Ref. 26733-14Swindon police took to the streets in a bid to tackle underage drinking and anti-social behaviour. Two officers patrolled areas of Upper Stratton as part of a high-visibility operation in response to recent complaints from residents. Acting
SAM PARKIN is mulling over an offer to extend his County Ground contract and a deal to secure Andy King's services for the foreseeable future could be in place by the end of next week. As Town prepare for today's clash with Barnsley at Oakwell, chief
A POPULAR local dairy business run by three generations of the same farming family has been sold to a major milk retailer. Customers of Wroughton's Berkeley Farm Dairy were surprised when they picked up the daily delivery from their doorsteps on Thursday
SWINDON Male Voice Choir and Swindon Opera are joining forces to perform a thanksgiving concert in memory of one of their members. Len Edgell, a stalwart of both organisations for more than 20 years, was a familiar figure on stage. He died earlier this
SWINDON & District Men's Bowling Association closed their season with their last representative match of the 2003 campaign. Unfortunately there was no happy ending for outgoing president Mike Large as his team were beaten by South Warwickshire Tourists
NEIL HOPE (Westlecot) and Russell Francis (Spencer Moulton) helped England to runners-up spot in the Junior Home International Series at Leamington Spa. Scotland took the honours with three wins and 54 points, England totalled 42 with Wales third on 25
BATH have stuck with the same formula that won at Leeds last Sunday for the visit of Northampton today (2.15pm). Welshman Jonathan Humphreys leads the side in front of a record crowd at the Recreation Ground, Bath having taken their season ticket sales
CAMPAIGNERS pressing the case for the restoration of Lydiard Park say Swindon Council's reluctance to commit to the project is because the ghost of Steam still haunts them. Steam opened amid a fanfare of pomp and ceremony in 2000, but taxpayers are still
SAM PARKIN is mulling over an offer to extend his County Ground contract and a deal to secure Andy King's services for the foreseeable future could be in place by the end of next week. As Town prepare for today's clash with Barnsley at Oakwell, chief
Ref. :26705-19 A 13-YEAR-OLD cancer sufferer's dream of swimming with dolphins could soon become reality, thanks to the generosity of villagers. Abigail Taylor-Silk, of St Andrew's Close, Wroughton, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's 18 months ago. Despite
Ref. 26741-16NEW Year's Day 2004 would have been a fresh start in more ways than one for Janette Orr. Until this week she believed she was on the last leg of a difficult four-year journey since she survived the Paddington rail crash, which killed 31 people
A POPULAR local dairy business run by three generations of the same farming family has been sold to a major milk retailer. Customers of Wroughton's Berkeley Farm Dairy were surprised when they picked up the daily delivery from their doorsteps on Thursday
TEENAGER Wesley McGregor has been arrested for allegedly breaching an interim Anti-Social Behaviour Order issued last week. McGregor, 16, was arrested in Walsingham Road, Walcot East at midday yesterday, a week after being given the interim ASBO. McGregor
HOME buyers will be at an exhibition showcasing Swindon's new properties. The Evening Advertiser's New Homes Exhibition tomorrow will allow buyers to see everything the borough has to offer under one roof. Visitors to the free event will be able to buy
Ref. :26705-19 A 13-YEAR-OLD cancer sufferer's dream of swimming with dolphins could soon become reality, thanks to the generosity of villagers. Abigail Taylor-Silk, of St Andrew's Close, Wroughton, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's 18 months ago. Despite
PENSIONER Joan Ricks says road humps installed in Penhill are a real pain for people with back problems. Joan, 73, who has a damaged spine, has to drive over more than 20 speed cushions every time she goes shopping or visits her grandchildren. The Hannington
SWINDON & District Men's Bowling Association closed their season with their last representative match of the 2003 campaign. Unfortunately there was no happy ending for outgoing president Mike Large as his team were beaten by South Warwickshire Tourists
SWINDON Council's health and public protection team are warning people about an illegal and dangerous sweet. The Food Standards Agency is warning about mini-cup jelly sweets containing the ingredient konjac. This kind of sweet was banned across Europe
