WILTSHIRE Primary Care Trust is set to reverse its policy on not providing sterilisations and vasectomies. The PCT decided soon after it was formed in October 2006 not to fund both procedures to save money. Before the PCT was created following a merger
SLIME and blood were among the topics taught in a science-themed day at Nythe Primary School. London Science Museum's outreach team visited the school and pupils from Years 3, 4 and 5 were treated to two shows in the morning and took part in workshops
A PLASTIC shelving factory has been targeted by arsonists for the second time in less than 12 months. More than £50,000 of damage was caused to the warehouse on the Hillmead Industrial Estate in the blaze on Sunday. Last May Hillmead Joinery lost £20,000
SAVE the cheerleader, save the world was the message behind the cult TV series Heroes and now a Wiltshire troupe are hoping sponsors will dig deep to save them. Cheerleading coach Michelle Hodgson set up her Sweet Charity Performance Troupe two years
REGULARS at a north Swindon pub are being urged to swap their regular tipple for a glass of rosé wine to help raise funds for charity. Customers of the Blunsdon Arms in Thamesdown Drive ordering rosé wine between Friday and the end of next month will
ORGANISERS have hailed the Advertiser's job fair a roaring success after more than 3,000 people flocked through the doors. The day-long event, now in its 15th year, was held at the DeVere Hotel in Shaw Ridge yesterday. It was an opportunity for the
ALTHOUGH she was diagnosed with a painful disease of her own, Barbara Parker is determined to do all she can to help her sister. And with Barbara's sister Marilyn undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, she decided to have her head shaved for charity
Skoda has just launched its new Fabia estate and it has everything going for it. It is a solid, reliable vehicle, particularly well-priced - the only two rivals in this sector are Peugeot 207SW and the soon-to-arrive Renault Clio Estate. The Peugeot
ONE of Britain's most popular TV personalities launched a Swindon fundraising campaign for the NSPCC and told how the deaths of two small babies inspired him to help vulnerable children. Think of a Number host Johnny Ball described how, as a 19-year-old
Monica Bartley took this picture of a heron taking in the scenery at Wootton Bassett Lake
BROADGREEN community leaders have met emergency services and local politicians for a fourth time over the Broad Street firebombing. It has now been almost two weeks since Abdul Rahim's house was struck by a second arson attack. Police are continuing
The race ended this morning as we have run out of time to sail all of the way to Qingdao, and we are now motoring the final 500 miles. I think that this has been the toughest race so far, and everyone was pretty excited when the engine came on! The
Wedding bells are ringing, For this your special day,Everybody's singing, Congratulations, hip, hip, hooray.It's now or never,As the saying goes,Remember it's forever,As the highway of life grows.We wish you both a happy life,For many years to come,Together
A PEWSEY businessman has just completed a long held dream by recording an album. Peter Buxton, 47, works for the family steel firm that built half of Greenbridge Retail Park and was involved in the refurbishment of Windsor Castle following the fire in
THE time has come for Advertiser readers to vote for who they think is the hottest hunk in Swindon. Entries have flooded in for our Fit Fella competition, but who wins is up to you. Vote lines are now open on our website www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/
MORE disgruntled Swindon Town fans have criticised the club after a rogue batch of kits were ruined after just one wash. About 400 home red strips, priced at £40 each, have been reported as having faded, with the club's sponsors' logo peeling off. Diane
AWAY from the hustle and bustle of Chippenham, The George Inn in Lacock is a perfect place for a quiet traditional lunch. The George, dubbed the oldest pub in Lacock, looks the part with a half timbered exterior. Inside it has a real log fire, traditional
FOOTBALL clubs are a funny breed. I’ve been banned three times by football clubs during my journalism career. One ban was imposed by Terry Venables during his time at Portsmouth Football Club a decade or so ago when he took exception to something that
RIDGEWAY parents want an end to the uncertainty surrounding the hammer attack. The school community said the events of January 11 last year had affected pupils and parents deeply, and they were anxious to know the outcome of the trial. One mum, whose
SPEAKING after the verdicts, the chief investigating officer in the case, Det Sgt Mark Wilkinson, said: "A number of verdicts have been reached in the trial of four people accused of assaulting Henry Webster. "This has been an extensive investigation
LIKE all parents Liz Webster had hopes and dreams for her eldest son. She wanted Henry to make her proud by going to university to study engineering. But the afternoon of January 11 last year changed all that. Sitting in a coffee house close to Bristol
A VERDICT has been reached in the hammer attack trial - but the Advertiser cannot tell you what it is. Judge Carol Hagen put a gagging order on any publicity revealing the jury's decision in case it prejudiced a second trial involving the attack, due
WILDCATS skipper Wayne Fiddes admits Saturday's clash with Romford is a "must-win" game for both sides - as Swindon step up their bid for the play-offs. Going into tomorrow's Link Centre clash, Swindon are one point ahead of Romford as they hover just
SWINDON head coach John Brown insists he is not gunning for revenge as they entertain Buckingham tomorrow, but is determined to pick up the victory for the bigger reward of clinching third spot in Southern Counties North. After a disastrous start to
ON PAPER it looks like one of Chippenham Town's biggest games of the season, but boss Adie Mings is warning everyone to keep calm as the BGB Premier Division season approaches the final straight. Fourth play first at Hardenhuish Park tomorrow as the
MARK Collier is desperate to avoid becoming another one of Cheshunt's scalps tomorrow afternoon as the Premier Division's bottom club look to drag Supermarine into the relegation mire. The Ambers have just three wins to their name all season and are
PREMIER Division leaders Wroughton take a break from league action this weekend when they visit Marlborough Town in the quarter-finals of the Corsham Print Senior Cup, writes RAY BURROUGHS. When the sides met in the league a few weeks ago Wroughton got
CO-MANAGER Alan Dyton is determined to stamp his authority on the Shrivenham team after returning to the club following a seven-month absence. Dyton made an immediate impact in his second spell in charge, leading Shrivvy to a 1-0 win at Abingdon Town
THERE was double disappointment for Walcot boxers at the Western Counties north versus south match at the Marriott Hotel, Bristol, writes DAVE VEYSEY. Both Mubashar Hussain and Owen Gallagher lost close points decisions to West Country rivals. Twenty-year-old
A TEENAGER who was caught with thousands of pounds worth of cannabis he was looking after for a dealer has been told he doesn't have to complete his community service. Jonathan Capaldi was told to do 120 hours of unpaid work after admitting possessing
