Stories for 4 April 2006

Bradford News

New name marks start of an era for school

It was the end of an era and the beginning of a new one, as two schools joined together under one name on April 1.  more...

Businesses celebrate a special town day

SHOPPERS sampled the best of what Bradford on Avon has to offer on Saturday as businesses celebrated a special town day.  more...

Businesses celebrate a special town day

SHOPPERS sampled the best of what Bradford on Avon has to offer on Saturday as businesses celebrated a special town day.  more...

Chippenham News

Chemical leak at rubber factory

Firefighters and a decontamination unit were called to Avon Rubber on Bumpers Farm at 8am this morning to deal with a suspected chemical leak.  more...

Chemical leak at rubber factory

Firefighters were called to Avon Rubber on Bumpers Farm at 8am this morning to deal with a suspected chemical leak.  more...

Chemical leak at rubber factory

Firefighters were called to Avon Rubber on Bumpers Farm at 8am this morning to deal with a suspected chemical leak.  more...

Chemical leak at rubber factory

A chemical spill caused havoc at Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate at rush hour this morning. Emergency services blocked off the entrance to the Avon factory, at the gateway to the busy estate, while they dealt with the incident. A member of staff alerted the fire brigade after smelling what is believed to be ammonia leaking from a fridge in the building.  more...

Chemical leak at rubber factory

Firefighters were called to Avon Rubber on Bumpers Farm at 8am this morning to deal with a suspected chemical leak.  more...

Chemical leak at rubber factory

Firefighters were called to Avon Rubber on Bumpers Farm at 8am this morning to deal with a suspected chemical leak.  more...

Competitions

Personal accounts software

With British consumers currently owing a record £1 trillion and over 6 million households in debt this really is a wise time to think about your finances.  more...

Personal accounts software

With British consumers currently owing a record £1 trillion and over 6 million households in debt this really is a wise time to think about your finances.  more...

Win VIP entry to Brunel Rooms

This is Wiltshire has teamed up with top Swindon nightspot Brunel Rooms to offer a regular competition to party-goers.  more...

Win tickets to see new movies at Cineworld cinema

This is Wiltshire has teamed up with Cineworld cinemas to offer you the chance of winning a pair of cinema tickets for the hottest films each week, including new releases.  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

City head to King's Lynn

SALISBURY City head to rivals King's Lynn today for a top of the table clash which could have a major impact on who secures the automatic promotion place to the Conference South.  more...

Whites head to King's Lynn

SALISBURY City head to rivals King's Lynn for tonight's top of the table clash which could well have a major bearing on who secures the automatic promotion place to the Conference South.  more...

Whites head to King's Lynn

SALISBURY City head to rivals King's Lynn for tonight's top of the table clash which could well have a major bearing on who secures the automatic promotion place to the Conference South.  more...

Live updates from King's Lynn this evening

Live updates from tonight's game with King's Lynn will be posted on this site from 7.30pm onwards.  more...

Tonight's team

Salisbury City line up is the same which started Saturday's match at Banbury United: Sawyer, Bartlett, Browne, Cook (c), Bond, Widdrington, Turk, Prince, Sales, Holgate, Haddow.   more...

1-1 after 15 mins

WAYNE Turk put Salisbury City into the lead on five minutes only for King's Lynn's in-form striker Nolan to level two minutes later - his sixth goal in 8 games.  more...

25 minutes gone - 2-1 - Holgate scores first for club

SALISBURY City made a perfect start to tonight's top of the table clash at King's Lynn when Wayne Turk scored inside five minutes.  more...

Whites lead 2-1 - goal descriptions

SALISBURY City made a perfect start to tonight's top of the table clash at King's Lynn when Wayne Turk scored inside five minutes.  more...

2nd half underway - still 2-1. Att: 1,821

SALISBURY City made a perfect start to tonight's top of the table clash at King's Lynn when Wayne Turk scored inside five minutes.  more...

3-1 to Whites Turk at the double

UPDATE: Wayne Turk scored his second of the game, ten minutes into second half to give Whites a 3-1 lead.  more...

Whites win 3-1

SALISBURY City put clear blue water between them and their title rivals when they turned in a gutsy display to beat King's Lynn 3-1 tonight at The Walks in front of more than 1,800 spectators.  more...

Stfc Headlines

Iffy challenges youth prospects to prove their worth

IFFY Onuora is challenging Town's young hopefuls to step up to the plate' in the closing weeks of the campaign and clinch a place among the professional ranks at the County Ground, writes JON RITSON.  more...

Holgate’s return mission

ASHAN Holgate is still dreaming of becoming a Town hero in May despite temporarily switching the League One relegation battle for a title challenge.  more...

Swindon And Proud Campaign

Knitters help the baby unit

IF the infants at Great Western Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit could speak, they would be saying a huge thank you to one Swindon knitting circle.  more...

