PHIL Smith's timing cannot be faulted on the contract front yet he is looking to impose his own freeze on Accrington Stanley's forwards. The 27-year-old does not have to worry about his future employment prospects having penned a two-year deal but he
STAFF at the Dorcan sorting office had to be evacuated from the premises tonight after suspicious packages were found. Police, including the dog section, attended the scene and the area was cordoned off. The evacuation, which lasted two hours, started
That is four weeks on the trot. Another 1lb off this week. That is 1/2 a stone in four weeks. Getting close to the 4 stone weight loss, how fab is that? And guess who got another shiney star this week? This time for her 1 and a half stone. Go on have
PAUL Sturrock is encouraged by the training-ground response to his verbal blast but chokes at any suggestion that the visit of relegation-haunted Accrington Stanley is a home banker', writes JON RITSON. The manager wants both a positive result and a
AN amphibian drama has sent a Swindon street hopping mad. Hundreds of frogs and their spawn were left dumped in the middle of Burbage Road in Penhill, prompting a mass rescue operation by residents to clear the critters from the road. Mum-of-three Kim
ASHLEY Westwood is Town's biggest doubt for tomorrow's clash with Accrington Stanley but Paul Sturrock's quest for further recruits is unlikely to bear fruit before Saturday. That isn't to say the manager isn't trying, rather that a couple of rival bosses
THE manufacturing arm of supermarket supply firm Clares Retail Equipment has officially closed down after administrators announced a further 49 job losses. In total some 134 workers have been made redundant after the company went into receivership on
A WOMAN who supported and counselled bereaved families at Prospect Hospice has lost her own fight against cancer. Sarah Warke, who retired from her job as Prospect's senior social worker and care manager two years ago, passed away on March 1 at her home
GETTING up close and personal with a python, tarantula and hissing cockroach is most people's idea of a nightmare. But primary school children from Swindon descended on Ridgeway School to meet the creatures face to face as part of a science festival
Ten months ago you could have been forgiven for thinking this popular village pub had rung its last food orders following a disastrous kitchen fire. However, new owner Jeremy Parke and business partners Rupert and Diana Knight, each seasoned from many
DAVID Howell's indifferent start to his 2007 campaign continued as he opened with a one-under-par 71 at the Clariden Leu Singapore Masters yesterday. Howell, who had long-time Swindon pal Kevin Phillips as his caddie following his split with former bagman
COACH Peter Russell's priorities have certainly changed since his side made sure of a place in the English Premier League play-offs in two weeks time. A splendid run of five successive wins has seen Cats pip Romford for a top-eight spot. The 9-1 win
SUPERMARINE's nemesis Steve Cook believes tomorrow's Southern League clash at Taunton won't be the last time the two sides lock horns this season - with the striker already predicting a May showdown. Cook, who has scored six goals against Marine for
CHRIS Taylor is jetting over the Atlantic in a bid to restart his footballing career and believes his US adventure could earn a second shot at the English professional game. The former Swindon Town midfielder has cut short his stay at Supermarine after
New College face a massive game this weekend when they entertain Premier Division title favourites Corsham Town at South Marston, writes RAY BURROUGHS. The visitors are level on points with the College but have played three games fewer so it is vitally
TOMMY Dryden has urged the Hellenic League to extend the season into May as the weather continues to cause fixture havoc. The Malmesbury Vics boss has taken his side to fifth in the Hellenic League Division one and in with a shout of promotion but, with
JUSTIN Miller insists Highworth will return as Hellenic League top dogs next season after a disappointing homecoming this time round, writes ANDY CRYER. The Highworth striker, who returned to the Elms this summer, admits their campaign has been a huge
JON Lewis admits today's World Cup warm-up with Australia is "a massive moment" both personally and collectively as he bids to make his mark in the Caribbean. The Swindon seamer opened his tour of the West Indies with an eye-catching salvo against minnows
SWINDON Raw Boxing Club are back in action on Sunday at the Brunel Rooms. The fundraising whitecollar boxers are taking on a group of boxers from Wales in their bid to raise £10,000 to help autistic eight-year-old Scott Pryce. The youngster is in need
Walcot ABC's Ryan Martin and Tom Flynn both face tough north east opposition in their quest to reach the national final of the Golden Gloves competition this weekend, writes DAVE VEYSEY. Thirteen-year-old Martin encounters Liam Grass, of Iceni ABC, at
