Archive - Wednesday, 19 September 2018

Arena date for Britpop Boys
In the same way that the guitar heroes of the 1970s such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page influenced a whole generation of musicians, the Britpop era of the 1990s has spawned an anthem-led band explosion for the noughties.
UPDATE: Eldene incident was a serious assault on a man
POLICE have launched a probe into what officers have described as a serious assault in Eldene.
Look after your eyes look after your health
[STANDFIRST] From sight loss to serious health issues, Liz Connor discovers the signs that reveal something isn't quite right with your eyes.
Getting things done for teens
The successful 5-step business technique should help teens get things done, Lisa Salmon reports.
Police at scene of Eldene ‘assault’
DETECTIVES have been called to what appears to be a serious incident in Eldene.
Police at scene of crash on Princes Street
POLICE were called to a town centre crash.
Friends and family pay tribute to 'marvellous lady' on her 100th birthday
JOYCE Rolfe from Highworth celebrated getting her centenary birthday card from the Queen on Sunday.
Rule change means untaxed cars could be seized and crushed by Wiltshire Police
UNTAXED cars could be crushed, as Wiltshire Police takes on new powers to seize vehicles.
Cool Combo is latest from Vauxhall
The Vauxhall name has been around for about 160 years and people will tell you it is one of Britain’s oldest car manufacturers.
Review: Hard hitting insights in compelling Zeller drama
"For me, theatre is above all the place for questions and not for answers. For doubt more than certainty and conviction," once said Florian Zeller. Doubt is certainly his stock in trade.
Burglar steals £500 of tobacco pouches in Co-op break-in
A BURGLAR stole £500 of tobacco pouches after breaking into the Co-op on Cricklade Road on Wednesday morning.
Fraudsters pretending to be from the HMRC target elderly and vulnerable
SCAMMERS pretending to be from HM Revenue and Customs have been targeting elderly and vulnerable people.
Letters to the Editor: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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BEAUTY SPOT: Five key trends for autumn / winter make-up
As we head into autumn and start to assemble our seasonal style shopping lists, it's time to switch up our make-up routines too.
ASK FIONA: My husband says he wants to have an affair
For the past 25 years, I always thought I had a good and loving marriage, but my husband has just jeopardised everything by saying that he wants to have an affair. He says it's with a woman he works with and that they have become very close, though…
Swindon thief who stole L.O.L. toys jailed for 20 weeks
STEALING L.O.L. toys from a town centre children's store proved to be no laughing matter for one thief.
Christmas singers needed for hospice charity event
CHILDREN’S hospice at home charity Jessie May is appealing for choirs and bands to volunteer their voices throughout the Christmas period.
REVIEW: Aggers knock us for six
It could have been a gloriously hot summer’s afternoon, listening to Test Match Special in the garden.
CYBER CRIME: Gangs employ social media wonks to target data
ORGANISED crime gangs are employing social media experts to help them with cyber scams.
ON THIS DAY: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
SWINDON
Colin's massive onions will help Swindon's tiny babies
HOSPITAL fundraisers have hailed an onion-themed appeal as one of the most unusual cash-raising attempts.
Robert Buckland: Remembering The Few who fought for our freedom
On Sunday, I went to the Battle of Britain Sunday Service at Christ Church in Old Town. The service brought Swindon RAFA Members together for the annual commemoration of the events of 1940, in this the centenary year of the Royal Air Force.
Swindon cash-flow expert to open Women in Business day
A Swindon-based credit expert will be the guest speaker at a Women in Businesses event in Wiltshire this month.
Horrible Histories' Terry writes WW1 play for Swindon schools
HORRIBLE Histories author Terry Deary stopped off in Swindon to meet the cast of a brand new play he wrote for Prime Theatre, about two soldiers meeting in a trench at the end of the First World War.
Residents annoyed by proposal to drop crossing from 100-house development
An application by developers Linden Homes to remove a proposed pedestrian crossing at a new large housing estate has drawn outraged objections.
TRUE LIFE: People still think you can make a joke about stammering
SPEECH therapist Claire McNeil says people still come up and thank her for the help she gave them as children to manage a stammer.
Zen dog whisperer helps dogs and owners
DOGS live in a very different world to humans, explains self-styled Zen dog whisperer Ken Stronach - they live in the moment.
REWIND: Pictures from the Past - Lechlade
THIS week's selection from the Adver's photo archive shows Lechlade as seen through generations of photographers' lenses.
REWIND: Back to a time when Coco came calling and nobody was scared of clowns
IN 1969, clowns were generally associated with fun, laughter and joyful childhood visits to the circus. They didn’t tend to haunt nightmares, and it would be 17 years before Stephen King’s IT gave them a somewhat unjust reputation as shape-shifting…
REWIND: Bamptons, the Swindon firm where miracles in metal happened daily
THE black and white photograph on this page is half of a before-and-after set from a book published 45 years ago.
Swindon anti-bed blocking project shortlisted for health award
A PROJECT aimed at speeding patients out of hospital has been nominated for a top award.
Fraud avoidance advice at the Coventry Building Society in Swindon and Highworth
TWO of Coventry Building Society’s branches in Wiltshire will focus on financial crime next week and offer members tips on how to avoid falling victim to fraud.
Have your say on the Kingshill air quality plan tonight
PEOPLE can have their say on a pollution plan for Kingshill.
Rock painting family fundraiser to support children's cancer charities
A FUNDRAISER is being held on Saturday to raise money for children's cancer charities.
Mini lit fest and party will celebrate launch of Helen Browning book
HELEN Browning's first book will be published tomorrow.
COURT: Burglar identified from bloody handprints
A BURGLAR left bloody hand prints inside the flat he had targeted, a court heard.
Old Town chophouse is only Swindon restaurant in the Good Food Guide 2019
AN OLD Town restaurant has become the only one in Swindon to feature in the Good Food Guide.
MEP says Swindon firms have 'uncertainty' about Brexit after 'summit'
Business of differing sizes from Swindon expressed a clear desire for certainty as to what's happening with Brexit.

