Archive
-
Date
These shows must survive
The Old Town festival looks to be back in business after the problems which occurred this year. We're really pleased that a group of Old Town residents have got together and done some early planning so that the show goes on. Meanwhile in Cricklade their
-
Date
Solving the problem of petty crime
It is a sad reflection of our society today that an 83-year-old pensioner can find himself fighting for his life in his own home against a robber who is clearly only intent on lining his pockets with money for drugs or drink. And this a clergyman who
-
Date
Wonder horse out for season
Lambourn trainer Noel Chance fears losing his Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Looks Like Trouble for at least a year following the discovery of a tendon injury. The shock news came after the Noel Chance-trained gelding produced a superb reappearance performance
-
Date
Retrial ordered for a convicted killer
Convicted killer David Kimber is awaiting a retrial after judges overturned the guilty verdict he received two years ago for killing his common-law wife. Kimber, now 29, was convicted of murder at Bristol Crown Court after the body of his common law wife
-
Date
Taylor hits five in win
STFC Ladies 9, Denham Utd 3: Leanne Taylor smashed five goals as Swindon Town Ladies hammered nine past Denham United. It was not as easy for Town as the scoreline would suggest. They led by just a single goal at the interval, but four goals in the last
-
Date
Mark hits five in a Wine Bar beating
Honda Logistics Sunday League: Mark Hammond claimed the goalscoring honours in this week's matches in the Honda Logistics Sunday League. The Town and Country player scored five times against Beni's Wine Bar in Division Six, and further goals from Dave
-
Date
Unlucky Wroughton in shoot-out agony
Wilts Senior Cup and Skurrays Wilts League: Wilts League side Wroughton almost caused an upset in the Wilts Senior Cup against Screwfix side Pewsey Vale, now managed by Swindon Town favourite Don Rogers. The Swindon side held their visitors to a goalless
-
Date
Woman passenger hurt after car plunges into ditch
A woman was taken to hospital with suspected spinal injuries after the car she was travelling in plunged into a ditch. She was cut free from the vehicle, a grey Renault 5 GT Turbo, by firefighters using hydraulic cutting gear to remove the roof. The driver
-
Date
Appeal for OAP mugging victim
Shopkeepers in Old Town have started an appeal for an 81-year-old mugging victim who was punched to the floor minutes after collecting her pension. Workman's grocery store and Wear It Well second hand clothes shop are hoping to raise enough money to refund
-
Date
Fear of theft takes its toll
Swindon Poppy Appeal organiser Alan Baker is blaming the fear of thieves for a drop in the amount of money collected at some outlets throughout the town this year. Even though he is confident the collection will hit his record target figure of £25,000
-
Date
A prickly problem with milk
People are inadvertently killing hedgehogs by feeding them milk, the Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital has warned Three have already died and Nick Mayl, from the hospital, fears many more will follow. Contrary to popular belief, hedgehogs are unable to digest
-
Date
Horse trainer given permission to extend stables
Training stables belonging to one of Wiltshire's leading racehorse trainers are set to be doubled in size despite concerns from councillors. Stan Mellor has been given permission to increase the number of stables at his Pollardstown Racing Stables in
-
Date
Professor to give speech on GM crops
A meeting outlining the latest thinking on genetically modified crops will be held in Swin- don tomorrow. The meeting, which starts at 5.30pm, is part of a series of debates and talks arranged to mark the formation of the town's university. The University
-
Date
Swindon Town players join shopping centre festivities
Swindon Town's footballers will kick start the Christmas celebrations by taking part in the Christ-mas carnival. It will be the first year that the first team has taken part in the parade, which will make its way through the town's shopping centre on
-
Date
Doggy paddle therapy
Doggy paddle has never been taken seriously as a swimming style. Indeed, the discipline is unlikely to be introduced as a new Olympic category, unless the world's top swimmers begin copying the antics displayed by Eric the Eel from Equatorial Guinea this
-
Date
Accidents toll
In answer to the letters in the Evening Advertiser paper referring to the 30 people being killed and the anger and anxiety over our railways in the future since being privatised. Last year a list was published of the accidents which occurred when it was
-
Date
This tip is safe
I HAVE got to say that I thought I had resolved the issues of Shaw tip and the accusations of toxic industrial waste. I will reiterate once again that Swindon Borough Council, Thames Water and the Environment Agency are all more than happy with the standard
-
Date
Kentwood climbs mountain
MY wife and I have just returned from a night at the Wyvern Theatre and what an experience of sheer delight having sat through a performance of The Sound of Music given by Kentwood. Several months ago Kentwood's musical director Sheila Harrod, mentioned
-
Date
Old faces return for United Churches Cricket Club dinner
United Churches Cricket Club have delved into their past for a Millennium Dinner on Saturday. The club has attempted to trace anyone who played regularly for the club since it reformed after World War II. They have sent out invitations to all of them
