Stories for 19 October 2005

Business News

West and east division grows

THE CBI is urging the government not to ignore the needs of businesses in the south-west.   more...

B&B has others for breakfast

Christine and Graham SaundersA BED and breakfast in Purton has been rated one of the best in the south-west in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards.   more...

Breakfast orders

SWINDON Chamber's next networking breakfast is at Swindon Town Football Club on Thursday, October 27, 7.30-9am.   more...

Sport Angling

Talisman in fine form

SWINDON Talisman anglers did well individually at ISIS AC's waters at Sutton Benger in the second round of the Angling Times League (Upper Thames Division) on Sunday.   more...

Sport Football

Fisher quits at Highworth

JOHN Fisher sensationally walked out on Highworth last night after the fallen Hellenic League champions hit a new low.   more...

Swindon News

One charity is worth support

THE deluge of begging letters continues to flow through one's letter box.   more...

Call in top architect for library

ONE of the buildings shown on Channel 4's Building Of The Year programme on October 15 was the new public library at Brighton.   more...

This cash would have been lost

I READ with bewilderment the comments of Tory councillor Garry Perkins in the article on Friday October 7 about the Sure Start Plan, which referred to the £1.8m revenue funding and £1.1m capital money secured for building seven new children's centres in Swindon, which is great news for youngsters.   more...

Warning over bike repairs

MAY I warn would-be motorcycle buyers to be very wary of some main dealers, and always ask for a pre-sales inspection report.   more...

Naval event

VISCOUNT Horatio Nelson, English naval hero of the French Revolutionary wars, won his greatest victory against the combined fleets of France and Spain at Trafalgar in 1805.   more...

I'm in touch

I am Swindon born and moved to Yorkshire six years ago. I keep in touch with the news in Swindon via the internet and log on to the Adver page to keep up with what's going on in my beloved Swindon.   more...

A smart team

I AM a steward at Swindon Town Football Club and arriving at work on October 8, I noticed how smart the first team players turned out in their suits. It really looked professional.   more...

Taking the hit out of Whitehouse

IT has been the butt of jokes for years.   more...

Witness describes stabbing

A CLUBBER has relived the moment his arm was slashed by a knife-wielding man.   more...

Working hard but having fun

Guide leader Kathryn Blanford with her gold Duke of Edinburgh award Picture Ref: 99840-22TODAY marks the start of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.   more...

`Now it is on for Cameron' says Tory MP

FORMER Chancellor Kenneth Clarke crashed out of the Tory leadership race as MPs rallied to the side of young pretender David Cameron.   more...

Square's revamp `will be catalyst'

SWINDON Council last night moved a step closer to fulfilling one of its 50 promises to the town after granting permission for the major redevelopment of Cavendish Square.   more...

A bridge to Borneo

Owen Weller who will be helping to build a suspension bridge when he visits Sabah Picture Ref: 99865-21STAR maths student Owen Weller will be swapping Swindon for the jungle of Sabah when he helps to build a suspension bridge on the island of Borneo.   more...

Shining a light on other faiths

AN inter-faith group is offering a ray of light to all religious communities in Swindon who wish to discuss their beliefs.   more...

Charity event in memory of Trevor

Keith Mayo the organiser Picture Ref: 99851-64FRIENDS of Trevor Gibbs ­ the popular doorman killed in a motorbike accident ­ are set to hold a charity evening in his memory.   more...

Bucket of bleach is poured on ex-partner

CHRISTOPHER Rees spat in his former partner's face, called her a `slag' and poured a bucket of diluted bleach over her, a court heard.   more...

Feeling fit? Then sign up for another half-marathon

THE Wiltshire Blind Association is searching for runners to take part in a charity race on their behalf.   more...

Have your say on the future of Swindon

IF you care about Swindon's future, make sure you have your say about the council's 50 promises.   more...

Making music African style

Juldeh Camara from Boka Halat at Penhill Primary School Picture Ref: 99833-25TRADITIONAL Gambian band Boka Halat grew from three to 300 when pupils from Penhill primary school joined them for a celebratory concert.   more...

