Stories for 31 August 2005

Business News

Firms shun the problem staff

EMPLOYERS are refusing to consider hiring people with previous drug or alcohol problems.   more...

Computer gift eases the way for the disabled

Monahans Accountants present computers to the Tech4d charity in PinehurstA FIRM of accountants has donated 20 computers to a charity that helps train the elderly and disabled.   more...

NatWest pedals for cash

STAFF at NatWest Swindon raised £1,813 for the Arthritis Research Campaign, with another £1,000 donation to come from NatWest's Community Cashback Scheme.   more...

Long hours stress staff

STRESS levels are high in workplaces across Britain, with people spending too much time in the office and unable to relax while on holiday.   more...

Sport Angling

Clever Trevor hits dynamite form on Open waters!

Swindon's Trevor Wyse has been on the winning trail again, when he won the Drayton Reservoir Open with 126lb 4oz using a method feeder waggler and natural swimstim groundbait.   more...

Sport Cricket

Owzat for nerve?

Adam Gilchrist breaks the stumps during a knock-about with Castrol employees and their families yesterday Ref: 99157-138ADAM Gilchrist stood up in front of hundreds of England fans yesterday and advised them not to crack open the champagne just yet.   more...

Turton to the rescue for Ciren

Career-best figures of 5-22 from John Turton and a composed 40 from Rich Hudson led Cirencester to victory in their Gloucestershire League Division One relegation clash against Ruardean Hill.   more...

Wilkins boys seal victory

Goatacre 2ndís John Wilkins watches anxiously as the ball goes behind towards Biddestone wicketkeeper Hywel Evans Ref: 99113-79Goatacre maintained their interest in the title with a comprehensive six-wicket win over Devizes.   more...

Title down to the wire

SWINDON'S challenge for the Glos/Wilts One title will go the wire after all the challengers managed wins on the penaultimate weekend. As Trowbridge and Goatacre claimed victories over Redmarley and Devizes respectively, Swindon saw off Lydney at home by 36 runs to maintain their bid.   more...

Treble ends Bassett's chances

YOUTH CRICKET: A DOMINIC Webb hat-trick finally ended Wootton Bassett's hopes of lifting the Wiltshire Youth League Under 13 play-off final at Chippenham.   more...

Sport Football

Cleeve next for Fairford

FAIRFORD set up a daunting FA Cup tie with Bishops Cleeve after dispatching Devizes in a preliminary round replay last night.   more...

Swindon News

Residents are treated badly

TWO recent reports show contempt for the rights of Swindon citizens.   more...

Fine care found in hospital

AFTER 63 years of being healthy and never having seen the inside of any hospital, I recently found myself at the GW Hospital.   more...

In praise of sport heroes

I WOULD like to thank the thousands of people who kicked, threw, coached, encouraged, drove, swum or applauded during August to take part in the Year Of The Volunteers' Sport Month.   more...

We must put safety first

IT is quite clear that this spineless government, under pressure from legal parasites and bleeding hearts, is more concerned with what may befall the preachers of hate in this country if they are thrown out, than victims of the London bombings.   more...

Name game

RESIDENTS of Butts Road, in Chiseldon, can bathe in the glory of double entendres and possible meanings of Butts (Swindon Advertiser, Town is the butt of a few laughs p25, Aug 26).   more...

Speeders will be put on web

SWINDON'S drivers are the first in the country to be able to look at pictures of themselves speeding.   more...

Group adopts SHOC tactics

Basil Jones of Stop Harming Our Children Picture Ref: 99096-10A CHARITY has been set up in Swindon to give parents more information about what is best for their children.   more...

Mourners pay their last respects

Picture Ref: 99140-10SOPHIE McGuire made a tearful speech to mourners at her husband's funeral.   more...

We've lost touch!

Picture Ref: 71758-13THE GREAT DEBATE: In the third of our week-long series, Lyndsay Scanlan interviews Garry Perkins, lead member for children's services at Swindon Council   more...

Scrapstore to be revamped

Picture Ref: 78850-08A SWINDON charity is making changes to raise extra funds.   more...

Life's a beach as children enjoy picnic

Jay and Kai, three Picture Ref: 99147-28EIGHTY youngsters from a Wanborough nursery donned beachwear for a giant picnic.   more...

Great walk of China

Brandon Picture Ref: 77253-17SPONSORS are being sought to help raise money for a Swindon mum's charity trek along the Great Wall of China.   more...

Trusty is a new national symbol

National Trust children's mascot Trusty meets five-year-old Georgia Wilkes at the trust's headquarters in Swindon Picture Ref: 99145-4MEET the National Trust's new and improved mascot.   more...

Attacker tries to assault pregnant woman

A PREGNANT woman has been attacked in West Swindon. Police are appealing for witnesses after the 24-year-old was grabbed from behind by an attacker who tried to drag her into nearby bushes.   more...