CAMPAIGNERS pressing the case for the restoration of Lydiard Park say Swindon Council's reluctance to commit to the project is because the ghost of Steam still haunts them. Steam opened amid a fanfare of pomp and ceremony in 2000, but taxpayers are still
Ref. 26715-6A GOLD ring found by a Swindon metal detecting enthusiast has officially been declared treasure and the property of the Crown. David Ebbage found the rare Roman jewellery, which is more than 1,600 years old, in a field near Cirencester. An
SWINDON Council's health and public protection team are warning people about an illegal and dangerous sweet. The Food Standards Agency is warning about mini-cup jelly sweets containing the ingredient konjac. This kind of sweet was banned across Europe
BATH have stuck with the same formula that won at Leeds last Sunday for the visit of Northampton today (2.15pm). Welshman Jonathan Humphreys leads the side in front of a record crowd at the Recreation Ground, Bath having taken their season ticket sales
Yorkshire's hopes of First Division cricket next season were severely dented by a day of rain at Headingley. Needing a win to snatch the final promotion spot from Gloucestershire, Yorkshire could extend their lead of 136 overnight, by only a further 25
HOME buyers will be at an exhibition showcasing Swindon's new properties. The Evening Advertiser's New Homes Exhibition tomorrow will allow buyers to see everything the borough has to offer under one roof. Visitors to the free event will be able to buy
Ref. 26715-6A GOLD ring found by a Swindon metal detecting enthusiast has officially been declared treasure and the property of the Crown. David Ebbage found the rare Roman jewellery, which is more than 1,600 years old, in a field near Cirencester. An
Ref. 26738-18A SWINDON woman who suffered sexual abuse as a child has given an insight into the mental torture Leanne White probably endured before she jumped from the roof of the Brunel Centre car park. Leanne, 29, jumped from the car park on Monday,
NEIL HOPE (Westlecot) and Russell Francis (Spencer Moulton) helped England to runners-up spot in the Junior Home International Series at Leamington Spa. Scotland took the honours with three wins and 54 points, England totalled 42 with Wales third on 25
TEENAGER Wesley McGregor has been arrested for allegedly breaching an interim Anti-Social Behaviour Order issued last week. McGregor, 16, was arrested in Walsingham Road, Walcot East at midday yesterday, a week after being given the interim ASBO. McGregor
Ref. 26724-4-3ACOMMUNITY leaders in Penhill hope work to refurbish a play area will lead to a reduction in anti-social behaviour on the estate. Swindon Council plans to spend £40,000 on refurbishing the Minety Road play area. Besides replacing worn-out
Ref. 26741-16NEW Year's Day 2004 would have been a fresh start in more ways than one for Janette Orr. Until this week she believed she was on the last leg of a difficult four-year journey since she survived the Paddington rail crash, which killed 31 people
Ref. 26738-18A SWINDON woman who suffered sexual abuse as a child has given an insight into the mental torture Leanne White probably endured before she jumped from the roof of the Brunel Centre car park. Leanne, 29, jumped from the car park on Monday,
Yorkshire's hopes of First Division cricket next season were severely dented by a day of rain at Headingley. Needing a win to snatch the final promotion spot from Gloucestershire, Yorkshire could extend their lead of 136 overnight, by only a further 25
SWINDON Male Voice Choir and Swindon Opera are joining forces to perform a thanksgiving concert in memory of one of their members. Len Edgell, a stalwart of both organisations for more than 20 years, was a familiar figure on stage. He died earlier this
Ref. 26733-14Swindon police took to the streets in a bid to tackle underage drinking and anti-social behaviour. Two officers patrolled areas of Upper Stratton as part of a high-visibility operation in response to recent complaints from residents. Acting
Ref. 26724-4-3ACOMMUNITY leaders in Penhill hope work to refurbish a play area will lead to a reduction in anti-social behaviour on the estate. Swindon Council plans to spend £40,000 on refurbishing the Minety Road play area. Besides replacing worn-out
PENSIONER Joan Ricks says road humps installed in Penhill are a real pain for people with back problems. Joan, 73, who has a damaged spine, has to drive over more than 20 speed cushions every time she goes shopping or visits her grandchildren. The Hannington
