Stories for 21 September 2005

Bradford On Avon News

Cash on offer for good cause

Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire.   more...

Business News

Caravan site up for web award

THREE Swindon firms have been shortlisted in a regional e-commerce competition. This is the seventh year of the South West of England Regional Development Agency's E-commerce awards.   more...

Distributors win contest at first attempt

STAFF from a distribution centre had a knockout time when they joined in a slapstick competition.   more...

Calne News

Cash on offer for good cause

Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire.   more...

Chippenham News

Cash on offer for good cause

Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire.   more...

Corsham News

Cash on offer for good cause

Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire.   more...

Devizes News

Cash on offer for good cause

Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire.   more...

Halfmarathon News

A cautious approach to race day

Stephen Heggerton, who took part in the raceSEPTEMBER 21: RUNNERS in this year's Swindon Half Marathon are being reassured that every precaution is being taken to ensure their safety.   more...

Health News

Once-a-month brittle bones pill launched

A new once-a-month treatment to tackle the problem of brittle bones was launched in the UK today.   more...

Talk about sex parents urged

QUESTIONNAIRES will soon be finding their way to parents in the latest weapon to help bring down soaring teenage pregnancy rates.   more...

Highworth News

Cash on offer for good cause

Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire.   more...

Malmesbury News

Cash on offer for good cause

Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire.   more...

Marlborough News

Cash on offer for good cause

Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire.   more...

Melksham News

Cash on offer for good cause

Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire.   more...

Pewsey News

Cash on offer for good cause

Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire.   more...

Salisbury Features

Pride, prejudice and location

IS Colin Firth about to lose his place in the female bosom of the nation as the quintessential Mr Darcy?  more...

Salisbury News

Elderly to face 80pc fees hike

HOUSEBOUND elderly people are facing an 80 per cent hike in the fees they pay for help at home, following drastic cuts in the social care services.  more...

Fears for disabled workers' factory

WORKERS at a factory for disabled people fear their jobs are in jeopardy because a funding crisis is threatening its long-term future.  more...

Savage squirrel attacks girl, 15

A SALISBURY mother has warned people to beware of squirrels after one of the bushy-tailed rodents attacked and bit her teenage daughter in a city park last week.  more...

Nominate today

TODAY marks your last chance to get nominations in for this year's People Awards and recognise the selfless work and courage of heroes from the community.  more...

Record intake adds to memorable year

IT has been a memorable year for pupils and staff at Salisbury's Wyvern College, principal Glynis Seddon told guests at the college's prize-giving ceremony.  more...

Alcohol counselling scheme proves a hit

AN alcohol counselling system is resulting in fewer people reappearing before Salisbury courts on drink-related offences, according to figures released this week.  more...

Shared vision to shape city's future

A LONG-TERM vision to take Salisbury forward into the next 20 years is to be created.  more...

Police forces under threat of merger

WILTSHIRE police force, the oldest rural force in the country, could be swept away in controversial new plans to set up super constabularies.  more...

Father's run to help meningitis research

A LUDGERSHALL father who lost his daughter to meningitis, is backing the Meningitis Research Foundation's efforts to raise awareness of the blood-poisoning form of the disease.  more...

Caring Ian's blond locks raise cash for charity

CARING Ian Grimes, whose mum Christine died from cancer, decided he wanted to do something to raise money for research into the disease.  more...

Criminals target Salisbury Plain

THE Ministry of Defence Police is urging motorists to take a "few sensible precautions" to protect their property from thieves when they park on Salisbury Plain.  more...

Bursary gives RAF dream a flying start

AN Amesbury schoolgirl is set to reach for the skies after winning a prestigious bursary from Qinetiq, at Boscombe Down, that will help her with her education for the next two years.   more...

Sport Angling

Ockwell tops weights as Turner's take title

THIS year's Thames Team Championships proved a very close encounter on the river between Kelmscot and Rushey.   more...

Sport Cricket

Tour axe is a blow to seamer Jon

JON LEWIS has admitted his disappointment at being left out of England's one-day squad for the tour of Pakistan this winter ­ but insists he hasn't given up hope of resuming his international cricket career.   more...

Swindon News

Savings are not worth the risk

IN July, a letter from me criticised the operations manager of the Ambulance Trust for exhibiting complacency.   more...

Sticking up for the hospital

AS a student nurse I felt that I had to comment on the story printed re Mr Kings hospital stay at the GWH in a "trolley space".   more...

Get out of this shambles Shirley!

SHIRLEY Ludford is probably the best radio presenter that Swindon has known, so I eagerly waited to hear her on Swindon Community Broadcasting, when it started recently.   more...

Something to be proud of

ISN'T it wonderful that organisations as far away as China and Canada have shown huge enthusiasm over both the literary work of Swindon's Richard Jefferies and the conservation of his land.   more...

What bugs us

WITH reference to your report (September 7) on the Wanborough parish meeting about Redlands Airfield.   more...

Claim medals

I WAS quite surprised to read the article referring to Jeffrey Williams and the trouble he had claiming the Suez Canal Zone Medal.   more...

Pals drink to a pub adventure

TWO Swindon school friends have won the 2005 Great Arkell's Adventure. Matt Peacock and Kate Waylen covered hundreds of miles to visit every one of Arkell's 100 pubs in nine days.   more...

Woman killed by hysterectomy op

JEAN Evans died following a routine operation at Great Western Hospital, an inquest has heard.   more...

Scouts to highlight plight of refugees

SCOUTS from Highworth will be "roughing it" for the night to draw attention to the plight of refugees.   more...

