CITY fans will be able to buy special replica shirts commemorating the big day at Hills-borough. The club are taking orders for red shirts bearing the same inscription as the players' kit from the cup tie. The price is £39, and names and numbers can be
THE Funeral of Swindon councillor Keith Small will be held at St Augustine's Church in Rodbourne on Thursday, at 11.15am. Mr Small, 60, who represented Western ward for Labour, died on Monday at the Great Western Hospital. He had suffered from a viral
A 40-YEAR-OLD man is being treated in hospital for suspected gunshot wounds following an armed siege at a house in Wiltshire. Police officers returned fire at a flat in Cross Street, Trowbridge, after being shot at by a man armed with an air rifle, during
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
TALENTED young gymnasts at last have a place to call their own after 30 years being pushed from pillar to post. Esprit Gymnastics Academy produces children who compete at national level, but they have been travelling many miles just to practise. Now they
THE week before we met, Margrit Coates was at Marwell Zoo attempting to communicate with penguins and snakes for a television series on the paranormal. She suspected that the programme makers might try and make her look silly. "I can only do what I do
Recent stories about Rodbourne's past prompted Colin Parsons to recall his boyhood memories of the area in the 1950s. MARTIN VINCENT reports AS more amateur historians put Rod-bourne's past under the microscope one man who grew up there in the 1950s has
Ref. 27823-100RHYS EVANS accepts that his unshakeable self-belief makes him vulnerable to the critics, but the young goalkeeper is determined to make the impact necessary to fulfil both his own dreams and those of his home-town club. The 21-year-old excelled
A meeting of the Highworth Wine and Beer Circle will be held at 8pm tomorrow in the Council Community Room. There will be an Irish theme for the evening and the Padgen Cup will be presented for the best dry red wine. The circle is holding a square dance
GLYN Razzell is starting a life sentence after a jury found him guilty of murdering his estranged wife, Linda. The unanimous verdict came at the end of a 31-day trial at Bristol Crown Court. Mother-of-four Linda, 41, of Pentylands Close, Highworth disappeared
DETECTIVE Chief Inspector Paul Granger, the man who led the inquiry into the death of Linda Razzell, has still not given up hope of finding her body. Despite her estranged husband Glyn being convicted of her murder he has not told police where he disposed
PEOPLE shocked by an attack on swans in Lawn Woods have held a collection in aid of the sanctuary caring for a surviving bird. The volunteers said the public were so appalled by the cruelty that they dug deep into their pockets to support the South West
SALISBURY boxers Darryl Ford and Gareth Heard cruised through their National Novice first round bouts on Friday in Bristol. Twenty-year-old welter-weight Heard won in convincing fashion - the referee stepping in to save his opponent further punishment
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
TAE Kwon Do black belt Charles Salmon was so fed up with his mum nagging him about his long hair he shaved it all off and raised more than £250 for charity in the process. When the 14-year-old Bradon Forest pupil told his Tae Kwon Do instructor John Danby
THE week before we met, Margrit Coates was at Marwell Zoo attempting to communicate with penguins and snakes for a television series on the paranormal. She suspected that the programme makers might try and make her look silly. "I can only do what I do
THE state rooms at Lydiard House, decorated for Christmas by floristry students from Wiltshire College, Lackham, will be open from December 5 to 23. On Sunday, December 7, from 10am to noon at Lydiard Visitor Centre, children aged five and over are invited
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
A REVITALISED Salisbury secured their first league success of the season with an emphatic win over Stow-on-the-Wold, writes Stuart McArdell. All the tries came from the backs who were uncompromising in defence and inventive in attack. But the glory belonged
HIGHWORTH were the winners of the weekend's outstanding Wiltshire Senior Cup tie with a 1-0 extra-time triumph over Melksham. John Fisher's side had lost 3-0 at the Conigre at the semi-final stage last season but Paul Hunt's 118th-minute goal handed Highworth
