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Stories for 12 May 2003
Business News
Doing the biz on the box
TIRED of endlessly trying to stay plugged in and on to just what's happening in the business world? Then why not sit back and let television take the strain? But just what makes good business TV and how important will it become? Jeremy Smith reports. more...
Bosses should perform
Michael Wilson has been Sky News business editor since 1995, anchoring nearly all of Sky's coverage of major business events from Budget specials to market crashes. more...
Iraq News
Peace protests continue
MAY 12: PRESIDENT Bush may have declared the war in Iraq over but protests continue at the US airbase in Fairford. more...
Sport Bowls
County stars crash in cup
Wiltshire used nearly 50 players in their two Middleton Cup trials at more...
Sport Cricket
Lewis and co on brink of victory
SWINDON'S Jon Lewis helped guide Gloucestershire closer to victory in their Frizzell County Championship Division Two clash with Glamorgan. more...
Sport Rugby
Bath escape is too much for words!
BATH coach Michael Foley was almost rendered speechless after his side's 24-12 victory over Newcastle Falcons, and Bristol's last-day defeat at London Irish, saw the club keep their Premiership status. more...
Bath: we must avoid a repeat
Bath could be one of the biggest movers in this summer's Zurich Premiership transfer market following their Houdini-style escape from relegation. more...
What a way to finish!
BATH stalwart John Mallett was able to savour his final league game for the club as their 24-12 victory over Newcastle secured their top-flight status for yet another season. more...
Oxon eye final
DORSET & Wilts failed to book a place in the County Championship semi-finals at Twickenham as they slipped to a 34-15 defeat against Oxfordshire. more...
Swindon News
Complacency was Labour's downfall
IT is no surprise that New Labour have lost a great number of seats and the control of many councils at the recent local government elections. more...
Amazing that people still deny Holocaust
INCREDIBLE though it may be, there are still people who deny the Holocaust. more...
Give cash to police to stop litter louts
YOUR newspaper (EA May 5) reports `chronic voter apathy' during the recent local elections, but no-one should be surprised. more...
Stores are not to blame
AS a veteran trolley collector (along with several of the Abbey Meads and Penhill residents), and one who frequently phones up regarding this to Asda, may I make two points. more...
Fresh is best
I WAS shocked to read (EA, Saturday, May 3) of the continuing difficulties faced by Berkeley Farm Dairy in its efforts to maintain a viable business. more...
Thanks Swindon!
MY husband and I spent May Day weekend in Swindon. more...
Conference calls for a greenprint for borough
A STRATEGY has been set in motion to preserve Swindon's wildlife for future generations. more...
HOME (not so sweet) HOME
A BUILDING site in North Swindon is the latest target for vandals. more...
Peace protests continue
PRESIDENT Bush may have declared the war in Iraq over but protests continue at the US airbase in Fairford. more...
Steaming ahead on all fronts
SWINDON LITERARY FESTIVAL: AS THE tenth Swindon Festival of Literature passed the halfway mark, it threw up some surprises for the organisers. more...
An interesting - and Royal - appendix!
SWINDON LITERARY FESTIVAL REVIEW: JENNIE Bond had the audience at the Arts Centre eating out of the palm of her hand, rather as the Queen's horses accept sugar lumps from the Royal fingers. more...
Escape to neverland
SWINDON LITERARY FESTIVAL REVIEW: Songs that Tell Stories at the Town Hall focussed mainly on the biography and travel sections of the bookshop. more...
Musical extravaganza
SWINDON LITERARY FESTIVAL REVIEW: CHILDREN from the video game generation were treated to a performance from the age of greasepaint and gas lamps at Lawn Woods. more...
Still to come
SWINDON LITERARY FESTIVAL: TODAY: 1pm, Melanie Phillips, Arts Centre. 7.30pm, Kate Adie, Wyvern Theatre more...
Wimpey buys pub site for over £1m
THE site of the old White House Hotel has been sold to a housing developer. more...
Fun and games at Lions club football tournament
A TEAM of young footballers from Liden are to take part in a national knock-out competition after winning a tournament held by Highworth Lions Club. more...
Icy journey for charity
SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: Trekking 100 kilometres across frozen Icelandic terrain may not be everyone's idea of a fun week, but one group of fundraisers is determined to complete and enjoy it as a Macmillan Challenge in July. more...
What's it all about, Alfie?
THE EVENING Advertiser unveiled its new mascot at the opening of Swindon's biggest bookstore. more...
Great start to carnival
TEN DAYS of events to celebrate Wootton Bassett Carnival got underway with a quiz evening at the Memorial Hall and Noremarsh School Fete. more...
So come to the pub for a good debate
A GROUP of Purton villagers have come up with a novel new pub activity - intellectual conversation. more...
Vet clinic team arrives in style for charity walk
AROUND 250 Swindonians joined the 15,000-strong Moonwalk in London to raise money for breast cancer charity Breakthrough. more...
Cards on the table
SWINDONCARD FEATURE: WHEN the SwindonCard was introduced, it was described by the council as a good way for people to access services at keen prices. But, as Anthony Osborne discovered, some users are not happy. more...
Fair play, please!
SWINDONCARD FEATURE: James Effeny, 73 who lives with his wife, Esther, in Park South, had to buy a SwindonCard two months ago although his Gold Card was valid until the end of this year. more...
`We are not saving'
SWINDONCARD FEATURE: Emma Godbold, 36 a childminder from Covingham, pays for her nine-year-old son, Connor, to attend a sports holiday camp at the Dorcan Leisure Complex each year. more...
`You must have one'
SWINDONCARD FEATURE: Kathy Jefferies, 35, from Covingham, an administrator for nPower, pays for her daughter Lauren, nine, to have swimming lessons at the Health Hydro. more...
Scheme is available to everyone
SWINDONCARD FEATURE: The new SwindonCard is available to everyone, both residents and non-residents of the town, and can be used all day every day to receive discounts on services. more...
As good as gold ... and it was free
SWINDONCARD FEATURE: On its introduction, the SwindonCard replaced the Booking Card, GoldCard, Student Card and Staff Card. more...
A fair wind aids kite flyers
Ready for take off . . . Erika Pearson, eight, plays with a Bols balloon at the Swindon Kite Festival held at Lydiard Park at the weekend. more...
Path is laid for new twin
A DELEGATION from Swindon flew out to Poland today to sign an agreement which could lead to the town's third official twinning. more...
The day Swindon was gripped by FA Cup fever
AN ARSENAL man got his hands on the FA Cup a full week before his team contends for the prize. more...
Coucil must sort this mess out
The SwindonCard seems to have thrown up more problems than solutions for more many people. more...
Give Alfie a big cuddle
THE opening of Swindon's biggest bookstore coincided with the first public appearance of the Advertiser's new mascot, Alfie the Alligator. more...
Swindoncares News
The sweet way to aid charities
PEOPLE are limbering up to take part in Swindon Cares week. And Zurich Financial Services, a supporter of Swindon Cares and a member of the fundraising committee, will rise to the occasion by baking cakes. more...
Wiltshire News
Peace protests continue
PRESIDENT Bush may have declared the war in Iraq over but protests continue at the US airbase in Fairford. more...
Wiltshire Sport
Champions
SWINDON Cougars have been crowned English Under 19 ice hockey champions. more...
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