ENTRIES are open for one of Swindon‘s biggest annual fundraising spectaculars. Every year the Race For Life raises a small fortune for cancer charities as thousands of women flock to Swindon to take part in the do-what-you-can challenge. Last year’s
A LORRY driver was hospitalised with a head injury, after his vehicle rolled down an embankment off the M4. The driver was travelling eastbound on the carriageway at about 3.30pm when the accident happened. Fire crews had to cut the man, in his 60s,
SWINDON Robins will open their Elite League campaign with a home clash against Eastbourne Eagles on April 2. The club, beaten play-off semi finalists in 2006 and 2008 and runners-up in 2007, officially open their season with their 60th anniversary celebration
DAY one and I’m up at 7am ready to head to Le Spa in Stratton, just outside Cirencester. Although I never usually eat this early, I’m hit with an urge to have tea and toast before I set off. Ridiculous. I fight off the impulse to stock up on
Musician is planning 450-km cycle ride and death-defying bungee jump, but only when his body - and his bike - have mended SOME might say Damien Phillips is quite accident prone. During training for a 450-kilometre charity cycle ride through Zambia
MAY I , through this column, vent some steam on the current grim situation in Gaza? So, the Israeli government has announced a unilateral ceasefire, and claimed this whole sorry episode a success. Let’s not forget who broke the initial ceasefire on December
I FEEL compelled to write in response to Kate Robinson`s letter (SA, January 17) in which she contradicted herself and at best was hypocritical. She objected to the third Heathrow runway, citing global warming, the environment and the depletion of the
A Valentine’s Day special features King Creosote, pictured, singing solo at The 12 Bar, 179 Westcott Place, Swindon, on Saturday February 14 from 8pm. Other bands on the bill are HMS Ginafore, Pip Dylan and Uncle Beesly. King Creosote is part of the
YOUR correspondent Mike Spry impugns the integrity of the Swindon Advertiser and suggests you exhibit a right wing bias. Having been a regular reader and correspondent to the letters page of the paper for over 40 years, I have to say that I consider Mr
A Little Bit Longer by The Jonas Brothers out on SOS Records The Jonas Brothers have been quietly building a solid reputation in the music business and this album is the proof of the pudding, kicking off with BB Good a slow resonant intro of a track
Forget the traditional Valentine’s Day celebrations and enjoy an ABBA Tribute Night out with your mates instead in Alexandra House in Wroughton, Swindon. Tuck into a delicious three-course meal and have some fun from 7pm. Tickets are £29.50 on 01793 819000
A HONDA dealer is urging the people of Swindon to continue to support the company in times of financial meltdown. Loyal customers are still buying Honda cars and last week saw 23 orders, according to dealer principal Mark Riddiford of Fish Brothers Honda
I MUST say that I agree with Mike Spry about what he calls inaccurate, inconsistent gibberish spouted by right wing correspondents to the Adver, mainly they are by opponents of the EU. What I cannot agree with is that the Adver does not maintain a balance
FULL ADDRESS NOT SUPPLIED ON EMAIL I WOULD personally like to welcome Robbie Williams to Wiltshire and hope he will be happy in his new pad. What a true star he is to do his shopping in our Old Town instead of tearing off to Bath or London. Any money
THE story of the hospital wedding (SA, February 3) was truly moving - a wonderful example of the personal care given by all the NHS staff involved. I am certain this 'episode of care' will not appear in any NHS statistics; nor will there be a 'target
MAY I through your letters page, say what excellent treatment I have received from my GP Dr Duncumb of Nythe Surgery and the GWH. I saw Dr Duncumb on Monday, January 5 when she referred me to the GWH, I was seen on the Friday and had a biopsy taken the
THE council wish to move the doughnut stall from Havelock Square. That is their right and there is a legal process to be followed to achieve this aim. At present it appears that the council has used safety, litter and even anti terrorism legislation to
ANOTHER case of vandalism and yet again PC Plod knew nothing, does nothing yet promises everything. It comes to something when a normal hardworking and houseproud man like Ken Tomlin has to threaten to break the law to protect his property. What the
FIRST Great Western has reported the following cancellations: The 16:59 service from Swindon to London Paddington is cancelled, the 17:35 service is cancelled, the 17:59 service is cancelled, the 18:59 service is cancelled and the 19:41 service is
A FORMER drug dealer refused to answer questions during her testimony into a kidnap trial. Annette Haynes, from Park North, said she didn’t want to get anyone else in trouble. Appearing in the witness box at Bristol Crown Court she said
I AM amazed at the proposed closure of the Groundwell Park and Ride. My wife and I are both regular users of this facility, and find it both convenient and reliable. So it’s not making a profit! I'm sure there are a number of other facilities in Swindon
WE learn today that not a single local council has offered to act as a pilot for the Government's scheme to charge householders by the kilo for rubbish disposal. Could it be that local councillors just happen to recognise what Brown does not; that the
THE sixteenth Swindon Festival of Literature promises to be the best yet – with more big names added to the line-up. Television impressionist Alistair McGowan, ex-England cricket captain Marcus Trescothick, former Chancellor of the Exchequer
SCI-FI fan Teresa Brett was beamed up to London to meet her outer space idol – thanks to the Adver. Teresa, from Covingham, wrote a letter to the Adver recently appealing for members for her new Star Trek club. After a few calls from
UNDERDOGS Croft Juniors B booked a place in the semi-finals of the Under 15 League Cup thanks to victory over favourites Shaw. Previously unbeaten Shaw went ahead on five minutes but goals from David Miller and Luke Sheppard gave Croft victory. Under
The 13:35 service from Swindon to London Paddington is cancelled and the 13:59 service is cancelled due to poor weather conditions. Click on the First Great Western link in Related Links for more information.
