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Uphill battle for hospital
Winter is a horrible time for the NHS generally and already Princess Margaret Hospital is suffering from headlines about a shortage of beds forcing patients onto trolleys. So we welcome the co-operation of the hospital trust's chief executive Sonia Mills
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Store's new cash service till
Spar shoppers in Twerton will be able to withdraw money from their bank account following the installation of Moneybox in-store cashpoints. Part of the government Cash In The Community incentive the cashpoints are set to restore loss of services caused
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Cultural event
THE DIVERSITY of the Bath community was celebrated during an evening of food, music and fun. More than 200 people representing more than 20 of the city's ethnic and cultural groups got together last weekend. The Guildhall hosted the 10th Bath International
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Ted's day update
Funds for the Forever Friends Appeal look set to exceed the charity's £50,000 target with almost £40,000 collected in the first few days. Regional co-ordinator Hannah Grainger-Clemson said: "We are hoping to exceed over the original target and it looks
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More hold-ups after rail crash
Rail commuters faced more delays today after a goods train crash. Two trains collided near a road bridge in Bristol early this morning. A driver is understood to have suffered head injuries. First Great Western was running a half-hourly service between
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Why winter is such a worry
LAST years flu outbreak caused Princess Margaret Hospital staff to struggle to cope when the seasonal increase in patients was boosted. Today chief executive of the Swindon and Marlborough NHS trust, Sonia Mills, answers key questions about how the hospital
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Young players make the grade
Two young Swindon chess players have achieved a top ten place in the annual chess grading list just published by the British Chess Federation. The town's youngest international Daniel Hall, 10, of Old Town, is graded eighth among the country's under 11s
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Waiting for a cab that won't come
A special needs pupil is stuck at home because she lives less than 200 yards under the distance needed for a council taxi service to school. Now her mother faces having to give up work so the 12-year-old can attend lessons. Louise Cox, of Spenser Close
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Weekend washout for local anglers!
IT was a very poor time for fishing on our rivers last weekend with many matches having to be called off with so much water entering the ditches and consequently emptying into rivers. Those that were fished resulted in small weights, with Mick Greening
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Cottesmore to host Air Tattoo
It's official next year's Royal International Air Tattoo will again be held at the RAF's front-line Harrier base at Cottesmore in Rutland. The two-day event will take place there because work will still not have been completed upgrading the runway at
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Motorcyclists look ahead to next reunion in year 2002
Bikers who met at a special reunion say it was so successful they are already planning their 2002 get together. Some 130 people many more than expected travelled to Cricklade for the second reunion of the old Cricklade branch of the BSA Owners Club. Barry
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A step nearer to God
Expert climber Chris Milford braved the howling wind and cold to dangle from a rope more than 100ft up a church spire tower. He was helping architect Terry Hopegood get a close look at the vulnerable parts of Christ Church in Old Town without ever leaving
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From creation to flood in 5 minutes
Torrential storms may have ravaged the rest of Swindon, but visitors at the opening of Nightingale Wood, South Marston, didn't even get their shoes wet. They benefited from the hard work of staff and volunteers, who were there to celebrate the re-opening
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Hot and spicy for charity
An Indian restaurant is celebrating national curry day next week and raising money for charity at the same time. Proceeds from the annual event have topped £90,000 for charities since 1997. This year the event takes place on November 7, and money raised
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Charity chocolate bar for free
Free chocolate was due to be given away at a Swindon supermarket today. The bonanza at Tesco in Ocotal Way was all in a good cause helping chocolate producers as well as chocolate-lovers. Aid charity Comic Relief has teamed up with The Day Chocolate Company's
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Go for karts
The owners of a Wroughton karting centre are celebrating the outcome of a public inquiry which will turn it into the only dual karting facility in England. Winners Action Drome will now be able to offer people outdoor as well as indoor karting after a
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On the winning line
Railway museum STEAM has announced the winners of a competition for its young visitors. The Wacky Loco competition is part of the Wacky Loco pack which can be bought by visitors for their children to enjoy during their visit to the museum. Competition
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Bassett gain first win over Wimborne
WIMBORNE 0, WOOTTON BASSETT 13: WOOTTON Bassett produced their best performance of the season in atrocious conditions at Wimborne, scoring their first ever away victory over the Dorset side. Veteran Kiwi Steve Cunning-ham, having a rare outing at scrum
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Gold win for Sascha
A TeamBath paralympics swimmer has won two gold medals and recorded a world record in one of his events. Sascha Kindred, 22, who has trained at Bath University for six months claimed Britain's first gold in a record time of 2:57.42 seconds in the men's
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Youngsters need their schooling
It'sa sorry state of affairs that, in the 21st century, we are in a situation where two youngsters face being unable to get to school regularly because the local authority cannot afford their transport. But that is the situation that the families of Louise
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Wizard of Oz
AUSTRALIAN striker Danny Invincible fired Andy King closer to the County Ground hot-seat with a dynamite double. The lad from Down Under smashed home two spectacular volleys to earn Town a 3-1 victory over Cambridge their first victory for five games.