Members of the Swindon and Salzgitter Twinning Association met to discuss their trip to Germany next May. Town twinners are hoping their nine-day visit will be as successful as the June exchange, when 15 people from Salzgitter stayed with families in
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
About to board the coach and already, City fans need no encouragement to give the boys a cheer. DA4334P17Tanya Tilbury was with the excited Salisbury supporters all the way THE RAYMOND McEnhill Stadium was shrouded in darkness on Sunday as more than 800
Linda's friends remember her outside St Michael's Church in Highworth last monthFRIENDS of murdered Highworth mother Linda Razzell have described their 18-month ordeal as "a bad dream". As her family now try to come to terms with their loss after a jury
MARLBOROUGH took a week's break from competitive action to record a 48-12 friendly victory over Malmesbury at The Worthies. With No 8 Rob Latham carrying the fight for the visitors, it was not long before Marlborough got into their stride. They took an
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
DEFENDING champions, Stonehenge Falcons have settled quickly into title mode with a maximum win at Salisbury Cyclones following their opening 9-0 success away to Laverstock A. The performance of younger players Daniel Jones and Stevie Boxall alongside
A FOOTBALL match at Salisbury City's ground on Sunday has been postponed due to the club's extended involvement in the FA Cup. Manager Nick Holmes was to lead a Salisbury City old boys team against a Journal Sport Select XI in aid of the Mayor of Salisbury's
Ref. 27823-100RHYS EVANS accepts that his unshakeable self-belief makes him vulnerable to the critics, but the young goalkeeper is determined to make the impact necessary to fulfil both his own dreams and those of his home-town club. The 21-year-old excelled
A REVITALISED Salisbury secured their first league success of the season with an emphatic win over Stow-on-the-Wold, writes Stuart McArdell. All the tries came from the backs who were uncompromising in defence and inventive in attack. But the glory belonged
A personal view by Mike Turner MY first day as Journal sports editor was Saturday, November 14, 1998. I remember it well. It was something of a baptism of fire. It was the day Salisbury City hosted Hull City in the First Round of the FA Cup. Five years
HAVING tasted the high life again during Salisbury City's glorious FA Cup run, Nick Holmes admits he now wants more of it and hopes his players do too, writes Mike Turner. Holmes will be doing his best to ensure his side suffer no cup hangover this weekend
BISHOPSTONE will showcase the hidden talents of its residents on Saturday. Pottery, woodwork, jam and cheese are among the home made items which will be on display at the village hall. Sue Walton, event organiser, said: "We want people to see that Bishopstone
Job-hunting is becoming a battle of wits, with candidates expected to demonstrate a vivid imagination as well as good personal hygiene as ANDY TATE reports A new survey suggests companies are adopting some unusual recruitment practices to ensure they
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
Malmesbury-based vacuum cleaner makers Dyson have predicted a two-fold increase in profits, according to latest figures. The company's pre-tax profits of £40 million are up on last year's figures of £21.7 million. The company had announced that much of
JAMES Arkell, the brewery boss who this week was officially nominated as High Sheriff of Wiltshire, was unavailable for comment at the time of going to print when the Advertiser reported the news. He has since told the Advertiser that he is very excited
Job-hunting is becoming a battle of wits, with candidates expected to demonstrate a vivid imagination as well as good personal hygiene as ANDY TATE reports A new survey suggests companies are adopting some unusual recruitment practices to ensure they
OLDER people considering making a will but in need of help can benefit from a free advice session being planned by Age Concern Swindon. On Thursday, December 4, the charity will arrange for a local solicitor to be on hand for free 20-minute consultations
A bugging device was planted in Vincent Gibbs' Mercedes by police who recorded him talking to a co-conspirator about cocaine deals and "taking people out", Bristol Crown Court heard. The jury was told that Gibbs, 37, of Croft Road, Old Town, was the head
