RESIDENTS were given the chance on Thursday night to question the public utilities about the flooding that devastated their homes. Swindon Council, Thames Water and the Environment Agency answered questions put to them by local people at the Civic Offices
A SCOUT troop is reforming 10 years after it closed. In the 1990s the number of boys wanting to join the Scouts in Stratton was waning, so the two local groups were joined together. But now so many youngsters have been clamouring to learn how to tie
A chief constable said recently ''alcohol is too cheap and to freely available” This was in the wake of that unfortunate bloke killed by yobs. The killing was tragic. But I think the opportunist attitude of this policeman is a disgrace. I don’t know
TELEVISION cameras will descend on the Ashton Keynes Flowers and Produce Show next month. But it's not the blooming plants or the tasty veg that has attracted the crew from Sky channel Living TV. Instead the cameras will be there following Jackie Llewelyn-Bowen
AS THE town's newest Army recruits took their oath of allegiance to the Queen, it was a proud moment for their families. And the two teenagers, who were joined by two others from the county, said they couldn't wait to start their training. Richard
A THERAPY centre manager has hit out at thieves who stole lead from the organisation's roof. Staff at the Thamesdown Hydrotherapy pool, in Jefferies Avenue, are furious with the crooks. About 50 metres of lead were rolled up and taken away in the latest
WHEN young visitors gaze at the gleaming locomotive Caerphilly Castle during a visit to Swindon's Steam Museum, they are looking at the handiwork of Cyril Godwin. As a coppersmith working inside' and now as a volunteer passing on his wisdom, much of
GRAPHIC images, which are set to appear on cigarette packets, have received the backing of Swindon Primary Care Trust (PCT). Fifteen harrowing images, including pictures of diseased lungs, have been chosen to warn the public of the dangers of smoking
A CARER has been shortlisted for a chance to feature in a national award ceremony. Cassandra Stribbling is the manager of Westwood House on Belmont Crescent in Old Town, and was put forward for the ITV West Carer of the Year award by one of her staff
A POLISH man who lashed out at a teenager after being teased for the way he spoke has been fined by a judge. Bartosz Moczek was said to have used a scaffolding pole to attack the boy, who was knocked out in the incident on April 21. The 25-year-old
THERE have been times when I've thought of moving away from the south coast. They have been foolish thoughts, maybe chasing the sun abroad, or a lucrative job elsewhere. However, I have always been snapped out of these mad thoughts by recalling some
THERE have been times when I've thought of moving away from the south coast. They have been foolish thoughts, maybe chasing the sun abroad, or a lucrative job elsewhere. However, I have always been snapped out of these mad thoughts by recalling some
THERE have been times when I've thought of moving away from the south coast. They have been foolish thoughts, maybe chasing the sun abroad, or a lucrative job elsewhere. However, I have always been snapped out of these mad thoughts by recalling some
WITH more than 1,000 untaxed vehicles in the county, Wiltshire Police have been out in force this month clamping down on car tax evaders. August has seen a joint Police and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) operation to target motorists who
PEOPLE are being urged to use pedal power to raise money for charity. The Swindon Bike Ride is being held next month and is aimed at encouraging a healthy lifestyle. But the 20km event around Lydiard Park will also be raising vital funds for Cancer
BECKY WHITE will set a shining example of sporting perseverance for pupils at St Joseph's Catholic College when she joins the school as head of girls' PE. The teacher has battled injuries throughout her time as a competitive athlete, even switching events
THE green shoots will not begin to appear for at least a week, but when they do Swindon youngsters will be proud of what they learned at summer school. More than 20 children went to Focus DIY at Greenbridge Retail Park on Wednesday to decorate plant
DURING all hours of the day and night it goes bing bong bing bong', and has left South Marston residents scratching their heads. Even the parish council has asked people if they know anything about a mysterious UFO. Because villagers have been hearing
PEOPLE across Swindon are being asked to sit back, have a cup of coffee and relax while they help raise money for charity. On September 28, hundreds of organisations and businesses will be sipping at the black stuff as part of Macmillan Cancer Support's
SWINDON'S own royal personage will travel to London to fix her own tribute to Princess Diana on the gates of Kensington Palace. Mary Ratcliffe, who for years has been well known for her personal appearances as Queen Victoria at local events, is determined
A large crowd saw some fine racing at the A Plant LUX Traffic Sportscar Raceday at Castle Combe, writes CHRIS JAMES. Marlborough's Howard Spooner continued where he left off earlier in the month with a dominant victory from pole position in the 15-lap
"WE don't want the season to end," was the message from Neil Twine after his Wootton Bassett side clinched the West of England Wiltshire Division title on the penultimate Saturday of the summer. Bassett's seven-wicket win over Westinghouse was enough
THE absence of Charlie Gjedde has again left Robins chief Alun Rossiter frustrated tonight - but at least he can make one young rider's dream come true at Poole (7.30pm), writes OWEN HOULIHAN. Dane Gjedde has again been called upon by his homeland club
SHEFFIELD STORMERS won the inaugural Swindon Junior Ice Hockey Club's Under 14 Tournament. In the climax to the two-day competition they beat northern arch-rivals Nottingham Tigers 3-0 in the final. This gave Stormers revenge over Tigers as they had
WOOTTON Bassett 3rds' push for Wiltshire League Division Six honours was dealt a further blow with a five-wicket home defeat on Sunday by Corsham 4ths, following Saturday's defeat at Bath Civil Service 2nds. On the other hand, Corsham's title hopes remain
