Stories for 23 November 2005

Angling

Joe comes in from the cold to win

Twenty-two dared the sub-zero temperatures in the Isis Golden Open at Sutton Benger at the weekend, writes GODFREY HARGREAVES.   more...

Football

Marine go second

SWINDON Supermarine moved up to second in Southern League Division One West last night as Scott Griffin's double saw off promotion rivals Brackley Town.   more...

News

Way to have a stress-free day

WELL, the dark nights are here again and out come all these invisible cyclists.   more...

The system should be fair for everyone

I HONESTLY thought that a multicultural society as preached by the Government meant exactly that.   more...

Criticism of town is justified

I UNDERSTAND Andrew Spackman's position (SA letter Teenager tells of his dismay, Nov 9).   more...

A great show

PAM Ayres' one woman show at the Wyvern was a tour-de-force.   more...

Sour grapes?

THE comments from Coun Small can only be seen as sour grapes.   more...

Hang thugs

YET another murder, this time a police officer.   more...

Correct name

IN my letter of Nov 17 on the Swindon Advertiser letters page on Tues Nov 22, responding to Pamela Durston's letter of Nov 16, I referred to the Education Support Board. The correct title for this board is the Educational Partnership Board (EPB).   more...

Ascent bid to help children

Dean Midwinter and Nigel New Picture Ref: 100497-58SWINDON ...AND PROUD OF IT: TWO fearless factory workers from Highworth are preparing to put their bodies on the line as part of a gigantic African challenge for Children in Need.   more...

Rail tragedy causes delay

A PERSON has been killed after being hit by a train just outside Swindon.   more...

Remember loved ones

Give loved ones the gift of light this Christmas as part of a festive fundraiser for the Prospect Hospice.   more...

`No woman ever asks to be raped'

THE bruising may have healed, but the emotional scars cannot be wiped away for Jacky Jerome.   more...

Man scaled wall to carry out assault

A DAD who climbed through a first-floor window to attack a former friend could be jailed.   more...

Freefaller drop in

IF the screams that echoed around a Swindon supermarket are anything to go by, teenage girls in the town have definitely fallen under the spell of one of the country's biggest new bands.   more...

Residents want shop reopened

THERE was a 50-50 split at a vote on the future of a disused convenience shop in Walcot last night.   more...

Schools often hide problem

Today is day three of Anti Bullying Week ­ a national project designed to help children, teachers and parents tackle this emotive issue. Education reporter LYNDSAY SCANLAN speaks to teaching unions   more...

All ready for the big chill

SWINDON is set to face weeks of arctic conditions as one of the coldest winters for many years takes hold.   more...

Man charged with stabbing

A 24-YEAR-OLD man has appeared at court charged with a stabbing in a Nythe pub.   more...

Farm to recreate nativity with real animals

SANTA Claus will be bringing Christmas cheer to Roves Farm throughout the festive period to help raise money for Prospect Hospice.   more...

People able to experience Christmas past

LYDIARD Park will be going back to Christmas past this holiday season.   more...

Extra flu vaccines on order but only for `at-risk groups'

A CONTINGENCY plan to cope with a shortage of flu vaccines has been put in place in Swindon.   more...

Pupils in super highway fast lane

A NEW computer room has been causing excitement at Grange Junior School.   more...

Are you the owner of missing figurines?

A STALLHOLDER at a car boot sale is trying to track down the owner of two figurines.   more...

Kurdish children film for festival

CINEMAgoers in Swindon continue to be spoilt for choice as this year's Film Festival goes from strength to strength.   more...

Steps help hit cancer

A DANCE at the County Ground raised £800 for a breast cancer charity.   more...

`He could have caused a riot'

Picture Ref: 99464-38A FAN who has been causing trouble at the County Ground for the last 10 years and nearly sparked a full scale riot has been banned from all Swindon Town games.   more...

Pervert nurse is struck off

A MALE nurse who sexually abused three children more than 20 years ago has been struck off.   more...

Sufferers still await the law lords

Brigitte ChandlerSWINDON workers who have pleural plaques because they have been exposed to asbestos face an anxious wait before they learn whether they can continue claiming for compensation.   more...

Rudolph's mates star in live show

Father Christmas, Ted Hughes, makes his grand arrival at Asda Wal-mart with the reindeer Picture Ref: 100502-33SANTA and his reindeer won't have any problems finding Swindon after they paid a visit to the town.   more...