Swindon Business Headlines

Lifeline offered to the Chamber

The Swindon Chamber of Commerce, which went into liquidation two weks ago, is likely to be taken over by the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce which already looks after the interests of both Oxford and Reading businesses.  more...

Household energy bills are set to increase

Southern Energy has announced a price increase that will affect its millions of gas and electricity customers.  more...

Experts at exporting

Cirencester company Audiosoft has won a top export award from UK Trade & Investment.  more...

Bookshop merger comes under fire

The Forum of Private Business has slammed the Competition Commission for showing tunnel vision in provisionally approving the merger of Waterstone's and Ottakar's, claiming the decision will have a devastating impact on independent booksellers and the high street.  more...

Training company wins skills award

Avon Vale Training received a skills award from the Learning and Skills Council.  more...

A good chance to connect with China

Organisations in Wiltshire which are interested in developing trading links with China will be able to gain invaluable insights at the Connecting with China one-day conference on June 7 at the Marriott Royal Hotel in Bristol.  more...

Swindon Football

Fisher’s not in a sympathetic mood

JOHN Fisher insists his Highworth Town side can afford to show no sympathy as they bid to prove a title push next season is a realistic ambition, writes ANDY CRYER.  more...

Swindon General Sport

Major chance

GOLF: DAVID Howell has returned to Augusta believing the Masters represents perhaps his best chance of becoming a Major champion.  more...

Beijing bound?

COMMONWEALTH Games bronze medallist Chris Jones is facing the biggest decision of his life after a shock offer has re-ignited his Olympic dream.  more...

Beijing bound?

COMMON WEALTH Games bronze medallist Chris Jones is facing the biggest decision of his life after a shock offer has re-ignited his Olympic dream.  more...

Swindon Homes News

Persimmon hunts for top apprentice

THE search is on for the Persimmon Group Apprentice of the Year 2006.  more...

Agent achieves IIP award

DAVIES & Davies has achieved Investors in People status, covering its five offices in west Wiltshire.  more...

Swindon Letters

Top marks to GTC

I WAS delighted to read that the General Teaching Council For England threw out allegations of unprofessional conduct against Jan Criddle.  more...

When less is more of a problem

I PRIDE myself on being a keen, enthusiastic and sensible motorist.  more...

Primary concern

I WAS very dismayed to read about the treatment Mrs Criddle received from Lethbridge Primary School as reported in your article on Tuesday, March 28.  more...

Word game hits jackpot

SCRABBLE in Swindon will never be the same again. Steve Perry of Highworth Scrabble Club masterminded his 10th and final Swindon Open at the Nationwide building (SA, "Swindon staff bowl 'em over," March 15).  more...

Forced hand

THE numbers of police forces are being reduced so that they can be run on a regional basis.  more...

Dump blame on council

I THINK the council has to take most of the blame for all the rubbish that is being dumped.  more...

Proud heritage

CONGRATULATIONS to Jamie Cox.  more...

Swindon Motors News

No turbo but plenty of class

While the bewinged wonder wagon that is the Impreza WRX STi gets all the attention, the qualities of its more humble brethren, the Subaru Impreza 2.0R Sport 5-door, are often lost in a haze of tyre smoke.  more...

No turbo but plenty of class

While the bewinged wonder wagon that is the Impreza WRX STi gets all the attention, the qualities of its more humble brethren, the Subaru Impreza 2.0R Sport 5-door, are often lost in a haze of tyre smoke.  more...

Swindon Music

Neil Innes; Ego Warriors - Swindon Arts Centre

MARCH 31, 2006, SWINDON, REVIEW: THE Swindon Arts Centre played host to the talents of Neil Innes.  more...

Swindon News

Speed gun man slows the traffic

Aldbourne resident Michael Edmonds has launched a one-man speeding blitz.  more...

For the love of Kristina

A FAMILY from Haydon Wick is pleading with the public to help them save the life of a child from Belarus.  more...

For the love of Kristina

A FAMILY from Haydon Wick is pleading with the public to help them save the life of a child from Belarus.  more...

Addict jailed for burglary spree

HOMEOWNERS in Swindon can sleep easier at night now one of the town's most prolific burglars has been sentenced to four years in prison.  more...

Two arrests after midday gun drama

TWO men have been arrested in Swindon town centre on suspicion of possessing guns.  more...

You give the library plans the thumbs-up

THE new library design has received a big thumbs-up from Advertiser readers.  more...

Teenager is assaulted

A TEENAGER has been assaulted by two men in Great Western Way.  more...

‘We’ll look after Chamber firms’

MEMBERS of Swindon's collapsed Chamber of Commerce may not lose their support network after all.  more...

Whistle and the yobs go away...

