Stories for 31 January 2006
Salisbury News
A DOCTOR who turned up late for work and reeking of alcohol has been struck off by the General Medical Council. more...
SALISBURY Cathedral is to get £100,000 as part of £1m-worth of grants to be awarded by English Heritage this year to cathedrals around the country. more...
Special Bold 2 In 1 Channel
With all the Christmas excess creating new bulges, it's a fantastic time to make a New Year's resolution and get healthy. Doctors say it doesn't even need to be all strict diets and water biscuits. more...
Why not take a stroll through the snowdrops for some winter cheer? CATHERINE TURNBULL highlights three gardens. more...
Stfc Headlines
IFFY Onuora would ideally' like to add one more striker to his relegation-haunted squad after landing the signature of Loan Ranger' Trevor Benjamin. more...
HE may be without a horse called Silver, but Loan Ranger' Trevor Benjamin is hoping he can ride into the County Ground to help rescue Town's season. more...
PAUL Smith is tipping Trevor Benjamin to make a big impact at the County Ground after witnessing his pace and power at first hand. more...
JAMES Constable returns to Wiltshire this evening hoping to prove that Town missed the boat by not signing him. more...
Swindon Business Headlines
THIS year will be a year of change in the childcare sector as volunteers and professionals take on board the new practices and standards brought about by the Bichard Report and the Children Act (2004). more...
Passenger Focus, the new independent consumer body representing rail passengers in Britain has called for a national debate on rail fares. more...
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the latest professional approach to the courier business. more...
Swindon Features Magical Days
WEDDING fever has hit the UK, with same sex ceremonies now becoming legal. Demonstrating your devotion for each other has never been a bigger event. more...
WEDDING fever has hit the UK, with same sex ceremonies now becoming legal. Demonstrating your devotion for each other has never been a bigger event. more...
Discover inner calm and peace through the benefits of marine salts, essential oils, lavender and holistic Thai massage techniques. more...
Marriage is a bringing together. It is a bringing together of two people, of two families, or two tribes, or two villages, or even two countries. more...
Since we don't usually wear our hair in an updo, it can be hard for us to choose the right hairstyle. Your stylist should be able to help you choose the right style for your face and dress. more...
What are the advantages of hiring a professional? A professional photographer will be timely - arriving at your wedding promptly, and getting the results to you on time. more...
Infant teacher Kathryn Courage has given up the classroom for the world of fashion so she can help her mother Joan Pressley run her internationally renowned hat hire business in Devizes. more...
Infant teacher Kathryn Courage has given up the classroom for the world of fashion so she can help her mother Joan Pressley run her internationally renowned hat hire business in Devizes. more...
Special occasions demand that most special of dresses, and the beautiful collection of exclusive Bridal Gowns, Bridesmaids and Cocktail dresses at PRONUPTIA will make every girl's dream come true. more...
SINCE opening last April, Harmony Brides has gone from strength to strength, and been overwhelmed by the response from the brides of Swindon. more...
Gretna Green has become increasingly popular with many couples who want a romantic wedding performed over the anvil in a beautiful location. more...
Gretna Green has become increasingly popular with many couples who want a romantic wedding performed over the anvil in a beautiful location. more...
The choice for honeymoon destinations is endless now that we have the internet at our fingertips. We've chosen three of our favourites. more...
The choice for honeymoon destinations is endless now that we have the internet at our fingertips. We've chosen three of our favourites. more...
PLANNING a Wedding is not something you can leave until the last minute! more...
Swindon Football
MARK Collier has hailed the return of Steve Jenkins as a massive boost ahead of his Supermarine side's trip to Burnham tonight. more...
Swindon Letters
May I express my heartfelt sympathy for both the Rev Burles' family and the local community of Parks and East Walcot. more...
BEFORE making his criticisms it would have been helpful if Michael Wills MP had bothered to find out what Swindon's latest recycling figures actually are, instead of relying on out-of-date statistics. more...
ACCORDING to their website the council proposes to cut back the public opening hours at the Milton Road Health Hydro by 700 per cent, opening for just five hours every Thursday evening. more...
IN response to Mrs Lancaster's letter of Jan 16 regarding ASBOs, the very fact that the police and the council are very unwilling to do a lot because it is too much effort says a lot. more...
I am totally against the proposed cuts to Dial A Ride. I have been using this service for the 17 years out of their 20 years' existence. more...
In W Duggan's letter (Jan 14), he states that our town is becoming underdeveloped compared to others. more...
I WAS not surprised to hear that Phil Young is to stand as a Tory in the May election. With his remarkable ability to obfuscate and issue misleading remarks, he'd fit in with the Tories in the council. more...