Archive - Wednesday, 19 September 2018

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Arena date for Britpop Boys

UPDATE: Eldene incident was a serious assault on a man

Look after your eyes look after your health

Getting things done for teens

Police at scene of Eldene ‘assault’

Police at scene of crash on Princes Street

Friends and family pay tribute to 'marvellous lady' on her 100th birthday

Rule change means untaxed cars could be seized and crushed by Wiltshire Police

Cool Combo is latest from Vauxhall

Review: Hard hitting insights in compelling Zeller drama

Burglar steals £500 of tobacco pouches in Co-op break-in

Fraudsters pretending to be from the HMRC target elderly and vulnerable

Letters to the Editor: Wednesday, September 19, 2018

BEAUTY SPOT: Five key trends for autumn / winter make-up

ASK FIONA: My husband says he wants to have an affair

Swindon thief who stole L.O.L. toys jailed for 20 weeks

Christmas singers needed for hospice charity event

REVIEW: Aggers knock us for six

CYBER CRIME: Gangs employ social media wonks to target data

ON THIS DAY: Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Colin's massive onions will help Swindon's tiny babies

Robert Buckland: Remembering The Few who fought for our freedom

Swindon cash-flow expert to open Women in Business day

Horrible Histories' Terry writes WW1 play for Swindon schools

Residents annoyed by proposal to drop crossing from 100-house development

TRUE LIFE: People still think you can make a joke about stammering

Zen dog whisperer helps dogs and owners

REWIND: Pictures from the Past - Lechlade

REWIND: Back to a time when Coco came calling and nobody was scared of clowns

REWIND: Bamptons, the Swindon firm where miracles in metal happened daily

Swindon anti-bed blocking project shortlisted for health award

Fraud avoidance advice at the Coventry Building Society in Swindon and Highworth

Have your say on the Kingshill air quality plan tonight

Rock painting family fundraiser to support children's cancer charities

Mini lit fest and party will celebrate launch of Helen Browning book

COURT: Burglar identified from bloody handprints

Old Town chophouse is only Swindon restaurant in the Good Food Guide 2019

MEP says Swindon firms have 'uncertainty' about Brexit after 'summit'