Stories for 31 October 2005

News

New political party needed

MR Scott's excellent letter (SA Oct 15) in which he calls for a new political party, while couched in humorous vein, hides I believe a casting of bait upon the political waters.   more...

My view of life is much less rosy

I SEE Peter Brown is still viewing Blair and Co through his rose coloured glasses.   more...

Shaw Park is a success

Ken Kane's letters on the state of Swindon Borough Council are usually entertaining and occasionally insightful, but his obtuse views on Shaw Forest Country Park are baffling.   more...

Fight like Rosa

A GREAT woman, Rosa Lee Parks has died. She fought the petty restrictions against her people all her life.   more...

It's bathtime

FOLLOWING the letter on October 26 entitled "It's time we gave Brunel a bath," I've asked Swindon Commercial Services to make sure Brunel has a quick spruce up so he returns to the position of stature he deserves.   more...

Thanks Graham

I'M sure I am not the only one who is grateful to Graham Carter for pointing out to us in his column (SA, Oct 25) that contrary to the belief of many, it seems, Swindon is in fact not a hole.   more...

Night for Trevor is a big success

RACHEL Gittins, whose partner Trevor Gibbs, died in a motorbike accident, says she has been touched by the generosity of those who knew him.   more...

Licensing free for all is slammed

TWENTY-four-hour licensing will create yob culture not café culture, according to a central Swindon councillor.   more...

Soldier is killed in Afghanistan

A SOLDIER from the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Light Infantry has been killed and five others injured in a gun attack in northern Afghanistan.   more...

Airman's wife writes about life at Lyneham

A BOOK which will give an insight into life at RAF Lyneham will be launched this week. Annie Walker's novel Married to Albert is loosely based on her life married to pilot Trev at Lyneham.   more...

Penhill scheme goes to TV vote

PENHILL Park will feature on the ITV regional news at 6pm today. The park has been shortlisted to win £50,000 for improvements and is now going into a public vote.   more...

Crews tackle blaze in barn

FIREFIGHTERS were called to put out a barn fire after 30 tonnes of straw went up in flames.   more...

Kidnap charge

A PARK South man has been accused of kidnapping a woman.   more...

People lose link

RESIDENTS in parts of Swindon had problems with their television and broadband connections this weekend.   more...

Man admits a race hate crime

A WALCOT man has admitted committing a race hate crime the day after the London bombings on July 7.   more...

Excuse is rumbled

A SUPERMARKET manager's excuse for driving while disqualified was rumbled by local magistrates.   more...

Man mugged as he walked home

A 20-year-old man was robbed by two attackers as he walked home alone after a night out.   more...

Assault charge

TWO teenagers have been accused of being involved in a violent altercation involving a weapon.   more...

Motorbike stolen

POLICE have appealed for information after a red motorbike was stolen from Fairfax Close.   more...

Billie is up for new Bond girl

SWINDON'S Billie Piper could star in the next James Bond film. The pop princess turned actress is reportedly being lined up to be a Bond girl in the new 007 movie Casino Royal.   more...

Urban folk from an Aussie singer

AUSTRALIAN singer and songwriter Rory Ellis will perform at Swindon's Beehive Pub, on Prospect Hill, on Wednesday.   more...

Bus driver cleared of assault on schoolboy

A BUS driver found guilty of assaulting a schoolboy has had his conviction quashed.   more...

Soccer's top prize comes to town

ENGLISH football's ultimate prize, the Premiership trophy, was sized up by Swindon shoppers.   more...

Youth accused of setting fire to mosque

A TEENAGER who is accused of setting fire to a Swindon mosque has been remanded in custody by a judge.   more...

Brick attack man escapes prison

A MAN who caused horrific injuries when he smashed a brick into the face of Noor Mohammed has walked free from court.   more...

WIN YOUR DREAM WEDDING

THE search is on for Swindon's 2006 Bride of the Year. The competition gives a couple the chance to enjoy the wedding of their dreams without the worry of what it is costing.   more...

Put a roof over their heads

Azim Khan who lost 20 members of his family in the Pakistan earthquake Ref: 100009-99TODAY the Swindon Advertiser is launching an appeal to collect 200 tents for the people left homeless by the Pakistan earthquake.   more...

A new threat to survivors

Survivors beg for foodAzim Khan was devastated to lose 20 members of his family in the terrible earthquake in Pakistan earlier this month. We accompanied the Swindon shopkeeper on a heart-rending visit to his home town   more...

Still no sign of missing mother and baby son

POLICE are stepping up their search for a Swindon mother and her six-month-old baby son who have been missing for ten days.   more...

Crafty beggars return to town

CRAFTY beggars are playing a game of cat and mouse with police, it has been claimed. In August the Adver reported how Swindon town centre was fast becoming a "no-go area" for vagrants.   more...

Ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties get spooky

Pictures: Siobhan BoyleWITCHES and devils filled Freshbrook Community Centre as a group of toddlers celebrated Halloween.   more...

Credit card cheat jailed

Credit card cheat Steven Gravelle was caught after store detectives spotted him buying a £100 watch without properly looking at it.   more...

A banger to suit everyone's tastebuds

A LOCAL family farm has been experimenting in the kitchen to mark the eighth national sausage week.   more...

Unhappy over plan for flats

AN Old Town businessman wants to turn his house into 11 flats. And Gael Mackenzie, who owns the Locarno and Mackenzie's bar, also wants to build another four flats in the garden of his Bath Road house.   more...

Karen's day is coming!

Karen Day who will be having her head shaved Ref: 99995-42WHEN Dave Howells decided to do a daredevil stunt in aid of the Prospect Hospice, his wife Karen Day did not want to be outdone.   more...

Soldier is killed in Afghanistan

A SOLDIER from the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Light Infantry has been killed and five others injured in a gun attack in northern Afghanistan.   more...

WIN YOUR DREAM WEDDING

THE search is on for Swindon's 2006 Bride of the Year. The competition gives a couple the chance to enjoy the wedding of their dreams without the worry of what it is costing.   more...

WIN YOUR DREAM WEDDING

THE search is on for Swindon's 2006 Bride of the Year. The competition gives a couple the chance to enjoy the wedding of their dreams without the worry of what it is costing.   more...

Sport

Stroud and proud!

David Stroud gets a hug of approval from the boss (left) after his starring role in Town's 1-1 draw at Huddersfield Ref: 100005-222DAVID Stroud's arrival on the first team stage is no surprise to Iffy Onuora as the boss warns Town's fellow strugglers `we're hot on your tail'.   more...