Archive
-
Date
Poetic justice
THE father of Swindon's festival of literature, Matt Holland, described it as a cross between sport and poetry – the passion of verse with the competitive edge of a football match. And the young artistes of Swindon Youth Poetry Slam did not disappoint
-
Date
Swindon's new MPs set out priorities for time in office
SWINDON’S two new MPs say they’ll promote the town by bringing top decision makers here to see it for themselves. The visitors might range from business chiefs seeking new sites for their firms to the senior political figures in charge of the purse strings
-
Date
Colourful kites take to the skies at festival
Dark clouds provided a dramatic backdrop to the colourful Swindon Kite Festival. The event at Brinkworth House, in Brinkworth, saw fewer visitors than previous years, largely because of the gloomy weather. But hundreds still braved the threat of rain
-
Date
60th birthday celebrations raise funds for Madagascar
A SWINDON couple celebrated their 60th birthdays at the weekend with a special concert to raise funds for charities in Madagascar. Organist Tim Eyles and trumpet player Lauraine Phelan led the birthday celebrations of Neil and Frances Cullen. On Saturday
-
Date
Man jailed for a year possession of crack cocaine
A MAN who threw away more than £1,000 worth of crack cocaine as he ran away from police in a Swindon street has been jailed for a year. Lavel King hurled the package as he fled from an officer who had spotted a suspected drug deal taking place in a town
-
Date
Ferndale Neighbourhood Policing Meetings
Officers from the local community policing team are holding regular drop-in sessions at the Southbrook Inn, Southbrook Street for residents with any issues. Officers will be at the public house on Monday 24 May from 7pm, Wednesday 23 June from 7pm and
-
Date
Beetle Drive At All Saints Church Hall
There will be a Beetle Drive at All Saints Church Hall in Southbrook Street on Saturday 22nd May at 7pm. Entry is £1 and there will be a raffle. For further information telephone 01793 612682.
-
Date
Vintage aircraft show hoping for better weather
AVIATION fans are being urged not to let the weather dampen their spirits, as this weekend’s Great Vintage Flying Weekend (G-VFWE) at Cotswold Airport is set to get back on today. Strong cross winds and driving rain greatly affected the show yesterday
-
Date
Hale offers coaches coaching
SWINDON Town Centre of Excellence goalkeeping coach and UEFA B badge-holder Steve Hale believes the nurturing of young keepers is often overlooked in favour of outfield players, and he is doing something about it. Hale thinks the instruction of goalkeepers
-
Date
FROM THE DUGOUT: Wilson pleased with effort despite Millwall defeat
TOWN boss Danny Wilson believes he could not have asked for any more from his squad, even though they missed out on automatic promotion with a 3-2 defeat at Millwall yesterday. If they want to compete in the Championship next season, Swindon will have
-
Date
Soldiers’ bodies brought home
The bodies of three British soldiers killed in Afghanistan were brought home on Friday amid emotional scenes. Mourners clad in black and clutching floral tributes wept as the coffins were driven through the town of Wootton Bassett. Their
