Stories for 21 February 2005

Business News

`Town is open for business,' say bosses

76077-34THE Swindon Initiative says it is now ready to make Swindon open for business.   more...

How to cash in on your home

STROUD and Swindon Building Society is holding a day to help pensioners learn more about how to cash in on their homes.   more...

Jobless figure is above average

SWINDON has more jobseekers than average.   more...

Big role for Sean

THE Royal Bank of Scotland has appointed Sean Longsdale, as regional corporate director for the south west and South Wales region.   more...

Locking in trade

Home Ambitions has secured the sole rights for the Swindon area for a revolutionary new wire-free locking system for homes.   more...

Staff are shamed

BRITISH workers have been named and shamed as least likely to return phone messages.   more...

Loyalty measured

LOYALTY to your firm is no longer measured by the length of service.   more...

Highworth News

All set for the bunny

A GRAND Easter Sale will take place in Highworth next month. The Easter bunny will be putting in an appearance and there will be a raffle, bric-a-brac, nearly-new sale, jumble, books and refreshments.   more...

Swindon News

My history is very different

WITH regard to K Ratcliffe's letter in Saturday's Evening Advertiser, I confess that I do not remember the 70s very well.   more...

More police would end yob rule

WITH reference to the article on February 14, headlined "Residents fear return of yobs."   more...

Small is good for students

WHILE I do not want to use this page to engage in a slanging match with anyone, I feel I have to defend myself against Mr Margetts' response (EA, February 11) to my letter.   more...

Views allowed

PHYLLIS Durie ­ what right do you have to call Mary Ratcliffe pompous?   more...

Who cares?

I DO wish the Evening Advertiser would not join in the rush to give the oxygen of publicity to the Royal Family.   more...

Going nowhere

MAY I ask if the number 17 bus that runs weekdays at 7.17am past the parade to Penhill is for the use of the public or just to give the drivers of Thamesdown transport a run out in the mornings?   more...

Cyclists plea

WASN'T there supposed to be a law against people riding their bikes in the town centre?   more...

A safety risk

I am concerned about the safety of disabled scooter users who take their dogs for walks.   more...

Gritter army on the march

SWINDON Council's ice-busting gritting team will be on standby throughout this week after reports that snow and ice are on the way.   more...

Darth returns from the Dark Side

76138-185A MAN who has destroyed worlds, conquered galaxies . . . and also helped children with their Green Cross Code visited Swindon at the weekend.   more...

GP calls for sex leaflets

A DOCTOR wants leaflets on sexual health and the dangers of binge drinking to be given to young people in pubs and nightclubs.   more...

Here's a mini disagreement!

MINI skirts and the little black dress have topped a fashion poll as the most iconic clothing items ever worn.   more...

Youngsters battle to be the chess master champion

76135-28YOUNG chess masters clashed in a battle of wits in Swindon at the weekend.   more...

Park prepares for a super summer

MORE work is planned for an historic Swindon park after a further injection of cash.   more...

New hunting legislation sees four men arrested

Four men have been arrested by police in Wiltshire in what are believed to be the first arrests under the hunting legislation that became active on Thursday night.   more...

Centre for separated parents to see their children

CHILDREN from separated families will be able to meet with their parents at a new centre opening in Swindon.   more...

Poets to capture spirit of Swindon

BUDDING Wordsworths, Keates and Tennysons are being urged to put pen to paper for Swindon's Learning Partnership.   more...

Clean-up hoped to attract birds

RANGERS have been keeping with essential conservation work at Coate Water. Volunteer Rangers were busy clearing up and tidying the Old Bird Sanctuary.   more...

Prince in church without fiancee

The Prince of Wales attended a church service without his fiancée. He went to St Michael and All Angels church in the village of Little Badminton near his home in Highgrove yesterday.   more...

Plans discussed

COUNCILLORS will be able to give their views but not decide on plans for new homes on Kemble Drive.   more...

Parking considered

COUNCILLORS will decide tomorrow whether parking provisions at a housing development in North Swindon will go ahead.   more...

Distraction burglary

TWO men visited a house in Salisbury Street with a ladder and told the occupant they had seen two boys getting into the house via a window.   more...

