Archive - Tuesday, 19 February 2019

FOOD REVIEW: The Cricklade Club
In the quickly-revolving door of the restaurant trade where venues chop and change hands it can be difficult to make a mark.
HONDA REACTION: TUC boss blames Prime Minister and Brexit uncertainty for plant closure
The secretary of the Trades Union Congress blamed the Prime Minister's Brexit uncertainty for the Honda plant closing.
HONDA REACTION: Union boss pledges to "leave no stone unturned" in discussions to keep plant open
A UNION boss pledged to "leave no stone unturned" in its attempts to keep the plant going and stop thousands of people losing their jobs
HONDA REACTION: Commerce execs and business boss highlight major impact of closure
Chamber of commerce executives and a business boss highlighted the "major impact" of the Honda plant closure.
Man arrested after cannabis factory found in Dorcan house
POLICE arrested a man after raiding a house and finding a cannabis factory inside.
HONDA: Company statement on Swindon plant closure in full
This is the full text of Honda's statement, which it made this morning.
Swindon council leader "disappointed" by Honda announcement
THE leader of Swindon Borough Council and its cabinet member for economic prosperity reacted to the news that Honda will close its Swindon plant in two years' time.
Honda boss "deeply regrets" impact closure will have on Swindon
A high-ranking Honda boss expressed regret at the effect the Swindon plant's closure will have on the town and promised support services to help its employees.
REVIEW: Antony and Cleopatra - a glamorous tale of passion and politics
ANTONY and Cleopatra, Shakespeare's tale of passion, war and politics, is relocated to the roaring 20s, with bright young things in sharp suits and sparkly dresses in a glamorous new production by the Scullions.
Business Secretary responds to Honda closure
THE government's Business Secretary has responded to the news that Honda will close its Swindon plant in 2021.
IT'S OFFICIAL: Honda confirms Swindon plant will close in 2021 - full statement
HONDA has officially confirmed that it will shut its Swindon factory in 2021 - a year earlier than initial reports suggested.
Paul McCALLUM
McCALLUM Paul Andrew On Sunday 10th February Paul passed away peacefully surrounded by close family. A much loved Brother, Uncle and friend who will be greatly missed Gone but not forgotten Funeral Service to take place on Monday 25th February 2019 at…
FULL STORY: Swindon Labour councillor quits party due to "culture of toxicity"
A LABOUR councillor in Swindon quit the party moments after seven MPs resigned to form their own independent group.
Pals' heartache drives Amy to take on epic challenges for charity
BUS driver Amy Howells was inspired to organise a danceathon fundraiser for a neonatal death charity after seeing friends suffer the heartache of miscarriage.
Swindon MPs react to Labour defectors forming new Independent Group
SWINDON Conservatives reacted to their main political opposition splintering.
HONDA: Decision comes only weeks after assurances
HONDA last night refused to make any comment on reports it was closing the Swindon plant.
Honda workers encounter media frenzy as news breaks of closure without them knowing
WHEN Honda’s employees clocked in yesterday morning, the last thing they expected was the media frenzy awaiting them by the gates after clocking out later that day.
A&E PERFORMANCE: January was of the busiest on record for GWH
GREAT Western Hospital’s A&E experienced its busiest January on record, as pressure on the NHS soared.
£2k donation as Swindon Women's Aid celebrates with alternative Valentine's Day event
A WOMEN'S refuge invited one of Swindon's top choirs to sing at an alternative Valentine's celebration.
'Fast and furious' cyclists putting some off visiting the town centre, councillor claims
FAST and furious yob cyclists are putting older people off visiting the town centre, a councillor has argued.
REVEALED: 1,200 domestic abuse reports to Wiltshire Police during 2018 World Cup
FOOTBALLERS and Association chiefs have been urged by a Swindon women’s refuge chief to set a better example to youngsters.
Fight between shires and urban areas for fairer government funding
WILTSHIRE Council receives the seventh smallest funding for education compared to all other local authorities.
Schools nearly ready for army children
WILTSHIRE schools are preparing to take in hundreds of children who are due to move back to the UK as part of the recall of service personnel from Germany.