WALCOT'S boxers returned from the Mycon ABC event in Nailsea with two victories from the three bouts contested. Said Saleem collected his second win from three starts with a points victory over Grant Bullock from the host club. The two novices shared
The Porters Arms remained a point clear at the top of St Joseph’s Sunday Premier Division after a 6-0 drubbing of Red Devils FC, although Oakley Park went one better as Mark Walker starred in their 7-1 mauling of Nationwide Boys. Team Asda
SWINDON is the safest place in the country for car thefts, according to research. A new report, based on an analysis of motor claims, puts Swindon at the top of the list of the safest towns and cities in the UK for holding on to your motor. The research
Leisure Leagues have been overwhelmed with aspiring female football players wanting to join their leagues, and as the market leader in five and six-a-side football, are encouraging female players to get involved and take part in the Swindon leagues
THE man accused of the manslaughter of Steve Gibbons has appeared at Bristol Crown Court. Wesley Kilbane, of Twyford Close, Park North, did not enter a plea at yesterday’s hearing after being accused of manslaughter by gross negligence. The body of
FRATELLOS clinched the Premier Division title without even kicking a ball after nearest rivals Moonrakers dropped decisive points against Bakers Arms. Bottom club Bakers came away with a 4-1 win to thwart Moonies’ title chances. Strikes from Paul Venables
The residents of South Marston are invited to attend a Public Meeting on Wednesday 25th February at 7pm, to listen to two speakers talking about the forthcoming Wiltshire Council and European Elections. Those attending will be free to answer
BILLIE Piper is putting her new born baby ahead of her acting career. The ex-Dr Who star, originally from Swindon, gave birth to Winston three months ago and wants to concentrate on bringing him up. The 26-year-old former Bradon Forest School pupil
The 11:35 service from Swindon to London Paddington is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, reports First Great Western. Click on the link to their website under Related Links for more information.
A SWINDON woman has spoken of the emotional rollercoaster which saw her married and widowed in the space of three days – and her gratitude to staff at Great Western Hospital who organised her wedding in a matter of hours, right down to making confetti
DAVID Howell has tipped golf’s rising star Rory McIlroy for the top - and insisted his own progress remains on track despite missing his second cut in three events at the weekend. While Howell bowed out in disappointing fashion at the halfway stage of
POLICE are reporting that although there have been a few incidents on Swindon roads - drivers are largely heeding their warnings. The force are reporting that although there have been a number of minor collisions overnight there have been no
A TRAGIC railway pile-up that resulted in the deaths of the train’s driver and a female passenger has been commemorated by a local historian. Raymond Rowland, from Churchward Avenue, Swindon, has been researching the crash of January 15, 1936, when an
I’m not going to surviveI’m here in my room in hope that I will be savedNobody has come yet I hear the front door slam shutMy mummy walks into my room and rips up my drawings then she hits meMy hands hurt and I can’t feel my feetIf I could see them I
TOWN’S game at Northampton this evening is hanging in the balance after heavy snow swept across the country yesterday - with more forecast for today. A pitch inspection was taking place at Sixfields at 11am today to determine if the League One clash
DANNY Wilson admits he could still take advantage of the emergency loan system, despite no transfer movement either in or out of the County Ground yesterday. As the transfer window slammed shut at last night’s 5pm deadline, there is still a glimmer of
I AM sure we are all concerned at the events of the last few days with the closure of the Honda plant for at least four months and job loses throughout the region. However when we read of civil unrest across the European Union and also the actions of
FIRST Great Western is warning that there may be further delays and cancellations between Swindon and Bristol and Swindon and London Paddington throughout the day today. This is because of general disruption along the line caused by poor weather
Several schools in the Swindon area are closed this morning, leaving some parents angry. They include: Nova Hreod, The Ridgeway School, Gorse Hill Primary and Infant, Holy Rood Infant and Junior School, Seven Fields Primary School, Bradon Forest
PETER Brezovan admits he had forgotten what a clean sheet felt like, but Town’s goalkeeper is determined to make it two on the spin tonight at Northampton. The big Slovakian kept only his - and Swindon’s - second shut-out of the campaign at
TOWN youngster Billy Bodin has been placed on standby for the Wales Under 21 squad to face Northern Ireland in seven days’ time. The 16-year-old was a surprise inclusion among Brian Flynn’s 23-man party and could travel to Belfast on Saturday in preparation
PLANS to build a university campus on a Swindon beauty spot have been discussed in Parliament. South Swindon MP, Anne Snelgrove, asked for the help of ministers to push for a town centre university, rather than the controversial site on land next to
SWINDON residents have been warned to take extreme care as more severe weather is on its way. Gritters took to the town’s 14 priority roads last night and were still doing the rounds in the early hours of this morning as temperatures remained below zero
