Stories for 14 September 2005

Business News

Legal eagles joins forces to expand opportunities

Terry Bishop and David NolderSWINDON law firm BLB Solicitors has merged with Devizes commercial law specialists David Nolder & Co.   more...

Confidence in workforce falls

THE confidence of employers to keep hiring staff over the next few months is waning.   more...

Power prediction

BUSINESSES could face power blackouts this winter if predictions of a long spell of cold weather come true.   more...

New partnership opens window of opportunity

A SWINDON firm is offering an alternative to glass, thanks to a new partnership with an Italian company.   more...

Andrew becomes one of the team

A FIRM, which provides provides part-time finance directors to fast-growing businesses has appointed a new Wiltshire associate as part of its expansion.   more...

Salisbury Features

Houses that pave the way to heaven

This weekend, some of the city's places of succour and refuge throw open their doors, as they did in days of yore. Lesley Bates finds out more about this year's Heritage Open Days.  more...

Salisbury News

Thugs make home a virtual prison

A MOTHER says young thugs have made her family virtual prisoners in their own home through a five-year campaign of vandalism and abuse.  more...

Dig throws new light on Stonehenge mystery

THREE weeks of excavations at Durrington Walls have been helping to throw new light on the mysteries of the Stonehenge World Heritage site.  more...

Drug baron told to pay back £1.9m

ONE of Britain's most successful drug barons, who owns property in Salisbury and in the village of Brook in the New Forest, has been given six months to pay back £1.9m or face another three years behind bars.  more...

City's potential for 2012

SALISBURY'S bid to play as full a part as possible in London's 2012 Olympics hit the ground running last week, when enthusiastic sports people, educators and business co-ordinators gathered for the city's inaugural Olympic conference.  more...

Village tradition "is facing extinction"

AFTER decades of processions, floats, fancy dress and marching bands, this year's Tisbury carnival will be the last unless more people agree to help organise it.  more...

Last chance to nominate

THERE is just one week left to nominate your local hero for the People Awards.  more...

A home-grown second in bloom competition

SALISBURY was runner-up in this year's search for the most blooming beautiful cities and towns.  more...

Draw sends city duo back on road

AFTER reaching the next stage of the FA Cup, both Salisbury City and Bemerton Heath Harlequins were hoping for a home draw and a chance to further their run in the famous old competition, writes Mike Turner.  more...

Sport Angling

Biting back

AFTER their disappointing national performance the Peatmoor Juniors came bouncing back to win the NFA Junior Regional Championships on Bathampton's AC Hunstrete Lakes.   more...

Swindon News

Don't listen to minority

I HAVE just read a letter from a K Lacey of Wanborough regarding Redlands Airfield.   more...

Find out how you can help

AS AN ambassador for UK learning disability charity Mencap, I have seen first hand the huge rewards that come through volunteering.   more...

Crime pays!

IF ever proof were needed that the law is an ass, then Saturday's Evening Advertiser certainly proved the point.   more...

Verbal gaffe

AT A time when the patriotism of certain sections of our population is being called into question, for someone who is supposed to set an example to call any part of this land of ours "a dump" is unbelievable.   more...

Get checked

FIVE million British adults are currently unaware that they have high blood pressure, so I am writing to let readers know about an opportunity to find out their most vital statistic ­ their blood pressure numbers.   more...

Jamie catches tales

Wiltshire born jazz musician Jamie Cullum Picture Ref: 28404-73FAME can takes its toll on artists. Those who have chased after it for years can sometimes take their new status for granted, becoming spoiled, demanding or simply burned out.   more...

Historic building's £10k for heating and lighting

Kate Crow, the chairman of Cricklade Parish Hall committee, with Cliff Carter of the Hill's Group and the hall liaison group Picture Ref: 99262-58ONE of Cricklade's most historic buildings can look forward to a cosy future.   more...

Royal visit is planned

Royal Visit Prince Andrew will visit MAN ERF on the Blagrove Industrial Estate Picture Ref: 99265-74SWINDON is to get a royal visitor tomorrow.   more...

