The 76th Geneva Motor Show sets the stage for the world debut of the Mitsubishi Colt CZC cabriolet, the third and arguably most striking member of the award-winning Colt line-up. Drawing inspiration from the CZ2 and CZ3 concept cars that were shown
RETAIL union Usdaw has stepped in to support about 7,000 Kwik Save staff after supermarket chain Somerfield announced plans to sell the chain. As part of the deal 102 Kwik Save stores will be converted to trade as Somerfield stores; 171 stores have been
ON behalf of the National Milk Records, property consultants Alder King is offering a new office building on one of Chippenham's established business parks. Greenways Business Park is strategically located on the northern outskirts of Chippenham. Unit
SWINDON College has been re-accredited under the Investors In People standard after a four-day inspection. The IiP standard helps organisations to manage and develop their employees, by ensuring staff are motivated and productive, and that their achievements
ROB Morris has been appointed NatWest business manager at the branch in Commercial Road. He will provide specialist advice to people looking to start up their own business. Rob was previously a customer service officer at the branch since joining NatWest
ONE of the largest independent recruitment agencies in the south west celebrated the launch of its first franchise with a surprise for the first candidate to visit their new office. Staff at the new branch of Concept Staffing in Borough Fields at Wootton
A WROUGHTON engineering consultancy is adding to its Asian assets. Halcrow has acquired the remaining 51 per cent interest in Pyramid Development International Corporation, a Bangkok civil engineering consultancy. In 2002, Halcrow acquired 49 per
HOW can Swindon Police Force endorse the banning of skateboards in the town centre? They are never there to see cyclists on two wheels riding where banned, so how will they see four? CLARE EMERTON Rodbourne Swindon
IS Councillor David Renard having a joke when he says the council provide quality housing for those who need it (SA, February 23). If that's the case why am I still waiting on accommodation in a bed at the Great Western Hospital since August 2005. All
Working men's clubs were set up to provide cheap beer and entertainment for ordinary working people who would otherwise not be able to afford a night out with their families. Now that New Labour has proposed a ban on smoking in all pubs and clubs it
CONGRATULATIONS to the Adver for publishing a superb array of readers' photos on the letters page. Particularly stunning was the view taken by Maureen Iles (SA, February 20) that depicted a stormy sunlit winter's day across Coate Water to the Downs.
HOCKEY: NORTH 2: North Wilts bounced back from last weekend's shock defeat at Chepstow to cruise to a 5-0 home victory against West Glos A. The visitors, who beat promotion-chasing Bath Buccs C last week, were without a number of key players and were
I CANNOT understand why Swindon Council is still pushing for academies. Perhaps it is unaware of Ofsted reports and Audit Office findings. The most recent Ofsted report says "there are significant weaknesses" in the sixth form at the £26 million Peckham
LADIES' HOCKEY : Wootton Bassett Ladies consolidated their position at the top of the North Division table with a good all-round performance which secured an impressive 4-1 victory at Cheltenham on Saturday. Cheltenham's goalkeeper thwarted Bassett's
HOCKEY: PREMIER 2: Swindon put up a brave fight at home against league leaders Cheltenham, but the visitors proved to be too strong, winning 6-1. In their penultimate home league game of the season, Swindon were strengthened by the return of Leon Foster
ANGLING: Nine anglers braced the cold north east wind to fish the Isis Open at Sutton Benger. Pete Townsend on 107, drew the golden peg and in the last hour had two bream (best 8lb 5oz) and a tench on the straight lead for 17lb 2oz, well ahead of
I WRITE in response to Graham Carter's latest column. I enjoy reading his writing and I fell upon the piece where he remarked how pleased he was that the fox hunting ban was on the statute books. I envy Graham in that he can express his views so easily
GOLF: DAVID Howell may be comfortable' with his current top 20 in world golf but the Swindon star has no intention of staying there for too long. Howell, who has altered his tour schedule to take in the Ford Championship, which begins in Miami tomorrow
FOR some 20 years residents of the Broad Street area have been fighting to clear prostitution and the problems associated with it. After 20 years the area has been clear of prostitution, both on the streets and the residential homes. But this has now
SKELETON BOB: Olympic silver medallist Shelley Rudman is determined to prove her own description of her Turin success as a "once in a lifetime experience'' wrong by claiming gold at the next Games in Vancouver. The Swindon-born heroine Britain's only
TESCO staff have benefited from their employer's success through an £111 million share payout and the company's chief executive is proud to boast of the fair pay, great pension and the opportunity to take a stake in the business it affords to its employees