Biker dies of injuries

A MOTORBIKE rider has died after being injured in an accident on the A417.   more...

Pounding beats put lives at risk

BOY-RACERS who crank up their car stereos are putting 999 crews at risk, it is claimed.   more...

Duchess takes a bow as she visits county

The Duchess of CornwallTHE Duchess of Cornwall has made her first visit to the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust as patron.   more...

Listen!

SWINDON Council is being asked to stop ignoring a local group.   more...

Let's grow for it!

Lethbridge pupils Georgia Morgan, 6, and Ollie Humphries, 7, cultivate a plot of land Picture Ref: 100489-20FOOD that arrives in a package will soon be a thing of the past for green-fingered Lethbridge pupils.   more...

Duchess takes a bow as she visits county

The Duchess of CornwallTHE Duchess of Cornwall has made her first visit to the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust as patron.   more...

Club's suffering from deadlock

CIVIC leaders have been urged to make clear where they stand on Swindon Town FC's plans to spruce up the County Ground.   more...

Cricket star will launch festive switch-on

SWINDON is all set to welcome one of its international sports stars to a bumper light festival.   more...

Meeting will build on equal planning

SWINDON Coalition of Disabled People is staging a conference to promote equality in planning.   more...

Farm buildings put to new use

OLD agricultural buildings may be one of the solutions to Swindon's toughening business property market.   more...

Award sounds sweet for musical company

A MUSICAL workshop scheme for youngsters has caught the ear of the Prince's Trust.   more...

Media consultancy opens for business

A SPECIALIST recruitment consultancy has launched its services in Swindon, Bath, Bristol and Reading.   more...

Time running out

ENTRIES for this year's Wiltshire Business Of The Year awards must be in by Friday.   more...

Unwanted gifts total £1.2bn

BRITONS will waste £1.2bn on unwanted Christmas presents.   more...

Rugby

Carter is Minety's star with hat-trick

EDWARD Carter led the way with a hat-trick as Minety under sevens recorded a 6-5 win over Supermarine in their opening encounter at the weekend.   more...

Sport

Bring 'em in

SKIPPER Sean O'Hanlon has welcomed moves by his manager to freshen up his squad in the wake of Town's LDV Vans Trophy exit at Peterborough United last night.   more...

Salisbury Features

Blue Peter Yacht Club offers chance to share in sailing adventure of a lifetime

TWO young people will get the chance to share in the adventure of a lifetime sailing aboard a tall ship next summer.  more...

Messing about on the water

Lesley Bates catches up with a group that gives people with mental and physical disabilities the chance to take part in sailing activities  more...

Salisbury Football

Whites remain on top

SALISBURY City remain top of the table after closest challengers Mangotsfield United's game with Merthyr Tydfil last night was abandoned due to fog after 74 minutes.  more...

Newport County preview - Holmes' view

SALISBURY City face their toughest test of the season so far when they host Conference South outfit Newport County in the final qualifying round of the FA Trophy on Saturday.  more...

Chris loaned to Poole

First team fringe player Chris Knowles was expected to feature in Poole Town's line-up for their Sydenhams Wessex Division One match at Alton Town last night.  more...

Haddow to miss two games

ALEX Haddow will miss two games through suspension, following an appeal against a red card he received while playing for Eastleigh Reserves.  more...

Salisbury News

Speed cameras `may be used to recoup losses'

MOTORISTS could suffer increased targeting, if the organisation responsible for Wiltshire's speed cameras is forced to recoup losses from refunding incorrect penalties.  more...

Shock at death of college worker, 23

TRIBUTES have been paid to an "out-going, vivacious and popular" member of staff at Salisbury College, who died in a road accident on Saturday.  more...

Wheelchair user's anger at bus service

A COUNCIL dustcart driver, confined to a wheelchair for six months following an accident, was left fuming when he and his wife were let down by their local bus service last Friday.  more...

Police team rewarded for diligent and positive work

TEN police officers and a member of police staff have been rewarded for their exceptional work by divisional commander Chief Superintendent Jerry Wickham.  more...

Trader's fond farewell to life on the market

AFTER more than 40 years of getting up at the crack of dawn, Gordon Hutchings can soon have a well-deserved lie-in each morning.  more...

  
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