July 2008 Archives
Several people reported seeing strange lights in the sky over Staines on July 9.
Police received eight calls between 11pm and 12.30am about UFO sightings, and this picture was recently submitted to our websites by a user, Miss Sarah Jayne Willoughby.
Read what she had to see and see what you think.
Ex-members of Staines 1st Scout Group are being asked to get back in touch for a reunion to celebrate the group's centenary in September.
Any former scouts who attended meetings at the group's headquarters in Parkside Place, are being encouraged to come along and join in the celebrations.
An Alfa Romeo was written off in Hale Street, Staines when it was involved in a smash with a Ford Transit van that police believe may have broken a red light.
The incident took place at about 8.15pm on Friday July 18 when the silver Alfa Romeo was crossing the junction and collided with the silver Transit, which was travelling in the opposite direction.
Staines Musical Theatre Group's summer production, Let's go to the Movies, at Old Windsor Memorial Hall, on July 11 and 12, will feature songs from hit films.
Shoppers in Staines will be able to get a taste of the Mediterranean when the town's market celebrates all things Italian.
Shopkeepers at the eastern end of Staines High Street fear a ban on pavement advertising boards (A-boards) may lead to the demise of even more businesses there
A three-week-old baby was accidentally locked in a car in the Elmsleigh Centre car park in Staines town centre last Thursday at about 3pm.
Ed Saunt
Hordes of drunken schoolchildren had alcohol confiscated by police after congregating in three Staines parks after finishing their GCSE exams.
PUPILS from Buckland Primary School, Laleham, pored over books during a visit to Books Etc in Staines on Thursday last week.
Russell Butt: I share the Staines and Ashford area with my colleague Ed. I love to hear about your stories and campaigns and hope that we can help represent and promote the people and communities of Spelthorne. It's great if we can help everybody's voice get heard.
Call me on 01932 573298 or email russellbutt@trinitysouth.co.uk
Ed Saunt: As a reporter for Staines and Ashford since July 2007, I have developed a love and affinity for the people of Spelthorne. Known also for my delectable dating column, I am always open to offers of news stories, features or even a night out with the right lady.
Call me on 01932 573226 or email edsaunt@trinitysouth.co.uk
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