With Simon Rhodes, of the Lobster Pot Fishmongers in Wood Street Food Hall Gurnard are the ugly sisters of the fish world that always get commented on by customers when I have them on the counter. They come in three types; red, grey and yellow
This week it’s the turn of Lesley Powell, chef at Godots, Marlborough. Call 01672 514776 When did you first take an interest in cooking, and when did you decide you wanted to become a chef? My grandfather was a chef at a hotel in Jersey.
THE TAWNY OWL Taw Hill, North Swindon Tel: 01793 706770 WHAT’S IT LIKE? The Tawny Owl, which is Arkell’s 103rd pub, has been welcoming locals and visitors through its doors since 2003. The pub prides itself on being the best in the area for
Shareen Campbell and Phil Saunter, owners of Los Gatos and Bistro Les Chats in Wood Street, and the Swindon Business People of the Year, talk about life in the restaurant business Too many chiefs? Kitchens must be organised places, with everyone
EMMA DUNN previews a weekend bound to bring hungry and thirsty shoppers into Old Town FANCY a scoop of ale ice cream? Or how about a ginger and red onion pork sausage, a pint of specially brewed beer... or even an alcoholic flavoured cupcake.
Coventry manager Steven Pressley is not expecting an easy ride as he brings his side to the County Ground tomorrow. The former Scotland international has guided the Sky Blues through a tumultuous period in their history with his side forced to
Swindon Town v Coventry Swindon’s third home match in a row is against Coventry City, but they will be without their captain, Nathan Thompson, after his red card mid week. Also, the Town have injury worries ahead of the clash. George Barker, Ben
SWINDON Town have signed Jake Reeves on a short-term contract following his release from Brentford. The deal for the midfielder is still subject to Football League and FA approval but once ratified the 21-year-old will be signed on until January
THE next generation of the computer security industry was put to the test at cyber camp running at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham. Around 50 people took part in a set of challenges, between Wednesday and Friday, at the event organised by Cyber
LADY HARRIS (aka Gill) enjoys the finer things in life at Restaurant 56 in Faringdon Restaurant 56 at Sudbury House Hotel 56 London Street, Faringdon SN7 7AA Tel: 01367 241272 restaurant56@sudburyhouse.co.uk “I’M not sure we're
ON a grey and cloudy Thursday afternoon 20 years ago a group of people are standing on the blustery downs above Swindon. Necks craned, we are keeping an eye out – and indeed an ear out – for the sight or the sound of a distant speck of silver.
SWINDON Town have confirmed the re-signing of defender Josh Lelan on a month’s loan. The Advertiser revealed this morning that they had spotted the 19-year-old in the town with teammates Ben Gladwin and Jordan Turnbull yesterday lunchtime fuelling
A DRIVER has been charged following a fatal road traffic collision in Swindon. The incident took place on May 25 on Thamesdown Drive, when a Vauxhall Astra collided with a Nissan Almera close to the entrance of the Orbital Shopping Centre.
A WOMAN who took part in a benefit scam totalling almost £25,000 has been jailed for 18 weeks. Rukhsana Dastagir, 43, of Torrington Court, admitted 12 counts of benefit at various points stretching back to 2005. In total just over £23,000 of
International Recording Artist Jay Aston from Gene Loves Jezebel is dropping in on a Cirencester festival this weekend. Jay was in the UK recording his latest project, when he got a message form one of the organisers of Cirencester’s Phoenix Festival
AS another weekend beckons we bring you the latest in our new regular weekly slot giving you 10 things to do in and around Swindon. If you have an event scheduled on Saturday or Sunday that isn't listed add it in the comments section at the bottom
Despite being on the end of a 4-2 defeat on Tuesday night, Town’s performances continue to give fans hope for the upcoming season. As the final whistle echoed around a sparse County Ground on Tuesday, the 4,746 Town fans in attendance gave a standing
A WEEK and a half on from our superb opening day performance against Scunthorpe, Town have continued in that vein, beating Luton away in the League Cup, a narrow defeat to Crawley and a well-earned point at Gillingham on Tuesday. Last season’s
DAVID Howell will be looking for a better display at the Italian Open today. The Swindon ace carded a one-over par 73 in Torino yesterday and he knows that he will need to improve on that score if he is to make the cut. The Broome Manor pro
SWINDON Robins boss Alun Rossiter heaped praise on his riders for ruthlessly refusing to let the elements stand between them and maximum points last night. In their second meeting in as many days, the Robins maintained their Elite League play-off
SWINDON Supermarine manager Dave Webb is looking for his start to retain their focus and embark on a FA Cup journey. The Webb’s Wood Stadium side entertain Western League Premier Division outfit Hallen tomorrow, with the South Marston men eager
WOOTTON Bassett Town boss Paul Braithwaite is looking forward to entering unchartered territory when he leads a team into the preliminary round of the FA Cup this weekend. The former Fairford Town manager, who took over at the Corinium Stadium
THE AMOUNT Swindon Town pay to use of agents in conducting transfer deal has decreased since last year according to figures provided by the Football League. Under the stewardships of previous chairmen Ged McRory and Martin King, whose ownerships
NATHAN Byrne believes tomorrow’s game with Coventry will be a true test of where Town’s young squad are. Ravaged by injury Swindon face Coventry a side who are undefeated in their last three. That run includes wins against one of the league favourites
MARK Cooper will not be bringing in players he does not consider beneficial to Swindon Town’s long term aims, despite their current injury situation. With so many first team names out injured fringe players such as Jack Barthram, Will Randall and
FitSteps, the new dance fitness programme developed by Strictly stars and a famous Olympian, is coming to Swindon for a Prospect Hospice fundraising event which the organiser hopes 200 fleet-footed fitness fans will come along to next weekend.