Empty home is hit by yobs

Kelam Rice, six, who was chased by a youth with a golf club, with his mum Kelly. Ref: 99352-34 A DERELICT care home has become a mecca for yobs, say residents who fear it will be burned down by firebugs.   more...

A cautious approach to race day

Stephen Heggerton, who took part in the raceRUNNERS in this year's Swindon Half Marathon are being reassured that every precaution is being taken to ensure their safety.   more...

Police force says it does not need to be merged

WILTSHIRE police is confident it can meet any shortcomings pointed out in a national report.   more...

Great things for the disabled people

A LIFESTYLES activity day for disabled people is being held in Pinehurst today.   more...

Park plans are under spotlight

Youngsters who enjoy the play area in Quarry Road. Ref: 99341-18RESIDENTS of Old Town are to be asked their views on new plans for the park at Quarry Road.   more...

Trying to find a way out

NSPCC's Jeanette Chipping. Ref: 72603-4A PLAN to tackle domestic violence in Swindon has just been unveiled.   more...

Harry and Hogwarts show the way ahead

SCHOOLS should introduce an Eton-style house system to stamp out bullying and bad behaviour, the Liberal Democrats have said.   more...

Religions join to bring unity

DIFFERENT religions must come together to tackle extremism and violence.   more...

Your electric blanket could be death trap

WILTSHIRE Fire Brigade and Swindon Trading Standards are joining forces to offer a free electric blanket check today.   more...

Fresh call for troop pull-out

SWINDON Stop The War Coalition has made fresh calls for troop withdrawal from Iraq after clashes with insurgents in Basra.   more...

Fitting final ride for biker Lofty

Stephen VincentSTEPHEN Vincent will make his last journey not in a hearse ­ but in a sidecar.   more...

Town MP defends dental care

South Swindon MP Anne Snelgrove has hit back at Lib Dem criticism of NHS dentistry.   more...

A toast to Sure Start

PARENTS of children from Pinehurst and Penhill's Sure Start programme will be meeting to toast the group at the Stakeholders' Day.   more...

Students get fire warning

SWINDON youngsters are being warned about fire risks as they go off to university.   more...

Cyclists wheel in the cash

A TEAM of cyclists from Motorola has completed a gruelling 900-mile cycle ride from Lands End to John O'Groats.   more...

Memorial service for sanctuary supporter

A MEMORIAL service will take place on Sunday for a local animal sanctuary's greatest supporter.   more...

Cash on offer for good cause

Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Swindon.   more...

Third drugs den closed by police

Police officers force their way into the house this morningPOLICE are hoping today's crackhouse closure will send the message that drug taking will not be tolerated.   more...

Car park death puts residents on alert

PEOPLE living and working in the centre of Swindon say they are becoming increasingly nervous about drug use in the area.   more...

Body find sparks drug concerns

Fleming Way multi-storey car parkRESIDENTS of central Swindon say they are becoming more nervous about the area after another death in a town centre car park.   more...

`Thank you for all your help'

THE hard work of volunteers from in and around Wiltshire has reached needy tsunami victims.   more...

Landlord urns a ribbing

The Aussie landlord Karl Cornel, right, with the Ashes replica made by John Bean, middle, and Pete Short, left. Ref: 99355-56ENGLAND may have beaten Australia in the Ashes series, but one Aussie landlord in Swindon knows how it feels to hold the trophy, even if it is only a replica.   more...

Fight on to save school

Hannah Mitchell and Fraser Durston, front, and other Windmill Hill pupils. Ref: 99354-30A GROUP of parents say they will do everything they can to save their children's school from closure.   more...

MP under fire for organising meeting

MEANWHILE the whole issue has sparked a row between South Swindon's Labour MP and the Conservative administration.   more...

Man admits snatching bag from pensioner

A MAN has appeared in court charged with a knifepoint robbery on a pensioner.   more...

Rubbish fire near theatre

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a small blaze outside the Wyvern Theatre yesterday evening.   more...

Taking on the rogue traders

Robert cuts up cigarettes illegally sold to teenagers.As the head of Swindon Trading Standards - Robert Taylour - prepares to leave to take a new post in Derbyshire, he looks back at the highs and lows of his 13-year battle with fake and dangerous products in Swindon.   more...

Trowbridge News

Cash on offer for good cause

Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire.   more...

Warminster News

Cash on offer for good cause

Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire.   more...

Westbury News

Cash on offer for good cause

Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire.   more...

Wiltshire News

`Thank you for all your help'

THE hard work of volunteers from in and around Wiltshire has reached needy tsunami victims.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Comeback?

ON THE WAY BACK - Sean O'Hanlon is looking to return for Town against Bradford SEAN O'Hanlon will not tempt fate by enjoying a reserve outing at Yeovil this evening although he feels Saturday's clash with Bradford City is a realistic target.   more...

Wootton Bassett News

Woman killed by hysterectomy op

JEAN Evans died following a routine operation at Great Western Hospital, an inquest has heard.   more...

Fitting final ride for biker Lofty

Stephen VincentSTEPHEN Vincent will make his last journey not in a hearse ­ but in a sidecar.   more...

Nelson's story comes to life

WOOTTON Bassett library will hold a dramatic recreation of the battle of Trafalgar next month.   more...

Cash on offer for good cause

Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire.   more...

`Thank you for all your help'

THE hard work of volunteers from in and around Swindon has reached needy tsunami victims.   more...

Man admits snatching bag from pensioner

A MAN has appeared in court charged with a knifepoint robbery on a pensioner.   more...

Rubbish fire near theatre

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a small blaze outside the Wyvern Theatre yesterday evening.   more...

  
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