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Play it again!
Past acts include Liberty XAPRIL 8: THE Wiltshire Festival is set to return this summer and the organisers say it will be back with a vengeance. Last year the festival had to be cancelled when the promoter withdrew at the 11th hour, but the organisers
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Festival is turning blue
APRIL 15: CHART-TOPPING boy band Blue are to headline at Wiltshire Festival's Party in the Park when it returns this summer. Last week it was announced that the festival will be back with a vengeance after its cancellation in 2003. And now festival promoter
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Don't rule us out yet
TOWN stand on the verge of a 'magnificent achievement', but Andy King and his players are not about to settle for just a play-off place. Automatic promotion is still seen as a realistic target to chase, even though the odds are stacked against a top-two
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Nominate a Highworth hero
There is less than a fortnight left to nominate people for a prestigious award in Highworth. Entries for the accolade of Highworth's Citizen of the Year 2004 must be with the Town Council by Friday, April 30. The award, which is run by Highworth Inter-Church
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How did she die?
THE detective leading the inquiry into the murder of Amanda Edwards admits the circumstances surrounding her death may remain a mystery forever. Speaking at a weekend press conference, Det Chief Supt Paul Howlett said his 100-strong team of officers will
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Businesses warn off criminals
Officials at the launch of Business Watch.BUSINESSES on Salisbury's Churchfields industrial estate have joined forces to deliver a "We are watching you message" to criminals. Business Watch, which is similar to Neighbourhood Watch, has been launched on
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Open day planned at Sarum College
The library at Sarum College.Sarum College, in Salisbury's Cathedral Close, is holding an open day on June 15, from 2pm-6pm. Free half-hour lectures by the academic staff, at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm, will give listeners the chance to find out what each course
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Businesses warn off criminals
Officials at the launch of Business Watch.BUSINESSES on Salisbury's Churchfields industrial estate have joined forces to deliver a "We are watching you message" to criminals. Business Watch, which is similar to Neighbourhood Watch, has been launched on
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Club receives an ultimatum
CIVIC leaders have vowed to solve Cricklade's parking problems by the end of the year and will force a social club in the town to hand over a key piece of land if that's what it takes. The Vale of the White Horse club owns the right of access to a site
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What is pension credit?
OAPS, CHECK YOUR FINANCES FEATURE: Pension credit has two parts - guarantee credit and savings credit. It ensures that everyone over the age of 60 has an income of at least: £105.45 a week (single person) £160.95 a week (couple) People over 65 will be
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Avenell: 'It cannot be means-tested'
OAPS, CHECK YOUR FINANCES FEATURE: WHILE Frank Avenell, secretary of the Swindon Fairness for Pensioners group, welcomes extra cash for older people, he stresses that it should not be means-tested. He said: "A lot of people resent this. The Government
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Tributes are paid to a happy young woman
"She was a darling. Everybody loved her." That's how Henry Wheeler described Amanda Edwards. Mr Wheeler, 65, often bumped into the 21-year-old nursery nurse in Malmesbury, the town where he was born and bred. He described Amanda as a happy, caring young
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'She was so helpful'
Ref. 30013-40AMANDA'S first teacher, Val Walker, has described the moment she heard about the grim discovery. Now retired, Miss Walker, 63, remembers the "helpful girl with a smiley face." Miss Walker, who taught at St Mary's Primary between 1976 and
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Bassett's brave try
WOOTTON Bassett's Southern Counties South campaign ended with a notable performance, but narrow 19-12 defeat, to second-placed Tadley at Stoneover Lane. The home side took the game to their opponents early on, but clever tactical kicking kept them pegged
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How did she die?
THE detective leading the inquiry into the murder of Amanda Edwards admits the circumstances surrounding her death may remain a mystery forever. Speaking at a weekend press conference, Det Chief Supt Paul Howlett said his 100-strong team of officers will
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HEROES ALL!
