Archive - Tuesday, 22 October 2019

Brian Tinson
BRIAN's 80th BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my Darling Husband BRIAN TINSON Get well soon and God Bless. Belated HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY To our lovely Granddaughter CHARLOTTE TINSON Enjoy your party. All my love Freda and Nan oxoxoxox's
Maureen Waldron
WALDRON Maureen Frances After a long illness bravely fought, passed away at home on 6th October aged 77 years. Much loved and best friend to her husband Aubrey, Maureen will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Funeral to be held at St.…
Joe Wood B.E.M.
WOOD B.E.M. Joe Passed away peacefully at The Great Western Hospital on the 14th October 2019, aged 92 years. Now reunited with his wife Jean. Much loved father of Steve, Carol and Chris. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral…
Allan Mackeddie
MACKEDDIE Allan Passed away on 4th October 2019 whilst on holiday in Ireland, aged 74. He was a loving husband to Jean, a dear Dad to Tracy, loved by all his family and many friends and workmates who will miss him terribly. All are invited to Allan's…
Alan Fessey
FESSEY Alan Walter "PENHILL STORES" 1950 - 1972 Passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on 11th October 2019, aged 99 years. Beloved husband of Joan (deceased), loving father of Brian (deceased) and Ann, father in law of Annis and Ron,…
Mike Nowell
NOWELL 'Mike' Passed away peacefully at Cirencester Hospital on 3rd October 2019, aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Pauline for 62 years. Loving father of Chris, Pete, Simon and their partners, also an adored and devoted grandad. Funeral service to…
Douglas Boulton
BOULTON Douglas Gill and Family would like to thank all friends and neighbours for their kindness and support at this sad time. Thanks also to Reverend David Day for a lovely service, and also to all who donated to Cancer Research UK.
Danny McGrath
Danny McGRATH 1946 - 1969 Sadly died 50 years ago this week. Captain of the 1965 Commonweal Grammar School Cricket XI. Unbeaten, and one of the best teams to represent the School. First Captain of the old Commonwealeans CC formed in 1966 by the same…
Drivers fined in Old Town despite ‘free’ Sunday parking
TRAFFIC wardens are facing accusations they set out to ruin Old Town after a line of cars were ticketed on Wood Street.
Town have been the 'best and worst' team in League Two this season: Wellens
SWINDON Town manager Richie Wellens believes his team is both the best and worst in League Two.
Richie is the man to end blip: Lyden
JORDAN Lyden has defended Richie Wellens’ man-management skills, and insists the 39-year-old is the best person to dig Swindon Town’s squad out of its current dip in form.
Anderson to miss out until mystery hamstring problem is solved
RICHIE Wellens wants to get to the bottom of Keshi Anderson’s mysterious fitness issue before starting the forward again.
SPEEDWAY: Bassett kid Rowe set for GB debut tomorrow against Denmark
ROYAL Wootton Bassett racer Anders Rowe is set to make his senior Team GB debut against Denmark on Wednesday when the two nations meet in a challenge match at King’s Lynn’s Adrian Flux Arena on Wednesday.
SUNDAY LEAGUE: Liam strikes twice to keep Croft in command at the top
LIAM Flanagan struck twice as league leaders Croft Junior dispatched Highworth Town 3-0 at the Elms Recreation Ground on Sunday.
WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Wroughton's top start continues against out-of-form Pewsey
LEAGUE leaders Wroughton made it 10 wins from 10 to start the season after beating division strugglers Pewsey Vale 11-1 on Saturday.
SWINDON ADVER CUP: Ruby destroy poor Regent at home - winning 21-0
RUBY Removals scored an extraordinary 21 goals without reply at home to The Regent to secure their passage through to the second round of the Advertiser Cup on Saturday.
'SAVE OUR TREES': Fury at housebuilder's plans for precious woodland
OUTRAGED neighbours, councillors and environmental activists have joined forces to save 97 protected trees from being cut down.
FOOD REVIEW: Casa Del Burger, Theatre Square
THEATRE Square has more than its share of venues which deserve a bigger place in the public consciousness.
SPECIAL REPORT: Building a tunnel under the M4 at Wichelstowe
A QUICK look at the map shows why planners who gave the go ahead to the huge housing development at Wichelstowe insisted on a road that would give access to the south.
Zombies wanted for terrifying game at the Brunel
Zombies are needed to hunt people at a local shopping centre as part of a terrifying experience.
Friday 13th unlucky for banned driver who pretended to be brother
A BANNED driver initially claimed to be his brother.
Pupils with English as second language are performing better than classmates
PUPILS whose first language is not English are performing better than their classmates in Year 1 reading tests, figures have revealed.
Swindon's top five Deliveroo orders revealed - is yours one of them?
SWINDON'S favourite meals to order from Deliveroo have been revealed.
Dog-friendly pubs - the search is on to find the best
THE world’s largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers is launching the annual Dog-friendly Pub Awards for the fourth year.
IN THE DOCK: Kidnapper on cannabis charge, drink drivers and assaults
SWINDON: A man who has previously served time for kidnap was fined £80 for possession of cannabis.
Hospital staff's speed and teamwork saved 87-year-old entrepreneur's life
THE 87-year-old founder of a Swindon bike shop has praised the teams of paramedics and hospital staff who saved his life.
Schools seeing results from healthy initiatives to tackle child obesity
STAFF at Swindon schools spoke about how they are helping children lead healthy lives after new figures revealed that one in five primary school leavers in the town are obese.
Dad ‘knew growing cannabis was bad’
A DAD-of-two was growing cannabis in the property he planned to refurbish and sell on at a profit, a court heard.
WHAT YOU SAID: GWH broke mixed-sex wards ban - but did not have to pay £99k fine
It was reported last week that the Great Western Hospitals NHS Trust faced nearly £100,000 in fines for breaking a ban on mixed-sex wards – but ended up not having to pay.
Aldi bans Halloween products from middle aisle for 'being too scary'
ALDI won’t stock some of its Halloween products in store because they might be ‘too gruesome’ to display.
Hindus get together for festival of light
HINDUS in Swindon will get together this weekend to celebrate a one of their most important religious festivals.
Prized art reaching a wider audience thanks to new tour
A SELECTION of items from Swindon's prized art collection have found a new home at the council's civic building.
New campaign aims to help producers get fair price
A NEW campaign aims to educate shoppers on the importance of putting Fairtrade products in their shopping baskets.
Swindon Stagecoach driver wins Driver of the Year award - again!
A STELLAR Stagecoach bus driver from Swindon won a top award for the second year in a row.
England named 2nd best country to visit in 2020
ENGLAND has been named the world's second best tourist destination in 2020 due to its 'timeless treasures'.
Swindon Social Enterprise Network hosting first conference tomorrow
The Swindon Social Enterprise Network is hosting its first conference on Wednesday.

21st October 2019