THE warning from the borough's chief executive about the risks to Swindon's economic prosperity should remove any lingering smugness which the council might still feel about the town's success. Paul Doherty is clearly speaking the truth when he says that
Swindon Town face a tough-looking tie at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the first round of the Worthington Cup following today's draw. Andy King's men will travel to Molineux in the second week of the new season for a one-off encounter with the First Division
There's a distinctive new name and logo to be seen in South Marston where logistics management company BOC Distribution Services has a major operation. The company has rebran-ded itself as GIST and says that the new name repres-ents its evolution from
A COMPANY is moving its head office to Swindon, creating at least 25 new jobs. Endeva, which specialises in the delivery, installation and repair of electrical appliances, has moved into Westlea's Thornlink Call Centre. The company was launched earlier
The Saddlery has recently re-opened its all-weather arena complete with a new all-weather surface. The Old Dairy Saddlery, Greenway Farm, Tockenham, offers the facility by the hour, booking in advance. For more information phone Swindon 849284.
RAILTRACK was today accused of "institutional paralysis" in a public inquiry report into the Paddington train crash, which claimed 31 lives. There was "a lamentable failure" on the part of Railtrack to respond to two earlier instances of signals passed
RAILTRACK was today accused of "institutional paralysis" in a public inquiry report into the Paddington train crash, which claimed 31 lives. There was "a lamentable failure" on the part of Railtrack to respond to two earlier instances of signals passed
AN HISTORIC RAF bomber is due to return to the air after a £2 million restoration project to get it flying again. And one of its first public appearances is expected to be at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) when the show returns to its home
BILLIE'S wedding to millionaire DJ Chris Evans has won the approval of her mother. Mandy Piper says her daughter has changed for the better since the marriage in May. She said: "I definitely feel she is safer under Chris's wing, and he is looking after
RAILTRACK was today accused of "institutional paralysis" in a public inquiry report into the Paddington train crash, which claimed 31 lives. There was "a lamentable failure" on the part of Railtrack to respond to two earlier instances of signals passed
Greenmeadow Boys shrugged off their travel nightmare to cover themselves in glory at a football tournament in Barcelona. The touring party, which was made up of 30 children from the club's Under-9s and Under-10s, as well as several adults, including former
SWINDON'S Princess Margaret Hospital has welcomed government plans to put a stop to violence being used against NHS staff. Prime Minister Tony Blair yesterday pledged the Government would do all it could to "turn back the tide" of violence against health
A STUDENT from Swindon is travelling to Kenya to help farmers get the most out of their land. Sarah Pryor, of St Mary's Grove, is to work on a training and demonstration farm in the Kerio Valley in the west of Kenya on 50 acres of land given by the government
BILLIE'S wedding to millionaire DJ Chris Evans has won the approval of her mother. Mandy Piper says her daughter has changed for the better since the marriage in May. She said: "I definitely feel she is safer under Chris's wing, and he is looking after
FIFTEEN months of fundraising have reaped rewards for Ashton Keynes CE Primary School, which now has two new classrooms and a toilet block. Villagers and others connected to the school managed to raise £30,000 towards the cost of the extension by holding
NORTH Wiltshire District Council is contacting people who claim Council Tax benefits to warn them of recent changes in legislation. From July 2, major changes to the claims and an appeal system will be introduced. These have been made to bring the system
A RADIO station set up to celebrate the new millennium has won a national award for religious broadcasting. The 28-day Restricted Service Licence (RSL) station proved such a success that it has been announced it will return to the airwaves in May 2002
COSMIC storms and meteor showers are usually only monitored using hi-tech satellite systems and priceless telescopes but now they can be observed in the classroom using pop bottles. Thanks to funding from a Swindon research council, school children are
A GRANT from the Lottery's Community Fund is set to transform early years education in Cricklade. Thames Pre-School has been awarded £67,000 to pay for a prefabricated building in the grounds of St Sampson's Infant and Junior School. It means waving goodbye
Swindon Town face a tough-looking tie at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the first round of the Worthington Cup following today's draw. Andy King's men will travel to Molineux in the second week of the new season for a one-off encounter with the First Division
BRAVO to T Jones and T Nelson for sending in their letters pointing out the "finer" points of Swindon and its inhabitants (People in Swindon are so rude). I too find Swindonians somewhat lacking in courtesy and manners and have often found myself used
What excellent work by our often maligned police force. The arrest and conviction of one of the top five drug dealers in our community must surely cheer the heart of every citizen who longs to see our town transformed. Praise and gratitude are due to
IT isn't easy for dedicated people to retire from the job they always loved. And it's easy to see why auxiliary nurse Pat Jones wants to continue working in the eye department at Princess Margaret Hospital for one day a week. The hospital is lucky that
Members of Highworth Bridge Club are holding their next meeting on Friday in the Silver Threads Hall. No experience or partner is required. The meeting starts at 7.30pm and more information is available from Liz Berry on Swindon 721322.
