SWINDON'S David Howell lived up to Tiger Woods' new nickname for him "Cool Dude" with a magnificent win over the World No 1 in Shanghai yesterday a victory that confirmed him officially as Britain's best golfer. The 30-year-old went head to head with
SWINDON'S Nationwide Building Society says there is an increasing threat to free cash withdrawals. In a special report revealed at the weekend, the company, which has been a leading light in the campaign for free cash withdrawals from machines says that
DOCTOR Who's most dangerous foe, a Dalek has made a big entrance in Swindon this week. But, rather than exterminating, it was here to educate, as part of a talk about computer-generated special effects at the British Computer Society headquarters in the
Stephanie Shepherd, 14, of the Swindon Sea Cadets, who took part in the parade Ref: 100201-75/65"THEY were all heroes and we'll never forget them." Dougie Payne's poignant tribute summed up the feeling of dozens of veterans who saluted their fallen friends
Stephanie Shepherd, 14, of the Swindon Sea Cadets, who took part in the parade Ref: 100201-75/65"THEY were all heroes and we'll never forget them." Dougie Payne's poignant tribute summed up the feeling of dozens of veterans who saluted their fallen friends
Claire Ellerby with shards of glass from the window broken before the Swindon Town v Bristol City match Ref: 1000240-59A SWINDON radio station is on the verge of being barred from one of the town's pubs after being accused of inciting football hooligans
BILLIE Piper has quit her role in Doctor Who, according to reports. Billie, who plays the time traveller's assistant Rose Tyler, is reported to have told producers she is leaving the programme to avoid becoming typecast. It comes only two weeks after
Harry Brown is pleased to make Ronnie the rat snake's acquaintance Ref: 100146-59FOUR-MONTH-OLD Harry Brown has started his career as a snake charmer early. The bouncing baby showed no sign of fear as his dad, Luke, dangled four-and-a-half foot rat snake
A COMPUTER consultant escaped from a police van after being arrested following a scuffle in Swindon's Commercial Road. Gemma Newell, 21, from Liden, was later found hiding in the doorway of the nearby Rolleston Arms public house. The court heard that
Santa arrives at Wyevale Garden Centre Ref: 100193-128SANTA Claus received a mobbing when he put in his first appearance of the year at a Swindon garden centre. He arrived at the Wyevale Garden Centre in a Model T Ford, distributed sweets and then took
A MAJOR cost-cutting exercise by Swindon Council has put key public services in the spotlight. A document leaked to the Advertiser reveals councillors are looking at a series of measures in a bid to save millions of pounds. Higher charges for residents
SWINDON workers who were exposed to asbestos face a nervous wait as the High Court decides whether to reject their right to claim for compensation. The High Court of Justice began sitting today in London to hear an appeal from insurance companies that
A FAMILY are feeling fresh and germ-free after winning first prize in a disinfectant competition. Jemima Batten, seven, from Middleleaze, Swindon earned her family the chance to have their house professionally cleaned after scooping the top prize in a
A CHARITY auction will be held at the De Vere Hotel, in West Swindon, to raise much-needed funds for two volunteer groups. The auction is being held to raise money for both Trail Blazers and Pathfinders. Trail Blazers provides play schemes, holidays and
BORED young people in Wroughton can now amuse themselves with a visit to Mobie a converted minibus with entertainment facilities. Swindon's Youth Information Service will be bringing the bus to Weirfield, as an outreach project in partnership with Swindon
SINGER Joss Stone, 18, is in and the Spice Girls are out of a book featuring the top names of British society. Posh Spice (Victoria Beckham) remains the only former member of the band in Debrett's People of Today 2006. Stone, 18, is also named the book's
MARLBOROUGH has made the final short-list in a competition to find the country's favourite market town. The contest has been organised by the Country Life magazine. The judging in the south west region was conducted by television presenter Noel Edmonds
Elizabeth McKee, Becky Smith, Richard Hobbs and Leanne Cowie Ref: 100198-49Young people in Swindon have received recognition for trekking across Britain's most inhospitable terrain and other adventures. They gathered at University of Bath's Oakfield Campus
