESS Rebekah Gibbs, who plays Nina Farr in the hit BBC series Casualty, will be taking masterclasses in acting at New College, Swindon.   more...

Back to school for Irish dancers

THE Moloney School of Irish dancing has just started its new term. Children and adults are welcome at the classes, which are held weekly.   more...

Denim day is a boost for charity

PEOPLE are still being urged to raise money for Jeans for Genes day. Swindon celebrity Melinda Messenger, is backing the day to raise money for genetic research and family support services.   more...

Police force merger welcomed

THE merging of Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire police forces is long overdue, according to a Swindon councillor.   more...

Spreading a massage message

DEMONSTRATIONS of baby massage will be given at a Swindon creche.   more...

Ballet stars set to shine

THE English Youth Ballet is appearing at the Wyvern Theatre next weekend in their production of Sleeping Beauty.   more...

Get out and stay out

HOURS after squatters were removed from a drugs den in Swindon they had returned. A man and woman arrested by armed police who raided the flat in Goodridge Court, Toothill, were back inside the the property within 24 hours.   more...

Did you see bogus police steal cash?

SWINDON Police are renewing an appeal for witnesses following a theft in the town centre on Monday, August 29 at 3am.   more...

Help us to catch this gang

PEOPLE in Swindon are being urged to do their bit to help catch a ring of bag snatchers on bikes. Since May there have been 38 snatches ­ many of them were on vulnerable members of our society.   more...

Healthy success for proud students

NURSING students from Swindon have been celebrating their graduation. About 100 family and friends turned up to see 30 students attend an alumni badge pinning ceremony at the Oxford Brookes University, Swindon campus, in Ferndale Road, on Thursday.   more...

Is police shake-up the right step?

WILTSHIRE Police is too small to cope with the future threats of terrorism, extremism and organised crime, the Home Secretary has been warned.   more...

Bike riders wheel in the cash for nurses

THIRTEEN staff from Monahans Chartered Accountants and Independent Financial Advisers set off on their annual bike ride supporting local charities or local branches of national charities.   more...

Skills Council set to axe jobs

SWINDON'S Learning and Skills Council offices could face closure as the organisation prepares to axe more than 1,000 jobs.   more...

Youth left for dead by gang

James Gowland, who was attacked in QueenÕs Park. Ref: 99318-15A 17-year-old youth was "left for dead" after a terrifying attack by a gang.   more...

Teenager stabbed in clash

A TEENAGER was taken to hospital with stab wounds after what is thought to be a punishment attack.   more...

Revellers are caught up in late night fight

A MAN was beaten unconscious in an unprovoked attack in Swindon town centre.   more...

Taking life in bite-sized chunks

Nicky Holland is about to start chemotherapy to fight her breast cancer Ref: 99302-4aSWINDON CANCER APPEAL: Two months ago Nicky Holland was told that she had breast cancer. She is soon to be starting on chemotherapy.   more...

College sports a new course

FOR many a football fan it would seem like a dream job. Being a steward would mean they could see almost every game for free and get paid for it.   more...

Battle to look after local history

Michelle Wynn with two of their children Joseph, three, and Thomas, eight months, along with their neighbour Sandra Mattews, right, want to protect the milestone from developers Ref: 99312-3A NEW conservation trust is fighting to protect a local literary landmark. The Jefferies Land Conservation Trust has written to English Heritage asking for a preservation order to be placed on a milestone opposite Coate Cottages.   more...

Born to be mild

Bikers descend on the Famous Ale House to take part in a charity fun day in aid of bikers with disablities Ref: 99320-48THE Famous Ale House has hosted a special rally for disabled bikers. Hundreds of bikers arrived at the Rodbourne pub to fill the car park with their specially modified machines.   more...

Pub launches memorial CD for skater Neil

Landlady of the Victoria pub Anna Sprawson with the Neil Cole charity CD Ref: 99313-8THE Victoria pub in Old Town has launched a special CD in memory of a Swindon teenager who died in a skateboarding accident.   more...

It begins with us answering your call

PLEDGE WATCH: Swindon Council has made 50 pledges to its voters, covering all aspects of life and services in the town. Today we look in detail at its second pledge.   more...

Wiltshire News

Passengers hit by disruptions

TWO months of disruptions on Wiltshire's train services started this weekend. Trains from Swindon to Westbury were replaced by buses while services between Bristol Temple Meads and London Paddington were also subject to some changes.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

`I believe'

Stefani MIglioranzi hangs his head after Town lost 2-1 at Bournemouth on Saturday Ref: 99317-235ANDY KING says only the loss of his dressing room would force him to consider his position at the County Ground and he sees no sign that his players have lost all faith in him.   more...

  
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