THE warriors of Windmill FC secured the Evening Advertiser Cup against all odds despite starting the showpiece as favourites. The Swindon and District League title chasers were reduced to nine players as they went into extra-time with Westwood Contracts
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Calne stunhigh-fliers
CALNE helped blow the First Division title race wide open after holding championship favourites Hallen at Bremhill View. Kelvin Highmore's side came from behind to earn a very creditable 1-1 draw. The visitors had taken a second-minute lead when Fidel
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Chalky reunited
n STEVE WHITE faces his former club this evening when his Chippenham team take on a strong Swindon Town reserve side at home in the Wiltshire Premier Shield final (7.30pm). The Bluebirds manager is expected to make changes to protect some of his key men
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Croquet anyone?
Ref. 29984-59WHILE tennis, cricket and soccer are the traditional summer events, there's a more sedate sport becoming increasingly popular in Swindon. An open day held by Swindon Croquet Club last week to kick off the summer season proved popular with
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New shop is all set to pack a punch
Ref. 29998-03SHAHZAD Zafar is hoping to fight his way into Swindon's martial arts scene after opening a new store. Family firm Topstar, which specialises in accessories, officially opened for business in County Road on Saturday. And Mr Zafar, 36, is confident
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Club receives an ultimatum
CIVIC leaders have vowed to solve Cricklade's parking problems by the end of the year and will force a social club in the town to hand over a key piece of land if that's what it takes. The Vale of the White Horse club owns the right of access to a site
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Mayor calls for curfew on yobs
THE MAYOR of Highworth says a night-time curfew could be the answer to the town's anti-social behaviour problems. Coun Ken Poulton has been impressed with the results of a curfew imposed in Teeside. For the next six months, police in Redcar are escorting
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My views were misunderstood
YET again, Mr Mallinson misrepresents my views. He claims to be quoting me as writing that "the Palestinians had a political reason for suicide bombers because the state of Israel was formed as a direct result of terrorism". This is a fabrication by Mr
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Make them pay
WITH breathtaking audacity the Lib Dem news sheet carries the following headlines: 'Council tax rises above inflation' and'Inflation busting 7.3 per cent council tax rise.' This one per cent increase to the ruling administration budgets was as a direct
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The true cost of rail travel is much higher
FIRST Great Western falls into the common trap of comparing fares with an average 43p per mile cost of running a car. It doesn't work out like that. Using the AA figures quoted, the first mile driven in a year costs £3,400 and all subsequent use thereafter
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Saints alive!
HEAD coach John Connolly had few complaints as Bath slipped to only their third league defeat of the season at Franklin's Gardens a result that allowed Wasps to close the gap at the top of the Zurich Premiership to a point. Northampton secured victory
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Mayor calls for curfew on yobs
THE MAYOR of Highworth says a night-time curfew could be the answer to the town's anti-social behaviour problems. Coun Ken Poulton has been impressed with the results of a curfew imposed in Teeside. For the next six months, police in Redcar are escorting
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New shop is all set to pack a punch
Ref. 29998-03SHAHZAD Zafar is hoping to fight his way into Swindon's martial arts scene after opening a new store. Family firm Topstar, which specialises in accessories, officially opened for business in County Road on Saturday. And Mr Zafar, 36, is confident
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How did she die?
THE detective leading the inquiry into the murder of Amanda Edwards admits the circumstances surrounding her death may remain a mystery forever. Speaking at a weekend press conference, Det Chief Supt Paul Howlett said his 100-strong team of officers will
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Antisocial behaviour crackdown promised
A RAFT of new measures are to be brought in by Salisbury district council in a determined effort to crackdown on antisocial behaviour. Pledging to get "even tougher" with those making other people's lives a misery, the council this week announced it was
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Street's ahead on the road to revival
Ref. 29978-57Once unassuming and modest, Wood Street in Old Town is suddenly undergoing a renaissance in fortunes. Now a torch bearer for the town's retail community, Jeremy Smith considers just what might have lit its fuse AN Old Town steet is going
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Hope for Bassett
WOOTTON BASSETT took a giant step towards avoiding relegation from the Premier Division with a 2-1 win at fellow strugglers Almondsbury. The victory sees the two clubs swap positions either side of the drop zone, and with only one or two of the four relegation
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Who wants more money?
