Swindon News

Driving challenge for women

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:20:00 +0000

Marie Curie Cancer Care is challenging ladies in the community to dare themselves to take part in a driving challenge they'll never forget.

Percival could be the new Steve Tweddle

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 07:50:00 +0000

MELKSHAM Town boss Kelvin Highmore has praised recent signing Dave Percival, who has been in impressive form since his recent move from Hellenic League neighbours Trowbridge Town.

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Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:50:00 +0000

To tell the truth, I love new Springer show

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:02:02 +0000

COMPANY director Paul Rawlings has put his reputation and his relationship with his loved ones on the line in a bid to scoop a £50,000 television quiz show jackpot.

Webb remains upbeat despite drubbing

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:16:18 +0000

DETERMINED Dave Webb pledged not to get too despondent after his Highworth Town side were crushed 4-0 by title-chasing North Leigh at the Elms.

Phil Corcoran hit the crossbar for the hosts and Gary Hill should have done better from Dan Hilder's teasing cross, but North Leigh were well worth the three points.

Firefighters suffer attacks from yobs

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:20:00 +0000

BRICKS, stones and bottles are just some of the things Swindon's firefighters have had to face while serving the community.

But despite just 12 recorded attacks on crews in Wiltshire, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) says the figures barely scratch the surface.
can just get on with our job."

Chippenham half marathon training programme

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:40:00 +0000

Chippenham Harriers have put together a training plan for beginners to run in the Gazette-backed Chippenham half marathon this September.

Swindon teachers getting worst deal according to union leaders

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:38:27 +0000

A THOUSAND teachers could walk out of Swindon's schools if a proposed strike gets the go ahead.

The National Union of Teachers (NUT) will ballot members to strike against the continued cutting of teachers' living standards.

Pay it back call over Town debt

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000

A COUNCILLOR has called on Swindon Town's new chairman to pay back in full the £415,000 it owes to the council.

Top tips for organizing group sports

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:40:00 +0000

From casual lunch time games of squash to serious regular training sessions, organizing sports can be a headache. You are putting yourself in a position of responsibility and are not likely to get the thanks you deserve and if your not careful you could find yourself a few pennies shorter than when you started. Still, you have good intentions and it can be a genuinely rewarding experience for yourself and the people that you get involved and if you are willing to follow a few simple guidelines then you could come through it all with some well earned respect and some new friends not to mention to be involved in the sport that you love.