Chance for man guilty of assault

Abdi Muse Picture Ref: 77190-9A MAN who has admitted assaulting a police officer and being drunk and disorderly has been given a chance to earn himself a lighter sentence.   more...

Fine for drug addict who sold paperboy's bicycle

A MAN who sold a 13-year-old's stolen bike has been fined £70.   more...

Rubbish set alight

FIREFIGHTERS put out a blaze in an alleyway off Manchester Road yesterday.   more...

Tree fire mystery

FIREFIGHTERS from Swindon station were called to a report of a tree and undergrowth on fire in Avebury Road, Penhill.   more...

Computer skills for beginners

SWINDON libraries will once again be offering free computer sessions this autumn.   more...

See the Yardbirds

THE band that launched the careers of Eric Clapton, pictured, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page will appear at the Arts Centre in December.   more...

Head teacher to stand trial

A 51-year-old Purton head teacher is to face trial by jury after pleading not guilty to charges of indecency.   more...

Arsonists start two grass fires

FIREFIGHTERS tackled two small grass fires ­ which are thought to have been started deliberately.   more...

Fine fruit and veg ready for the show

THE SWINDON Allotments and Garden Society is holding its annual vegetable, fruit and flower show on Saturday September 3 at the Pinehurst People's Centre.   more...

Shake-up on agenda

ANYONE concerned about a proposed shake-up for Wiltshire's Ambulance Trust should go to a meeting on Tuesday. Plans to create a single trust for Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire are on the agenda.   more...

College courses online

SWINDON College has teamed up with the e-learning expert vision2learn to provide four new online computer courses.   more...

Old school uniforms in demand

THE British Heart Foundation is asking parents to donate school clothes to its store.   more...

Internet porn laws welcome

NORTH Swindon MP Michael Wills has welcomed Government plans to ban violent internet porn.   more...

First World War remembered

AN amateur war historian is giving a talk about Swindonians who fought in the First World War.   more...

Your chance to meet Bond girl

BOND girl Molly Peters will be visiting Swindon next month to meet fans of the famous spy movies.   more...

In good voice for the hospice

SWINDON'S Kentwood choir will be performing an evening concert in aid of the Prospect Foundation on Thursday, September 15.   more...

Satellite reveals startling secret

SWINDON expertise is helping to uncover the secrets of a mysterious moon orbiting Saturn.   more...

Your masterpiece could win a prize

A SWINDON craft store is running an art competition.   more...

Walkers invited to join charity trek

WALKERS have been invited to raise money for a charity that helps sufferers of Alzheimer's Disease and their carers.   more...

Drunk...? No Dying

PC Duncan Picture Ref: 99151-24SWINDON...AND PROUD OF IT: A POLICEMAN saved the life of a man thrown out of a nightclub because bouncers thought he was drunk.   more...

Low helicopter frightens horse

Sue Jardine and Wendy Backes ride near where their friend came off her horse Picture Ref: 99156-59A RIDER is in hospital with suspected back injuries after her horse was spooked by a low-flying helicopter.   more...

It's Carli's match of a lifetime

Carli Green Picture Ref: 99148-47A SWINDON boy will lead out the England under-17 side tonight.   more...

Staggering rise in drink arrests

A young woman is overcome by alcohol on the street as other revellers pass her byTHE number of Wiltshire teenagers being prosecuted for being drunk and disorderly soared by 50 per cent in only one year ­ the largest increase in the country.   more...

Officers praised for capturing joyrider

PC Gavin Brewster and PC Richard Monk, foreground Picture Ref: 99151-63A JOYRIDER who hijacked a recovery truck sent to help him was caught by police officers who boxed him in on the motorway.   more...

`I'll run through the pain barrier'

Jennifer Mallorie-Williams Picture Ref: 99153-33A CANCER survivor who needs a hip replacement and is attempting this year's Great North Run dressed as a banana.   more...

Baby's head reshape success

Oliver Dean Picture Ref: 78303-02BRAVE Oliver Dean should learn next month if he has been cured of a skull defect.   more...

Mum in £18,000 benefits swindle

Michelle Nunn Picture Ref: 99146-83A MUM has admitted swindling more than £18,000 in false benefits.   more...

`Stick them in the stocks...'

Vince Ayris whose shop in Havelock Street shop was broken into Picture Ref: 99149-06A SHOPOWNER whose cash till was stolen says he blames a lack of discipline among today's youth for the incident.   more...

Wiltshire News

Staggering rise in drink arrests

A young woman is overcome by alcohol on the street as other revellers pass her byTHE number of Wiltshire teenagers being prosecuted for being drunk and disorderly soared by 50 per cent in only one year ­ the largest increase in the country.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Op for Evans

RHYS Evans will have surgery on his injured right knee in the next couple of days although it looks like the goalkeeper's worst fear won't be realised as he goes under the knife.   more...

  
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