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
A 40-YEAR-OLD man is being treated in hospital for suspected gunshot wounds following an armed siege at a house in Wiltshire. Police officers returned fire at a flat in Cross Street, Trowbridge, after being shot at by a man armed with an air rifle during
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
Ref. 27794-62SWINDON has been switched on to help save the environment. The Switch on Swindon campaign launched by BBC weatherman Richard Angwin aims to encourage householders to stop wasting fuel. Richard, who presents the weather for BBC Points West
DETECTIVE Chief Inspector Paul Granger, the man who led the inquiry into the death of Linda Razzell, has still not given up hope of finding her body. Despite her estranged husband Glyn being convicted of her murder he has not told police where he disposed
Linda's friends remember her outside St Michael's Church in Highworth last monthFRIENDS of murdered Highworth mother Linda Razzell have described their 18-month ordeal as "a bad dream". As her family now try to come to terms with their loss after a jury
DRIVERS who use their mobile phones while driving face a fine of up to £1,000 when the law changes on December 1. From today a Government advertising campaign will remind people of the imminent ban on using hand-held mobiles. Earlier this year police
PEOPLE shocked by an attack on swans in Lawn Woods have held a collection in aid of the sanctuary caring for a surviving bird. The volunteers said the public were so appalled by the cruelty that they dug deep into their pockets to support the South West
A bugging device was planted in Vincent Gibbs' Mercedes by police who recorded him talking to a co-conspirator about cocaine deals and "taking people out", Bristol Crown Court heard. The jury was told that Gibbs, 37, of Croft Road, Old Town, was the head
Ref. 27812-61A GROUP of Swindon gymnasts are celebrating because they have somewhere proper to practise after a 30-year wait. The Esprit Gymnastics Academy has just won planning permission to transform an 8,000 sq ft industrial unit in Hobley Drive, Stratton
CORSHAM were scuppered by injuries as they slid out of the Powergen Junior Vase, going down 52-6 at home to Oldfield Old Boys. The Wiltshire outfit first lost RAF flyer Steve McLernon, the winger breaking a collarbone in a tackle. The Bristol and RAF
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
SWINDON Council has already made provision for recycling Christmas cards before many have even been sent. From December 1, residents will be able to put unwanted greetings cards with other cardboard material out for the usual newspaper and magazine doorstep
DETECTIVE Chief Inspector Paul Granger, the man who led the inquiry into the death of Linda Razzell, has still not given up hope of finding her body. Despite her estranged husband Glyn being convicted of her murder he has not told police where he disposed
A 40-YEAR-OLD man is being treated in hospital for suspected gunshot wounds following an armed siege at a house in Wiltshire. Police officers returned fire at a flat in Cross Street, Trowbridge, after being shot at by a man armed with an air rifle during
HIGHWORTH were the winners of the weekend's outstanding Wiltshire Senior Cup tie with a 1-0 extra-time triumph over Melksham. John Fisher's side had lost 3-0 at the Conigre at the semi-final stage last season but Paul Hunt's 118th-minute goal handed Highworth
CIRENCESTER collected their seventh straight league victory with a 1-0 success at Bedworth. The Centurions' winning sequence in the Western Division has been built on an attacking verve second to none in the Western Division, but it was the defence that
SWINDON Supermarine boss Ray Baverstock was left cursing missed chances as his side drew 1-1 at Stourport Swifts. Despite creating the better chances, Marine were forced to settle for a point which sees them slip to 11th in the Dr Martens Western Division
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
THE state rooms at Lydiard House, decorated for Christmas by floristry students from Wiltshire College, Lackham, will be open from December 5 to 23. On Sunday, December 7, from 10am to noon at Lydiard Visitor Centre, children aged five and over are invited
Kerry Graw has recently completed a HND in Business and Marketing at the Harper Adams University College in Shropshire. The 22-year-old who lives in Upham Road, says she now intends to pursue a career in the equine industry.
