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Stories for 10 December 2002
Business News
Siemens homes in on efficiency
Siemens, the vehicle location specialist, is streamlining its business. more...
Mayor cuts the ribbon
A move to new offices in Faringdon Road, Swindon, by financial advisers Alderton Dodd and Love was marked by an official opening by Swindon's Mayor Stan Pajak. more...
Innogy is training in Vietnam
Innogy, the Swindon-based energy company, has won a contract to deliver a training course for power station operators at a power station in Vietnam. more...
Management joint buy-out
Swindon-based Torin and Witney-based Sifan Systems ventilation brands have been sold off in a joint management buy-out, for an undisclosed sum, from engineering group Smiths. more...
Sport Football
Devizes home in Vase if . . .
DEVIZES have been handed the carrot of a home tie in the fourth round of the FA Vase if they can dispose of Bitton at the second attempt tonight. more...
Sport Rugby
Marine submerged by a Swindon glut
IT WAS Swindon's day in their under 14s derby battle against Supermarine, the Greenbridge Road side running out 72-0 winners. more...
Cleeve have no answer to Under 15s
Chippenham's Under 15s were in no mood to give any ground against a strong Bristol line-up and the Wiltshire side ran out comfortable 34-0 winners. more...
Wall deflates Tyres
SWINDON College retained their position at the head of Dorset & Wilts One with a 24-9 win at Cooper-Avon Tyres. more...
Walcot fall to the boot of Barnes
With a break from their Merit Table commitments, Chippenham's 2nd team travelled to Walcot, where they defeated the hosts 13-8. more...
Thirds can't bridge gap
FUSSY refereeing ruined an entertaining game as Melksham 2nds defeated Chippenham 3rds 11-7. more...
Swindon News
Stabbed in the back over centre
Time and again we hear professional politicians bleating about low turnouts in elections. They blame journalists for spreading cynicism, and accuse voters of being apathetic and uninterested. more...
Who'll claim the credit for restoration?
I HAVE noticed with great interest recent sniping and biased letters concerning the Mechanics' Institute. more...
What is Dyson doing for locals?
In a recent Mori Poll in the Guardian, it was stated that companies are facing rising expectations of their responsibility to communities. more...
Topping the stocking list
With only a fortnight to go until Christmas, shelf loads of toys are being snapped up in Swindon. And if you are after the new children's favourite Beyblades then you are in for a hard time. ALEX EMERY and GEOFF BENNETT report. more...
History of toys that we loved
TOYS of Christmas past include everything from cars to micro-scooters. more...
Monopoly is still a hot property
Parents will have to hunt high and low if they want to get their hands on the latest craze this Christmas Beyblades. more...
Spiderman climbs into second spot
BEYBLADES may be as sought after as a lottery win, but Toys R Us in Stratton St Margaret still has an array of top toys waiting to be snapped up for Christmas. more...
Dramatic step in bid to beat the bullies
A highly acclaimed anti-bullying video, made and produced by Swindon students, could be shown in schools across the borough. more...
Adam and Eve put out fires before Green Goddesses were born
THESE two old fire engines make the army's Green Goddesses look positively state-of-the-art. more...
Research may cut accidents
NIGHT-TIME accidents on badly-lit roads could be cut thanks to a groundbreaking engineering project with backing from Swindon. more...
Factory was saved after four hours
FIRE has severely damaged a Swindon sheet metal manufacturing building. more...
They're off, at least we think they are!
DRINKERS enjoyed a taste of life in the slow lane, as snail racing took a Swindon pub by storm. more...
Sparks flew in 100mph drama
A CAR thief fleeing Swindon's Honda plant drove at more than 100mph on the wheel rims of a high-powered car. more...
Now shop will now open on two days
WALCOT community shop opened its doors to raise money and awareness about a rare but virulent disease. more...
Tree time treat for children
Christmas cheer will definitely be doing the rounds at Swindon's Great Western Hospital this year. more...
Don't suffer a festive fire
Trading Standards officers at Wiltshire County Council are urging people to make sure naked flames do not come into contact with flammable material. more...
Double trouble at the Outlet Village
IT WAS double the fun when a group of twins converged on the Great Western Designer Outlet Village for their Christmas party. more...
Rudolph flies into town to assist local charities
SANTA and Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer are in Swindon town centre for the next two Saturdays before Christmas. more...
Fundraising dance has top line-up
THE Celtic Academy of Irish Dance and McInerney School of Irish Dancing have teamed up to organise a joint fundraising dance. more...
Working to prevent further vandalism
TOUGHER materials could be used to repair the Swindon Disease Memorial Garden, after vandals went on a £1,000 wrecking spree two days before it was due to be finished. more...
Your money will make a difference
THERE may be only 12 shopping days left until Christmas, but there is even less time to contribute to this year's Advertiser Christmas Appeal. more...
Carols and the Nativity seen through the eyes of mice
CHRISTMAS carols rang out at Christ Church in Old Town for the second Carols at Christmas Service. more...
Two bids into one don't go
A DOUBLE bid for Lottery money could threaten the progress of two park improvement schemes. more...
Train times will change
TRAIN users travelling between Swindon and London Paddington at the weekend face possible disruption and delays. more...
Children give to charities
A PAIR of charities are £1,080 better off thanks to Guides and Scouts. more...
This dummy is no dummy
If you have passed the window of Trinket Box in the Brunel Centre and have looked twice at the mannequin, thinking it is unusually realistic, that is because.... more...
Artist's Icelandic landscapes go on show
The life and work of Roy Bizley, one of Swindon's most talented artists, is being commemorated in a new exhibition. more...
This is not a charity plea
PEOPLE may be donating goods to a firm while under the impression it is a charity. more...
The secret is under the mattress
IF you fancy seeing a princess but not a panto this Christmas, Wroughton has the answer. more...
Telephone masts row delays PMH demolition
PRINCESS Margaret Hospital could remain an empty shell for the next three years, because it is not allowed to remove its mobile phone masts. more...
Base waits for the big decision
THE fate of RAF Lyneham was hanging in the balance today as the final report into its future was submitted to the Government. more...
Crash closes motorway
Motorists endured long delays after a three-vehicle accident on the M4 left a section of the motorway closed yesterday afternoon. more...
DVDs seized from trader
SHOPPERS are being warned not to buy fake and shoddy goods. more...
Man is robbed of his lifeline
Octogenarian Frederick Cox cannot do his Christmas shopping because his moped has been stolen. more...
Bigamist faces sentencing in court
BIGAMIST John Morgan-Smith was due to be sentenced by town magistrates today. more...
Nine per cent tax increase on cards
COUNCIL taxpayers in Swindon are likely to face a nine per cent increase next year. more...
Look who popped out of the Christmas cracker
CAROL singers received a right royal surprise when a Queen Elizabeth II look-a-like dropped into the Wyvern Theatre. more...
Trustworthy home improvements for the elderly
ELDERLY people are set to benefit from a home improvement agency that will carry out minor repair work at homes across Swindon. more...
Dilemma over masts must be solved
The move to Swindon's new hospital seemed to be going ahead smoothly. more...
A crime that's beyond belief
WHEN Frederick Cox, 81, lost a leg in a road accident five years ago, he battled his way back to health and bought a moped to keep himself mobile and independent. more...
Wiltshire News
Base waits for the big decision
THE fate of RAF Lyneham was hanging in the balance today as the final report into its future was submitted to the Government. more...
Wiltshire Sport
Ruddock blocks cup cash
SWINDON Town face a High Court fight to keep their FA Cup windfall after Neil Ruddock effectively blocked the cheque being cashed. more...
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