VOLUNTEERS are pitting their wits, planting their bulbs and picking up litter to ensure their town is noticed. The Cricklade Bloomers are working hard to ensure the North Wiltshire town blossoms in this year's Britain in Bloom competition, run by the
A MAN and woman have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Manchester Road. The 45-year-old victim is still in a critical condition after the attack in the red light district of Swindon on February 15. The 29-year-old
POLICE have released an artist's impression of a man they believe is behind at least seven bogus burglaries carried out in just three days. Officers say that two men are claiming to be from the water board in a bid to con their way into the homes of
THEY say they that charity begins at home and mum Sarah-Jayne Dawes is no exception. The 44-year-old from Watchfield near Swindon set up charity FreyaBeya nine months ago and since then the organisation has gone from strength to strength raising money
THE policeman who had to have a leg amputated after a horrific motorbike accident has been named as Martin Miles. PC Miles, 48, is married with two young children and the family lives in Swindon. He stationed at Highworth and has served with Wiltshire
EVEN though I have some sympathy for the two mothers from Pinehurst having to uproot their soon to be eight children between them to other council houses in Swindon, I am sure they will be double-glazed and central-heated. Also they will have their
FURTHER to S River's letter (Feb 13) in relation to leisure facilities in the northern sector, in addition to the exciting private sector facilities that were listed, he seems to have overlooked the excellent Haydon Centre which attracts many local residents
THE university situation has become so surreal that it now resembles a TV show. The following invitation could be sent to all universities. "Come on down, the price is right, come down to Swindon and pick your own site." It saddens me to see my
REGARDING the article on prostitution (SA, February 15). I wrote some time ago on the subject, regarding a council-run establishment, away from residential areas, such as Coate Water or Blunsdon Stadium area. This, of course, would be correctly controlled
EXCELLENT front-cover article of the vandals cleaning their own mess. Now we may start spreading this method of punishment by forcing the people doing community service to do it during peak hours. D CORTICEIRO. Swindon
A GOOD sign for UKIP, Mr Cameron is at it again. When the former Tory leader Mr Howard insulted us (remember cranks and gadflies) they got their worst election night in nearly 200 years. The last time Mr Cameron insulted us (fruitcakes, loonies and
IT is interesting to see the issue of radio masts still rumbles on in your columns. Despite hundreds of investigations finding no connection between such masts and health some people still choose to believe the very few poor and badly carried out experiments
ON Friday, October 13, 2000, Coun Garry Perkins wrote to this newspaper promising that as soon as the Conservatives were in full council in Swindon, they would instigate action to enable Hackney Carriages use of the bus lanes. At a recent meeting that
Saab is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year by launching special editions of its 9-5 and 9-3 model lines, featuring unique exterior and interior detailing at no extra cost to the customer. These models are now on sale at Causeway Saab in Chippenham
Highly acclaimed and a best-seller, the Kia Sportage is now top-rated as a value-for-money SUV in magazine awards. The Kia Sportage was named as Britain's best value SUV in Planet 4x4's first annual awards. The Sportage 2.0 CRDi XS surpassed its
The new BMW 1 Series goes on sale this spring and features a model line-up that includes the most fuel efficient production vehicle BMW has ever produced. The introduction of a three-door model and a revised five-door come as a raft of new fuel-saving
THE secrets of designing, constructing and marketing a car were revealed to schoolchildren tasked with building and racing their own vehicle by Wiltshire motor dealer Pebley Beach. Pupils at St Joseph's Catholic College in Swindon examined two very
After record sales last year, Skoda is ready to take on the challenge again in 2007. Last year saw the company perform better than ever before. For example, they sold almost 39,000 cars in a 12-month period for the first time. This bonanza saw its
It's spacious, nippy and economical - everything a town driver wants in a car. There's a second addition to Skoda's new Scout family - the stylish Roomster Scout. The robust compact MPV shares the chunky body protection and increased ride height
Nissan has just added a couple of new items to the already extensive list of accessories available for the Navara. The Armadillo Sports Bar and Roll Top are available now and ordering them both before the end of March with a Nissan Navara Loadliner
Ford has released the first images of the all-new Mondeo ahead of its world debut at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. The dramatic Mondeo is designed to raise customers' expectations for a car in this class through a combination of style, dynamics and technology
Be the leader of the pack with an 07 registration plate on your new Renault from Swindon Fish Brothers. It won't guarantee a lottery win or a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but driving a Renault with the lucky number seven on it will certainly
PAUL Sturrock is happily acquainted with receiving awards but he isn't adverse to dishing them out. The Town boss, yesterday presented prizes and awards to children who had attended the club's Football in the Community half-term course this week.
