Stories for 16 August 2005

Business News

Anti-terrorism guide on offer

ONE of the country's largest commercial insurers has launched anti-terrorism guidelines for businesses.   more...

Surprise in store for guests at fun event

Picture Ref: 78884-2A GROUP of Swindon businessmen and women say they hope to raise the bar on business social events.   more...

Flourishing firm boosts builders

A SWINDON building supplies firm has undergone a number of changes.   more...

Stay safe in the sun staff warned

CONSTRUCTION firm Bluestone, which has an office in Bridgemead, Swindon, is urging its employees to cover up during the coming hot days.   more...

Nationwide wants to cut the cost of your loan

SWINDON-based building society Nationwide says consumers are losing out on personal loans.   more...

Highworth News

Razzell inquest

AN INQUEST into the death of Linda Razzell could reveal the secrets of her last movements.   more...

Sport Cricket

Lewis sets date

JON LEWIS is looking to return to action next week for Gloucestershire.   more...

Tough for Wiltshire

WILTSHIRE face a massive run chase at Corsham if they are to end their 2005 Minor Counties Championship season on a high with a second successive win.   more...

Sport Football

It's six of the best!

BEECHES FC hosted their first ever six-a-side festival at the weekend and they threw themselves in at the deep end.   more...

Football fun at Bassett

MORE than 60 boys and girls took part in the second of Wootton Bassett's soccer fun weeks:   more...

Cup victory

CLANFIELD 85 made an impressive start to their Faringdon Thursday Cup campaign, cruising into the second round with a 7-2 win over visiting CHQ United.   more...

Tournament draw

THE draw for Swindon Asians' 11-a-side adult and youth tournaments will take place at Swindon Town FC on Friday at 3pm.   more...

Play on Sundays

The Intermach Conference is looking for new 11-a-side Sunday football teams to compete in the league this season.   more...

Players wanted

Purton Under 12s return to training next Monday. Any new players interested in attending training should contact Mark Carson 01793 772320 for more information.   more...

Swindon News

We all have a right to roads

I'M sad to see my local newspaper publishing yet another anti-cycling rant, this time from one of its own staff (Shirley Mathias' column, August 10).   more...

Welfare of elderly was put at risk

THE modernisation of Whitbourne House created noise, dust and mess.   more...

Distance learning is solution

THE article (Aug 11) on student debt echoes one of the problems in the education sector generally.   more...

Parachutist's jump praised

AS chairman of the Swindon Rotary Club International Committee I would like publicly to say how grateful we are to Michael Hillier agreeing to do a parachute jump to raise funds for the Swellendam Creche, in South Africa.   more...

This is not democracy

TONY Blair tried to deny the connection between the London bombings and the illegal attack and invasion of Iraq.   more...

Man in threat to bomb home

A JUDGE has asked for a psychiatric report on a convicted arsonist who took a homemade petrol bomb to his ex-girlfriend's house and threatened to kill her.   more...

Make your cup of coffee count

CAFFEINE addicts across Swindon are being urged to wake up and smell even more coffee as part of a major fundraising drive by Macmillan Cancer Relief.   more...

Champion fundraiser saddles up

Picture Ref: 78874-06CANCER survivor John Cox was presented with a mountain bike for the third year running after raising more than £1,200 in a sponsored bike ride for Macmillan Cancer Relief.   more...

Asda axes free bus transport

Olive Williams who is unhappy with the decision to cancel the free bus to Asda Picture Ref: 78883-99SHOPPERS are feeling short-changed after a Swindon supermarket cancelled its free bus service.   more...

Return of the dinosaur?

STEPS are being taken to ensure Swindon does its bit in the fight against global warming.   more...

Drug charity's future secure

Dave Cork, the manager of Druglink Picture Ref: 78880-60A CHARITY which provides support and advice to people with drug-related illnesses has bought its premises to make sure it does not become homeless.   more...

Bank Holiday charity event

THE Liden Arms has organised another charity weekend. This year's is being held in aid of the Prospect Hospice and will be held over the bank holiday weekend.   more...

Does this affect you and yours?

HOUSE construction company George Wimpey will hold a public meeting tonight to consult residents on future plans in the area.   more...

Razzell inquest

AN INQUEST into the death of Linda Razzell could reveal the secrets of her last movements.   more...

Cheers for pub

The Rolleston ArmsTHE Rolleston Arms is celebrating its 114th birthday tomorrow and is inviting everyone to help the party along.   more...

