Tozer's Premiership trial could be first of many

DAVE Byrne believes Ben Tozer's two-day trial at Premiership giants Everton could be just the tip of the iceberg for his County Ground youngsters, with a conveyor belt of teenage talent waiting in the wings for their big chance to shine, writes GARETH MOORHOUSE.  more...

Ifil and Zaaboub lose appeals, but Tozer's back

SWINDON Town will be without Jerel Ifil and Sofiene Zaaboub for the next three games after their appeals against their sendings off during Saturday's clash with Bristol Rovers were rejected.  more...

Trio's interest in Town job

THREE candidates have thrown their hats into the ring to replace Paul Sturrock as Swindon Town boss, the Swindon Advertiser understands.  more...

Defeat for Sturrock on return

STRIKER Roman Bednar scored twice on his full debut as West Brom spoiled Paul Sturrock's return to Plymouth with a 2-1 win at Home Park tonight.  more...

Swindon Business Headlines

Too much for too little, says TUC

Long hours working is on the increase in the UK, reversing the slow but steady ten-year decline in people working more than 48 hours a week - according to a new TUC analysis published today.  more...

It's all happening down down at Swin City

Swin City Comics in Morley Street is celebrating its first year of trading and has been recognised by local business as the most exciting and innovative new business in Swindon for 2007.  more...

Rail unit is green way to move steel

Preymesser Logistics, which opened in Swindon last year, has been deemed a massive success by contributing to the environmental friendliness of Swindon and adding to regeneration and business moving forward in the area.  more...

Cathy Moore Recruitment is taken over

HR GO Plc, the National Recruitment Group, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Cathy Moore Recruitment, a multi disciplined recruitment business based in Wootton Bassett, Swindon.  more...

Real Affinity goes onwards and upwards

Swindon's Real Affinity, one of the fastest growing names in the UK's agency and event management sectors, has agreed an extension to its current long standing partnership with retail giant WH Smith.  more...

Economic future of Kennet in safe hands

THE economic future of Kennet is in safe hands after the official launch of the Kennet Economic Partnership, in which councils, local business and relevant public organisations will work together to encourage economic growth in the district.  more...

Ipod learning scheme is launched at New College

Apple Distinguished Educator, David Baugh, will be at New College Swindon today to launch a new mobile learning initiative.  more...

Making waves at award ceremony

Halcrow of Swindon has won an award for innovation at the The Institution of Engineering and Technology annual Innovation in Engineering Awards.  more...

Rhona's in charge in the town

Business to Business agency Blue Click PR beat a host of competitors to the account, and will assist inSwindon by promoting events designed to attract more shoppers into Swindon's town centre plus entertaining visitors.  more...

New wheels are a driving success

Almost 20 years to the date Richard James started work in Swindon's Old Town for the estate agency Gordon Cleverly and partners.  more...

It's No 107 for Arkell's Brewery

Arkell's Brewery expressed its full confidence in the future of rural village pubs this week by buying The Volunteer Inn, in Great Somerford.  more...

First Great Western put up fares

Train operator First Great Western has announced details of the fares changes that will come into effect in January 2008.  more...

Darling promises action

The time and money spent on red tape by smaller firms must be addressed by a review of health and safety laws, the Forum of Private Business is insisting.  more...

Swindon General Sport

HOCKEY: Bassett thrash rivals

WOOTTON Bassett recorded their biggest win of the season, defeating third-placed Devizes 8-1 in Wilts & NE Somerset Division 1.  more...

ATHLETICS: Jones to swap British winter for Caribbean

WENDY Jones has escaped the British winter for a taste of competition in the Caribbean this weekend.  more...

Swindon Letters

M4 tunnel will not help any commuters

I REPLY to Mr Busst's letter of November 12 who wrote that the M4 tunnel is very much needed.  more...

Time for Stratton residents to call a referendum on council

HOW pleasing it was to read (SA Nov 19) that Councillors Russell Holland and Mark Edwards have made a move to try to save Stratton residents from having to pay an extra council tax.  more...

Rail crossing is solution

IN response to Mr Busst, Swindon has just issued its Vision For Transport to 2030 for consultation.  more...

Most of speed cameras to go

THE motorist seems to feel, in the main, that the speed camera is not a road safety device but a money-making venture.  more...