MARK Wright believes Town will be more than a handful' for his side as they look to avenge a 2-0 home defeat earlier in the campaign. Chester City head for Wiltshire boosted by a last-gasp midweek win over Bury, a victory which sees them sitting comfortably
PAUL Sturrock insists Town's supporters have a crucial role to play in preventing a wee blip' snowballing into something more serious, writes JON RITSON. Chester City arrive in Wiltshire tomorrow with the home side anxious to end a run of four games
Blueprint Chiseldon could do neighbours New College a favour this weekend by taking a point off Wilts Premier Division leaders Corsham Town. Manager Chokri Kartit, pictured above, is keen to get his side back on the winning path after a few indifferent
CHRISTIAN Roberts can expect a varied finale to the campaign as his manager urges his side to go for the jugular'. The vice-captain, pictured left, has been utilised as a wide attacking player and also as a central striker and Paul Sturrock is not
TOPCATS maintained top spot in the British Women's Division One South table with a crushing 17-1 victory over Oxford University. They led 8-0 at the end of the second period but in the last improved their goal difference to plus 120 (136-16) with another
KEVIN Sawyer has revealed Cirencester Town have targeted seven wins for Southern League Premier Division safety, admitting a post Christmas slump has wrecked any play-off dreams. The Centurions goalkeeper describes tomorrow's home clash with Rugby as
IAN Herring has rubbished rumours of any move away from Hardenhuish and insists he is "100 per committed" on helping the Bluebirds' promotion push. The former Swindon Town defender has been linked with moves to Bath City and Worcester in recent days
CHRISTIAN Roberts can expect a varied finale to the campaign as his manager urges his side to go for the jugular'. The vice-captain, pictured left, has been utilised as a wide attacking player and also as a central striker and Paul Sturrock is not about
ROGER Emms has re-found his enthusiasm for football with his 40th birthday just around the corner and is hoping a trade-off with some of his younger colleagues can keep the old legs going for a bit longer. The Supermarine veteran, pictured right, has
PAUL Sturrock insists Town's supporters have a crucial role to play in preventing a wee blip' snowballing into something more serious, writes JON RITSON. Chester City arrive in Wiltshire tomorrow with the home side anxious to end a run of four games
CRUNCH TIME has arrived for Swindon npower Wildcats and their hopes of reaching the end of season play-offs. This weekend they face Romford Raiders twice within the space of 24 hours, the team with whom they have been battling with for the vital eighth
SPINELESS' Town are suffering from the absence of three catalysts as Paul Sturrock battles to inject fresh vitality into his squad. The County Ground boss is hopeful of adding at least one fresh face to his squad before tomorrow's clash with Chester
JON Lewis insists his troublesome Achilles is "progressing nicely" and is looking forward to getting his Caribbean adventure in full swing. Swindon seamer Rocky' has combined regaining fitness with preparing for Saturday night's benefit launch over the
APOLOGETIC Aaron Brown is anxious to draw a line under a sometimes fractious relationship with sections of the Town faithful and preach promotion unity. The midfielder, pictured left, came into conflict with a minority of fans at Barnet and although
POLICE say a woman is in danger while this man remains at large. Officers believe Lucas Lamb, known as Luke, may be lying low in Penhill and have warned he could be violent if anyone tries to approach him. The 23-year-old is wanted in connection with
AN OFF-DUTY police officer has lost a leg after a motorbike accident near Blunsdon. The man, from Highworth, was riding along the B4019 towards the A419 when he was in collision with a Nissan jeep at 5pm yesterday. He was taken to Great Western Hospital
SPINNING Scouts and eager Explorers celebrated a very special birthday during a bumper party at the Steam Museum last night. More than 400 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers packed out the halls of the museum to mark the centenary of the movement.