USERS of a centre for adults with disabilities are loving it after McDonald’s and Swindon Garden Centre spruced up an outdoor learning area. Managers from eight of the fast food company’s regional restaurants teamed up with staff from the garden
THE company set to take over the town’s leisure facilities has moved to reassure residents concerned about the future of some sites. One of the facilities which has been causing a great deal of concern is the Croft Fields. There has been a
PROSPECT Hospice has a wide range of fundraising events and initiatives to suit all kinds of tastes through the autumn months, starting with its annual garden fete in its grounds in Wroughton on September 6. The charity, which last year cared for
THE company which is set to take over the running of the leisure facilities in Swindon has said it is a positive move for the town. Greenwich Leisure Limited, a social enterprise company, was named as the preferred bidder by the council several
WHEN Dave Grainger first walked into Kiss Gym weighing 24 stone he never dreamed a year later he would take on the Swindon half marathon. But that is exactly what the 36-year-old from Cheney Manor is preparing to do next month after shifting seven
RUSSELL Arkley’s Nationwide House will be looking to pull off a great escape on the final day of the West of England Premier League tomorrow, writes Matt Abbott. His side are currently at the foot of the Wiltshire Division but take on ninth placed
SAM Collier can’t wait for the magic of the FA Cup to descend on Barrington Park as his side gear up to face last season’s non-league giantkillers Shortwood United, writes Matt Abbott. The Nailsworth-based side got to the first round proper of
THE defence will be key to getting any result against Coventry on Saturday according to County Ground chief Mark Cooper. Town chalked up their first clean sheet of the season against Crewe last weekend but then conceded four goals against Brighton
LOUIS Thompson says the presence of three internationals in the Town squad is pushing him to further his own international ambitions. The younger Thompson brother has been capped previously by Wales at under 19 level and also featured in one of
TOWN boss Mark Cooper is down to the bare bones of his squad for Saturday’s visit of Coventry. The League Cup defeat to Brighton on Tuesday was costly, with no less than four players ending the game injured. Ben Gladwin sustained torn ankle ligaments
JOSH Lelan could be in line to return to the Swindon Town squad for this Saturday’s League One clash with Coventry City. The Derby County youngster saw his work experience deal come to an end at the County Ground last weekend with Town boss Mark
THE Adver got their boots on for a grudge match with the Oxford Mail which moved the 160 appeal a step closer to its goal. The nine-a-side encounter took place at Grange Leisure Centre, in Stratton St Margaret, on Tuesday, with the Adver team,
GROWING competition in the supermarket sector across Swindon put the Tesco Extra superstore in Ocotal Way first in line for a programme of nationwide investment across the chain. Supermarket groups have been targeting Swindon heavily in the past
INSWINDON has announced that the Big Screen at Wharf Green will be broadcasting another Last Night of the Proms live for the eighth consecutive year. Tickets to the Royal Opera House are expensive, but residents can witness the outstanding performances
RESIDENTS at a house in Burderop have been left devastated after burglars broke in and stole thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and watches. Dave Dawnworth, who left his home near Wroughton for work at 6am on Wednesday morning, returned to
UNSAFE, ineffective, careless, unresponsive and poorly-led is how the national health watchdog has described Old Town nursing home, Princess Lodge Care Centre. The Curie Avenue centre, which is run by national firm Life Style Care, was inspected
COMPENSATION is being sought by angry residents and workers affected by the endless blaze at Averies Recycling in Marshgate. Those affected by the waste fire were encouraged to attend an open clinic at The Great Western Hotel in Station Road yesterday
OPTIONS for Living’s weekly cafe has grown from strength to strength since the volunteer-led project first opened its doors six months ago. Options for Living is a project run by volunteers which was formed late last year after Living Options,