End violence

Sunday, November 25 was International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women.  more...

Keep your own life out of State hands

Instinctively opposed to the NIR/ID Cards, I have not been one for whom the matter of security of data has been a prime concern.  more...

Swindon Music

The Coloursound Experiment and Fandangle Friday November 30 and Saturday December 10

It's ska weekend in Swindon this week with The Coloursound Experiment and Fandangle heading for town.  more...

Stevie at The Rolleston, Swindon on Saturday December 1

Stevie, one bloke and his mandolin, heads for Swindon on Saturday December 1.  more...

Focus at 12 Bar , Swindon on Sunday December 2

Way back in the mists of time a folk rock band called Focus captured the mystery and folklore of ancient tales in their haunting songs.  more...

Mamma Mia at Bristol Hippodrom on Monday December 3

Monday December 3 Carolanne Weidle stars in the main role of Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia at the Bristol Hippodrome, At Augustine's Place on Monday December 3.  more...

Aspects of Love at Bath Theatre Royal until December 5

Super star David Essex is featured in the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most romantic musical, Aspects of Love on Wednesday December 5 at the Theatre Royal Bath until Saturday 8 December.  more...

Steve Kemp from Hard-Fi at the Oasis Swindon on December 8

Many bands claim it takes blood, sweat and tears to create an album, but for the chart-topping Hard-Fi it was true.  more...

Swindon News

Woman in court for assaulting robber

A woman has pleaded guilty to assaulting a 15-year-old girl shortly before she was robbed.  more...

'This is one of the worst drug dens we have seen'

A MOUNTAIN of used needles and drugs paraphernalia greeted police officers arriving at an address in Moredon.  more...

Wills: I knew nothing of missing discs

DATA protection minister and Swindon MP Michael Wills knew nothing of the Government's loss of 25 million families' personal records, until it was announced to Parliament.  more...

Baby is left in the cold by red tape

DESPERATE parents Rachel Whitty and Simon Bartlett say red tape is putting the life of their seriously-ill baby in danger.  more...

Town players step into the breach for festive lights event

TWO Swindon Town footballers have saved the day and will switch on the Old Town Christmas lights.  more...

Residents evacuated after chemical spill

RESIDENTS in a Middleleaze street have been evacuated after a chemical spill.  more...

Look WHO'S joining forces with the good Doctor again

BILLIE Piper is to clamber back aboard the Tardis next year, the BBC has confirmed.  more...

Why is the market still standing?

FORMER traders at Swindon's tented market are angry the building is still standing, six weeks after they were evicted.  more...

Spotlight on traffik nightmare

POLICE have warned that women are being exploited as sex slaves in Swindon.  more...

Drive to combat thefts from vehicles

DRIVERS have been warned to lock up their cars following a spate of thefts in Swindon.  more...

Brutal attacks are a big issue

ATTACKS on people sleeping rough in Swindon have scared Big Issue sellers from taking to the town's streets.  more...

Caring Lacey is one in a million

WHEN Lacey Ball plays outside she worries about her mum at home.  more...

Police investigating chemical spill

POLICE are questioning a father-of-three after a chemical spill in a quiet Middleleaze close.  more...

Thank you, stranger

A 16-year-old girl who fainted at a bus stop wants to thank the mystery stranger who helped take her home.  more...

Hair today... gone tomorrow

PUBGOERS in Moredon have lost their locks to charity with a sponsored head shave in aid of Children In Need.  more...

Firm set to move jobs to town

INSURANCE giant Prudential is to outsource almost 2,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring, and many of them could be heading to Swindon.  more...

Pupils jump for joy after landing food award

WATCHFIELD Primary School has won a healthy eating and well-being award.  more...

Times Football

Tweddle is transfer target for Bradford

BRADFORD Town manager Paul Ranger hopes the family connection will help him clinch his next transfer target.  more...

Sparey dives in for winning goal

Warminster Town 1, Petersfield 0  more...

Woodford double seals points for Trowbridge

Pewsey Vale 0, Trowbridge Town 2  more...

Points shared in close encounter

Westbury United 1, Roman Glass St George 1  more...

Hillier so proud of his Calne battlers

Calne Town 2, Truro City 4 (after extra time)  more...

