Stories for 29 November 2005

Cricket

Tucker is the main man

Swindon registered their third victory in four outings with an easy five-wicket win over Asians II in the Swindon League. Liam Tucker (28 not out) saw them to their victory target of just 69.   more...

Football

Supermarine aiming for more derby delight

THE big game tonight in the third round of the errea cup is the clash between Southern League rivals Swindon Supermarine and Wiltshire rivals Chippenham Town at Hardenhuish Park, writes DAVE EATON.   more...

Regent lord it over Marston

SWINDON & DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Regent's climb up the Premier table continued when they beat South Marston 9-1 with goals by ever reliable Richard Plumb (4), Dave Jones (3), Adam Cain and Ben Taylor.   more...

Top two enjoy a 22-goal feast

SWINDON SUNDAY LEAGUE: The top two clubs in Division 8 both enjoyed big wins. Pinehurst Community smashed Milton Road 10-2, down to hat-tricks from Andrew Walshe and Chris Robertson, Aaron Welland with a couple, Matt Greenland and Joe Fitchett.   more...

Burton hat-trick as leaders march on

NORTH WILTS YOUTH LEAGUE: UNDER 9 NORTH - Leaders Lydiard Youth were comfortable 6-0 winners over Hungerford Town A, Rees Burton (3), Aaron Sawyer and Harry Western scoring.   more...

Hayley hits hat-trick

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: Spitfires sailed into third round of the Pat Sowden Cup with a 4-1 success against Cheltenham. They took the lead on the half-hour when Hayley Huckin shot home.   more...

Perfect 10 by Hannah

GIRL'S FOOTBALL: Hannah Curtis scored an amazing 10 goals for Swindon Town Under 12 as they smashed hapless Blunsdon 20-0 in the Wiltshire County Women's & Girls Under 12 Green Division.   more...

Joshua's on target as Whites draw blank

JOSHUA Yates was FC Chippenham's goal hero as he earned his side a 1-0 victory against Castle Combe Colts White in the under nines Blue Division.   more...

Rangers close gap on leaders

CHIPPEHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE: Westbury Rangers A moved level on points with Corsham Centre in the Premier Division after they defeated Corsham Cricket Club 3-2.   more...

Ciren slump to cup loss

CIRENCESTER under 13s went out of the Midland Junior Premier League Cup on a 9-2 aggregate after losing a first round second leg tie 5-2 at Brackley Town.   more...

Butcher is the Real deal . . .

Real Swindon pushed themselves up to second in the Intermach Sunday Conference following a 6-3 win against East Side.   more...

Challow the giantkillers as they KO sad Village

NORTH BERKS: Result of the opening round of the War Memorial Cup was Challow United's 5-2 win at Division Two Harwell Village.   more...

Wanderers waltz to win

NORTH WILTS & DISTRICT YOUTH & MINOR LEAGUE: Under 18 - Chippenham Wanderers stayed five points clear at the top of the table, maintaining their 100 per cent record with an 8-3 home win over Cirencester Town.   more...

News

Having a fright on lights night

WITH ref to the letter from Dave Bicknell regarding the switching on of the Christmas lights in Swindon (Adver, Nov 22).   more...

Don't risk your reputation at the pub

I AM concerned about the recent drug testing at the Angel Hotel in Wootton Bassett.   more...

Don't head in wrong direction

WE still have too many children who leave school with little or no qualifications.   more...

I got a reply

I AM writing in response to the article Group's protest is on the cards, which appeared in the November 19 issue of the Swindon Advertiser.   more...

Action needed

YOUR headlines to improve pedestrian crossings are right.   more...

An injustice

WHEN are the council and LEA going to start putting children's education before money?   more...

Wardens win NVQ awards

SWINDON became a parking paradise for a short time as the town's car parking attendants were called to the Civic Offices to be rewarded for a job well done.   more...

Driver killed after three car crash

A 30-year-old man has died after he was involved in a crash near Coleshill.   more...

Man has denied perverting justice

A MAN accused of helping a friend to flee the country after allegedly murdering his pregnant girlfriend in Trowbridge has denied perverting the course of justice.   more...

Concern for man who's been missing for six weeks

POLICE are appealing for help to help trace a man who has been missing for six weeks.   more...

Looking after the forests

THE Woodlands For Learning Network is set to meet tomorrow to discuss plans to establish forest school leaders.   more...

Service for Aids Day

A SERVICE is to mark World Aids Day is to be held in Swindon on Thursday.   more...

Pupils help to spread some festive cheer

Picture Ref: 100584-4PUPILS at Holy Family Primary School have sent Christmas joy to disadvantaged children in Eastern Europe.   more...

Revolutionary plane makes its debut

The V-22 OspreyA REVOLUTIONARY aircraft is to make its debut at next year's Royal International Air Tattoo.   more...