SWINDON Town suffered their third heavy defeat in a week as they were humbled 4-1 by Salisbury City in the second leg of their Wiltshire Premier Shield semi-final at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium last night. Following the reserves' 5-0 defeat by Bristol
IFFY Onuora senses a genuine desire from his Town players to make amends for the Nottingham Forest debacle after a no-holds-barred meeting yesterday. Having held an inquest among themselves on Monday, those involved at the City Ground met their manager
TRINIDAD & Tobago boss Leo Beenhakker will closely monitor the progress of Ricky Shakes after the Town winger's international debut in last night's 2-0 win over Iceland. The Dutchman was keeping his cards close to his chest in the aftermath of Shakes
RICKY Shakes' World Cup appetite has been well and truly whetted after celebrating his international debut in victorious fashion amid a carnival atmosphere at Loftus Road last night. The Town youngster entered the fray at the start of the second half
THE four mayors who have been in office since Swindon forged its link with the Polish city of Torun gathered in Torun Way to celebrate the connection. The area near Torun Way, which is off Thamesdown Drive, now includes a number of streets with Polish-themed
TWO suspected drug dens have been raided as police continue to turn up the heat on dealers in the town. Officers say the visits are a reminder to those who profit from Class A drugs that they are watching them. Drug paraphernalia, such as needles, was
MOVE over Simon Cowell and the X Factor, Swindon is looking for a star with an extra special quality the Brunel Factor. As part of the Brunel 200 celebrations, the Janice Thompson Performance Trust will be performing the newly commissioned opera Brunel
EDUCATION leaders in the town have given the Government's latest Education Bill a frosty reception. The Bill, which was published yesterday, sets out controversial school reforms. But a Swindon headteacher, teaching unions and the council have been
A SUPPORT group has formed for gay parents or parents with a gay family member. Parents with Pride will meet regularly at the Welcome Centre in the grounds of Oaktree Primary School, in Park South. The group is run by Pride Youth, Swindon's lesbian,
A VOLUNTARY search and rescue organisation in Wiltshire is holding a collection in Swindon on Saturday. Wiltshire Search and Rescue (WILSAR) will be collecting in Canal Walk in the town centre between 9am and 5pm in an effort to raise much-needed funds
LOVED ones of Mary Burke, who has died at the age of 104, say she was a spirited character who will be sorely missed. Mary, who lived at the Park View Nursing Home in Blunsdon for the last eight years, died last week. Her niece Geraldine Carter, 64,
A DRUNKEN thug who kicked his former girlfriend in the face in an unprovoked attack, knocking out three of her teeth, has walked free from court. But 19-year-old Christopher Morrison has been warned he will end up behind bars if he does not comply
YOUNGSTERS at Lyneham Pre-School were blown away by a visit from BBC Points West's weatherman Richard Angwin. The children had just been working on a weather and seasons project and so had plenty to talk to him about yesterday. Pre-school teacher Emmy
NORTH Swindon Conservatives have announced details of their next annual dinner. The formal social event will feature Bracknell MP Andrew Mackay, pictured, as guest speaker. The dinner, which is being held at the Tawny Owl pub in Taw Hill, will be the
SHRIVENHAM Primary School is raising money for new school equipment. There will be a spring sale this Saturday from 10am to noon in the school hall. There will be new and second-hand items ncluding books, videos, DVDs, CDs, toys and games. There will
A FOUR-CAR shunt caused long traffic delays between junction 15 of the M4 and the Commonhead roundabout. No-one was injured in the collision just after 10am yesterday which caused traffic jams for an hour. PC Ruth McIntyre, of Swindon traffic police
BUSINESSES in Swindon are being invited to set up camp at the heart of this summer's Corporate Games. Swindon Council is organising a village at Lydiard Park, which will be one of the main venues at the forefront of the Games' action. Firms can hire
DAILY routines at the Great Western Hospital came to a halt as Princess Anne officially opened the Brunel NHS Treatment Centre. The Princess Royal toured the state-of-the-art building, stopping to chat to staff and patients on her way. And there were
TEENAGE campaigner Laurie Pycroft hailed it as a victory for the "silent majority" as several hundred protesters took to the streets of Oxford to support the building of a new £18m animal research centre in the university city. But Adver readers are
POLICE are appealing for anyone who bought an Apple iPod from a shop in Commercial Road on February 9 to come forward. No other details are being released at this stage. Anyone who can help should call PC George Booth, at Swindon police, on 0845 408
A TABLE-TOP sale will be taking place in Lydiard Village Hall on Saturday March 18 starting at 1.30pm. The sale will be raising funds to provide care and research into bowel cancer. Anyone wanting to book a table should call 01793 495118.
