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Stories for 19 July 2004
Business News
Do you have protection?
Evan James and Steve FraserIf you have never had a computer virus, you are one of the lucky ones and you are in the minority. But if you want to stay safe, you will need do something about it more...
An epidemic in the office
Computer viruses are programmes written by malicious authors. more...
Local company LessBounce wins business award perk
LessBounce, the UK's leading sports bra retailer recently scooped the prestigious South Wiltshire Business of the Year Awards and celebrates with the announcement of their second annual Pink Aerobics fund-raising campaign for the Breast Cancer Care charity. more...
Pewsey News
Tributes pour in for opera stalwart
John AcresJOHN Acres, deputy head of Pewsey Vale School, and a stalwart of the Devizes-based White Horse Opera, has died of cancer that he may have been carrying for 24 years. more...
Salisbury News
Attacks racially motivated, say police
A CHINESE girl and a Moroccan boy were injured in two racially motivated attacks, which took place in Salisbury just minutes apart. more...
Pair stamped on victim's head, court told
STIFF jail sentences were handed down to two men for a vicious city centre attack which, Salisbury crown court heard on Friday, made one shocked bystander "feel sick" to see. more...
Sport Football
BLUE STALEMATE
CHIPPENHAM TOWN are still looking for their first pre-season win after the battle of the Bluebirds finished all square at Hardenhuish Park yesterday. more...
Cannon blow for the Town
CIRENCESTER Town manager Brian Hughes continued with his positive approach to the club's new higher status football, when he gave all his squad a chance against higher opposition Burnham, who play in the Southern League Eastern Division. more...
Swindon News
Our children are still being failed by council
VULNERABLE children in Swindon are still being failed by the council. more...
Gimme an `E' for village sign?
I NOTE with interest the recent installation of a village sign that appears to have been incorrectly spelt. more...
Gimme an `E' for village sign?
I READ with interest the article regarding the spelling of the name Tregoz. more...
How sad to upset child
I AM just wondering why there seem to be some really sad people who use the buses. more...
Owners often match their dogs
EVERYBODY has heard of the attacks of the bull terrier in the Royal Family. more...
Step towards recycle target
GREEN-minded residents can now take their bulky household and garden waste to a purpose-built recycling centre at the Cheney Manor Industrial Estate. more...
Locals get in the Christmas spirit to help children
Ref. 71378-67God blessed ye merry gentleman and ladies at a Swindon pub on Saturday as they got into the Christmas spirit six months early. more...
First blind chairman takes up new post at AGM
THE WILTSHIRE Blind Association will be holding its AGM and rally on Wednesday. more...
Enjoy the taste of continent
Continental food is returning to Marlborough for the second year running. more...
Fans enjoy a look behind the scenes
SWINDON Town threw open its doors to the public yesterday for its annual open day. more...
An aerobatic spectacular
Ref. 71376-129ALMOST 170,000 visitors were treated to daredevil aerial acts at the Royal International Air Tattoo. more...
Crusader for the disabled in car crash
Ref. 71382-19A supermarket worker who helps shoppers park safely had a car accident on the way to London for a competition. more...
A walk with the wildlife
VISITORS can see plans to encourage wildlife, including bats and otters during a guided walk in the Cotswold Water Park. more...
Beware of drive scam
Wiltshire Police's fraud squad is warning people who have travelled to the Canary Islands about a Spanish driving fine scam. more...
Scaffolder faces court
Scaffolder Carmichael Jacoby has appeared in Swindon magistrates' court to plead not guilty to a charge of going equipped to steal. more...
Beautiful babies get in the picture
Ref. 26663-08 Adriyanna Mercury, aged seven weeks last year's Baby Of The Year contestTHE time has come for bonny babies and tiny tots to get all togged up for this year's Evening Advertiser Baby of the Year Competition. more...
Loco to steam in to show
THE most famous Swindon-built steam locomotive, the City of Truro, will be the star exhibit at this year's Swindon Railway Convention. more...
Drop in the jobless total
Unemployment in Swindon has fallen for the fourth month in a row. more...
School gets MP's support
Chalet special school must be retained as a centre of excellence, according to South Swindon MP Julia Drown. more...
Family waits for treatment results
Ref. 26705-12A WROUGHTON teenager battling a form of cancer could receive a bone marrow transplant. more...
New chapter starts for ill and disabled book lovers
BOOK lovers in north Swindon who are unable to visit the library due to illness or disability can benefit from a home library service. more...
In memory of Jimmy
Ref. 71365-123 Jenny Davis with a framed picture of her son Jimmy presented to her by the Evening AdvertiserJIMMY Davis' mother Jenny said she was `overwhelmed' by the number of Swindon Town fans who turned out on Saturday to help celebrate her son's life. more...
I lived next door to a sex killer
Ref. 71364-25 Stephen Pike (pictured here) lived next door to killer Ulrich Muenstermann in Bowood RoadRESIDENTS in a quiet Swindon street were shocked to learn they had been living next door to a murderer and convicted rapist. more...
Green homes for the Garden
THE FRONT garden housing development is set to break records for sustainability and eco-friendliness. more...
2.8km cycle path provides traffic-free link into town
Ref. 71371-26A CYCLE path linking Swindon and Chiseldon has opened. more...
Explorer on target for Chile in latest adventure
SWINDON-born adventurer David Hempleman-Adams is making good progress on his latest challenge. more...
Finance boss wet herself at station
A FINANCE manager who failed to take a breath test after being arrested on suspicion of drink driving in her Mercedes wet herself at Swindon police station after being told she might have to provide a urine sample. more...
Rollercoaster ride takes children on a summer reading quest
Ref. 71377-8A GIANT rollercoaster is sweeping up Swindon children and carrying them off into a world of wonder. more...
A little ray of of sunshine
Ref. 71369-31A CARNIVAL spirit filled the streets of Swindon town centre at the weekend as the summer festival reached its climax. more...
Judges set to issue verdict on legality of war
Top judges will rule on Wednesday on whether the legality of the Allies' attack on Iraq be used as a defence by peace protesters accused of sabotaging Fairford airbase. more...
Call to get in training now to join half-marathon
Hundreds of feet will be pounding the streets of Swindon in aid of Swindon Cares later this year during the Swindon Half Marathon. more...
Tourism News
2.8km cycle path provides traffic-free link into town
Ref. 71371-26A CYCLE path linking Swindon and Chiseldon has opened. more...
Wiltshire News
An aerobatic spectacular
Ref. 71376-129ALMOST 170,000 visitors were treated to daredevil aerial acts at the Royal International Air Tattoo. more...
Wiltshire Sport
In memory of Jimmy
JIMMY Davis' mother Jenny said she was `overwhelmed' by the number of Swindon Town fans who turned out on Saturday to help celebrate her son's life. more...
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