A 66-year-old pensioner was punched in the face during an argument with another motorist. The attack happened on Sunday afternoon, June 17, when the victim turned from Swindon Road into Brewery Street at the Fix Roundabout in Highwortgh. A green coloured
NORTH Wiltshire District Council is contacting people who claim Council Tax benefits to warn them of recent changes in legislation. From July 2, major changes to the claims and an appeal system will be introduced. These have been made to bring the system
Wootton Basset's Oxfam shop has raised £279,000 for the charity since it opened four years ago. Shop manager Angie McCallum thanked her wonderful group of volunteers, and appealed for extra staff and more donations.
THE Learning and Skills Council Wiltshire and Swindon has launched its programme of 48 free Bite Size courses. The free courses, which will run between June 25 and July 21, are aimed at under-achieving adults to give them the oppor-tunity to try their
THE Learning and Skills Council Wiltshire and Swindon has launched its programme of 48 free Bite Size courses. The free courses, which will run between June 25 and July 21, are aimed at under-achieving adults to give them the oppor-tunity to try their
CALLS from women all over Britain have flooded in to a Wiltshire-based cancer help service following the fictional terminal illness of a Coronation Street character. Alma Baldwin, played by Amanda Barrie, died on Sunday night after a month-long battle
SWINDON'S boom bubble is in danger of bursting, a council report warns. The economic fairy story, which has made such sweet reading in recent years, could leave Swindon living unhappily ever after, unless immediate remedies are found. Swindon Borough
A COMPANY is moving its head office to Swindon, creating at least 25 new jobs. Endeva, which specialises in the delivery, installation and repair of electrical appliances, has moved into Westlea's Thornlink Call Centre. The company was launched earlier
A DRUG action group claims the number of addicts in Swindon has risen by more than 1,000 in the last year. Stepping Forward, which was set up by the mothers of victims of drug abuse, has started a campaign to establish the town's first drug rehabilitation
AUXILIARY nurse Pat Jones has tended to patients at Princess Margaret Hospital for four-and-a-half decades. In 10 days' time the 64-year-old will retire from the eye department where she has worked since 1954. But Pat will hardly have time to miss the
A SENIOR councillor today called for private security patrols to be set up in Swindon to help the town's depleted police force. Garry Perkins claims police numbers in the town are so low that neighbourhoods should consider paying to set up their own uniformed
PEOPLE living in the Swindon area are being asked to wear something yellow on Thursday and show their support for the Prospect Hospice. To promote Wear Yellow Day, the managing director of Thamesdown Transport, John Owen, brought a big yellow bus to the
THE Learning and Skills Council Wiltshire and Swindon has launched its programme of 48 free Bite Size courses. The free courses, which will run between June 25 and July 21, are aimed at under-achieving adults to give them the oppor-tunity to try their
AN HISTORIC RAF bomber is due to return to the air after a £2 million restoration project to get it flying again. And one of its first public appearances is expected to be at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) when the show returns to its home
The Environment Agency has appointed its first senior level Waterways manager for the non-tidal River Thames from Cricklade to Teddington. She is Eileen McKeever, who is currently the agency's head of recreation and navigation. She will be returning to
THE earthquake that devastated Western India may no longer be in the headlines, but it has never been far from the minds of Swindon's Asian community. The disaster's death toll topped 15,000 and thousands more were made homeless when towns and villages
PUPILS at St Bartholomew's Primary School have been practising their harmonies in preparation for a musical extravaganza. They will sing their way through the musical Cinders to a packed house when the show opens tomorrow. More than 40 pupils aged between
RAILTRACK was today accused of "institutional paralysis" in a public inquiry report into the Paddington train crash, which claimed 31 lives. There was "a lamentable failure" on the part of Railtrack to respond to two earlier instances of signals passed
As the countryside reopens following the foot and mouth crisis, the 2001 Taste of the West food trails are now available. The aim is to encourage people to visit, taste, and purchase a range of food and drink. Food Trails leaflets have a map on one side
LITERALLY translated the term bonsai means tree in a pot. And that's what visitors saw at the Swindon and District Bonsai Society's annual show. More than 100 people turned out to admire the miniature trees on show at the Coleview Community Centre on
ALAN REEVES is looking forward to skippering Town through a trauma-free campaign after finally agreeing a new one-year deal with the club. The central defender has spent the summer considering Andy King's offer and although he really wanted the security
This morning ( Friday June 15) Toothill had yet another power cut. Our area seems very prone to this problem. Since I moved here in October 1997, I have lost count of the number of times this has happened. To say it is inconvenient would be an understatement
I have to go along with what BW Breakspear said in Letters recently. I have also taken note that I have never known the road markings in the borough being in such sparkling condition for over twenty years. Action was then possible against illegal parking
Are STFC having a laugh at the supporters' expense with the sale of Gary Alexander to Hull City for a reported £160,000, when we actually paid £300,000 for him. Brilliant business sense. And what are we left with at the club two fringe forwards in Grazioli