BLACKADDER and Time Team star Tony Robinson has presented North Wiltshire District Council with an award for computer training. The council, which covers Wootton Bassett, Cricklade and Purton, won the Learning and Skills Council's Technology in Training
Children's television presenter Johnny Ball is to visit Swindon's Steam Museum, in Kemble Drive, to present the annual Christmas Family Lecture. The topic is The Living History of Science. Johnny is well known for his passion for maths, science and technology
Ref. 27779-06A SANTA'S grotto with a difference has been lit up in Cricklade to raise money for charity. Every year, Vivian and Sandy Wilks transform their home and garden into a magical winter wonderland. But this year they have taken an extra security
JAMES Arkell, the brewery boss who this week was officially nominated as High Sheriff of Wiltshire, was unavailable for comment at the time of going to print when the Advertiser reported the news. He has since told the Advertiser that he is very excited
TAE Kwon Do black belt Charles Salmon was so fed up with his mum nagging him about his long hair he shaved it all off and raised more than £250 for charity in the process. When the 14-year-old Bradon Forest pupil told his Tae Kwon Do instructor John Danby
Ref. 27812-61A GROUP of Swindon gymnasts are celebrating because they have somewhere proper to practise after a 30-year wait. The Esprit Gymnastics Academy has just won planning permission to transform an 8,000 sq ft industrial unit in Hobley Drive, Stratton
Swindon Friends of the Earth are outraged that Thames Water has taken the easy option with the blessing of the Environment Agency to apply for a drought permit to abstract more water from the River Thames for Farmoor reservoir and at Meysey Hampton. It
Oh come on, once again we have the same old story from the planning section of our highly respected council. "We must protect and respect Swindon's heritage." What a joke, this is the same excuse that has been given over the years to cover the total inadequacy
THE Chippenham Town board will be keen to appoint a successor to Tommy Saunders as soon as possible after the managerless Bluebirds were beaten 3-0 at home by impressive Stafford Rangers. Chippenham were a beaten side by half-time as some woeful defending
THE nearside front wing of my blue VW Golf was recently damaged by a hit and run driver in the car park of Sainsbury's and Homebase at Bridgemead. The damage was such that I needed a new wing and the perpetrator must have known that he or she had dented
DEFENDING champions, Stonehenge Falcons have settled quickly into title mode with a maximum win at Salisbury Cyclones following their opening 9-0 success away to Laverstock A. The performance of younger players Daniel Jones and Stevie Boxall alongside
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
CORSHAM were scuppered by injuries as they slid out of the Powergen Junior Vase, going down 52-6 at home to Oldfield Old Boys. The Wiltshire outfit first lost RAF flyer Steve McLernon, the winger breaking a collarbone in a tackle. The Bristol and RAF
A meeting of the Highworth Wine and Beer Circle will be held at 8pm tomorrow in the Council Community Room. There will be an Irish theme for the evening and the Padgen Cup will be presented for the best dry red wine. The circle is holding a square dance
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
TALENTED young gymnasts at last have a place to call their own after 30 years being pushed from pillar to post. Esprit Gymnastics Academy produces children who compete at national level, but they have been travelling many miles just to practise. Now they
LET us not become too despondent over the Heritage Lottery Fund putting on hold its decision over whether to grant £4,172,000 towards the restoration of Lydiard Park. The sum requested is so huge that the HLF's explanation that the delay is down to the
Evening Advertiser reporter Giles Sheldrick was in court throughout the 31-day trial. Here, he gives his impressions of the case.The culmination of an intense and gripping trial took its toll on the scores of people involved when Razzell was finally found
Linda's friends remember her outside St Michael's Church in Highworth last monthFRIENDS of murdered Highworth mother Linda Razzell have described their 18-month ordeal as "a bad dream". As her family now try to come to terms with their loss after a jury
HAVING tasted the high life again during Salisbury City's glorious FA Cup run, Nick Holmes admits he now wants more of it and hopes his players do too, writes Mike Turner. Holmes will be doing his best to ensure his side suffer no cup hangover this weekend
Oh come on, once again we have the same old story from the planning section of our highly respected council. "We must protect and respect Swindon's heritage." What a joke, this is the same excuse that has been given over the years to cover the total inadequacy
