Stories for 21 June 2003

Swindon News

`He will leave a gap in our lives'

SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: ONE of Swindon's longest serving railway workers has lost a two-year long battle with prostate cancer.   more...

Step up for two ballet dancers

TWO young dancers have been selected to train with The Royal Ballet School.   more...

Warm welcome for mini police stations

TWO new mini police stations have opened in Swindon in an attempt to bring officers into closer contact with the community.   more...

Still waiting for a favourable wind

ADVENTURER David Hempleman-Adams' attempt to cross the Atlantic in an open-basket balloon are being hampered by poor weather which included thunderstorms and southern winds.   more...

Honda disappointed after union wins pay rise at arbitration

HONDA has expressed disappointment and concern at the decision of independent arbitrator Acas to award a higher pay deal than it had proposed to 4,000 of its 4,300- strong workforce.   more...

Government backs farmer's power plan

A FARMER is celebrating after Government officials approved his plans for an environmentally friendly wood burning power station.   more...

Trains are back to normal at long last

TRAIN services between Swindon and London finally returned to normal today following 24 hours of misery for commuters.   more...

Top class!

TWO teachers whose work has been instrumental in boosting their schools' fortunes are in line to receive prestigious awards.   more...

Exercise in excellence

TEACHERS in Swindon have a great reputation for picking up awards.   more...

Police find body in lake

POLICE divers have found the body of a man after searching a lake at South Cerney.   more...

Harry weaves his late night magic

THERE was a feeling of magic at bookshops across Swindon as readers young and received their copies of the new Harry Potter book.   more...

Green for hospital as drivers see red

PARKING at the Great Western Hospital has been given approval by independent inspectors, in spite of ongoing complaints that spaces are insufficient.   more...

Plan to ban off-roaders

Vehicles could be banned from parts of the Ridgeway in a bid to protect the ancient trail from further damage.   more...

Youngsters dress the part for book day

CHILDREN and their carers enjoyed a reading day to celebrate National Childminding Week.   more...

Carers are in need of support

CARERS are backing a campaign by mental health charity Mencap to improve access to support and respite care.   more...

Pedal power gets a welcome boost

A NEW cycle path is to be created to boost the burgeoning network in the town.   more...

Wiltshire News

Villagers batten down hatches for solstice siege

VILLAGERS at Avebury are expecting to be living under siege this weekend when thousands of travellers arrive for the summer Solstice.   more...