WEST Swindon library is celebrating World Book Day by hosting a special quiz night in support of the BBC's RaW campaign helping people to read more and write better'. The quiz is due to take place tomorrow at 6pm. It is aimed at encouraging people,
A LOCAL councillor for Covingham and Nythe will hold a public surgery on March 18. Coun Maureen Dilley (Lab, Covingham and Nythe) will be at the Messenger pub, in Covingham, between 9.30-11am. Coun Dilley said: "I'm still following up inquiries from
SWINDON Council is failing to use on-the-spot fines to punish environmental crimes like littering and dog fouling, it has been claimed. Environment Minister Ben Bradshaw criticised local authorities as new figures showed that not a single fixed penalty
THE Swindon Crime Initiative Partnership has won an award for tackling trouble. To mark the first anniversary since the launch of Action Against Business Crime (AABC), more than 250 delegates involved in Crime Reduction Partnerships gathered in Birmingham
SERVICES are being held on Friday as part of Women's World Day of Prayer. This year's theme is Signs of the Times and has been prepared by women in South Africa. Services are being held at churches including Bath Road Methodist Church at 10.30am and
Riff's Bar has once again been nominated for an annual award due to its contribution to live music. It was third time lucky for the owners Andy Pett and Teresa York, when it was named Music Pub of the Year last year. The pub, near Wootton Bassett, had
MEDIUM Simon Peters is hosting an evening of clairvoyance at The Thistle Hotel in Swindon on Sunday, March 12. The trained psychotherapist and counsellor is expecting a decent turnout. Simon first realised his talents during a session of therapy when
YOUNGSTERS at Drove School can meet South Swindon MP Anne Snelgrove. Mrs Snelgrove will visit the school on Friday as part of its International Food Fair and Fairtrade Fortnight. On Saturday she will hold an open surgery at the Roundabout caf at the
A BOOK that will chronicle a railwayman's life in Swindon is almost ready for publication. Gordon Shurmer, of Churchward Avenue, is the subject of Swindon Engineman, the latest book by Ross-on-Wye author Mike Fenton. Mr Shurmer worked on the railway
PENSIONERS in Swindon should tell John Prescott what they think about this year's council tax hike. That is the view of pensioners' champion Frank Avenell, who believes the town's senior citizens should back a campaign being launched by militant pensioners
SWINDON is to lose five NHS dentists because they have been refused funding by the Government. This comes a month after an Adver investigation revealed that only four practices in the town take on adult NHS patients. From April 1, a new contract will
FIREFIGHTERS from Cricklade were called to deal with a bale of hay that caught fire. The incident happened yesterday shortly after 4pm at the old RAF airfield at Blakehill farm, near Chelworth. A spokesman for Wiltshire Fire Brigade said: "It was allowed
A WASTE firm is giving a church more than £28,000 for new facilities. Two new community rooms and office space are to be created at Freshbrook Church, with help from Biffaward a multi-million pound environment fund managed by the Royal Society of Wildlife
A MAN who exposed himself to an elderly woman after knocking on her door late at night has won the right to appeal against his potentially life-long sentence. Robert Fulton, 42, of Edington Close, Toothill, Swindon, received an indefinite term of "imprisonment
NATIONWIDE Building Society has unveiled a development of 28 homes. The homes will be given away free on a first-come first-served basis, as long as potential owners meet one condition they are birds. Nationwide is introducing the bird boxes to its
A HEROIN addict and prolific burglar who told probation he couldn't turn up for his drug treatment order because he had a bad leg was arrested for shoplifting days later after a long chase. And when burglar Jason Croke did keep his next appointment he
FIRE crews from Westlea and Swindon were called to Greendown School. The alarm was raised at about 11.30am yesterday. The fire was confined to a tumble drier in a utility room and was out before help arrived.
CHILDREN from Swindon's Chalet School are getting £400 from train operator First Great Western. The youngsters from the special school took part in a drawing competition and as a reward they will each be given a £15 voucher and a special behind-the-scenes
THE Science Museum in Wroughton will be opening the doors of two of its hangars this weekend. This is the first open weekend the museum has held this year and forms part of a new programme for 2006. The doors to D4 and D3 hangars, both housing a selection
THIEVES who broke into premises on an industrial estate made off with some distinctive welding masks. The break-in happened between noon on Sunday and 6am on Monday at Cotswold Design on Whitehill Industrial Estate in Wootton Bassett. As well as taking
TREES planted by children last week have been uprooted by laughing vandals. This is the second such incident at the lake in six days. As reported in Friday's Advertiser children from Long-leaze County Primary School helped out with the tree planting
