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Stories for 11 November 2002

Business News

Difficult to see a light ahead

It is clear that the recent optimism of telecoms companies is misplaced ­ there is no light at the end of the tunnel, nor is recovery in sight.   more...

Ideas which come from the other side of the world help lead the Lucent revolution

Two men from Lucent Technologies in New Zealand have been in Swindon for talks on the Lucent-inspired Broadband system which is already up and running over there.   more...

It's crazy that we're still languishing behind more enlightened countries

A Swindon-based businessman is calling on the Government to support the beleaguered telecoms industry by giving back some of the ill-gotten gains it received in the 3G licensing auctions.   more...

Salisbury Sport

Heath set for Vase challenge

Football: BEMERTON Heath Harlequins head to the New Forest on Satur-day hoping for a victory against fellow Jewson Wessex league side Brockenhurst that will kick start another glorious FA Vase campaign, writes mike Turner.   more...

Sport Angling

Whatever the weather Marlborough water is still a winner

FOR the second Sunday on the trot, Marlborough's AC waters at Bedwyn has fished exceptionally well in generally adverse conditions.   more...

Dates for your diary

Mon Nov 11: Isis AC committee meeting 7.30pm, Queensfield club.   more...

Sport Football

Town lose record

Highworth Town lost their unbeaten Premier Division record when they were surprisingly defeated 4-1at home by Brackley Town.   more...

Nice Tripp for Melksham

MELKSHAM Town are still in touch with the leaders in the Screwfix Premier Division after a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bath City Reserves.   more...

Devizes get a move on!

Devizes Town had booked their place in the third round of the FA Vase by 3.15pm on Saturday.   more...

Chippenham frustrated in battle of Hastings

IT was one in the eye for Tommy Saunders on Saturday, as his Chippenham Town side were held to a 0-0 draw by Hastings.   more...

Ric The Hat-Trick Hero for Crosslink

Waterlogged pitches played havoc with the Wilts League programme as just nine of the 21 scheduled matches were given the go ahead.   more...

Last-minute lapse costs Marine dear

SWINDON Supermarine were condemned to their 12th league defeat of the season by a man who failed to make the grade at rivals Cirencester.   more...

Hopkins hits a hat-trick as Ciren dig deep

AFTER three exhausting FA Trophy ties against Weston, Cirencester dug deep to produce one of their best performances of the season at Rugby.   more...

Sport Rugby

Bath bite back

BATH co-coach Brian Smith pinpointed a contentious refereeing decision as the catalyst as his side ended their seven-match winless run in the Zurich Premiership with a battling 24-18 home triumph over Sale Sharks.   more...

Swindon swamped

SWINDON were convincingly dumped out of the Powergen Intermediate Cup by ruthless Wiltshire rivals Chippenham.   more...

Supermarine are out

Supermarine's campaign came to an abrupt end at the hands of a well drilled North Dorset outfit, who triumped 64-3 at South Marston.   more...

Tweedale's mighty Minety roar into round four

MINETY are through to round four of the Powergen Junior Vase after a 24-0 defeat of Blandford.   more...

Swindon News

Be responsible for your own actions

I refer to the letter from Jane Eatwell (November 1) about the state of her hot water tank and the council reaction.   more...

Congratulations to Hreod Parkway school

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr Fleet, the governors, staff and students, on the news that Hreod Parkway is now out of special measures.   more...

The case for becoming vegetarian

MY letter concerning cruelty carried out on animals at slaughterhouses and the beneficial effects vegetarianism would have on world hunger brought out the expected drivel from meat eaters, and an indignant farmer.   more...

The case for becoming vegetarian no:2

OH DEAR, Mr Beaven has rattled a few cages. I would like to answer the letters sent by Tim Finney and Frankie Jay (EA Wednesday October 30).   more...

Support station

I saw the letter from L Sinett on November 6, about Hospital Radio Swindon and I agree that PMH doesn't do enough to support it.   more...

D-Day memories

I AM currently working on a book which I hope to eventually get published.   more...

Is hole filled?

SWINDON Council received £93m when the Brunel Centre was sold.   more...