Times Rugby

Honours even in north Wiltshire derby

Corsham Colts 17, Chippenham Colts 17  more...

Veteran Waymont leads the way

Cooper-Avon Tyres 2nds 8, Corsham 2nds 32  more...

Poor start proves costly for Corsham

Corsham 22, North Dorset 8  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Farm comes to reindeers' rescue

A HERD of reindeer have been saved from a winter left out in the cold after their appearances at Christmas events around the county were threatened by the Bluetongue disease restrictions.  more...

Pet lovers raise funds

A PAIR of pet lovers from Trowbridge have raised money for a cats and dogs home.  more...

Train fare increases announced

TRAIN operator First Great Western today announced details of the fares increases that will come into effect in January.   more...

Trowbridge News

Tree-mendous effort by group!

SOUTHWICK and North Bradley Beavers and Cubs have planted trees at a local park to celebrate another year of the colony.  more...

Flasher strikes for second time

A SECOND flashing incident in the space of a week has taken place in the centre of Trowbridge.  more...

Tory club celebrates centenary

GLOUCESTER Road Conservative Club in Trowbridge celebrated its centenary on Saturday.  more...

Warminster News

Firefighter's Hawaii fundraiser

A FIREMAN is going that extra mile, all the way to Hawaii, to raise money in memory of the Warwickshire firemen killed in a warehouse blaze last month.  more...

Frying pan fire drama

FIRE crews were called to a house in Warminster this afternoon after a fire broke out in a frying pan.   more...

Westbury News

Chernobyl charity's call for help

A CHARITY supporting children suffering the effects of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster is calling on the people of Wiltshire for help.  more...

Wiltshire News

Commuters hit by rail ticket hike

Rail commuters will be hit by a 10 per cent fare rise by train operator First Great Western.  more...

Salisbury Journal News

New future for Bemerton Heath

IMPROVING the image of Bemerton Heath by burying out-of-date perceptions is one task suggested in a glossy brochure.   more...

Minibus rule a 'dreadful cock-up'

CHILDREN could lose out on opportunities to play sports and go on school trips because of new European legislation branded a "dreadful cock-up" by New Forest MP Desmond Swayne.   more...

Disappointment for skateboarders

SKATEBOARDERS are demanding their money   more...

More traffic chaos ahead

DORSET'S busiest arterial road is failing and needs £26 million spent on it to bring it up to standard.   more...

Youth denies GBH outside Fordingbridge bar

AN evening of birthday celebrations in Fordingbridge ended in a young man spending three weeks in intensive care, a court heard this week.   more...

Pensioners' fears as bus service to be withdrawn

TWO bus services that provide a vital lifeline to elderly people from the villages around   more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Cup date for Whites

SALISBURY City's Wiltshire Premier Shield semi-final second leg tie with Swindon Supermarine is to be staged at the Ray Mac on Tuesday, December 11 (kick off 7.45pm).   more...

Turk happy with a double

WAYNE Turk had waited a long time for his first Blue Square Premier goal.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Business

First Great Western put up fares

Train operator First Great Western has announced details of the fares changes that will come into effect in January 2008.   more...

Rail unit is green way to move steel

Preymesser Logistics, which opened in Swindon last year, has been deemed a massive success by contributing to the environmental friendliness of Swindon and adding to regeneration and business moving forward in the area.   more...

Cathy Moore Recruitment is taken over

HR GO Plc, the National Recruitment Group, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Cathy Moore Recruitment, a multi disciplined recruitment business based in Wootton Bassett, Swindon.   more...

Real Affinity goes onwards and upwards

Swindon's Real Affinity, one of the fastest growing names in the UK's agency and event management sectors, has agreed an extension to its current long standing partnership with retail giant WH Smith.   more...

Economic future of Kennet in safe hands

THE economic future of Kennet is in safe hands after the official launch of the Kennet Economic Partnership, in which councils, local business and relevant public organisations will work together to encourage economic growth in the district.   more...

Ipod learning scheme is launched at New College

Apple Distinguished Educator, David Baugh, will be at New College Swindon today to launch a new mobile learning initiative.   more...

Making waves at award ceremony

Halcrow of Swindon has won an award for innovation at the The Institution of Engineering and Technology annual Innovation in Engineering Awards.   more...