12-year-old raises £100 for charities

A GARAGE sale organised by a 12-year-old girl raised £100 for two local causes.   more...

Traffic diversions due to roadworks

MOTORISTS are being asked to find alternative routes as roadworks start today.   more...

Man to face jury

A SWINDON man accused of breaking into a house in Chippenham town centre is to face trial by jury.   more...

Age Concern boss to grill council over proposed rise

COUNCIL bosses will be accused of causing elderly people unnecessary worry over a massive planned increase in day centre charges.   more...

Inspectors to ensure pupils are kept safe

The safety of staff pupils and visitors at 21 schools in Swindon is to come under expert scrutiny.   more...

First full meeting

WALCOT'S new councillor will attend his first full council meeting tonight.   more...

Bid to build 50 new houses

FIFTY new homes could be built on Moormead Road in Wroughton. Barretts of Wroughton wants to build homes at Barretts Yard.   more...

A talk on the Irish

AN EXPERT in Irish studies is to give a talk about Irish migration in Swindon this week.   more...

Debate on gambling

THE GOVERNMENT has moved to scotch speculation it is preparing to abandon its controversial liberalisation of gambling laws.   more...

Student power

STUDENT leaders have warned politicians not to underestimate the collective power of millions of students who will be eligible to vote at the next General Election.   more...

Fears for the safety of young cyclists

MOST children who ride bikes have not taken a cycling proficiency course, research shows.   more...

Try country fare

THERE will be a chance to sample some local produce at the next Cricklade Country Market.   more...

Join church walk

A WALK around Malmesbury will be guided by Swindon's ranger service next weekend.   more...

Safe place to travel

TRAVELLERS have to go a long way to find the safest country in the world, according to a new poll.   more...

Payout for family in police raid blunder

POLICE have paid compensation to a family whose home was mistakenly raided by officers.   more...

Place your bets to raise cash for church appeal

A race night in aid of the Christ Church Skyline Appeal takes place next week in Swindon.   more...

Chief of council resigns

Simon BirchSWINDON Council has been plunged into fresh crisis with the resignation of its chief executive, the Adver can exclusively reveal.   more...

Age is no barrier to helping a charity

76084-35RESIDENTS in an elderly people's home have raised more than £1,000 for charity.   more...

Family's distress after son's thefts

A MAN whose son burgled his house three times in a week says he is trying to get over the incident.   more...

Give building to the community

YOUR SWINDON, YOUR VERDICT: ONE of Swindon's most impressive landmarks, the crumbling Mechanics' Institute should be given over for community use.   more...

Should smoking be banned in pubs?

YOUR SWINDON, YOUR VERDICT: WITH bans on smoking in pubs and restaurants looking increasingly likely over the coming two years it seems that Swindonians almost fully back the idea of no smoking.   more...

400 chickens going cheep!

76132-01ABOUT 400 Wootton Bassett residents are looking for new accommodation after accepting redundancy.   more...

Youngsters on the museum trail track down a crocodile

76128-02CHILDREN had plenty to look out for at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery during half term.   more...

Four attacks on elderly women

ANOTHER elderly woman has been attacked by someone looking for money.   more...

Battling mechanical cars fight for supremacy in Robogeddon

76137-169BATTLING four-wheeled robots have taken to the streets of Swindon town centre in a fight of survival.   more...

Valentines Features

February 2006

Check here for a range of fun features, ideas and events in February 2006.   more...

Wiltshire News

New hunting legislation sees four men arrested

Four men have been arrested by police in Wiltshire in what are believed to be the first arrests under the hunting legislation that became active on Thursday night.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Is Mick Town's man?

MICK Harford was due at the County Ground today to discuss a deal which would see him installed as Town's new assistant manager.   more...

Wootton Bassett News

400 chickens going cheep!

76132-01ABOUT 400 Wootton Bassett residents are looking for new accommodation after accepting redundancy.   more...

Car gets paint job

YELLOW paint was sprayed on a car in Wootton Bassett. The Citreon Picasso was parked on Lime Kiln when it was damaged during the evening of Saturday and the early hours of yesterday.   more...

  
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