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KYLE Howarth has been crowned the 2015 British Under 21s speedway champion after a thrilling final in Coventry. The Swindon Robin was leading in final before Ash Morris slipped off and was excluded. In the re-run at Brandon the Blunsdon ace

BOSS Mark Cooper was delighted with hat-trick hero Ben Gladwin as the midfielder fired Town to a 4-2 win at Rochdale. Gladwin’s triple and Michael Smith’s strike all came in the first half to lock-in Town’s play-off spot. The only negatives

SWINDON Town turned on the style as they rubber-stamped a place in the League One play-offs with an indomitable first half display at Rochdale. Ben Gladwin was the inspiration behind Town’s irresistible blitz at Spotland, with the former non-league

SWINDON'S Tilly Gray fiinished seventh in the women's 200m butterfly at the British Swimming Championships in London tonight, as Swindon-born Hannah Miley claimed her first-ever gold at the distance. University of Bath starlet Gray touched home

ADVER Sport's Tom Bassam hands out his ratings from Town's thumping 4-2 win at Rochdale. Wes Foderingham Almost stopped the penalty, made a great save to deny Bunney early on and from Rose's free-kick. 8 Nathan Thompson Took a while

HISTORICALLY strong sales of Honda’s Civic model are proof its Swindon plant and employees have nothing to fear in moving to a one-model line from next summer, says the company. Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM), in Highworth Road, South Marston

THE launch was also a proud day for the University Technical College, which was thrust into limelight as the Prime Minister started his speech, which was broadcast across the country, by praising principal Angela Barker-Dench and her team. Opened

WILTSHIRE Police have lawyers sifting through the ruling from an employment tribunal in which black PC Ronnie Lungu was subjected to racism for any grounds to appeal. The findings were published last week after the tribunal found PC Lungu, the

10:02pm Ben Gladwin and Nathan Thompson have also been out speaking to the media after the game. We'll have reaction from those two and from Town boss Mark Cooper in tomorrow's Swindon Advertiser and online on swindonadvertiser.co.uk

INSPECTORS told a Swindon after-school club they were not outstanding because the children were too noisy. Ofsted inspectors visited Wroughton After School Club last month and rated the provision good across all three areas, and made only two suggested

THE eyes of the country turned on Swindon today as the Conservatives chose the University Technical College to launch their manifesto. Senior politicians, national media and party supporters packed the new building to hear David Cameron speak and

A YOUTH who was filmed flushing a six-month-old kitten in a toilet has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in Swindon Magistrates' Court today charged with two counts of

A MOTORBIKE enthusiast from Royal Wootton Bassett is set to go hell for leather for charity by riding her bike across the UK – using only unpaved ancient roads and byways. Carla McKenzie, 50, will ride her newly acquired Husqvarna 250 trail bike

SPRING well and truly sprung at when a fundraising fayre was heldat Butterflies Family Centre. Last week’s Spring Fayre, in Abbey Meads, was attended by more than 300 parents and children with all proceeds donated to a worthy cause which will be decided

PETE Russell's Great Britain ice hockey side have won their second game at the World Championships with a 2-1 win over Estonia. Nottingham Panthers forward Robert Farmer netted a late game-winning goal as Great Britain continued their perfect start

PRIME Minister David Cameron relaxed with a cup of tea in Stratton after his manifesto announcement to the Conservative Party faithful and media this morning. Mr Cameron and wife Samantha called on Paul Pearson and Nicole Calver, who run the Dockle

POLICE are appealing for information after an 18-year-old man suffered facial injuries in an unprovoked attack in Highworth. The victim was assaulted and had his keys, smart phone and tablet computer stolen at about 10.30pm on Saturday in North

SWINDON Town have announced this afternoon that they have secured a major new sponsorship deal with multi-national building services contractor, Axis. Chairman Lee Power had hinted that a big deal was in the offing after making a trip to Australia