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Design award
A TALENTED student will see his design work displayed on posters and leaflets all across the area. Karl Draper, of Norton Hill School, has created a winning logo for the Norton Radstock Youth Action Project. More than 90 students from all the senior schools
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Bid to ease drugs crisis
Norton Radstock Town Council and police has taken steps to deal with a growing drug problem in its area. Following a meeting of the council's finance and general purposes committee a report by the town clerk Len Morris reveals a general drug problem in
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BBC show looks for snooker players
The BBC is appealing for snooker- mad Bathonians to apply for the tenth series of the Saturday night snooker show Big Break. Qualifications for the show include being able to handle a cue, and a liking for comedian Jim Davidson who presents the programme
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Social service care changes
Bath and North East Somerset Council is reviewing social service care given to children at risk in Bath. Despite receiving second place in a national Government survey of social service care for children, the council failed to check on seven at risk cases
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Rapist hunt stepped up
Police have made a new plea to track down Bath's Batman serial rapist who has terrorised women for the past decade. They have set up the first major dedicated crime website in the country and are organising a massive mailshot to designated postcodes in
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Forthcoming fixtures
Friday, November 3: Veterans match at Ivy House. £7 all in. Phone Barry on 850048 or Jo on 01666 510368. Saturday, November 4: Ivy House lakes Open. 10am Draw. Ring 01666 510368 to register. Marlborough AC Open on the Kennet and Avon Canal at Bedwyn.
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Soldier deserves people's respect
As a former member of the regular Armed Forces I was sickened to read in a national newspaper the character assasination of Swindon SAS soldier Vince Phillips (whose funeral I attended). He died in the service of his country. This article must be distressing
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Swindon Town 3, Cambridge 1
WIZARD of Oz Danny Invincible conjured up a double helping of Halloween magic last night to lift everyone's spirits at the County Ground. The Aussie striker bagged a brace of spectacular volleys and then spooked the Cambridge defence every time he touched
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Performers wanted for musical marathon
A shopping centre in Swindon has ensured the music will play on after it stepped in to rescue a charity's annual musicathon. The Designer Outlet Village at Rodbourne stepped in after the Stroke Association's 2nd annual Musicathon was left without a venue
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More hold-ups after rail crash
Rail commuters in Swindon faced more delays today after a goods train crash. Two trains collided near a road bridge in Bristol early this morning. A driver is understood to have suffered head injuries. First Great Western was running a half-hourly service
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Watch that winter sun
Police are advising motorists to be aware of the dangers of a low sun after it was blamed for a nine-car smash. The accident happened yesterday at 8am on the Swindon side of the M4 overbridge at Liddington. Police say a Peugeot 306 collided with temporary
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Town is in tune with Tommy Trout
A trio of singing sensations has joined the roster of Swindon stars. Tommy Trout, Larry Lobster and Cool Catfish are hitting the streets courtesy of local firm Kleeneze. The company signed the rockpool rockers as part of a £37.6m takeover deal. But Billy
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Jobs safe as car firm swaps production
Thousands of jobs at Honda's Swindon plant are safe despite the Japanese car firm's shock decision to abandon production of its planned super-mini there. The plant, which employs 3,000 staff, will instead become a major base for making the next generation
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Missing Nicola, 15, found safe and well
Missing schoolgirl Nicola Cole has been reunited with her family. The 15-year-old disappeared on Saturday October 21. She was last seen at 4.30pm, heading for the town centre. Police began their search for Nicola after she failed to return to home at
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Picture perfect
Millions of commuters will soon be able to admire a Swindon College student's artwork every day at dozens of stations between South Wales and London. Craig Tiley, 17, from Desborough, Freshbrook, beat off hundreds of other entrants to scoop the overall
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Stamping out the stigma of abuse
Few people realise male rape exists. Society says men are impervious to sex attacks because they are strong and able to defend themselves. Though a Swindon-based rape helpline has shocking statistics that prove otherwise. More than one third of calls
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First class reaction to school plans
The long-awaited public viewing of detailed plans for Wootton Bassett School's new premises has received a good response at the school. The exhibition attracted governors, staff, parents, pupils and residents and there were even samples of proposed classroom
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The mask of fire
Highly flammable Halloween toy masks have been condemned by Swindon fire officers who say they can kill or seriously injure the wearer. The plastic skull masks and capes can catch on fire in seconds and drip burning plastic on the wearer, causing horrendous
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Greedy for goals?
Danny Invincible is delighted the goals are starting to flow even if he does run the risk of being labelled as greedy. Town's Australian import was desperate to claim the match ball from the Cambridge clash with only the crossbar denying him his first
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Kings close to the throne
ONE down, two to go was the message from Andy King last night as he urged his side on to an unprecedented treble. No Town side has managed to win three games on the trot for at least three seasons and King knows his improving side have a great opportunity
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Wizard of Oz
AUSTRALIAN striker Danny Invincible fired Andy King closer to the County Ground hot-seat with a dynamite double. The lad from Down Under smashed home two spectacular volleys to earn Town a 3-1 victory over Cambridge their first victory for five games.
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Caring for our canine friends
Many people share their homes with dogs, the animals becoming cherished family members that are loved, cared for and protected. Sadly many others are not so lucky. Every year the government condemns thousands of dogs to die in unnecessary and painful
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More praise for Shirley many happy years to her!
May I join in the 'praise' of Shirley Mathias who has announced her retirement. You really ought not to retire people so young because she cannot be any legal retirement age! I began to know Shirley in the 1970s when she was but a bit of a lass and have
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Transport is a shambles
Once again Swindon Borough Council's transport policy is shown to be the complete shambles which it really is. On October 23 the Evening Advertiser reported that the temporary park-and-ride which served the town in December in past years has been cancelled
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Now it's 25 on the trot for Swindon
SWINDON 31: DRIFTERS 6: Swindon extended their unbeaten league run to 25 games but dropped to second in the Southern Counties (North) table. Had they scored another three points they would still be in front of new leaders Beaconsfield on points difference
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College roar past Oxford
SWINDON COLLEGE OB 39, OXFORD 6: College won this local derby with some good rugby in poor conditions. They took Oxford on from the start and only last-gasp tackling stopped College taking an early lead. After 20 minutes College went ahead with a penalty
