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Mystery of M4 death

11:00pm Monday 15th March 2010

POLICE are continuing to investigate how a pedestrian was fatally struck by a recovery vehicle on the M4 near Swindon.

History: Record run for Macari's miracles

10:00pm Monday 15th March 2010

Saturday 15 March 1986: SWINDON TOWN 3 BURNLEY 1 After equalling a record of 13 consecutive home League wins – set back in 1924 – the chance to surpass it was a long time in arriving.

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Martin is huge help to hospice

9:00pm Monday 15th March 2010

Each day the Adver is featuring those people and groups who have been nominated for this year’s Pride Of Swindon awards. Here are more nominations

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Call police if you see missing owl

7:30pm Monday 15th March 2010

A EUROPEAN eagle owl is still missing more than a week after escaping from its owner’s garden in Swindon.

Historical talk on women's vote

5:10pm Monday 15th March 2010

WOMEN’S rights will be the subject of a historical talk.

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A charming event with worms

4:10pm Monday 15th March 2010

WORM charming and bell ringing will announce the beginning of Cricklade’s bid to be crowned the country’s most floral town.

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Fun and games at fundraiser for new centre

3:30pm Monday 15th March 2010

ACTIVITIES galore were on offer at a children’s fun day.

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Animal charity sets up website

3:00pm Monday 15th March 2010

A SWINDON branch of an animal charity has launched its new website.

Swindon gets £200k to help fight back from recession

12:00pm Monday 15th March 2010

SWINDON Council has been awarded almost £200,000 to help businesses in the town recover from the recession.

Pupils give politicians a grilling at 'Question Time'

11:30am Monday 15th March 2010

PUPILS from St Joseph’s Catholic College put politicians and business leaders under the spotlight with a Question Time session.

African royalty visits gallery

11:00am Monday 15th March 2010

A Swindon art exhibition was given the royal seal of approval when the Prince and Princess of the Ashanti region of Ghana dropped in to view the paintings.