TILLY Gray has a shot at a medal at the British Swimming Championships after booking her place in the 200m butterfly final this morning. The Swindon star finished seventh in the heats at the London Aquatics Centre, clocking 2mins 13.33secs, and

COUNTLESS line-up rumours and petitions are part of the joyous Glastonbury Festival build up. Hundreds of musicians will play at the Worthy Farm festival between June 24 and 28. So far, the Foo Fighters and Kayne West have been confirmed to play

THE eyes of the country turned to Swindon this morning as the Conservatives chose the University Technical College to launch their manifesto. Senior politicians, national media and party supporters packed the new building to hear David Cameron

A comedy clinches the double for the Athelstan Players at this year's Swindon theatre awards. The theatre company, based in Malmesbury, has won The Harold Jolliffe One Act Play Festival for the second year running, performing the first act of the

THINGS go wrong in any domestic household. In the past two weeks alone, I have had bathroom taps and a shower combination variously leaking badly and in need of urgent replacement; in addition to a toilet lever snapping off and also in need of

THANK you to everyone who came to The Village Inn, Liddington, Coffee Morning which was held in aid of Swindon Guide Dogs for the Blind. Through the generosity of all we raised an excellent £420. Our thanks go to Vince and Donna Jones for hosting

I READ with interest in the Adver that Swindon would be featured on German TV’s first channel ARD, as I speak German and have lived there. The report was part of a magazine programme called Europa Direkt, shown around lunchtime on Sunday and started

HERE we go again — another royal birth is ‘imminent’. We’ll all shortly be out on the streets again with tears of joy, hugging strangers, splashing money on souvenirs, organising street parties, pubs packed out with drinkers toasting the new royal

Respect for medics THE Great Western Hospital is struggling to meet its target for dealing with Accident and Emergency patients within four hours. The target is 95 per cent but the GWH only succeeded in seeing 70 per cent of A&E patients within

WELL done to Eileen, the senior citizen who dealt with a would-be thief very effectively indeed. When the despicable criminal approached the 92-year-old in her mobility scooter, he probably thought her shopping would be easy pickings. He was

THIS week, a short note for any senior NHS bosses who happen to be reading.As you’ll be only too aware, the last week of March saw Great Western Hospital’s A&E department rated second worst in the country for waiting times.Indeed, only one unit did worse

AN artist’s attempt to cheer up shoppers in Pinehurst fell foul of a business which failed to see the funny side of Bill and Ben.Banksy-style artist John D’Oh from Bristol heard about the giant flowerpots installed by Swindon Borough Council in Clive

MOVIE lovers who head along to Empire today will have an even sweeter deal when they pick up a free ice cream. The cinema in Greenbridge will be taking part in Ben & Jerry’s Annual Free Cone Day by taking part in the annual giveaway for its

Sex In Surburbia, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon From the peculiar to the truly horrifying we all have experienced our fair share of dating disasters. In a society where dating has become an occupational hazard Sex in Suburbia is a beacon

ROGER Charlton is gearing up Captain Cat for a tilt at the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on May 16. The Beckhampton trainer is hoping the dual Group Three winner can pick up some of the valuable prize money on offer in the Group One over

THE owner of a six-month-old kitten which was starved to a third of its body weight and beaten at a home in Haydon Wick has been banned from keeping any animal for a decade. Sarah Reeves, 19, was sentenced yesterday for causing unnecessary suffering

PRIME Minister David Cameron is on his way to Swindon to announce the Conservative manifesto for the General Election on May 7 today. Justin Tomlinson, the Conservative candidate for North Swindon, tweeted: "Exciting day for @RobertBuckland and

AFTER a dull and dreary start Wiltshire can expect a rather clement day. Peak temperatures are expected to hit 19°C with a very low chance of rain. There will be long sunny spells following this morning’s cloud. Currently, there are no