Swindon Music
REVIEW JANUARY 31, 2006, SWINDON: This was the Aldbourne Band's 43rd consecutive annual concert at the Immanuel Church in Upham Road, Walcot. It was also my second visit to the building in a space of two busy weeks of reviewing. more...
REVIEW JANUARY 31, 2006, SWINDON: This was the Aldbourne Band's 43rd consecutive annual concert at the Immanuel Church in Upham Road, Walcot. It was also my second visit to the building in a space of two busy weeks of reviewing. more...
FEBRUARY 3, 2006, SWINDON: Kings of Trance Chris Agnelli and Robbie Nelson are in Swindon on Friday, bringing back Fresh to the Brunel Rooms under the Gatecrasher label. more...
Swindon News
TWO schools in Swindon are facing a cash crisis after plunging into debt. more...
FRANK Mullane, the Swindon man bidding for a review of the events that led to his sister and nephew's murder, is returning to court this week. more...
FOLLOWING a spate of thefts from handbags, police in North Wiltshire are warning shoppers to keep their wallets and purses safe. more...
A GRANNY from Swindon has been cured of a skin complaint, thanks to miracle' cream. more...
POLICE are concerned for the safety of a Swindon schoolgirl has been missing from her home for nearly a week. more...
SWINDON has appeared in the TV licence dodgers League of Shame for the second year running. more...
A DRUG addict has finally been jailed after failing to do any of his 150 hours community service. more...
A FATHER has spoken of his horror after a car crashed into his porch where his one-year-old daughter had been playing minutes before. more...
A FATHER has spoken of his horror after a car crashed into his porch where his one-year-old daughter had been playing minutes before. more...
A MULTI-MILLION pound deal to revamp the historic Locarno building is closer to being signed. more...
PEOPLE are being offered the opportunity to give their views on the future shape of the NHS in Swindon. more...
THE Swindon branch of the British National Party has condemned the teenager who daubed racist graffiti on the Broad Street mosque and the town's Sikh temple. more...
GREAT Western Hospital has warned staff that there are tough times ahead after the news that it is £1.5m in the red. more...
CHILDREN at Great Western Hospital held a special birthday party in their pyjamas. more...
CHILDREN at Great Western Hospital held a special birthday party in their pyjamas. more...
THREE elderly residents were left shocked and traumatised after being subjected to separate burglaries on Saturday evening. more...
SWINDON'S Polish community is in mourning following the disaster in their home country. more...
YOUNG people across Swindon are being given the chance to be a part of the biggest cultural event in the south west. more...
A PET sitting service has proved to be more than just a walk in the park for a Swindon duo. more...
RAF Lyneham remembered its ten fallen heroes with a private and simple service of remembrance yesterday. more...
FEARED Soviet-built jet fighters will be making an appearance at this year's Royal International Air Tattoo. more...
PENHILL man Michael Squire may yet face trial by jury for assaulting neighbour Clive Gowland last spring. more...
THE wonders of the Orient came to life at a Swindon pre-school as pupils celebrated Chinese New Year. more...
A FAMILY, injured when a miniature steam train crashed at Coate Water, say that speeding was to blame. more...
A ROW has broken out in Cricklade over a proposal to build a loading bay outside Tesco Express in the town's High Street. more...
A chemical company says there has been wild speculation about their proposal to store chemicals at a Cricklade industrial estate. more...
A SCHEME to ease traffic delays between Swindon and South Wales has been delayed by seven years. more...
We asked for your views after Headlands School came bottom in the country in the recent GCSE league tables more...
DISABLED households in Swindon have been awarded nearly £300,000 for home improvements. more...
INDIAN schoolchildren were stunned to learn that some English pupils skip classes and do not even enjoy school. more...
WILTSHIRE Police are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner had two purses stolen by thieves posing as council workers. more...
WILTSHIRE Police are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner had two purses stolen by thieves posing as council workers. more...
WILTSHIRE Police are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner had two purses stolen by thieves posing as council workers. more...
SWORN enemies Peter Pan and Captain Hook reached a temporary truce to congratulate competition winner, Brittany Foster. more...
After almost two years without a principal, Swindon College are welcoming Jonquil Brooks into her new role. Education reporter Lyndsay Scanlan discovers what she'll bring to the college more...
A SCHOOL is to bolster security after thieves broke in and stole thousands of pounds worth of computer equipment. more...
A SCHOOL is to bolster security after thieves broke in and stole thousands of pounds worth of computer equipment. more...
A SCHOOL is to bolster security after thieves broke in and stole thousands of pounds worth of computer equipment. more...
A SCHOOL is to bolster security after thieves broke in and stole thousands of pounds worth of computer equipment. more...
A SCHOOL is to bolster security after thieves broke in and stole thousands of pounds worth of computer equipment. more...
A SCHOOL is to bolster security after thieves broke in and stole thousands of pounds worth of computer equipment. more...
