THE GENEROSITY of the people of Swindon was in full force for the annual Children in Need appeal. Hundreds of people in the town took part in fundraising activities yesterday to raise much-needed cash for disadvantaged, disabled and abused children in
TOMORROW'S West Country derby between Bath and Bristol has been "devalued" as a spectacle, according to Rec coach Jon Callard. The former England full-back, a veteran of 11 such league confrontations with the old enemy, believes the absence of several
PLANS to bring shoppers back to Cricklade High Street by building a new car park are in jeopardy because of a dispute over land, it is claimed. Cricklade Town Council wants to build a car park for 27 vehicles off the High Street to give struggling traders
Steam will be featured in a new TV series which goes behind the scenes with First Great Western. The five part fly-on-the-wall documentary Railway Lives starts on HTV on Wednesday and shows real people doing tough jobs in today's railway industry. Linking
AN apparent wrong turning left an articulated lorry marooned in a Swindon neighbourhood. The Renault truck ended up with its cab on a grass verge and its trailer on the tarmac after the driver seemingly tried to turn and retrace his path at the bottom
CIVILIAN workers Caro-line Steel and Tina Muskett insist they are not attempting to be police officers. But their new pioneering role is an essential part of Wiltshire Police's strategy to maintain a high profile in rural areas. They have the power to
SWINDON: Calling all old shipmates. The year 2003 marks the centenary of the formation in 1903 of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR), the Wavy Navy. It is planned to mark the occasion with a series of events culminating with a formal parade during
CRICKLADE: The Arthritis Research Campaign is hosting a craft fair on Saturday, November 24 from 10am-4pm in the Town Hall.
SWINDON: A star-studded Christmas is to be had this season at Early Learning Centre when children are urged to grab glitter, pens and paper and create star-shaped decorations to hang in the store. Children have the chance to win a prize if they spot their
A DORCAN councillor has launched a campaign to put a stop to fly tipping. Coun Pete Brown (Lab) believes a minority of residents in the area are causing the majority a major headache. Almost every week he has to call environmental health officers into
SWINDON'S mayor helped celebrate the first year of Fluffy Plastics, when he joined owner Emmy Butcher for a bounce on brightly coloured space hopper. Coun David Cox was there to show his support for the successful small business, which is based in the
DEVIZES: Wiltshire Heritage Museum in Long Street is launching its new hands-on interactive exhibits at a special family day on Sunday, November 25, from noon to 4pm. Children and adults will be able to activate information boxes and sound effects illustrating
ONLY Fools and Horses is set to return to our screens but Swindon is set for an exclusive preview. Del Boy lookalike, Maurice Canham, who won LWT's Stars and Their Doubles, will be appearing in the Christmas carnival on Sunday, November 25, complete with
PENHILL: Tesco has congratulated 26 pupils from the post-16 unit at Uplands School, Penhill, who have won a Working Together award in the regional heats of the Tesco Our School Awards 2001. Uplands school is a secondary school for pupils with severe learning
SWINDON: The Jigsaw Nursery group will be celebrating the Indian festival of light, Diwali, on the Wednesday, November 28, at Jigsaw Day Nursery. The two and three-year-olds have made lanterns and will taste Indian food as well as dressing up in Indian
SWINDON: Artist Gordon Dickinson is running a creative workshop, for children and adults, on how to create create sculptures. The workshop is at the Arts Centre on Saturday, December 1, from 10am-4pm.To book your place, call the Arts Centre on Swindon
A JURY has failed to reach a verdict in the case of a nightclub fracas in which a man had a third of his left ear severed. Mark Traynor suffered extensive injuries in the encounter at Swindon's Eros night spot on June 30. Although his acquaintance James
THE SALVATION Army is launching an appeal in Swindon asking people to take off their boots and make a difference before Christmas by donating footwear. The charity is teaming up with clothing and footwear manufacturer Timberland. Customers at the store
A SENIOR education officer at Swindon Council has resigned as the department publishes its initial proposals for correcting weaknesses highlighted in its Ofsted report. Norrie Porter, the school organisation manager, was one of the most senior members
ABBEY MEADS: Asda Wal-Mart should be told to take down two recruitment banners causing "visual clutter" at its new superstore in Thamesdown Avenue, according to Swindon council officers. Asda has put up the banners without planning permission and asked
SWINDON: A farmers' market is held on the first and third Thursday of every month at the market hall in Swindon. A range of fresh produce is on offer, including free-range eggs, savoury and sweet pies, fish, meat, cheeses, chutneys, juices, fruit and
GOVERNMENT inspectors who slated a school two years ago now say its weaknesses have become strengths. Even Swindon School in Rodbourne now intends to improve even more. The upbeat verdict from the inspectors has delighted headteacher Michael Keeling.