-
Date
Cirencester held to draw by Hinckley
Hinckley 2, Cirencester Towm 2: Cirencester earned a draw at second placed Hinckley, but manager Ray Baverstock would probably think of this as points lost after the Town's first half performance when they totally dominated proceedings. Jimmy Carter put
-
Date
Keeper's heroics put Bassett out of cup
Minors' League: A superb performance by Malmsbury keeper Clark against league leaders Wootton Bassett ensured a place in the quarterfinals of the Under 12's Cup. Despite immense pressure from Bassett, Clark's heroics saw Malmesbury run out 1-0 winners
-
Date
Windmill strike the killer blow
Swindon & District League: First Division side Fusion Coleview took Premier Division Windmill to extra time before going down by the odd goal in a 13-goal Advertiser Cup thriller. Fusion goals included two from Andy Wills, who scored seven times in
-
Date
Pet plan could be boon to the needy
The veterinary charity People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) is to introduce its PetAid service to Swindon with the support of local veterinary practices. Under the terms of the new PetAid service, needy pet owners may now be able to get free essential
-
Date
Teddies will keep the youngsters bearing up
A new supply of hand-knitted teddy bears have been donated to help bring comfort to children in hospital. The 200 teddies of all shapes and sizes were knitted by members of the Home League Christian Fellowship organisation of the Salvation Army's Gorse
-
Date
Bid to beat the school vandals
Calls are being made for better security measures at Swindon schools. Schools across Swindon have been hit by increased vandalism in the last year. And now a Conservative councillor is asking the borough to look into how security can be improved. Garry
-
Date
Mourners flock to pay their respects
Mourners from several parts of the world flocked to Purton church to pay tribute to a man who raised more than £110,000 for research and treatment into a rare cancer. Pete Holland, who ran the fundraising appeal with his wife Jeannette, fought myeloma
-
Date
Bomb hoaxer gets a prison sentence
A bomb hoaxer who brought the centre of Swindon to a standstill has been jailed. Aldo Ferraro, who told police he planted a bomb at social services' headquarters, was jailed for 18 months with half the term suspended. He had pleaded guilty at an earlier
-
Date
Auditors called over teaching job for Jo
External auditors have been called in to investigate how the former chairman of Swindon's education committee was illegally offered a job at a school in the borough. The law states that there must be a 12-month gap between a councillor's period of office
-
Date
I was saved by my collar
Elderly clergyman Dr Fred Fuller believes his dog collar saved him after a robber attacked him in his own home. Dr Fuller, 83, was held so tightly in an armlock by his attacker that he thought he was going to die. Today he said he would find it difficult
-
Date
Retrial ordered for a convicted killer
Convicted killer David Kimber is awaiting a retrial after judges overturned the guilty verdict he received two years ago for killing his common-law wife. Kimber, now 29, was convicted of murder at Bristol Crown Court after the body of his common law wife
-
Date
The show will go on
The Cricklade Show will go ahead next year, even though there are not enough volunteers to run a cattle section at the event. Despite this section being one of the main attractions of the day, organisers are prepared to carry on without it. But they hope
-
Date
Sikh community get new temple
Swindon's Sikh community will soon have a place to meet and worship after councillors moved plans to build a temple in Gorse Hill a step forward. At a meeting of the council's planning committee last night, they decided to grant permission subject to
-
Date
Popular festival is back in business
A commitee has been formed to oversee next year's Old Town Festival and avoid the problems which dogged this year's event. At a planning meeting last week, attended by more than 20 Old Town residents and representatives of community groups, it was agreed
-
Date
Rescue plan for great crested newt
Battle lines have been drawn to save Wiltshire's least known residents. They are shy, brightly coloured and at risk of being wiped out. The great crested newt likes nothing better than a clean rural pond, but in too many cases those environments are disappearing
-
Date
Pensioner Frank in support of fares fight
The final decision on pensioners' concessionary fares will be made tonight. And campaigner Frank Avenell is calling for the town's elderly people to come out in force at the meeting in protest against plans to get rid of rail concessions. The ratification
-
Date
It's a Sure Start way to have fun
A scheme designed to improve the health and well being of families and children has been launched in Swindon with a spectacular day of fun . Children, parents and carers from across the town enjoyed face painting, live shows and games when Sure Start
-
Date
Back on track
During Dr Beecham's railway reorganisation thousands of miles of track were ripped up and stations closed. We were told the future of transport lay in the motorway. It's taken government nearly 40 years to realise the mistake. Railways carry more freight
-
Date
Farewell to a unique friend
TODAY I received some very sad news, that Miss Gwen Leach of Plymouth Street had died. I am a veteran of WWII and was stationed at US Map Depot H4 on Drove Road, which is now a school. We were a very small unit and it was not practical to set up a regular