First reservoir runs out of fish, now Thames Water wants to sell it
THAMES Water is looking to sell off Wroughton Reservoir amid concerns by the local angling club that there are no fish left.
Borough council to send engineers to inspect easily-flooded pedestrian crossing
A PEDESTRIAN crossing labelled dangerous by people in Wroughton will be inspected by an engineer for repairs.
Car salesman so impressed at rival showroom he applied for job there
A CAR salesman was so impressed with a rival dealer's showroom he applied for a job there.
'DEVASTATING': Politicians react to reports Honda to axe 3,500 jobs at Swindon plant
THOUSANDS of families were last night facing an uncertain future, as Honda briefed managers and politicians on plans to close its Swindon plant by 2022.
Wiltshire Council creates 1,000 extra school places for army families
MORE than 1,000 extra school places in Wiltshire will be filled when Army families move to the county this year.
Reading Labrador helps pupils find a good book and improves attendance
CHILDREN’S attendance and reading has improved at Goddard Park Primary all thanks to new classroom assistant... with a difference.
'It was like the matriarch was leaving,' Haines Watts accountants say farewell to employee after 25 years
AN accountants in Old Town is looking ahead with two new recruits since its office manager retired after 25 years at the firm.
SWINDON & DISTRICT LEAGUE: Seventh heaven for Redhouse
DIVISION Two leaders Redhouse made it 12 wins from 13 games on Saturday as they put seven past FC Abbeymeads with seven different scorers.
HORSE RACING: He who D'Airs wins,
DEFENDING Champion Hurdler Buveur D’Air must improve on his performance at last year’s Cheltenham Festival if he is to land a third successive win in the prestigious race, according to trainer Nicky Henderson.
SWINDON SUNDAY LEAGUE: Greyhound hare back into title race
GREYHOUND blew the Division One title race wide open in the Swindon Sunday League when they inflicted a first league defeat of the season on leaders Royal Wootton Bassett Town Sunday.
WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Pewsey deliver valiant win in Knockout Cup.
PEWSEY Vale Development put their Premier Division woes behind them to reach the Knockout Cup quarter-finals in the Wiltshire League with a 2-0 victory over Westbury United Reserves.
Sheila GUY
GUY Sheila Lorraine Sheila passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital after a sudden illness, aged 82. Loved and missed by all her family. Funeral will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 7th March 2019 at 1.30pm. All old friends…
Francis LOSS
LOSS Francis Sylvia Née Holt Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 10th February 2019, aged 70 years. Much beloved wife of Robert and daughter in law of Joyce, niece to Connie and cousin to Keith and Christopher. Fran will be greatly…
William GILES
GILES William James (Bill) Passed away on 9thFebruary 2019 after a long illness bravely fought. He will be sadly missed. Beloved husband of Anne, loving dad of Trevor and David. Devoted gramp of Lee and Zak. Funeral service to take place at St Sampson's…
Desmond WEBB
WEBB Desmond Victor (Des) Peacefully passed away on Sunday 10th February 2019, at Downs View Care Centre, aged 88 years. A much loved husband to Joyce (Mum), loving father to Jane, Kim, Graham, Gary and Suzanne. Much loved Grandfather and Great…
Francesca HAYES
HAYES Francesca Passed away peacefully at Abbey House Nursing Home surrounded by her family on Sunday 10th February 2019, aged 80 years. Dearly beloved mum to her four children David, Caroline, Alan and Paul. She will also be greatly missed by her…
John WITTS
Witts John A much loved man died suddenly at home on Saturday the 9th February, aged 84 years. A dearly loved Dad to Gary and Debs, partner to Mary, husband to Gill (deceased), Grampy to Tom, John and Rebecca, Great Grampy to Oliver and Harry and a…
Taddy MACIESZONEK
MACIESZONEK Taddy Sadly passed away on 2nd February 2019. Taddy will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. Funeral to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 1st March at 1.30pm. No dress code.
Roger SUMMERFIELD
SUMMERFIELD Roger G.L. Previously a member of the Johnnie Stiles Band and Swindon Big Band Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on Tuesday 12th February 2019 after a short illness, aged 99. Roger will be sadly missed by Hazel, Heather,…

18th February 2019