A FAMILY who neighbours say have made their lives hell will find out tomorrow if they will be forced out of their home. William Hanratty and his partner Tina Brett, of Fyfield Avenue, Penhill, appeared at Swindon County Court yesterday where the council
A SWINDON-BORN dancer has made an international leap in her career. Kialea-Nadine Williams was named Spotlight Modern Female Dancer 2007, but was unable to pick up her award at the Royal Opera House as she was boarding a plane to start a new life with
A PROLIFIC thief went out to steal only six weeks after being put on a suspended jail term for a string of raids on parked cars. David Coutts was armed with a six-inch screwdriver when he breached an anti-social behaviour order banning him from car parks
Sometimes I really despair that we seem to live in this "government enforced nanny state" and other times I can understand, to an extent, why the government are doing our job for us. Child curfews are something that I have not made my mind up about.
DECISION day is looming for four local post offices facing the axe. Post offices on Guildford Avenue in Lawn; Cheney Manor Road; Toomers Garden Centre in Lydiard Millicent and Westcott Place could all be closed by company bosses. The final decision
A TEENAGER who smashed a brick into the face of a taxi driver has been convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The 15-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, could now face the prospect of detention. The boy attacked the cabbie
SIXTH formers at Wootton Bassett School can look forward to starting the new school year in a new building just for them. Building work on the new sixth form building began last week and is being financed by the Learning and Skills Council. The state-of-the-art
YOUNGSTERS have been making the most of half-term week at Lydiard Park. Lydiard House has been playing host to a number of activities since Saturday, designed to keep children entertained during their week-long break from school. One of the most popular
A GREENMEADOW man is inviting national service air force veterans to meet and reminisce about their experiences. Jim Semple, 73, of Severn Avenue, is hoping to set up a Swindon branch of the National Service (Royal Air Force) Association, which is for
Well, I've survived the first challenging meal out. Obviously last week was Valentine's Day, and being happily ensconsed in a relationship, a romantic "dinner a deux" was the order of the day. My very supportive other half was keen to point out I hadn't
Badminton WILTSHIRE over 50s recorded their second win of the season in the Inter-Counties League with an 8-4 home triumph over Avon 2nd. The team of Nigel Maryan, Graham Long, Vernon Button, Bob Wilcox, Greta Howard, Sue Long, Davina Griffin and
THE Advertiser has helped calm the nerves of worried pensioners in Pinehurst. Kathleen Parker, of Mulberry Grove contacted the paper to complain about faulty streetlights in her road. Mrs Parker said that she had contacted Swindon Council several times
HAIRDRESSER Emma Costello has proved she's a cut above by winning a hairdressing competition after only five months of training. The 16-year-old snips and styles at Old Town's Slinky hair salon on Bath Road. Although she has been training for only five
Hockey CIRENCESTER Ladies 2nd suffered their first defeat since mid-October, going down 2-1 at home to a strong Painswick team. Cirencester took the lead courtesy of Michelle Cobb, and at half-time they were still in front but lucky to be in that position
HARD-WORKING Polish immigrants who moved to Swindon, are heading home. So say a town centre shopkeeper, a nightclub boss, national recruitment companies and building firms. For the past four years the UK and Swindon have welcomed thousands of Polish
TWO pensioners will be virtually housebound after thieves stole their mobility scooters. And because CCTV cameras were not working, police have told them there is little chance the thieves will be traced. Kenny Marsh and Sara Slack, both residents of
HockeyWOOTTON Bassett Ladies were defeated 3-0 away in a keen contest against Plymouth Marjons, who are fourth in West Clubs Premier Division Two. Plymouth were two goals up at half-time following numerous short corners. Katy Cox played well as first
A FORMER soldier, whose two First World War hero uncles are buried in Radnor Street Cemetery, is disgusted at the lack of respect being shown to the dead. Yesterday's Adver detailed the vandalism and general thoughtlessness that has led to the deterioration
THE hunt is on for a man who raped a Swindon prostitute in a late night attack. The incident happened at 10.30pm on Monday at the town's Groundwell Industrial Estate. A woman from the Swindon area was picked up by a man driving a dark coloured T-reg
Lee Clark took this picture while shopping in Asda Wal-Mart and called it 'how to keep the bairn happy while shopping'
Doris Kole took this picture of her daughter Blossom, choosing what to wear while out shopping
Pulse, storm, and crazy path,Trudging through dale and furrowed skies.Making sense of matter and earth,Nowhere to see the doves and laugh.On walk to apex of farmer's field,The darkened crows do cry for gold.Take not my heart and soul to steal,These things
VICTIMS of crime can feel very isolated and vulnerable - but a service which offers support and comfort wants people to know they are not alone. This week is Victim Support Week and staff in Wiltshire can expect to be busier than ever. The team of
Hockey SWINDON travelled to local league rivals Devizes in a Premier Two league encounter and lost 6-2. Swindon, with a near full-strength team, were missing captain Matt Salmon, but they started the brighter, dominating the play and creating some
BED closures in a Chippenham hospital could mean problems for patients in Swindon, an MP has warned. North Wiltshire MP James Gray says that closing 33 beds at Chippenham Hospital will have a knock-on effect on Swindon's Great Western Hospital and could
A YOUNG Wootton Bassett side continued their quest for promotion with a thumping 6-1 win away at Bath Buccs. Bassett, missing their usual back three, fielded a young side boasting six players under the age of 18. But from the first whistle they put
DAVE Webb is urging his Highworth Town players to come up with the right reaction' as they travel to lowly Harrow Hill tonight in the Hellenic League Premier Division. Last time out Highworth were on the wrong end of a 4-0 scoreline against North Leigh
A MASSIVE investment of £80m is to be ploughed into Honda's Swindon plant, the firm has announced. Work will be done on upgrading and improving manufacturing at the South Marston site - which will turn out its two millionth car tomorrow. Managers
MARK Collier admits the referee had "no choice" but to abandon tonight's Southern Premier Division clash between Supermarine and Bedford Town at Hunts Copse. Time was called after just 30 minutes as dense fog made play impossible and put the safety of
