Archive - Tuesday, 18 September 2018

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: Marine make cup progress
SWINDON Supermarine made safe progress in the Southern League Challenge Cup tonight with a 4-1 win at home to Yate Town.
Landscape gardener Benjamin Stevens will be tried at Swindon Crown Court
COURT: A landscape gardener accused of stealing thousands will stand trial.
GRAHAM CARTER: Even small interventions can help stop suicide
If you have come here expecting this column to be its usual light-hearted self, I’m afraid you are going to be disappointed.
The Big Interview: A lifetime of belief in defending the needy
HALF a century after becoming involved with local politics, John Foley’s motivations remain the same.
Barrie Hudson: They don't like it up 'em, you know
THE maximum sentence for people who attack NHS and Emergency Services workers has been doubled to a year in prison.
GOLF: County U16s have title chance
WILTSHIRE'S U16 Elite squad moved into into second place in the Channel League after beating Somerset 8-7.
On this day: Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Young motorists say 'black boxes' that monitor their driving are unfair
Nearly half of young drivers in the south west say the black box scheme is ‘unfair’ according to new research.
Letters to the Editor: Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Council fraud team saves nearly half a million pounds
Nearly half a million pounds of Swindon taxpayers' money has been saved by the borough council's fraud team in the first five months of the financial year.
'The Sandwich People' a scheme to help homeless people
A LITTLE-known programme that helps homeless people turn their lives around is celebrating its first decade.
Lib Dem motion calls on council to endorse a second EU referendum
A MOTION urging the leaders of Swindon Borough Council to writento the Prime Minister, the town's two Conservative MPs and the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, calling for a second referendum on Brexit will be debated on…
Food Review: White Hart Inn is a cut above
Racing driver Jackie Stewart said something along the lines that every man thinks he’s an excellent driver, and an excellent lover.
Former Town defender Darby retires after motor neurone diagnosis
FORMER Swindon Town defender Stephen Darby has announced his retirement from football, aged 29, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
Shaken not stirred: new book of cocktails inspired by Bond novels
Lemon peel not olives, and shaken not stirred - everyone knows how the world’s most famous fictional spy likes his martinis.
Review The Habit of Art
The Habit of Art
Park South family stays strong through cancer hell
A TEENAGER with a rare form of cancer hopes to bring her family with her when she goes to America for vital life-saving treatment.
FOOD REVIEW: The White Hart, Oxford Road, Swindon
Racing driver Jackie Stewart said something along the lines that every man thinks he’s an excellent driver, and an excellent lover.
GREEN VEGAN: More chocolate? Yes please!
THIS week we are happily returning to the subject of vegan chocolate.
Shoes worth £200 stolen from Old Town shop
SHOES worth £200 have been stolen from an Old Town shop.
WANTED: Suspected drug dealer skips court - now he's wanted on a warrant
POLICE: A suspected drug dealer is wanted on a court warrant.
Arrest after police chase stolen BMW
AN 18-year-old was arrested after police swooped on a quiet Eldene street in a pursuit involving a stolen BMW.
Franklin's food is fresh from the north
FAMILY run sandwich shop Franklin’s brings an authentic taste of northern England to Swindon, with such traditional dishes as pease pudding, and fresh meat collected from the George Franklin family butcher’s in Sunderland.
No Deal Brexit will cost Honda 'tens of millions' - company says
A ‘no deal’ Brexit would cost Honda ‘tens of millions of pounds’ and damage its competitiveness, the company has said.
BREAKING: All lanes reopen after M4 crash at Swindon
UPDATE 10.20AM: All lanes have been reopened on the M4 eastbound between junctions 16 and 15 after this morning's crash.
Redhouse coffee shop is a community hub (and a hotspot for artists)
A NEW coffee shop in Redhouse will give the local community a place to meet and somewhere budding artists can show off their work.
'Give up your knives - or face four years inside'
A KNIFE amnesty will help take dangerous weapons off Swindon’s streets, police hope.
South Swindon Parish Council considers £90,000 neighbourhood plan bid
A PARISH council will investigate whether to draw up a neighbourhood plan, despite a public meeting being told it could cost thousands and be overtaken by a new borough plan.
Odd shape of proposed housing plan raises eyebrows
The size, and shape, of a proposed new housing development in Shaw in Swindon has lead to some puzzlement.
Use of 'probably carginogenic' weedkiller by council criticised by Labour councillors
The use by Swindon Borough Council of a weedkiller which may cause cancer has been criticised by the Labour opposition.
Over 200 people in Wiltshire caught with child abuse images
POLICE recorded more than 200 child abuse image offences in Wiltshire last year.
Swindon pupils to watch crash footage to improve road safety
STUDENTS across Swindon will get a hard-hitting road safety presentation from bereaved parents and the emergency services this month.
Star speakers announced for Swindon business growth summit
A Star-studded line-up of speakers has been confirmed for the Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Summit in October.
GCSE pupil thanks careers pop-up for confidence boost
A GCSE pupil has thanked Bruck Payne Associates for boosting her confidence after she went to the company's career pop-up stand.
SWINDON & DISTRICT LEAGUE: Gregory scythes down Wheatsheaf
ASHTON Keynes made it back-to-back wins at the weekend after registering a comfortable 5-1 win over Wheatsheaf Stratton.
Round pegs in round holes the Town key for Brown
PHIL Brown has accepted that several of his personnel calls for Saturday's home defeat by Bury simply did not come off, but insists his Swindon Town squad must also examine their application to the task in hand as they lick their wounds after the County…
GALLERY: King's Lynn Stars 51 (93) Swindon Robins 39 (87)
IMAGES from Les Aubrey as Swindon Robins Knockout Cup final hopes were ended by a second leg defeat at King's Lynn Stars last night.
Wildcats await verdict on Marr
SWINDON Wildcats will have to wait until Wednesday to learn the fate of netminder Renny Marr after he lashed out in the club’s 3-2 Autumn Cup defeat to Hull Pirates on Sunday.
SWINDON SUNDAY LEAGUE: Nationwide make winning start
NATIONWIDE returned to Swindon Sunday League Division Three action this weekend and came out on top of a nine-goal thriller which saw them triumph 6-3 at home against The Abbey Mead.
FOOTBALL: Spalding ponders Marine changes
SWINDON Supermarine boss Lee Spalding says it is important his troops make the most of home advantage as they welcome Yate Town to the Webbswood Stadium this evening.