BARRIE HUDSON chats to Talis Kimberley-Fairbourn, standing for the Green Party in South Swindon, in our series on all the candidates in the General Election on May 7. TALIS Kimberley-Fairbourn is a 47-year-old folk singer, songwriter and environmental

BARRIE HUDSON chats to Poppy Hebden-Leeder, standing for the Green Party in North Swindon, in our series on all the candidates in the General Election on May 7. POPPY Hebden-Leeder admits to having been thoroughly turned off politics for much of

SWINDON Storm player-coach Steve Bennett has admitted there are lessons to learn after they opened up their campaign with a 16-7 defeat at home to Cornwall Sharks.The Sharks delivered an early bite as they were held up two yards short on the first drive

TILLY Gray will kick off her British Championships campaign today as she takes to the London Aquatics Centre today in the 200m butterfly. With the Championships doubling up as the trials for this summer’s World Championships in Russia, the Swindon-born

KYLE Howarth says his experience will count for nothing when he takes on some of the best young riders in the country at the British Under-21 Championship final this evening. Sixteen of British speedway’s brightest prospects will do battle in Coventry

SWINDON Supermarine J and FC Calne battled out a 2-2 draw in their Under 11 Division One clash in blustery conditions at South Marston. Marine’s Luke Legg wasted a good chance but he was soon to make amends when he supplied the cross which led

NICK Ridout fired Melksham Town Reserves into the Senior Knockout Cup final with a 4-3 extra time win away at Trowbridge Wanderers. With a pulsating semi-final seemingly set to be decided on a penalty shoot-out, Ridout popped up with his second

KS MILTAX sealed the Division One title with a thrilling 4-3 success at home to Chiseldon in their final game of the season. Second-placed the Clifton still have two games to play but, following their 4-4 draw at Ramsbury, are eight points adrift

ADVER Sport's guide to Swindon Town's next opponent: Rochdale AFC. Chalkboard KEITH Hill sets his side up in a 4-2-1-3 with a focus very much on attacking. Ian Henderson plays the role of central striker where his eye for goal has seen

GREYHOUND proved that every dog has its day as they beat New Century WMC to claim the Wiltshire Sunday Cup. New Century got out of the traps the better of the two sides but failed to capitalise on their early superiority. A first-half strike

TOWN keeper Wes Foderingham is hoping Town can tie up their play-off place and relax into the post-season. A point is all that is required from Town’s final six games to ensure a place in the play-off spots. That point would also see Swindon match

SWINDON Spitfires United were made to work for their point after a 4-4 draw against Highworth Town in the Wiltshire Women’s & Girls League Open Age Division. Highworth took the lead on nine minutes as midfielder Alex Baker flicked to Hannah

SCAFFOLDING and tarpaulins which have shrouded the front of the Cross Keys in Royal Wotton Bassett for nearly two years have finally come down. Work to restore the pub, which dates back to 1742, is now finally making progress despite delays, although

CHILDREN attending after-school club Keytime do not know right from wrong, according to Ofsted inspectors. The education watchdog visited the provision, which operates from St Paul’s Church Centre in Covingham and provides before- and after-school

KEITH Hill has launched a stinging broadside against Swindon Town’s transfer policy, stoking the flames ahead of tonight’s League One clash. The Dale boss is not happy with the amount of loan players in the Swindon squad, currently six, albeit

SWINDON author Steve Antony is part of a tourist attraction which has thousands flocking to London. Writer-illustrator Steve, 38, of Old Town, was chosen by Wallace and Gromit creators Aardman to design a Shaun The Sheep sculpture themed around

“I MIGHT be old, but I am still quick.” Those were the words of plucky 92-year-old Eileen after flooring a thief with her mobility scooter when he tried to steal her pair of trousers. Eileen, of Haydon Wick, and friend of 10 years Margaret,

Marlborough based marketing communications specialists and Wiltshire Small Business of the Year 2014 Finalist Brouha Marketing’s MD, Fiona Lund looks at effective communication in an increasingly digital age and asks is digital the only way, or can