SHRIVENHAM boss Alan Dyton admits his side only have themselves to blame after crashing out of the Hellenic League Supplementary Cup in the second round. A late header saw Abingdon turn the game around and seal a 2-1 win after Jon Peters' 50th-minute
A BOY who has had a bike nicked twice before has had his latest bicycle stolen. Brandon Bingham, 10, from Freshbook, had his new BMX bike stolen on March 6, after having a mountain bike stolen twice from outside the Link Centre in West Swindon last year
THE widow of a man who committed suicide said her husband fully intended to take his own life, an inquest was told. Ryszard Gagola was found slumped at the bottom of a tree in Savernake Forest on October 17, 2006. He had hanged himself from a branch
STAFF and students at New College will be donating £8,000 to a local cancer charity following a year of fundraising. Three members of staff - Barbara Kimber, Beverley Watts and Jean Pope - have been heading up the fundraising efforts in their role as
It’s been a week of celebrations, starting with Saturday which as everybody knows was the 39th anniversary of Swindon Town’s historic 3-1 triumph over Arsenal at Wembley in the 1969 League Cup. One goal by Roger Smart and a brace by the legendary Donaldo
ONLY an extraordinary number of coincidences could explain away the charges against the man on trial for the rape of three prostitutes a court heard. Kristopher Searle had denied eight counts of rape and one count of kidnap. Giving his closing arguments
THE FAMILY of crash victim Tyrese Hannah is urging Swindon Council to improve safety in the road where he lost his young life. The seven-year-old Lethbridge School pupil was hit by a car in Drove Road on Friday evening and died later at the Great Western
I have noticed the trend for plastic big-rimmed glasses, apparently they are trendy. If you have fell into this fashion disaster, in the future you will look at pictures of your self now and wish you had heeded my words. Well stop it, you look like Joe
A MAN from Highworth will attempt to cycle across America for charity. James Carrington, of Knowlands, Highworth, will be the only person from the Swindon area to tackle the 3,000-mile, 27-day sponsored ride. The experience is being paid for out of
What are you going to do this Easter? Here are a few ideas to help you decide. 1. Westonbirt National Arboretum, has an Easter trail on Good Friday between 10.30am and 4.30pm. The arboretum, near Tetbury, has one of the biggest collections of trees
A BOROUGH and market town from the early 13th century, Lechlade played a big part in the Cotswold wool trade. Situated at the point where the River Thames becomes navigable to London, the town was chiefly a staging post for goods and passenger traffic
This year Easter Sunday falls on March 23, the earliest date for almost 200 years. Easter is a moveable Christian Holy Day and is determined by the lunisolar calendar. The date changes every year and Easter Sunday can fall on any date from March 22
WHILE a long weekend break often has us jumping in our cars and driving miles to visit historical sites and other attractions, we sometimes miss things right on our own doorstep. Did you know Wootton Bassett has mud springs? Nope, nor me, but a
Dedicated star-spotters can feast their eyes in CIRENCESTER, where celebrities have settled to enjoy the capital of the Cotswolds. Cirencester is a lovely place to visit - and who knows which famous personalities you might spot shopping for their Easter
MTM Mobility is a local business run by local people who aim to offer customers the best service available for mobility, disability and healthcare products. MTM have now been at Basepoint in West Swindon for nearly a year and have in a short time established
Swindon's great TOWN CENTRE has everything you need to make this a holiday to remember. It may be early this year, but Easter is still Easter and that means the Easter bunny is brushing his ears, combing his cottontail and getting ready to deliver
Easter is a family occasion, and what could be more fun for all generations than an egg hunt? OLD TOWN offers some ideal locations. How are you planning on spending the Easter break with your family? Sometimes the simplest things can be the most
Swindon Skater Hockey Club have appointed John Devine as their new club coach. Devine, who has been involved with the Flames for the past four years as a bench coach and also runs the club's beginners sessions, brings with him a wealth of experience.