Christmas Appeal hopes to raise a bit of festive cheer

Swindon Advertiser and Nationwide AppealTHE Swindon Advertiser is hoping to bring a smile to the faces of children across the town with the launch of this year's Christmas Appeal.   more...

Young people urged to stay in education after 16

YOUNG people are being urged not to leave education or training.   more...

Polar trekker makes a plea for sponsors

A FORMER St Jospeh's pupil is urging people in Swindon to help him raise as much money as possible for charity.   more...

A pub for pooches

Adrian and Jackie with their Dalmations Derby and MissoniTAILS are wagging at this country pub where dogs are almost as welcome as their owners.   more...

Survey finds many Britons are dishonest

A SWINDON firm has discovered that a huge proportion of British people are dishonest.   more...

Scam warning

LES White, chairman of the Rodbourne Cheney Residents' Association is warning people in Swindon against telephone fraud.   more...

Reveller robbed after a night out

A MAN was robbed in Swindon town centre while he was walking home from a night out.   more...

New contract for law centre

WILTSHIRE Law Centre has been given a new contract to carry on giving legal advice on housing and welfare benefits to people in Swindon and Wiltshire.   more...

Yew can help at tree event

TREE-loving people are invited to Stanton Park Local Nature Reserve, Stanton Fitzwarren, to take part in a tree dressing event.   more...

Town's dream stadium is booted out

County Ground and surrounding area as it is todayTHE redevelopment plans for Swindon Town's stadium have hit the skids after being rejected by the council on legal grounds.   more...

Snug and safe

Picture Ref: 100581LOLLIPOP men and women in Swindon can think warm thoughts this Christmas thanks to new winter coats.   more...

Police inquiry desks to close

PUBLIC inquiry desks at two police points in Swindon are being axed from next month ­ because fewer than three people were using them a day.   more...

Let there be light

Youngsters join in the carol singing Picture Ref: 100589-05/16CRICKLADE was transformed into a magical winter wonderland last night ­ complete with snow.   more...

Bungling burglar broke into homes

A MAN high on drugs burgled two houses near Swindon after getting lost.   more...

Look out behind you! Here comes Adam

Picture Ref: 100579REHEARSALS are under way at Wyvern Theatre for this year's pantomime.   more...

School is plugged in for learning

Paige Gee at work in Ferndale Junior School's new computer room Picture Ref: 100544-10THE Bill Gates of the future could be waiting in the wings at Ferndale Junior School.   more...

Poles apart

Torun, PolandIn the second article about Swindon's link with Torun, in Poland, Dave Andrew finds out how things have changed since the fall of Communism   more...

Tributes to a leading Sikh

NARANJAN Kaur, one of the founding members of Swindon's Sikh community, has died.   more...

Revolutionary plane makes its debut

The V-22 OspreyA REVOLUTIONARY aircraft is to make its debut at next year's Royal International Air Tattoo.   more...

Portman shuts doors in town

THE Portman Building Society has decided to close its Wootton Bassett branch.   more...

Co-op is the most generous, report shows

Children at the Imagine Co-operative Childcare Nursery, WalcotTHE Midcounties Co-operative is shown to be the UK's most generous retailer in a report published today.   more...

New man at helm of water company

JEREMY Pelczer has taken over as the new chief executive of Thames Water.   more...

Simulator set to keep bikers safe

JAPANESE car and motorcycle firm, Honda has designed a motorbike simulator, for future riders.   more...

Rugby

Sean bags a debut try

SENIOR RUGBY: Swindon 3rd put their disappointing league form behind them to comfortably beat Oxford 2nd 37-3 in a friendly. A quick tap penalty allowed young hooker Sean Appleyard to score his first Swindon try.   more...

Derby stroll

WOMEN'S RUGBY: Supermarine Ladies continued their fine form with a solid 34-0 success over local rivals Chippenham in a friendly on Sunday.   more...

Swindon are on fire

BEN Hornby, Matt Evans and Cory Lotter led Swindon Under 13s to a 53-0 demolition Westbury/Melksham in the Wiltshire Cup.   more...

Jelley sets up Bassett win

LOCK Rupert Jelley's first try for the club sealed Wootton Bassett Under 15s 17-7 success at Westbury. Jelley crashed over in the corner in the final 10 minutes to cap the visiting team's triumph.   more...

Finals joy for youth outfits

YOUTH RUGBY: BOTH Chippenham Under 15s and 14s are through to their respective finals in the Bristol Combination Cup. The under 14s had a narrow 14-12 success over Cleve.   more...

Sport

Step up

ASSISTANT boss Alan Reeves has issued a `go unnoticed to get yourself noticed' challenge to Town's remaining defensive options as the process of putting together a new back four starts today.   more...

  
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