Stories for 24 May 2005

Business News

Plan is music to pupils' ears

SWINDON'S music-minded youngsters are to benefit from a scheme launched by a high street bank.   more...

Elevation provides lifts without flaws

SWINDON marketing agency Elevation has teamed up with copywriter Steve Tilling and his writing team.   more...

Halfmarathon News

Hot on the heels of a record sum

MAY 24 2005: RUNNERS will need to start getting in shape for this year's Nationwide Swindon Half Marathon. The charity event is being launched today and is promising to be even better than last year. All of the money raised will be going to help the Prospect Hospice in Wroughton.   more...

Health News

Exercise mind, body and spirit at Westonbirt Arboretum

Famous for its magnificent tree collection Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is leading the way with interactive ideas for fitness, health and wellbeing.   more...

Sport Football

Swindon edge to cup win

SWINDON Primary Schools under 11 team won the Witney Cup by beating Brent Schools 1-0 at Swindon Supermarine.   more...

Hreod Parkway clinch Swindon schools trophy

Hreod Parkway Year Seven school football team won the Swindon Schools Cup by beating Wootton Bassett 3-0 in the final.   more...

Spitfires roar totournament win

Swindon Spitfires' under 10s continued their recent fine performances by going to FC Chippenham's tournament and coming away worthy winners.   more...

Old boy Rhys isback at `home'

Highworth Junior Football Club drew the 2004-05 season to a close with the annual presentation evening held at the Rec.   more...

Players plea

Croft Junior Football Club are looking for new players for their under 11 and under 12 teams next season.   more...

Marine sixes

ADULT teams have until 5pm Friday to enter Swindon Supermarine's six-a-side tournament, to be held at Hunts Copse.   more...

Arval's cup

Arval Cricklade won the Intermach Sunday Cup with a 5-3 victory against Pinehurst Community.   more...

Sport Rugby

Brian's the star turn for dinner

FORMER England hooker-turned BBC commentator Brian Moore presented the awards at Swindon RFC's annual dinner at Wanborough.   more...

Swindon News

Thanks to the hooded heroes

THE saying never judge a book by its cover was applicable to me on Sunday, May 15.   more...

Challenges to help cancer children

AS a mother and a patron of CLIC Sargent, I am writing to encourage people to support children with cancer.   more...

Stop the politics, not the mayor

A RECENT letter suggests abolishing the valuable post of mayor to save a few pounds each year.   more...

Getting bored

I HAVE noticed that on the Save Coate website one simply clicks a box to cast a vote on the issue of the Swindon Gateway development.   more...

Not our gain

IN his letter Adver May 16, Coun Thompson declared that he is proud of the university and urban development plan for Coate.   more...

Confusion

MAY I compliment you on the very moving VE 60 Souvenir supplement included with the EA on Saturday May 7.   more...

Good impression

I WOULD like to say how impressed I was with the day surgery unit at GW Hospital.   more...

Wren: Others to abandon Labour

THE man who single-handedly doubled Swindon's contingent of independent councillors has been explaining his reasons for leaving the Labour group.   more...

Those nasty nettles have a nice side too

Biodiversity Ranger Karl Curtis with Asha-Mae Fawthrop, 7 Picture Ref: 77539-187MORE than 30 people joined in an adventure aimed at reversing the perception of nettles as a troublesome weed.   more...

Net help for exam stress

Mike Miles from Connexions advice service Picture Ref: 77557-07AS the exam season begins, a listening ear is available to help with worries and give advice about the future.   more...

Why shoppers shun the store

TIRED stores and a lack of direction are to blame for Marks & Spencer's massive fall in profits over the past few years, according to a former manager at the Swindon branch.   more...

Cash boost to target graffiti

SWINDON is to get £40,000 to tackle its graffiti epidemic.   more...

Fancy a stay on a desert island?

THE Anthony Nolan Trust is looking for nine more people to take part in its survival challenge.   more...

Free advice for women

WOMEN who need advice on family law matters can see a solicitor from Lemon and Co in the Well Woman Centre, Health Hydro, Milton Road, on the first Friday of each month.   more...

Tributes to owner of haulage firm

Peter Dainton-White and his wife BettieA SWINDON man who ran his own haulage business has died.   more...

New magazine for the parents

PARENTS in Swindon can now obtain a new parenting magazine.   more...

KFC plans debate will begin earlier

TONIGHT'S planning meeting will start at the earlier time of 6pm.   more...

Come here and say that!

Straight Talking Swindon mayor Ray Fisher Picture Ref: 77556-62THE new Mayor of Swindon says it is time to stand up to the bullies who hurl insults at the town.   more...

Taking pride in our town

Singing town's praises, Jon Snow Picture Ref: 77450-18TODAY the Adver launches an initiative to stand up to those who see our town as an opportunity for a cheap laugh.   more...

MP aims to end fight over Coate

Anne Snelgrove Picture Ref: 72773-70THE Save Coate campaign has welcomed a pledge by Swindon's new MP.   more...

Trio are charged with muggings

THREE youths have appeared at Swindon Crown Court accused of a string of muggings on the same night.   more...

Water babies aid charity

Lily Datta with dad Max Picture Ref: 77552-186PARENTS helped splash the cash for a charity which aims to prevent premature birth, still birth and miscarriage.   more...

Police plea to help find this robber

Artist impression of robberPOLICE are renewing an appeal for witnesses after a teenager was forced to hand over cash and his bike to a robber.   more...

Saved by the bell

Alex Wade in the boxing ringLAWYER Alex Wade can certainly pack a punch ­ both in and out of the courtroom.   more...

Hot on the heels of a record sum

The launch of this year's Nationwide Swindon Half MarathonRUNNERS will need to start getting in shape for this year's Nationwide Swindon Half Marathon. The charity event is being launched today and is promising to be even better than last year.   more...

Lads want a six-pack short cut

A QUARTER of teenage boys would consider plastic surgery to match the looks and physiques of their celebrity idols.   more...

Wiltshire News

Hot on the heels of a record sum

RUNNERS will need to start getting in shape for this year's Nationwide Swindon Half Marathon. The charity event is being launched today and is promising to be even better than last year.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Gurney `Out of reach'

ANDY Gurney has been tipped for a County Ground return although a lack of hard cash could prevent Wiltshire's own version of friends reunited taking place.   more...