WARRIORS wanted for League Two finale'. That seems to be the manager's message as we prepare for the last 11 games of the season. Obviously, a lot has been said about the Stockport County defeat and it's about responding positively. Maybe a few
SWINDON Youth Bank has celebrated giving out £100,000 worth of grants to help nearly 40 youth projects in the area. The organisation, which was set up in August, is part of the national Youth Bank scheme, which organised the event at the De Vere Hotel
CAMPAIGNERS battling to keep their leisure centre open have received £60,000 from the district council. Keep Leisure in Cricklade (KLIC) have been working hard over recent weeks to win support and funding to save the town's leisure centre for the community
THIEF Richard Hoskins broke into a car outside a police station and stole a mobile phone belonging to a man working there. The 20-year-old had gone to Gablecross on the Oxford Road on Monday morning to try to get his bike back after it was taken by police
EVERY time I drop a line to Michael Wills MP, I always get a reply and don't wait long either, so well done Mr Wills. P CARTER Swindon
DESPITE having worked for some of London's glitziest hotels, the latest owners of the New Inn, Westwood, near Bradford on Avon, are determined to keep to a traditional menu. The pub has been revitalised since it was taken over by Peter Arrowsmith and
DAVID Howell admits his bid to regain top form is all down to timing - in more ways than one with The Masters fast approaching. As the Swindon golfer prepares to tee off at tomorrow's European Tour event, the Singapore Masters, he admits his form is
SWINDON Harrier Ken Jackson won silver in the Long Jump at the British Masters Indoor Championships held at the Lee Valley Centre at Edmonton in North London on Saturday. The 52-year-old from Wootton Bassett was competing in the M50 age group. Despite
HE was a long time coming but my word he was worth the wait. Joel Petkoff's arrival at Link Centre back in September 2006 took a while to come to fruition after weeks of waiting for his ancestory passport to be approved. But once he set foot in Swindon
Murdered Carl James was a rock who was always there for his friends. Close friend Tracey Colliver has spoken of how he helped her leave a violent relationship and get her life back on track. The 21-year-old said: "He was a rock and he was there for
FOLLOWING on from the success of the first pre-season dance last March, when over £800 was raised towards the Riders Equipment Fund, the Pit Crew will be holding their second annual pre-season dance tomorrow. It will take place at the Premier Club, Hyde
MANY a crisis' moulds a hero and Paul Sturrock hopes figures can emerge from the Town shadows to seize the day. With the manager having made clear that no-one is guaranteed a spot after a poor run of performances, now is the time for people to grab his
TIM Payne admits he will fulfil a long-cherished dream when he runs out for England in Sunday's Six Nations clash against France at Twickenham. Wasps prop forward Payne, born at RAF Wroughton, will win his fourth cap for his country as they take on the
SWINDON Town FC will be represented at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday, April 17 after Dorcan Technical College won through to the final of the Football League Girls Under 13 Community Cup. Over 1,000 schools entered the national competition and having
TOWN'S young guns are guilty of not paying enough attention in class at the Paul Sturrock school of football. The County Ground boss is frustrated that certain individuals are not learning lessons quickly enough and his patience is wearing thin. Jerel
ADY Williams has vowed I'll be back' with the Town skipper adamant that knee damage will not terminate his playing career. The 35-year-old was due to meet with his surgeon today for a change of dressing and pre-op discussion. And while cruciate ligament
TIM Payne is under no illusions about the size of the task awaiting him on his Twickenham debut at the weekend. Wroughton-born loosehead prop Payne, 27, wins his fourth cap - but first on home turf - on Sunday with Grand Slam favourites France the formidable
SWINDON actress Billie Piper returned to the West End stage last night after missing two performances of her new show Treats. The play, by Christopher Hampton, is due to formally open at the Garrick Theatre on Thursday, a week later than originally planned
Actor John Inman has died aged 71, his spokesman said. Inman made his name in the 1970s comedy Are You Being Served? as Mr Humphries, whose catchphrase "I'm Free" entered popular culture. In recent years he was a pantomime regular, most often taking
DAVID Howell's indifferent start to his 2007 campaign continued as he opened with a one-under-par 71 at the Clariden Leu Singapore Masters this morning. Howell, who had long-time Swindon pal Kevin Phillips as his caddie following his split with former
This may not have been done before, but I am going to attempt it. Today’s rant is yet again on the BBC, but the difference is, I’m going to do it using the media of dance. Right, I’m standing feet apart, arms in the air, waving them in the manner of