Why not get a little crafty this Easter and re-discover the enjoyment in some of life's simpler pursuits? Switch off the TV and tune into your own creativity for a while, making cards, masks, boaters and bonnets. You can pick up all your suppplies,
Robert Opie, Britain's leading authority on retail nostalgia, has written a new book about sweet wrappers belonging to a bygone era. Although pretty scenes are often described as chocolate box', it's not usually said with a box of Cadbury's Heroes
A strong Swindon Dolphin water polo squad travelled to Weston-super-Mare for their first Bristol & West League fixture of the season. The side, which will also feature in the National League for the first time this year, performed admirably and came
Two teams made up from some of the most talented under 16 netball players in Swindon have been competing in regional qualifying games against the top two teams from Dorset, Gloucester and Avon. After some hard-fought matches ending in wins against Poole
NORTH Swindon MP Michael Wills has attacked Swindon Council over post office closures. He has said there was no consultation between the public and councillors over the forthcoming closure of the Cheney Manor Road Post Office. "Instead of trying to
GENEROUS Adver readers have been flooding our office with parcels for troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. We been inundated with shoeboxes stuffed with treats since running the story last month about the Royal British Legion collection. Calne Royal
Lawn Netball Club - under the banner of Team Triumph - played Surrey-based Purley Netball Club in the Challenge Cup at the weekend. The cup competition pits netball teams against each other from all over the country and is a good opportunity to judge
I got it wrong with you I know,Wrong choices I have made,But life could be oh, so much worse,If here was where you stayed.It's so much clearer to me now,No love to shade my vision.Rose tinted glasses are removed,I have just one clear mission.I'll take
Under 14 11-a-side In the Swindon local derby honours were shared between Badgers and Swindon Town Ladies in a 1-1 draw. Badgers equalised in the second half through Lulu McCarthy. Derry Hill Thunder bounced back from their shock 7-0 defeat the previous
BARRIE Thompson no longer represents Swindon's Parks ward. Mr Thompson made headlines last month when it was revealed he had been living in Spain since the start of the year. The Advertiser reported that he had not attended a council meeting since last
AS the riders crossed the finishing line in heat 10 of last night's Craven Shield tie at Eastbourne, the scorecard made miserable reading for Robins boss Alun Rossiter. His side were 18 points behind the Eagles and appeared to be making a miserable
ROBINS boss Alun Rossiter believes Thursday night's Craven Shield return fixture against Eastbourne at Blunsdon will be a cracker after his side did him proud last night. Swindon went down 52-41 to the Eagles, but Rosco, pictured, paid tribute to his
WESTLECOT men are still on course to win this year's Wessex League play-offs and claim the overall indoor league title for the first time in 10 years They booked their place in the 2008 championship final with an-11 shot win over Bournemouth IBC at
Substitute Mike Cannings came on for Childrey United and scored twice against Uffington United, to take his team through to the War Memorial Cup final at Wantage Town on Friday, April 25. Division Four side Uffington had worked hard to keep out their
A POLE dancing competition was such a big hit with the public more events are being planned for the future. Eight girls took part in the event in front of a packed 100-strong crowd at the Swiss Chalet pub, off Cricklade Road, in Gorse Hill. Proceeds
AS the riders crossed the finishing line in heat 10 of last night's Craven Shield tie at Eastbourne, the scorecard made miserable reading for Robins boss Alun Rossiter. His side were 18 points behind the Eagles and appeared to be making a miserable
Having seen Swindon lose to Asians, Wootton Bassett only needed to beat already-relegated Wanborough to clinch the Swindon League's Division One title, but were made to struggle before emerging victorious by one wicket. Tom Clinning's 28 not out took
The Division One title race was clinched by Bulldog in the most emphatic way thanks to a 13-1 drubbing of Ballcrest Services Ltd. The Walcot-based team took control of their title destiny early, peppering the away side's goal from the kick off. Bulldog's
LONG-term pipe puffer Joe Drew has celebrated his 100th birthday. Joe, who used to work for British Gas as a fitter, celebrated the big day yesterday with his family, including five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild
The 13th Swindon Duathlon will take place once again at The Science Museum, Wroughton next month. Included among the programme of events on Sunday, April 6 (10.30am) is a Novice Duathlon, aimed at local people who just want a new challenge over distances