Go-ahead for block of 72 flats in centre

SWINDON Council has unanimously agreed to give the go-ahead to plans for a block of flats in the town centre.   more...

Props, pets and a play promote pupils' literacy

Picture Ref: 99800-42PUPILS from Drove Primary School enjoyed storytelling with animals from Drove Veterinary clinic and a performance by theatre group Sixth Sense.   more...

School gets ahead on gallery trip

Picture Ref: 99797-1PUPILS from King William Street School will be ahead of the rest after their visit to Swindon Art Gallery.   more...

Lectures on our history

THE Rise of Europe is the subject of lectures in Purton.   more...

Library shut

Upper Stratton Library is to shut for refurbishment.   more...

Gina has ball with the Fiesta

SWINDON hair and beauty expert Gina Akers, has narrowly missed out on starring in a TV ad for the new Fiesta.   more...

Jumbo diverted to RAF Lyneham

A JUMBO jet had to stop for the night when permission was refused for it to land at Heathrow.   more...

Restaurants help schools

Rafu's restaurants in Highworth in Swindon are helping local schools finance projects through a voucher scheme.   more...

Oak tree planting and art exhibition for world's peace

AS part of the ongoing celebrations of the 25th anniversary of Faringdon Peace Group, this Sunday at 3pm the group will be planting an oak tree for peace in the town's Folly Park.   more...

£5m push starts for auditorium

THE fundraising has begun in earnest to build a theatre/cinema in Marlborough.   more...

Veteran `insulted' by medal blunder

Raymond Mahoney Picture Ref: 99855-13VETERANS of the Suez conflict from across the country have been sent the wrong medals after a government bungle.   more...

Five cars in pile up

Firefighters and paramedics work to free one of the motorists trapped in the wreckage of his carEIGHT people were taken to hospital after a five-car pile-up caused traffic chaos at rush hour.   more...

Big thanks from Muslim leaders

Picture Ref: 99807-134SWINDON AND PROUD OF IT: MUSLIM community leaders are saluting Swindonians after residents helped to raise a bumper collection for the Asian earthquake appeal.   more...

Stone me! My pumpkin (weight 5st) is heavierthan I am says Luke (weight 4st 13lbs)

Picture Ref: 99854-47AT a hefty 70lbs, 10-year-old Luke Gibbs' prize pumpkin weighs in at a pound heavier than he does.   more...

Light a candle for a loved one

Former mayor Peter Stoddart at the lighting up of the Tree of Thought last ChristmasTHE Tree of Thought scheme, which gives families the chance to celebrate absent loved ones, is returning to Swindon.   more...

It's bye, bye to Blondinis

The Blondinis statue in the town centre Picture Ref: 99845-88A TOWN centre landmark is to be moved to pastures new.   more...

Beggar jailed for PC attack

A HEROIN addict beggar who stabbed a rookie cop after earlier trying to beg change from him has been jailed for two and a half years.   more...

Computer helps docs hone skills

Senior resuscitation officer Jon Taylor Picture Ref: 99849-29DOCTORS and nurses at Swindon's flagship hospital are fine-tuning their skills on computers.   more...

Gardening stars plan village visit

Mary Jones and David Herbert prepare for Gardeners' Question Time in Purton Picture Ref: 99848-38THE world of gardening is set to tune in to a North Wiltshire village.   more...

Wiltshire News

Stone me! My pumpkin (weight 5st) is heavier than I am says Luke (weight 4st 13lbs)

Picture Ref: 99854-47AT a hefty 70lbs, 10-year-old Luke Gibbs' prize pumpkin weighs in at a pound heavier than he does.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Goal threat

HAMEUR Bouazza has his sights firmly set on shooting Town to League One safety after opening his goalscoring account while manager Iffy Onuora has warned against anyone at the club indulging in complacency on the back of two good results.   more...

Wootton Bassett News

Stone me! My pumpkin (weight 5st) is heavier than I am says Luke (weight 4st 13lbs)

Picture Ref: 99854-47AT a hefty 70lbs, 10-year-old Luke Gibbs' prize pumpkin weighs in at a pound heavier than he does.   more...

  
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