Stories for 2 August 2004

Sport Bowls

No double for Rodbourne

RODBOURNE CHENEY failed in their bid to win two titles at the Wiltshire finals day staged at Highworth, writes DAVE EATON.   more...

Sport Cricket

A Hick-up for hosts

A magnificent 178 not out by Graeme Hick, valiantly supported by Australian Andrew Bichel who remained unbeaten with 103, saw Worcestershire record a remarkable five-wicket win over Gloucestershire.   more...

Local cricket results

WEST OF ENGLAND PREMIER LEAGUE   more...

Hussey knock sends Spitfires crashing to defeat

Michael Hussey struck an unbeaten 107 to inspire Gloucestershire Gladiators to a six-wicket totesport League success over Kent Spitfires at Cheltenham.   more...

Sport Football

Joyce on target as Marine triumph

Tony Joyce struck twice for Supermarine as the Hunts Copse side cruised to a 4-0 win against a useful Green Baize outfit in their latest friendly outing on Saturday, writes CRAIG LYUS.   more...

Swindon News

Elderly drivers should be taken off the road

I was recently almost knocked down at the traffic lights outside Swindon station by an elderly lady driver who very kindly decided to reverse back over the traffic lights at top speed as I was crossing the road.   more...

Day in Porsche cost thousands

A STUDENT was faced with a bill for thousands of pounds after the Porsche Boxster he hired for the day was crashed by his cousin in Princes Street outside Swindon Crown Court.   more...

Banned driver to be tagged

A TEENAGE motorist was found sitting on a friend's lap in the rear seat of a car after he was caught driving while banned from the road for dangerous driving.   more...

Minister has moved on

THE Rev Tony Barnes (pictured) has left Swindon for pastures new.   more...

Drunken burglar left coat behind

DANIEL Wilkinson had taken drugs, drunk half a bottle of champagne and was clutching a bottle of port when he was confronted by the occupier of a house he was burgling, Swindon Crown Court heard.   more...

Having fun clowning around at the street festival

Ref. 71598-70CLOWNS, jugglers and stilt walkers tumbled through Wootton Bassett for the town's annual High Street festival.   more...

Fans vent their anger

SWINDON Town fans disappointed with the outcome of the club's failed stadium bid have been bombarding councillors with angry mail.   more...

Young save the past

Ref. 71576-74 Sam KnightCOLESHILL youngsters have been helping to ensure part of the village's history is not lost to the elements.   more...

New training scheme is launched

EMPLOYERS can access funding to improve the skills of their workers under a new training initiative.   more...

The M4 tour

Ref. 20182-25CHURCHES, historic hills and even huge warehouses near Swindon could be included in a sightseeing guide to the M4.   more...

Staff to help to revamp centre

SUPERMARKET staff will be getting involved in a Changing Rooms style makeover of a run down community centre.   more...

Help us find Bobby plea

THE owner of a collie cross dog is appealing for information after the pet ran off during a storm.   more...

Free advice

LEGAL advice is available for free under the Sure Start scheme in Penhill.   more...

Couple refuse to pay parking fine

Ref. 71338-30Officials have launched an investigation into the parking situation at Great Western Hospital following complaints from a man who says he will go to prison rather than pay a fine.   more...

It's match of the day . . . and all night too!

Ref. 71592-83A FOOTBALL match is a game of two halves but they do not normally last more than 90 minutes.   more...

Hot and spicy

Ref. 71588-13 Mayury Murugavale gets some beauty treatment from therapist Rosy Varma BHAVANI VADDE reports on the feast of Asian culture which was on offer at the town's second Mela   more...

Catering staff go to tribunal

TAXPAYERS in Swindon will have to pick up the tab if dinner ladies taking their bosses to an employment tribunal win their case.   more...

Recruitment remains top priority for army

THE army has launched its latest recruitment drive in Wiltshire.   more...

Witnesses sought over burglaries

SWINDON police are appealing for witnesses to two burglaries.   more...

Holiday-makers urged to check their electrics

WITH schools out and everyone in holiday mode, it's easy to forget to check electrics before heading off for the sun, says electrical safety body, the NICEIC.   more...

Training for uphill battle

ENERGETIC sales administrator Sue Haydock will tackle some of England's highest hills to raise cash for the charity which cared for her father.   more...

Easing hospital trauma

Ref. 71580-08Pupils from Churchfields School helped bring a smile to young patients at Great Western Hospital.   more...

Racists target dad on net

Ref. 71584-13A PEACE campaigner has had his home address posted on a white extremist website by people claiming to be from the British National Party's Swindon branch.   more...

Neighbours from hell leave home

Ref. 71585-48RESIDENTS living in a Penhill street are celebrating the end of a family from hell's reign of abuse and intimidation.   more...

Village switches 999 crews

EMERGENCY calls in Shrivenham will now be answered by the Wiltshire Ambulance Service, instead of the one in Oxford.   more...

Firefighters' new ballot

FIREFIGHTERS in Swindon will decide today whether to call for strike action if the Government goes back on a pay deal.   more...

Bar in U-turn on hats policy

Ref. 71458-77The Walkabout pub in Swindon has promised to relax its strict door policy following revelations in the Evening Advertiser that leukaemia sufferer Gemma Lambeth was asked to leave for wearing a baseball cap.   more...

Shop pays fare

THE Shop in Cavendish Square has stepped in to make sure youngsters in Park South can have some summer fun.   more...

Slap on the sun lotion and keep the tots safe

AS Swindon basks in sunshine, staff at the Great Western Hospital are gearing up for the usual "holiday boom".   more...

The lessons to be learned at home

Ref. 71600-34MANY parents dread having to keep their bored kids constantly amused during the long summer holidays.   more...

Chance for you to strike a chord

MUSICIANS are being invited to show off their talents at an acoustic evening in a Swindon pub.   more...

Tourism News

2.8km cycle path provides traffic-free link into town

A CYCLE path linking Swindon and Chiseldon has opened.   more...

Wiltshire News

Village switches 999 crews

EMERGENCY calls in Shrivenham will now be answered by the Wiltshire Ambulance Service, instead of the one in Oxford.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Nice One, Son!

DANNY SONNER and Andy Caton are at opposite ends of football's `experience' scale, but both players look poised to figure in Town's plans for the coming campaign.   more...

Wootton Bassett News

Having fun clowning around at the street festival

Ref. 71598-70CLOWNS, jugglers and stilt walkers tumbled through Wootton Bassett for the town's annual High Street festival.   more...