JOHN Fowles, who has recently died, was a life member of the Richard Jefferies Society and was much inspired by Jefferies' writing. The Save Coate coalition wishes to thank John Fowles for his support of the campaign to save Jefferies' Land from development
HATS off to Asab Ali Ullah for implementing a total ban on smoking at The Mela restaurant. If I were a resident of Old Town I would be encouraged to visit every other day. I fully agree with Sarah Smart, the Smoke-Free Swindon co-ordinator, who rejoices
HOW odd it is that Coun Barrie Thompson claims to feel vilified for expressing his views. It's even more interesting, if not a little absurd, that he feels all those who oppose the development of Coate are emotional romantics who, for some obscure reason
I JUST could not believe what I was reading in the Advertiser or understand it in reference to your "Clean Your Own Ambulances" article. As a retired leading paramedic officer with more than 20 years service with the Gloucestershire Ambulance Service
FA Trophy (3rd Qualifying Round) draw in full Ties to played on Saturday, November 26 (£3,000 to the winners) Southern Section Ashford Town (Middlesex) v Bognor Regis Town Barking & East Ham United v Croydon Athletic/Rothwell Town Basingstoke Town
SALISBURY City have been drawn at home to Newport County in the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy. The tie takes place at the RMS on Saturday, November 26, 3pm kick off. Other ties include Weymouth v Havant & Waterlooville. Full draw to follow
OLDER workers could face lower redundancy payments when new anti-age discrimination legislation comes into force. Research by the TUC suggests employees over the age of 41 received higher statutory payouts than younger people. But this will not be allowed
A THIEF was disturbed while attempting to break into a car in a pub car park. The Sally Pussey Inn is one of three pubs and hotels on the edge of Wootton Bassett where a number of thefts from car parks have taken place. Thefts have also taken place at
Jane Cole, who won last year's Christmas ghost story competition Ref: 100191-115 CAN you make our readers jump out of their skins? Have you got the ability to pen scary stories? If so, then you have just the talent required to enter our Christmas ghost
Dale Butcher jumps for joy after winning an appeal to go to Abbey Meads School Ref: 1000200-15A COUPLE who recently moved to Swindon have won their battle to send their eight-year-old son to their local primary school. Last week Ian Whyte told the Advertiser
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a house in Chiseldon after oil in a frying pan caught fire. The incident happened in the kitchen of a semi-detached property in Downs Road. Two crews from Stratton were called out shortly after 2pm on Saturday but the fire
THE police station in Cricklade could be replaced by a neighbourhood policing base in the town council offices. The move would be part of a government initiative to increase the number of small neighbourhood units in outlying villages. Clive Wilce, chairman
GRAHAM Edmonds is aiming to put some life into bored office workers after designing a bingo game Ricky Gervais would be proud of. Bulls**t Bingo has been designed for employees who are forced to sit through dull meetings or who have to put up with bosses
PIECES of Princess Diana's wedding dress helped raise money for the Poppy Appeal at Swindon's Asda Wal-mart. The fabric was put together to form a collage by Gavin Young, of Ash Brake, who decided to display it to help raise funds for the war veterans
Sobia Iqbal with some of the food which was brought to help raise cash for survivors of the Pakistan earthquake Ref: 100193-184THE South Asia Earthquake Appeal will be boosted by the generosity of parents and friends from a Swindon primary school. Hundreds
Lucy Foakes, the president of New College Students' Union, with Vicki Ford, Richard Webber and Kyle Holloway Ref: 100175-95PLEDGE WATCH: Swindon Council has made 50 pledges to its voters, covering all aspects of life and services in the town. ISABEL FIELD
Earth Summit representatives, from left: Rupert Burr of Roves Farm, Sheryl Crouch of the Advertiser, Jayne Matwiejczyk of WRC; Gill Chandler of Swindon council, Lynn Launchbury of Thames Water and Swindon mayor Ray Fisher Ref: 100165-07AN environmental
MYSELF and my husband Reginald often frequent the pitch and putt courses at Coate Water and Moredon and have been shocked to hear of the imminent closure. We are both avid readers of the Advertiser especially Your View and have noticed the particularly