Sophie Hawkins is a Tigershark's swimmer, winning twice at the Summer League Championships last year. This is her fitness regime. HEIGHT: 5ft 5in WEIGHT: 7 stones HEALTH/FITNESS AIMS FOR 2008: To maintain my health and fitness levels throughout the
JOHN Hicks (Gorse Hill) scored a possible (60-point maximum) to lead his team to a 555-538 win over Lambourn C in the Swindon and District Air Rifle League - Hill's fourth league win this season. Possibles were also scored by Andy Stacey (Milton SC)
TIGERSHARKS ASC The Tigersharks were founded in 1975. In 1981, after just five years of opening, they won both the winter and summer leagues and have continued to win these for more than 20 years. The Tigersharks take anyone from four years old onwards
SWIMMERS of all ages will be churning the water of the Link Centre pool in the annual Swimathon event next month - and you can join in too. The charity event challenges swimmers to undertake 5,000m (200 lengths), 2,500m (100 lengths) or 1,500m (60 lengths
A MONEY-obsessed killer who murdered his wife as she was about to win their divorce battle has been told that he must serve at least 16 years behind bars. Glyn Razzell, who has never expressed remorse for killing his wife Linda or revealed where he disposed
RUGBY League is up and running again in Swindon following the official launch of Swindon St George club on Saturday. Mayor of Swindon, Coun Michael Barnes, did the honours as the club was formally declared open - coinciding with the launch of the town'ss
HARDY swimmers braved the showers on Saturday for the opening of the outdoor heated pool at Next Generation Health Club in Kembrey Park, Swindon. The town's only outdoor pool is open nine months of the year to club members and is heated to 32 degrees
IT'S never too early to learn to swim - just ask the toddlers having a splashing time at these lessons at Swindon's Marriott Hotel. The Swim Academy teaches more than 100 children aged from three to 11 in the hotel pool each week. The emphasis is on
While most 17-year-olds are busy combining studies with hectic social lives, Jazz Carlin has some slightly different goals. Aged just 15, she travelled half way around the world to compete in the 2006 Commonwealth Games and now hopes to qualify for the
Stainer's Crucifixion Seventeen Singers sang The Crucifixion during the Palm Sunday service in St Markâ?s Church, Swindon. Dan Chamberâ?s choirmaster and organist directed the augmented Church Choir in a moving rendition of Stainerâ?s work.
REVIEW SWINDON GILBERT AND SULLIVAN SOCIETY THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE WYVERN THEATRE This 40th anniversary production of Swindon's Gilbert and Sullivan Society is testament to the ever engaging enthusiasm of Gilbert and Sullivan stalwarts
With the March gig, Swindon Jazz Society ended its longest run, of some six years plus, of promoting regular, top quality jazz in the town. The enterprise succumbed to the Swindon Effect, but what a way to bow out, with the magnificent Matt Wates Sextet
Pics in our archive Moon Medicine, The Bell, High Street, Old Town, Swindon Colin Radbourne has created a number of Moon Medicine incarnations but this one is a corker. Slick and professional performances from all three musicians give this trio
Review TrickBabies and Charred Hearts The Bell, High Street, Old Town, Swindon For a debut gig the TrickBabies had a storming start giving a taster of some original lush, rocky blues tunes. It is a pretty dynamic mix with the formidable guitar of
Britney's Tears by Steeples out on Easy Money Records on March 17 Hearing Steeples' debut single is, I imagine, like it must have been listening to another Scouse band before they became the phenomenom that was The Beatles. The single has an air of
Swindon Rangers A strikers stole the headlines on a day when only 16 matches were completed in the league. They stayed at the top of the under 10 North table thanks to an 11-0 victory over Stratton Youth. A hat-trick of hat-tricks, from Jake Evans,
Swindon Spitfires under 12s made the short trip to Wootton Bassett on Saturday where they notched up a 10-0 win to keep them six points clear at the top of the Wiltshire Girls League U12s Division. With the hosts being a player short Spitfires also
THREE teenagers are planning to complete the UK's highest bungee jump to raise money for a children's hospital. Jamie Allen, Natasha Gazzard and Victoria Gazzard, of Purton, will be taking the leap in aid of Great Ormond Hospital in London. Their 300ft
MORE than 300 litres of diesel has been spilt into a Swindon stream. Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service contained the spillage from a leaking storage tank in Oakhurst Way, Oakhurst, using absorbent booms and mats to stop the fuel entering the water supply