A YOUTHFUL Wootton Bassett side treated Painswick to a dose of Gallic flair as they ran out 13-11 winners in Gloucestershire. Bassett, with eight under 20s in their side, took the lead when Frenchman Flo Vialan finished off an excellent lineout drive
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
BEWARE when the lights go up at the end of In America the chances are you'll be dabbing away a little moisture from the corner of your eye. But don't worry, there is no false Hollywood sentimentality about this film, despite its title. This is a warm,
Children's television presenter Johnny Ball is to visit Swindon's Steam Museum, in Kemble Drive, to present the annual Christmas Family Lecture. The topic is The Living History of Science. Johnny is well known for his passion for maths, science and technology
PLANS to return Lydiard Park to its former splendour have been put on hold because of concerns over the enormity of the task. Swindon Council applied to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) in September for more than £4m to finance the project. The venture
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: IT'S a dream Christmas gift for any child, and buying it at auction will also help make life easier for people living with cancer. This quad-bike was donated by Swindon's George White motorcycles and it was auctioned at last week's
Malmesbury-based vacuum cleaner makers Dyson have predicted a two-fold increase in profits, according to latest figures. The company's pre-tax profits of £40 million are up on last year's figures of £21.7 million. The company had announced that much of
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
Evening Advertiser reporter Giles Sheldrick was in court throughout the 31-day trial. Here, he gives his impressions of the case.The culmination of an intense and gripping trial took its toll on the scores of people involved when Razzell was finally found
Kerry Graw has recently completed a HND in Business and Marketing at the Harper Adams University College in Shropshire. The 22-year-old who lives in Upham Road, says she now intends to pursue a career in the equine industry.
Linda's friends remember her outside St Michael's Church in Highworth last monthFRIENDS of murdered Highworth mother Linda Razzell have described their 18-month ordeal as "a bad dream". As her family now try to come to terms with their loss after a jury
CIRENCESTER collected their seventh straight league victory with a 1-0 success at Bedworth. The Centurions' winning sequence in the Western Division has been built on an attacking verve second to none in the Western Division, but it was the defence that
MANY readers are probably unaware of the distressing fact that millions of animals every year have their throats cut in slaughter houses while fully conscious and it is legal. Animals killed for Muslim halal and Jewish kosher meat are exempt from the
BATH roared into the last eight of the Powergen Cup as Australia Day arrived a couple of months early at the Rec. Tries from Wylie Human, Robbie Kydd, Zac Feaunati, James Scaysbrook and Simon Danielli merely widened the already-broad smiles on the faces
Ref. 27795-12PARACHUTISTS were prevented from dropping in at the opening of a new all-weather shop by the weather. Wind and rain put paid to the scheduled appearance of the six-strong Silver Stars for the first day's trading of the new Cotswold Outdoor
SALISBURY boxers Darryl Ford and Gareth Heard cruised through their National Novice first round bouts on Friday in Bristol. Twenty-year-old welter-weight Heard won in convincing fashion - the referee stepping in to save his opponent further punishment
BEMERTON Heath Harlequins endured mixed fortunes this week in their latest Sydenhams Wessex League fixtures. On Saturday, a Stuart Findlay double was enough to give them a deserved 2-1 victory away at Blackfield & Langley, however, they went down
About to board the coach and already, City fans need no encouragement to give the boys a cheer. DA4334P17Tanya Tilbury was with the excited Salisbury supporters all the way THE RAYMOND McEnhill Stadium was shrouded in darkness on Sunday as more than 800
CITY fans will be able to buy special replica shirts commemorating the big day at Hills-borough. The club are taking orders for red shirts bearing the same inscription as the players' kit from the cup tie. The price is £39, and names and numbers can be
Salisbury's chief steward Royston Gallagher. DA4341.WHEN the cars smashed into each other, sending him spinning, only one thought went through Royston Gallagher's mind, writes Sarah McQuillen. "I sat in my car unable to move and I said to myself, 'I am
Salisbury's chief steward Royston Gallagher. DA4341.WHEN the cars smashed into each other, sending him spinning, only one thought went through Royston Gallagher's mind, writes Sarah McQuillen. "I sat in my car unable to move and I said to myself, 'I am