TEENAGE pests have been driven out of a known trouble hotspot thanks to a revolutionary piece of equipment that has the same effect as an irritating insect.  more...

Tax protester told to pay up or face bailiffs

A WILTSHIRE peace protester has been ordered to pay his tax bill or face the bailiffs.  more...

Hotel offers to serve up help to good cause

SWINDON'S Marriott hotel is on the lookout for a local charity after being selected to be part of the hotel group's global community involvement programme.  more...

Apprentice scowl started right here

HIS scowls strike fear into the hearts of budding entrepreneurs on the hit television show The Apprentice.  more...

Apprentice scowl started right here

HIS scowls strike fear into the hearts of budding entrepreneurs on the hit television show The Apprentice.  more...

Students show a lot of interest

YEAR 11 students from Headlands School have been getting to grips with the world of personal finance with the help of staff from The Royal Bank of Scotland.  more...

Helping Swindon to raise its game

SWINDON College has sold its Regent Circus site and the new owners say they could be looking at building a new cinema as well as homes and shops.  more...

Museum building gets a clean-up

A GROUP of young offenders have been helping to give a Swindon museum a new lease of life.  more...

Hall hosts candlelit opera show

SWINDON Opera will be staging a production at the Ellendune Centre, Wroughton next month.  more...

Choir gets standing ovation

A SWINDON choir was treated to a standing ovation for its winning performance at a music festival.  more...

Destiny lies in the cards for Lisa

FOR Lisa Hawkes, life will soon be turning into one huge gamble.  more...

Singing out for Brunel

YOUNG singers across Swindon are being encouraged to warm up their vocal chords and start singing Brunel's praises.  more...

Hoping for a Green future

THE Green Party's top man has thrown his weight behind the campaign to get a Green councillor for Swindon.  more...

Farmers press for payments

SWINDON'S branch of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) is fed up waiting for payments from the Government.  more...

Put your questions to council leader

PEOPLE living in North Wiltshire, including Wootton Bassett, Cricklade and Purton, now have the opportunity to ask their council leader a question using a new feature on the council's website.  more...

Knitters help the baby unit

IF the infants at Great Western Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit could speak, they would be saying a huge thank you to one Swindon knitting circle.  more...

Lip-biter is locked up

A WALCOT man who savagely bit a clubber's lip during a brutal assault in December has been given a 15-month prison sentence.  more...

Lip-biter is locked up

A WALCOT man who savagely bit a clubber's lip during a brutal assault in December has been given a 15-month prison sentence.  more...

A signal of better things...

THE launch of a new rail franchise should make rail travel through Swindon better.  more...

Swindon Speedway

Robins to face big test on little track

SWINDON Robins will be under the watchful eye of the nation for the second time in a week tonight.  more...

Times Chippenhem Town Fc

Perrin sets points target

DARREN Perrin believes Chippenham Town must win their five remaining league games if they are to stand any chance of winning automatic promotion to the Conference South.  more...

Perrin sets points target

DARREN Perrin believes Chippenham Town must win their five remaining league games if they are to stand any chance of winning automatic promotion to the Conference South.  more...

Times Film Reviews

Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (U)

Manny, Sid and Diego return in another incredible adventure.  more...

Alien Autopsy (12A)

Ant and Dec star as nerdy UFO spotters who are unsuspectingly thrown into one of the biggest conspiracy theories of the 20th century.  more...

She’s The Man (12A)

When her big brother decides to ditch for a couple weeks in London, Viola (Amanda Bynes) heads over to his elite boarding school, disguises herself as him, and then falls for one of her soccer teammates.  more...

Times Football

Warminster’s title hopes fade

WARMINSTER Town's hopes of lifting the Premier Division title in the Plaister Autos Wiltshire League were all but ended when they lost 2-1 at Westside.  more...

Times In The Picture Gallery

April Fools

A new addition to the white horse family in Wiltshire. This time it's in Warminster  more...

April Fools

A new addition to the white horse family in Wiltshire. This time it's in Warminster  more...

April Fools!

A new addition to the white horse family in Wiltshire. This time it's in Warminster  more...

April Fools!

A new addition to the white horse family in Wiltshire. This time it's in Warminster. Picture taken by: Geoff Cooke  more...

Views of west Wiltshire

This is a photo I took of the WW1 War Memorial, All Saints Church, Westbury, Wiltshire. Picture taken by: Duncan Ellingworth, Westbury  more...

Times Music

Classic Guns N Roses

UK Guns N' Roses Friday, April 7, The Furnace, Swindon  more...

Classic Guns N Roses

UK Guns N' Roses Friday, April 7, The Furnace, Swindon  more...

Selection of songs from memorable musicals

Bath Light Operatic Group Tonight and tomorrow The Guildhall, Bath There is still time to catch the Bath Light Operatic Group, who are performing the ever-popular Songs from the Shows.  more...