Crime fighters scoop awards

Swindon police, back, from the left to right, PC Steven Love, Chief Supt Andy Tatam, who made the presentations, PC Mark Green, PC Michael Diffin, Frank Katus and PC Barrie Card Picture Ref: 99264-08SWINDON ... AND PROUD OF IT: POLICE officers who have saved lives and caught serious criminals have been rewarded for their work.   more...

Looking for a reel talent

COULD you be the next Quentin Tarantino or Steven Spielberg? If so, here's your chance to show what you can do.   more...

MP to visit pre-school to see how it works

ANNE Snelgrove, the Labour MP for South Swindon, will be visiting Upper Shaw Farm Playgroup on Friday to see how a pre-school operates.   more...

Shoplifter bailed to attend father's funeral

MAGISTRATES took pity on a shoplifter, giving her bail to attend her father's funeral in Wales.   more...

MP listens hard

South Swindon MP Anne Snelgrove Picture Ref: 72773-74PENSIONERS may have better living facilities after discussing problems with Anne Snelgrove.   more...

Cyclist steels big tool kit from shop

SWINDON Police are appealing for witnesses after a man stole a tool kit.   more...

Chinese army myths buried

A TALK on China's Terracotta warriors takes place next month.   more...

Believe in faith

A COURSE looking at Faith and Ethics is held in Swindon College every Tuesday.   more...

Catch choir in concert

SWINDON Choral Society will be travelling out of the town to perform Mozart's Requiem next month.   more...

Festival serves up fun for all

THE damp weather didn't dampen the spirits of visitors to the first ever Coleshill Food Festival.   more...

Phil makes his bid

AUCTIONEER Philip Serrell will be appearing at the Arts Centre on Saturday, November 9.   more...

Mediators to be evaluated

A SERVICE for youngsters in Swindon wants to be assessed by an outside body.   more...

Health for men

A CLINIC is open for men to drop in.   more...

You're just making things worse

MOTORISTS are being told to be sensible when it comes to buying petrol or risk causing hysteria. With some filling stations in Swindon running short of fuel, trading standards officials are urging people not to panic.   more...

Plain crazy

The police helicopter hunts an erratic motorist over Swindon yesterdayPOLICE were led on a high-speed chase around Swindon by two men in a car lasting hours. Four police cars and the force helicopter were involved in the pursuit around the streets of Old Town and Walcot yesterday.   more...

Fifty jobs at risk in benefits move

Liberata which is is planning to move its operation out of Swindon Picture Ref 72243-44FIFTY council jobs could go in Swindon, it has been revealed. Liberata ­ the firm tasked with collecting council tax and distributing housing benefit ­ plans to pull out of town.   more...

Oh boy, Brit's baby will be named after me

Ref. 289976"WE ARE trendsetters" is the message a Swindon couple has for Britney Spears.   more...

Future of local library is secure

Residents at the meeting into the future of Moredon Library Picture Ref: 99268-12MOREDON and Rodbourne Cheney residents have been reassured that their library is not under threat.   more...

Special queuing at Sainsbury's on blockade day

A SWINDON petrol station has come up with a clever way to stop chaos at the pumps.   more...

Police wait for news on merger

Chief constable Martin RichardsPOLICE chiefs in Wiltshire will learn next week the details of radical plans to shake up rural constabularies.   more...

Gina'll be running like a hare...

Gina Ford who is taking part in the Great North Run to raise money for the Wiltshire Blind Association. Picture Ref: 99256-19ONE Swindon woman is hoping that a bright orange wig will help her friends and family spot her among the runners in this year's Great North Run.   more...

Blaze wrecks man's home

Mick Pope's flat after the blaze Picture Ref: 99260-22A MAN'S home has been gutted after fire broke out in his bedroom.   more...

Nigel behind the mic for religious show on town's new radio station

Nigel Sharp Picture Ref: 13298-47A NEW religious programme has been planned for Swindon's new month-long radio station ­ which went on air last weekend on 106.8FM.   more...

Wiltshire News

Police wait for news on merger

Chief constable Martin RichardsPOLICE chiefs in Wiltshire will learn next week the details of radical plans to shake up rural constabularies.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Clean start

TONY Thorpe accepts that frustration has played a part in Town's unhealthy card count so far this campaign and admits the players must cut out the needless bookings to avoid further pain.   more...

  
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