DRIVERS who use their mobile phones while driving face a fine of up to £1,000 when the law changes on December 1. From today a Government advertising campaign will remind people of the imminent ban on using hand-held mobiles. Earlier this year police
SWINDON Supermarine boss Ray Baverstock was left cursing missed chances as his side drew 1-1 at Stourport Swifts. Despite creating the better chances, Marine were forced to settle for a point which sees them slip to 11th in the Dr Martens Western Division
Swindon Friends of the Earth are outraged that Thames Water has taken the easy option with the blessing of the Environment Agency to apply for a drought permit to abstract more water from the River Thames for Farmoor reservoir and at Meysey Hampton. It
A FOOTBALL match at Salisbury City's ground on Sunday has been postponed due to the club's extended involvement in the FA Cup. Manager Nick Holmes was to lead a Salisbury City old boys team against a Journal Sport Select XI in aid of the Mayor of Salisbury's
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
SWINDON College have missed out on the chance to avenge their semi-final defeat in last year's Dorset & Wilts 1st XV Vase after handing a walkover to opponents Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew in Saturday's second round. College were scheduled to face the Salisbury-based
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
LET us not become too despondent over the Heritage Lottery Fund putting on hold its decision over whether to grant £4,172,000 towards the restoration of Lydiard Park. The sum requested is so huge that the HLF's explanation that the delay is down to the
A 40-YEAR-OLD man is being treated in hospital for suspected gunshot wounds following an armed siege at a house in Wiltshire. Police officers returned fire at a flat in Cross Street, Trowbridge, after being shot at by a man armed with an air rifle, during
BEMERTON Heath Harlequins endured mixed fortunes this week in their latest Sydenhams Wessex League fixtures. On Saturday, a Stuart Findlay double was enough to give them a deserved 2-1 victory away at Blackfield & Langley, however, they went down
Ref. 27794-62SWINDON has been switched on to help save the environment. The Switch on Swindon campaign launched by BBC weatherman Richard Angwin aims to encourage householders to stop wasting fuel. Richard, who presents the weather for BBC Points West
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
BEWARE when the lights go up at the end of In America the chances are you'll be dabbing away a little moisture from the corner of your eye. But don't worry, there is no false Hollywood sentimentality about this film, despite its title. This is a warm,
GLYN Razzell is starting a life sentence after a jury found him guilty of murdering his estranged wife, Linda. The unanimous verdict came at the end of a 31-day trial at Bristol Crown Court. Mother-of-four Linda, 41, of Pentylands Close, Highworth disappeared
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: IT'S a dream Christmas gift for any child, and buying it at auction will also help make life easier for people living with cancer. This quad-bike was donated by Swindon's George White motorcycles and it was auctioned at last week's
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
THE Funeral of Swindon councillor Keith Small will be held at St Augustine's Church in Rodbourne on Thursday, at 11.15am. Mr Small, 60, who represented Western ward for Labour, died on Monday at the Great Western Hospital. He had suffered from a viral
PLANS to return Lydiard Park to its former splendour have been put on hold because of concerns over the enormity of the task. Swindon Council applied to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) in September for more than £4m to finance the project. The venture
MARLBOROUGH took a week's break from competitive action to record a 48-12 friendly victory over Malmesbury at The Worthies. With No 8 Rob Latham carrying the fight for the visitors, it was not long before Marlborough got into their stride. They took an
SWINDON College have missed out on the chance to avenge their semi-final defeat in last year's Dorset & Wilts 1st XV Vase after handing a walkover to opponents Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew in Saturday's second round. College were scheduled to face the Salisbury-based
A YOUTHFUL Wootton Bassett side treated Painswick to a dose of Gallic flair as they ran out 13-11 winners in Gloucestershire. Bassett, with eight under 20s in their side, took the lead when Frenchman Flo Vialan finished off an excellent lineout drive
GREENDOWN playgroup is holding a Christmas fair on Saturday, November 29, from 1pm to 4pm in the grounds of Greendown School in West Swindon. The playgroup is fundraising to finish off an outdoor play area and for a replacement water heater. The group
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