SWINDON: Coun Brenda Craven (Con, Haydon Wick) has been transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital from the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. She is still stable in intensive care after being involved in a road accident near Burford. The former Hreod
SWINDON: A black golf trolley and a full set of golf clubs worth £290 were stolen from a shed in Scarborough Road, Swindon, between 5pm on Thursday and 7am yesterday. Witnesses should call police on Swindon 528111.
TOWN youth team coach Viv Busby insists there will be no divided loyalties this afternoon despite his links with Hartlepool United. Buzzer is firmly focused on bringing Town's young talent through to the first team but there was a time when his only concern
LIFE was a lot sweeter for firefighter Paul Rowland yesterday than a previous occasion when he was up to his neck in slurry. Paul, 55, retired yesterday from Drove Road Fire Station after 30 years' service with Red Watch and colleagues saluted him with
THE GENEROSITY of the people of Swindon was in full force for the annual Children in Need appeal. Hundreds of people in the town took part in fundraising activities yesterday to raise much-needed cash for disadvantaged, disabled and abused children in
SUPERBIKE hero Colin Edwards showed his championship qualities when he met up with a group of Swindon motorsport fans. The 2000 World Superbike Champion spent four hours wowing bike-mad teenagers from Commonweal and Churchfield Schools at the Castrol
DEVIZES: The felling of trees in the Market Place is a symbol of all that is going wrong with local democracy, a well attended meeting at the Corn Exchange heard last Thursday. Tony Duck, who chaired the meeting, said it had been "a total public relations
CHIPPENHAM: Historian Keith Woodman, of London Road, is looking for help researching the lives of Chippenham's Victorian MPs, Sir Joseph Neeld and his son John Neeld. He has enrolled the help of current MP James Gray. "They made a useful contribution
A CLASSIC opera has raised about £3,000 for two good causes. Christchurch in Swindon's Old Town was the venue for a performance of Tosca by Puccini. Directed by Ray Howell and featuring members of the Swindon Opera musical group, it attracted an audience
SWINDON: A model railway exhibition is taking place next weekend at Greendown School. Admission is £3.50 for adults, £1.50 for children, £2.50 for senior citizens or £9 for a family ticket.
DAVID Howell, back from his global golf exploits, will be in the County Ground crowd for today's FA Cup clash. A lifelong Town fan, Howell has followed them through thick and thin. One of the top European Tour golfers, the Swindonian cannot watch his
SWINDON: A Yamaha jet ski and trailer worth £3,000 was stolen from the Tesco car park in Ocotal Way between 3.50pm and 4pm on Thursday. The trailer on which the jet ski was kept was disengaged from a green Nissan car. Anyone with information should contact
WROUGHTON: A green portable toilet worth £650 was stolen from a field in Hay Lane between 6pm on November 9 and 07am on November 12. Witnesses should contact police on Swindon 528111.
SWINDON: This week's winning numbers in the North Swindon Lions Club lottery calendar draw are: 427, 793, 930, 0900, 428. People can get 2002 calendars from Bevirs Solicitors in Regent Circus and Minuteman in Gorse Hill.
THE headteacher of Churchfields School, Lynne Dunford, has been forced to hand over the reigns to her deputy after going on extended sick leave. Steve Flavin has now become acting headteacher at least until Christmas and possibly beyond. He will be supported
THIS YEAR'S firework display at Swindon's Polo Ground raised a record £16,000 for charity, according to organisers Swindon Lions Club. The November 3 show attracted more than 7,000 spectators and beat last year's takings by £3,000. The record-breaking
SWINDON: If you are a fan of John Etheridge, he will be performing at the Arts Centre on Thursday, November 22. Sweet Chorus is a tribute to jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli and tickets are £12.
SWINDON: Fans of swing, jive should get down to the Gorse Hill Working Men's Club, in Chapel Street to join in the Jazzjive Swing, the Lindy Hop and Modern Jive fusion. Classes are for beginners and start at 7.30pm on Monday nights. Details on (01452)
A nine month-old baby suffocated in his bunk bed when he got his head trapped beneath the side of his mattress and the ladder, an inquest was told. Somehow, little Dylan Harper had wriggled in the bed so that his legs were hanging over the side with his
JESTER the manic mongrel could be on his way to a new home before the end of the month thanks to Evening Advertiser readers. Our appeal for volunteers to care for the excitable 10-month old on Wednesday led to several dog lovers contacting his carers,
CALNE: Cerebral palsy sufferer Levi Jenks, four, was presented with a special bicycle at the weekend after a massive fundraising effort. Darts players raised more than £1,000 during a ten-hour marathon at Calne Woodlands Club on November 4. Nearly £400