Selection of songs from memorable musicals

Bath Light Operatic Group Tonight and tomorrow The Guildhall, Bath  more...

Selection of songs from memorable musicals

Bath Light Operatic Group Friday April 7 and Saturday April 8, The Guildhall, Bath  more...

Superb vocals and funky blues rock

The Volt, Thursday, April 13 Terry's, Trowbridge  more...

Times Theatre

Fast-moving new comedy with all-star cast

Losing Louis Monday, April 10 until Saturday, April 15, Theatre Royal Bath  more...

Fast-moving new comedy with all-star cast

Losing Louis Monday, April 10 until Saturday, April 15, Theatre Royal Bath  more...

Showstopping tunes

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Tuesday, April 11 until April 15, Bristol Hippodrome  more...

Showstopping tunes

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Tuesday, April 11 until April 15, Bristol Hippodrome  more...

When panic sets in

The Dumb Waiter, From Wednesday until April 29, Bristol Old Vic  more...

Times Two

SFTW: Victoria Art Gallery - Bath & North East Somerset Council

VIEWS of Bath through the centuries will be on show at Bath & North East Somerset Council's Victoria Art Gallery from Friday April 7.  more...

What's On

FRIDAY APRIL 7 Luncheon Club, Longfield Community Centre, Trowbridge. Inquiries (01225) 351084 or 07709 724900.  more...

What's On

Your guide as to what's on this week  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Are you the sporting hero of 2006?

CAN your team match the achievements of Melksham Volleyball Club and scoop a number of awards in this year's Sporting Heroes competition.  more...

Are you the sporting hero of 2006?

CAN your team match the achievements of Melksham Volleyball Club and scoop a number of awards in this year's Sporting Heroes competition.  more...

Are you a sporting hero of 2006?

CAN your team match the achievements of Melksham Volleyball Club and scoop a number of awards in this year's Sporting Heroes competition.  more...

Warminster News

Running wild

The lions of Longleat had to compete for attention on Sunday as more than 500 runners descended on the stately home to raise money for Cancer Research UK.  more...

Wiltshire Business

Question & Answer

Q: My target customers for a new product are car enthusiasts. Where can I find out about titles and circulation figures for motoring magazines?  more...

So, you thought you’d retire at 65...

LEIGH ROBINSON looks at the current problems with pensions which saw 1.5 million workers going on strike last week.  more...

Banking made easy with Barclays

Barclays offers 21st Century banking for customers due to its £1m refurbishment. LEIGH ROBINSON talks to Barclays branch manager MARK FRANCIS about the decor, diasbled access and the change of communication.  more...

Voice of business

The government's public service reforms could be faltering badly. Efficiencies that the Chancellor needs to achieve through smarter public procurement, sharing back office services such as personnel and IT.  more...

Who says women don’t do science?

LEIGH ROBINSON talks to the first female chief exec of a UK research council about how she's inspiring more women to head for the top of the profession.  more...

Business beaver

Five years ago, the mere suggestion to owners of small and medium-sized businesses that they must have an internet marketing strategy would have resulted in a withering smile and the comment It's not suited to my business'; but now?  more...

Are you prepared for this new baby?

LEIGH ROBINSON talks to an employment law specialist to find out how the new legislation on maternity leave will affect the lives of employers and employees.  more...

Waltzing with metallic Matilda

Former Swindon Advertiser motoring editor Bill Calthrop, now retired in New Zealand, tries a mapping device designed to plan a great Kiwi experience and recalls a Swindon firm's pioneering part in GPS development.  more...

Business centres get new chief

Lloyds TSB Business has opened dedicated small business centres in Gorse Hill, Faringdon and Marlborough to offer local small businesses free support and expert advice.  more...

Tracey’s business is... go go go

A lifelong dream to become a florist has come true for Tracey Wilmot, writes LEIGH ROBINSON.  more...

The right step to avoiding injury claims

CHRISTINE CHAN explains personal injury in the workplace and how to cover your business.  more...

Love, honour and obey?

After the recent case of Tessa Jowell and her husband, whatever happened to a wife's defence being I signed it because my husband told me to'? Alison Bailey, property partner with Wilsons solicitors in Salisbury, investigates.  more...

Partners get smart with creativity

eSwindon broadband campaign invests £339,000 into learning and community projects LEIGH ROBINSON finds out how initiatives benefit those who normally don't have access.  more...

Partners get smart with creativity

eSwindon broadband campaign invests £339,000 into learning and community projects LEIGH ROBINSON finds out how initiatives benefit those who normally don't have access.  more...

Let’s off-road!

4x4 owners took another battering in Gordon Brown's recent budget, yet the car type remains as popular as ever. LEIGH ROBINSON examines the reasons for its success.  more...

  
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