Rhona's in charge in the town

Business to Business agency Blue Click PR beat a host of competitors to the account, and will assist inSwindon by promoting events designed to attract more shoppers into Swindon's town centre plus entertaining visitors.   more...

New wheels are a driving success

Almost 20 years to the date Richard James started work in Swindon's Old Town for the estate agency Gordon Cleverly and partners.   more...

It's No 107 for Arkell's Brewery

Arkell's Brewery expressed its full confidence in the future of rural village pubs this week by buying The Volunteer Inn, in Great Somerford.   more...

Darling promises action

The time and money spent on red tape by smaller firms must be addressed by a review of health and safety laws, the Forum of Private Business is insisting.   more...

Be aware about HIV in the workplace

To coincide with World AIDS Day 2007 tomorrow (Saturday) the TUC is launching a workplace leaflet and poster campaign about HIV, to combat the discrimination and stigma that accompanies infection.   more...

Support your local shops, says FPB

The Forum of Private Business is urging consumers to avoid resorting to large shopping centres, and instead support the quality and diversity offered by local independent retailers.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Clumsy dad’s DIY sparks red alert

A BUNGLING dad sparked a chemical scare in Middleleaze as he made bio-diesel in his garden shed.   more...

Woman admits assault on girl

A WOMAN has pleaded guilty to assaulting a 15-year-old girl shortly before she was robbed.   more...

Look WHO'S joining forces with the good Doctor again

BILLIE Piper is to clamber back aboard the Tardis next year, the BBC has confirmed.   more...

Clumsy dad's DIY sparks alert

A BUNGLING dad sparked a chemical scare in Middleleaze as he made bio-diesel in his garden shed.   more...

Council care team are rising stars

STAR-shaped cakes baked by adults with learning disabilities have helped the council celebrate an improved rating for care services.   more...

Why is the market still standing?

FORMER traders at Swindon's tented market are angry the building is still standing, six weeks after they were evicted.   more...

Pupils jump for joy after landing food award

WATCHFIELD Primary School has won a healthy eating and well-being award.   more...

Spotlight on traffik nightmare

POLICE have warned that women are being exploited as sex slaves in Swindon.   more...

Thank you, stranger

A 16-year-old girl who fainted at a bus stop wants to thank the mystery stranger who helped take her home.   more...

Hair today... gone tomorrow

PUBGOERS in Moredon have lost their locks to charity with a sponsored head shave in aid of Children In Need.   more...

Drive to combat thefts from vehicles

DRIVERS have been warned to lock up their cars following a spate of thefts in Swindon.   more...

Brutal attacks are a big issue

ATTACKS on people sleeping rough in Swindon have scared Big Issue sellers from taking to the town's streets.   more...

Caring Lacey is one in a million

WHEN Lacey Ball plays outside she worries about her mum at home.   more...

Firm set to move jobs to town

INSURANCE giant Prudential is to outsource almost 2,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring, and many of them could be heading to Swindon.   more...

Police investigating chemical spill

POLICE are questioning a father-of-three after a chemical spill in a quiet Middleleaze close.   more...

Residents evacuated after chemical spill

RESIDENTS in a Middleleaze street have been evacuated after a chemical spill.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Woman in court for assaulting robber

A woman has pleaded guilty to assaulting a 15-year-old girl shortly before she was robbed.   more...

Commuters hit by rail ticket hike

Rail commuters will be hit by a 10 per cent fare rise by train operator First Great Western.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

£17m unitary fund approved

WILTSHIRE County Council's cabinet has approved the creation of a special reserve to fund the estimated £17m cost of transition to a unitary authority.   more...

Train fare increases announced

TRAIN operator First Great Western today announced details of the fares increases that will come into effect in January.   more...

Sanctuary offers help to victims

NORTH Wiltshire District Council has launched a scheme to help victims of domestic violence and hate crime.   more...

Festival founder wins top award

FESTIVAL organiser Alan Briars has won a lifetime achievement award, 35 years after first inviting bands and musicians to play at his local pub.   more...

Forum invite for landlords

LANDLORDS in west Wiltshire are being invited to attend a meeting to find out about changes to the housing benefit system being introduced in April 2008.   more...

Speeders targeted in villages

POLICE are set to clamp down on speeding motorists in the rural villages surrounding Chippenham.   more...