Ref. 29991-15OAPS, CHECK YOUR FINANCES FEATURE: DON'T miss out - claim what is rightfully yours now. That is the urgent message to pensioners from Age Concern Swindon. More people than ever before are entitled to Government handouts, but many are either
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Enjoy Tai Chi in the park
The world will be going Tai Chi crazy on Saturday and Swindon will be no exception. The Town Gardens, in Old Town, will host one of numerous events to mark World Tai Chi Day. Demonstrations will be held from 2pm to 3pm. The celebration will include demonstrations
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Citizens pledge loyalty
Ref. 29992-13New British citizens are to be formally welcomed to Swindon in a special ceremony this week. Participants will deliver an oath of allegiance to the Queen and a pledge of commitment to the United Kingdom, in what is now a compulsory part of
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Messages are left in book of condolence
Ref. 30012-43A BOOK of condolence was opened in Amanda Edwards' village church yesterday to enable people to express their grief. As Sunday worshippers filed into St Mary's, the faint peal of church bells could be heard above the driving rain. By noon
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How did she die?
THE detective leading the inquiry into the murder of Amanda Edwards admits the circumstances surrounding her death may remain a mystery forever. Speaking at a weekend press conference, Det Chief Supt Paul Howlett said his 100-strong team of officers will
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Supermarine have a Marv-el
MARV Woodhouse scored a hat-trick of tries as Supermarine closed out their Dorset & Wilts One campaign with a superb 38-5 triumph over Blandford at South Marston. Fellow wing Darren Milne also crossed, while scrum-half James Hodgson and Mark Sheppard
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Super Swindon finish with a flourish
Swindon finished their Berks, Bucks & Oxon One season with a 36-8 win at Chesham on Saturday, which left them fourth in the league, although whether they are promoted depends on league restructuring. They opened with a penalty in the first two minutes
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Sunk by a sub
A goal five minutes from time by Trowbridge sub Gordon Saunderson scuppered AFC Stratton's Premier Division title hopes and enabled the visitors to snatch a point in a 2-2 draw. Delighted Trowbridge boss Neil Kirkpatrick said : "Gordon is the club skipper
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Defence-lessBluebirds hitrock bottom against
CHIPPENHAM TOWN are staring effective relegation in the face after a second emphatic defeat inside a week. The Bluebirds followed up their 6-1 Bank Holiday Monday loss to Dorchester with a 4-1 reverse at Hednesford the Premier Division's bottom club prior
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Mayo cements third place with a late goal
Cirencester consolidated third spot in the Western Division with a 2-1 home win over Ilkeston, writes CRAIG LYUS. It took a late goal from midfielder Adam Mayo to see off the midtable visitors at a wind-swept Corinium Stadium. Everything went to plan
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Boss off as Marine lose
SUPERMARINE boss Mark Collier saw red against Redditch as the injury-hit South Marston side narrowly failed to derail the Midlanders' Western Division title charge. Collier was ordered from the dug-out after the visitors had taken a controversial 44th-minute
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Nominate a Highworth hero
There is less than a fortnight left to nominate people for a prestigious award in Highworth. Entries for the accolade of Highworth's Citizen of the Year 2004 must be with the Town Council by Friday, April 30. The award, which is run by Highworth Inter-Church
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Information day on disease
An information day for Parkinson's Disease sufferers will be held at the Great Western Hospital on Wednesday during Parkinson's Awareness Week. The Parkinson's Disease Society (PDS) is the UK's only charity for people with Parkinson's and their families
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Youngsters may get new schools
CHILDREN at crumbling schools in Moredon should be attending classes in new buildings within a year and a half. And two schools catering for children with special needs Uplands in Penhill and Brimble Hill in Park North, will move to a new Learning Campus
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Make your arty efforts pay through new web site
ARTISTS from the Swindon area are being invited to sell their work via an internet-based art and craft gallery. The site, called blueglassrabbit. com, launches on May 1. Kate Beardmore, the Surrey-based owner of the site and an artist herself has travelled
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Don't buy supermarket duck meat
I HAVE recently become aware of the shameful conditions on duck farms supplying major supermarkets. Animal group Viva has filmed ducks crammed into dirty, stinking sheds in their thousands, dead and dying birds, disabled ducks thrashing around on their
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Looking for 66 heroes
I AM looking for 66 heroes to join me on a unique trekking adventure to Patagonia, Chile in October, in memory of my late husband, footballing legend Bobby Moore. After Bobby's death from bowel cancer in 1993, I set up Cancer Research UK's Bobby Moore
