SWINDON's New college has a new Student Union president. Eric Murray's Funtime campaign earned him more than 52 per cent of the student vote.

"I'm delighted to have won and pleased that it was such a good turnout," said Eric, 18, from Wootton Bassett, who is studying A-levels in film, media and art.

"The Student Union is an important body run by the students and I think we should be as vocal and proactive as possible but also respond to the students' ideas and concerns," he said.