Frying pan fire drama

FIRE crews were called to a house in Warminster this afternoon after a fire broke out in a frying pan.   more...

NatWest Three due in US court

THE NatWest Three bankers who were extradited from Britain to face £11m Enron-related fraud charges will appear before a US court today.   more...

Tory club celebrates centenary

GLOUCESTER Road Conservative Club in Trowbridge celebrated its centenary on Saturday.   more...

Chip shop owner fined

A MELKSHAM fish and chip shop owner has been found guilty of two charges relating to child employment laws.   more...

Walk aims to raise awareness

A WALK aimed at raising awareness about domestic violence took place in Trowbridge on Monday.   more...

Aussie PM backs care campaigner

A FORMER carer who inspired the support of Cherie Blair in his fight for carer's rights has got the new Australian Prime Minister on board too.   more...

Pensioner targeted by conman

Police are appealing for witnesses to an attempted distraction burglary at the home of an elderly lady in Bradford on Avon yesterday afternoon.   more...

Flasher strikes for second time

A SECOND flashing incident in the space of a week has taken place in the centre of Trowbridge.   more...

School cancels calendar amid ad concern

A SCHOOL has withdrawn its Christmas calendar after an inappropriate' sponsor company appeared on one of the pages.   more...

Artist's work in progress...

ARTIST Alex Prowse is working on a painting in Bradford on Avon library to coincide with his exhibition there.   more...

Hero cops tell of rescue drama

POLICE officers who risked their own lives to save a man hanging from a three-storey building have spoken about the dramatic rescue.   more...

Family's legal threat after puppy dies

A FAMILY who bought a dog from a puppy farm raided by the RSPCA last month have spoken of their anger after their puppy died from a tumour.   more...

Builder chosen for new £30m school

A CONSTRUCTION firm to build a new £30m school to replace the George Ward School in Melksham has been chosen.   more...

Day of action for disabled

A WILTSHIRE-wide day of action which aims to help bring down barriers to disability is being supported by disability charity Shaw Trust tomorrow.   more...

Local firm goes to the dogs!

NEXT year's Bowood Dog Show and Country Fair will be sponsored by a Chippenham firm, it was announced this week.   more...

OAPs boycott store after warning letter

AN ELDERLY couple told off by Tesco for spending too much time in the store have vowed never to return.   more...

Community group's 10th birthday

A COMMUNITY group that champions the needs of people with learning difficulties is celebrating its 10th birthday.   more...

Luke's in the hot seat for a day

STUDENTS from George Ward School took over the running of their school last week as part of National Takeover Day.   more...

Chernobyl charity's call for help

A CHARITY supporting children suffering the effects of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster is calling on the people of Wiltshire for help.   more...

Company gets shirty for orphans

STAFF at Melksham-based Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Limited have shipped more than 400 football shirts to orphans in Malawi.   more...

Fred celebrates with anniversary duo

MUCH-LOVED singer and raconteur Fred Wedlock popped in to entertain the old folk at Ravenscroft Nursing and Residential Care Home.   more...

Bicycles 'posed terror threat' at station

TWO bicycles locked up outside Westbury Train Station were removed after staff claimed they were a potential terrorist threat and could contain explosives.   more...

Charity seeks home for Milo

CATS Action Trust is looking for a new home for Christmas for a three -year-old cat called Milo.   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Honours even in north Wiltshire derby

Corsham Colts 17, Chippenham Colts 17   more...

Hillier so proud of his Calne battlers

Calne Town 2, Truro City 4 (after extra time)   more...

Veteran Waymont leads the way

Cooper-Avon Tyres 2nds 8, Corsham 2nds 32   more...

Poor start proves costly for Corsham

Corsham 22, North Dorset 8   more...

No complaints after points decision

WESTBURY United manager Paul Brickley says he has no complaints with the decision to award the points to Bradford Town after last month's Toolstation League First Division match between the Wiltshire neighbours was abandoned with 20 minutes still left to play.   more...

Points shared in close encounter

Westbury United 1, Roman Glass St George 1   more...

Sparey dives in for winning goal

Warminster Town 1, Petersfield 0   more...

Woodford double seals points for Trowbridge

Pewsey Vale 0, Trowbridge Town 2   more...