We're not naive

IN reply to John Carter`s letter on Tuesday November 5 (We need to give peace a chance). I really have to sympathise with him for having wasted his vote and allegiance for so many years.   more...

Property prices are steady in spite of UK jump

HOUSE prices nationally showed one of their biggest rises ever last month ­ but the trend is not being borne out in Swindon.   more...

Affordable homes for nurses are set to open

AN accommodation block for nursing staff and junior doctors, at the site of Swindon's new Great Western Hospital, will open on Friday.   more...

Show lights up the sky

SHOPPERS were treated to a huge firework display to round off the bonfire season and start the run-up to Christmas.   more...

Service remembers road crash victims

A RISE in the number of people killed or injured on Swindon's roads has prompted a special service of remembrance to be held.   more...

It's Barbie in the flesh!

CHILDREN were amazed to see a real life Barbie doll at Asda Wal-Mart, when she turned up to meet her young fans and hand out free gifts.   more...

Get all the benefits you are entitled to

OLDER people in the Swindon area are being invited to a series of talks aimed at helping them get the benefits they are entitled to.   more...

Children put away pencils in place of magic wands

EXCITED schoolchildren got to relive their favourite scenes from the latest Harry Potter movie at a special Wizard School.   more...

Rebel MP to speak at public meeting

PEACE campaigners in Swindon have enlisted the help of a rebel Labour MP to drum up support for their campaign against a possible war on Iraq.   more...

Young and old get together to pick up litter

PARISH councillors in Haydon Wick joined their younger counterparts to take direct action to tackle the perennial problem of litter.   more...

Off to a great start

THIS year's Evening Advertiser Christmas Appeal got off to a cracking start ­ thanks to a £1,000 donation from Nationwide.   more...

Leaflet will keep people updated on local NHS

A NEW leaflet is being distributed in Swindon, keeping people in touch with local health services.   more...

Project works on generating more rainfall

GENERATING rainfall for deserts using wind power and seawater is the subject of a new research project, funded by a Swindon-based research council.   more...

Council wins accreditation

SWINDON Services has won adult literacy accreditation from exam board Edexcel.   more...

Help is just one call away

There have been 84 distraction burglaries in Swindon since April this year, with conmen and women targetting the most vulnerable people among us. Today, we ask whether we can really allow this to carry on. ALEX EMERY reports.   more...

Elderly folk are urged to be prepared, to beat the bogus callers

SO far, Call-a-Friend has failed to bring in many new recruits.   more...

We should fight to save Relate

A CAMPAIGN could be launched to keep a family breakdown advice service in Swindon after Relate announced it is to pull out of Wiltshire.   more...

MP goes clubbing to get his message over

AN MP swapped the hallowed halls of Westminster for a Swindon nightclub in an attempt to connect with younger voters.   more...

A salute to the fallen

SWINDON paid tribute to its war dead with a moving open-air service at the Cenotaph.   more...

Former rail workers pay tribute

AT a low key ceremony in the Steam museum former railway workers and their families paid tribute to the many Great Western Railway employees killed in war.   more...

Collar this for £400

A RARE silver plated dog collar commissioned by a Swindon aristocrat for her pampered pet will soon go under the hammer at London auction house Bonhams.   more...

Shoe box gifts will bring joy to orphans

A TOYSHOP is aiming to brighten up Christmas for Romanian orphans by sending them shoe boxes full of presents.   more...

Where is our cancer care?

RETIRED teacher Vivien Young believes the absence of a radiotherapy unit at the town's new Great Western Hospital is a poor omission.   more...

We must rid Swindon of this scum

The people who charm their way into the homes of elderly people and then rob them, more often or not of their life savings, are nothing more than scum.   more...

Wiltshire News

We should fight to save Relate

A CAMPAIGN could be launched to keep a family breakdown advice service in Swindon after Relate announced it is to pull out of Wiltshire.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Gone But Not Forgotten

ANDY KING hopes a touch of Manchester United magic has rubbed off on his players as they prepare to face Second Division life without Jimmy Davis.   more...

  
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