A personal view by Mike Turner MY first day as Journal sports editor was Saturday, November 14, 1998. I remember it well. It was something of a baptism of fire. It was the day Salisbury City hosted Hull City in the First Round of the FA Cup. Five years
AFC Stratton edged closer to the Premier Division leaders following a 1-0 win over Melksham Town Reserves in one of only four games played in the Wiltshire League's top flight. After a goalless first half, Gareth Davies struck midway through the second
AFC Stratton edged closer to the Premier Division leaders following a 1-0 win over Melksham Town Reserves in one of only four games played in the Wiltshire League's top flight. After a goalless first half, Gareth Davies struck midway through the second
THE Chippenham Town board will be keen to appoint a successor to Tommy Saunders as soon as possible after the managerless Bluebirds were beaten 3-0 at home by impressive Stafford Rangers. Chippenham were a beaten side by half-time as some woeful defending
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
JOHN Connolly claimed the final scoreline had flattered his side but admitted that Bath were keen to reach their first national cup final for eight years. The Australian said: "It was a lot tougher game than the score suggested. Northampton are a tough
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
DETECTIVE Chief Inspector Paul Granger, the man who led the inquiry into the death of Linda Razzell, has still not given up hope of finding her body. Despite her estranged husband Glyn being convicted of her murder he has not told police where he disposed
SWINDON Council has already made provision for recycling Christmas cards before many have even been sent. From December 1, residents will be able to put unwanted greetings cards with other cardboard material out for the usual newspaper and magazine doorstep
BISHOPSTONE will showcase the hidden talents of its residents on Saturday. Pottery, woodwork, jam and cheese are among the home made items which will be on display at the village hall. Sue Walton, event organiser, said: "We want people to see that Bishopstone
OLDER people considering making a will but in need of help can benefit from a free advice session being planned by Age Concern Swindon. On Thursday, December 4, the charity will arrange for a local solicitor to be on hand for free 20-minute consultations
GREENDOWN playgroup is holding a Christmas fair on Saturday, November 29, from 1pm to 4pm in the grounds of Greendown School in West Swindon. The playgroup is fundraising to finish off an outdoor play area and for a replacement water heater. The group
Members of the Swindon and Salzgitter Twinning Association met to discuss their trip to Germany next May. Town twinners are hoping their nine-day visit will be as successful as the June exchange, when 15 people from Salzgitter stayed with families in
Ref. 27795-12PARACHUTISTS were prevented from dropping in at the opening of a new all-weather shop by the weather. Wind and rain put paid to the scheduled appearance of the six-strong Silver Stars for the first day's trading of the new Cotswold Outdoor
Recent stories about Rodbourne's past prompted Colin Parsons to recall his boyhood memories of the area in the 1950s. MARTIN VINCENT reports AS more amateur historians put Rod-bourne's past under the microscope one man who grew up there in the 1950s has
MANY readers are probably unaware of the distressing fact that millions of animals every year have their throats cut in slaughter houses while fully conscious and it is legal. Animals killed for Muslim halal and Jewish kosher meat are exempt from the
THE nearside front wing of my blue VW Golf was recently damaged by a hit and run driver in the car park of Sainsbury's and Homebase at Bridgemead. The damage was such that I needed a new wing and the perpetrator must have known that he or she had dented
Ref. 27779-06A SANTA'S grotto with a difference has been lit up in Cricklade to raise money for charity. Every year, Vivian and Sandy Wilks transform their home and garden into a magical winter wonderland. But this year they have taken an extra security
JOHN Connolly claimed the final scoreline had flattered his side but admitted that Bath were keen to reach their first national cup final for eight years. The Australian said: "It was a lot tougher game than the score suggested. Northampton are a tough
BATH roared into the last eight of the Powergen Cup as Australia Day arrived a couple of months early at the Rec. Tries from Wylie Human, Robbie Kydd, Zac Feaunati, James Scaysbrook and Simon Danielli merely widened the already-broad smiles on the faces
BLACKADDER and Time Team star Tony Robinson has presented North Wiltshire District Council with an award for computer training. The council, which covers Wootton Bassett, Cricklade and Purton, won the Learning and Skills Council's Technology in Training