Water park gets a helping hand

Nigel PleassCOTSWOLD Water Park Society has teamed up with HSBC and the Earthwatch Institute to help support Cotswold Water Park.   more...

Plans for houses is a step nearer

THE demolition of St Joseph's Upper School in Nythe Road, Coleview, is set to move a step closer as plans to build 258 houses on the school site come under the spotlight at Swindon Council's planning committee meeting this evening.   more...

Deaths due to alcohol soaring

ALCOHOL-RELATED deaths in some parts of England have soared in the last five years.   more...

A chance to enjoy canal

THE Canal Trust and Swindon Wildlife Group are organising a walk along the canal in Swindon's front garden on Sunday, August 21.   more...

Mums turn their back on chores

Modern day mothers spend less time at home than their 1950s counterparts but fit in more tasks.   more...

Couple face brothel charges in court

A COUPLE charged with keeping a Swindon brothel have had a date set for a court appearance.   more...

Degree course is being held

ANYONE considering a career working with young children can still apply to the degree in early childhood studies being run at Bath University's Oakfield Campus in Swindon.   more...

Skydive to raise cash for charity

A CHILDREN'S charity wants volunteers to take part in a fundraising parachute jump.   more...

Water butts selling well

CHEAP water butts have been selling faster than hot cakes.   more...

Hi-tech sessions offered

AGE Concern Swindon is still on the lookout for two venues to host its next series of free computer tasters.   more...

Kids get creative

Amy Sheridan and Jack Price display their T-shirt designsCOOKING and acting are just two of the activities that children visiting Greenbridge can enjoy this summer.   more...

Musicians raise a bit of brass

AN OPEN-AIR concert has raised £1,500 for a village band.   more...

Change A levels

The majority of Britons believe A-Levels should be reformed even though they are split on whether the exams have become easier, according to a new poll.   more...

The hunt is on for new artistic talent

Picture Ref: 78849-28BUDDING Picassos have been invited to pick up their brushes.   more...

Dare you take on ghostly challenge?

A CHARITY is looking for volunteers to spend a night in one of the most haunted pubs in the south west.   more...

Naked walkers case dropped

THREE ramblers who were arrested as they attempted to walk the length of Britain naked have had the case against them dropped.   more...

Collectors join up

STAMP and postcard collectors have a chance to add to their collections next month.   more...

Don't sentence us to death

Zarina and Islan Eltuyev with their children Aslan, left, and Said Picture Ref: 78866-186WHEN Zarina Eltuyev found her four-year-old son curled up in a corner and rocking back and forth she knew she had to do something.   more...

Cyclist, 60, hit by lorry on A419

A MAN is critically ill in hospital after he was hit by a lorry on the A419 today.   more...

Celebrities roll back the years

Melinda MessengerSWINDON'S celebrities have been sharing their childhood memories as part of a campaign to combat world poverty.   more...

Backer needed for ground plan

The Adver's front page on SaturdayTHE man holding Swindon Council's purse strings says he cannot see the County Ground being rebuilt unless Swindon finds a major backer.   more...

Have fun on the run and get fit

Picture Ref: 78882-22SWINDON AND PROUD: A KEEP-FIT group has organised a fun run to boost the community spirit in Penhill.   more...

Stick to it for hospice

SWINDON AND PROUD: SWINDON businesses can now show their pride in the town with the introduction of Swindon . . . and Proud Of It van stickers.   more...

University rejects a town site

Swindon Civic Trust spokesman Alan HaywardTHE GREAT DEBATE: PLANS to build a university campus in Swindon town centre have been rejected by the University of Bath.   more...

Promoting harmony

TWINNING organisations in Swindon are to come together to discuss ways of promoting harmony between religious and ethnic groups in the town.   more...

Man struck love rival with mallet

A MAN obsessed with his ex-girlfriend has been jailed, a year after hitting her new boyfriend with a mallet.   more...

Wiltshire News

Razzell inquest

AN INQUEST into the death of Linda Razzell could reveal the secrets of her last movements. Her estranged husband Glyn, was found guilty of her murder in November 2003, but the body has never been found.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Ready if needed

STEFANI MIGLIORANZI makes his latest comeback from injury today and is in contention to feature at Blackpool this weekend.   more...

Wootton Bassett News

Put pooches on show

A FUN dog show is being held in Wootton Bassett in aid of the British Heart Foundation.   more...

  
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