Archive - Tuesday, 18 September 2018

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NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: Marine make cup progress

Landscape gardener Benjamin Stevens will be tried at Swindon Crown Court

GRAHAM CARTER: Even small interventions can help stop suicide

The Big Interview: A lifetime of belief in defending the needy

Barrie Hudson: They don't like it up 'em, you know

GOLF: County U16s have title chance

On this day: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Young motorists say 'black boxes' that monitor their driving are unfair

Letters to the Editor: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Council fraud team saves nearly half a million pounds

'The Sandwich People' a scheme to help homeless people

Lib Dem motion calls on council to endorse a second EU referendum

Food Review: White Hart Inn is a cut above

Former Town defender Darby retires after motor neurone diagnosis

Shaken not stirred: new book of cocktails inspired by Bond novels

Review The Habit of Art

Park South family stays strong through cancer hell

FOOD REVIEW: The White Hart, Oxford Road, Swindon

GREEN VEGAN: More chocolate? Yes please!

Shoes worth £200 stolen from Old Town shop

WANTED: Suspected drug dealer skips court - now he's wanted on a warrant

Arrest after police chase stolen BMW

Franklin's food is fresh from the north

No Deal Brexit will cost Honda 'tens of millions' - company says

BREAKING: All lanes reopen after M4 crash at Swindon

Redhouse coffee shop is a community hub (and a hotspot for artists)

'Give up your knives - or face four years inside'

South Swindon Parish Council considers £90,000 neighbourhood plan bid

Odd shape of proposed housing plan raises eyebrows

Use of 'probably carginogenic' weedkiller by council criticised by Labour councillors

Over 200 people in Wiltshire caught with child abuse images

Swindon pupils to watch crash footage to improve road safety

Star speakers announced for Swindon business growth summit

GCSE pupil thanks careers pop-up for confidence boost

SWINDON & DISTRICT LEAGUE: Gregory scythes down Wheatsheaf

Round pegs in round holes the Town key for Brown

GALLERY: King's Lynn Stars 51 (93) Swindon Robins 39 (87)

Wildcats await verdict on Marr

SWINDON SUNDAY LEAGUE: Nationwide make winning start

FOOTBALL: Spalding ponders Marine changes