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Set to split
This season's record-breaking Swindon Robins team will have to be broken up. The team's success in winning the KO Trophy and the Young Shied, as well as finishing runners up in the Premier League means that their averages total is too high for next season
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School nets a key gift to log on to technology
EVEN Swindon Junior School is toasting technology with the official opening of its new ICT computer suite. Youngsters have access to 17 new computers in a specially-equipped room at the school. Headteacher Keith Cozens is delighted that his pupils now
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Man set his bed on fire
A MAN who set fire to bedding after trashing his room in the hostel where he was staying has been given a conditional discharge by magistrates. Lee Phillipson had served more than two months behind bars on remand since he was arrested after starting the
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Screening unit is a boon for women
SOUTH Swindon MP Julia Drown opened a new mobile breast cancer screening unit yesterday, which will operate throughout Wiltshire. The £150,000 unit has been funded by New Opportunities money, part of a £400,000 package allocated to breast cancer services
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Gruff? Not these three billy goats!
CHILDREN experienced all the fun of the farm at St Mary's Playgroup when they had some cute and cuddly animal visitors. The owners of Roves Farm in Sevenhampton, near Highworth, took along three goats to see the youngsters on Thursday. They have been
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MY THREE YEARS OF HELL WITH A CHILD KILLER
THE former girlfriend of convicted child killer Paul Oldacre today spoke of the three year reign of terror she suffered while she was with him. Tina Seabrook, 25, told the Evening Advertiser how Oldacre, who on Thursday was sentenced to life for murdering
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Graffiti backs project
YOUTHS who want a disused chemist shop transformed into a meeting place have expressed their enthusiasm for the controversial project by daubing its walls with graffiti. The scheme in Cricklade Road, which is being headed by retired priest Annis Fessey
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A small wonder
WHEN Matthew Kent was born, he was lighter than a bag of sugar but today he is enjoying his first full day at home. Baby Matthew was delivered on July 27, 15 weeks early and weighted just 1lb 10.5oz. And his parents Karen, 34, and Paul, 35, from Liden
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Town to face Gateshead in next round
After Town's comprehensive 4-1 victory against Ilkeston Town this afternoon (Sat 18th Nov), they face another tricky tie against Unibond league team Gateshead. Gateshead overcome Halifax away from home 2-0 and were the second team drawn from the hat behind
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Town draw a bye in LDV Trophy
The draw for the LDV Van Trophy, previously known as the Auto Windscreens Shield, took place today (Saturday 18th November). Swindon Town have been given a bye into the second round along with local rivals Reading. Near neighbours Oxford have been drawn
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King is linked with the loan signing of Saint Dryden
REPORTS on the south coast suggest that Swindon are interested in taking Southampton defender Richard Dryden on a month's loan. The 31-year-old centre-half has not featured for the Saints this season and has already been posted on loan to Town's Division
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Let's get physical, say fitness instructors
Instructors at Fit-ness First Health Club in Eldene say they are on a mission to help Swindon shape up. On November 27 the team are inviting people to join them for a day of fun, fitness and music. To mark the free event there will be discounts on membership
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Front Garden protest rally
CAMPAIGNERS against the development of Swindon's Front Garden will meet for a rally tomorrow ahead of a crucial council meeting. They will gather at Old Rushy Platt railway sidings. The rally is planned for 3pm and anyone who opposes the plans will be
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We did it for the children
AN outbreak of lunacy strikes Swindon every November as perfectly normal people indulge in bizarre behaviour. The BBC Children in Need Appeal has always been well supported in the town. More than £135,000 was raised in the Wiltshire last year and the
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Confident?. Town should be
IAN Woan believes John McGovern's Ilkeston side will provide a tough test for Town today (Saturday, November 18), but he is confident of success. The midfielder knows all about McGovern's achievements with Nottingham Forest, although Woan arrived at the
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Post even earlier this Christmas!
PEOPLE in Swindon are being urged to get into the festive spirit as soon as possible this year by Royal Mail six weeks ahead of the big day. Recent storms and rail chaos have caused severe disruption to postal services and the Post Office is forecasting
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Man denies threat to kill
PARK NORTH: A 33-year-old man pleaded not guilty at Swindon Crown Court yesterday to three charges of making a threat to kill, possessing an offensive weapon and actual bodily harm at a Swindon curry house on April 3. Ross Powers, from Milverton Court
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Schools to unite for carol service
Swindon schools will be uniting at a carol service to raise cash for the NSPCC. The service will be on December 8 at Christ Church, Old Town. It will feature choirs from Holy Family Junior and Crowdys schools, with the nativity being performed by King
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Shoplifter is freed for pre-sentence reports
HEROIN addict Susie Renicks has been released from custody after admitting breaking into a woman's car to steal her handbag. She was on bail on a charge of stealing groceries. The 22-year-old told the court that she had not taken drugs for a month. She
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Temporarywaste siteis opened
A TEMPORARY recycling centre is being set up next to the household waste recycling centre at Barnfield Road while improvements are made to the existing site. From Monday people with household waste which is not suitable for normal refuse collection will
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Harley rider is fined for not giving his identity
SCHOOL caretaker Alan Hunt refused to tell the police who was riding his Harley David-son motorbike when it was clocked speeding because he thought it infringed his human rights. The 39-year-old, who runs cycling proficiency tests, discovered he was breaking
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Swindon authors ready to go down in history
THE writing team behind a new book which celebrates a century of Swindon were on hand to sign copies of their book and share memories of the town's history. Authors David Bedford, Brian Bridgeman, Paul Williams and Jean Allen were at a special evening
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School busesto be saved?
BUS services to three Swindon schools could be a step nearer to being saved at a meeting on Tues-day. Parents feared that the services to Warneford School in High-worth, Ridgeway School in Wroughton and St Catherine's Primary School in Upper Strat-ton
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McGovern back on glory trail
A MAN who twice tasted European Cup glory will be plotting Town's FA Cup exit today (Saturday, November 18). John McGovern brings Ilkeston Town to the County Ground for the first round clash and the biggest game in the little club's history. The FA Cup
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Neighbours' shock over actions of 'a quiet man'
NEIGHBOURS of Paul Oldacre, who killed his seven-month-old son by repeatedly punching him, have described how they were shocked by his crime. People who live near to the place where Oldacre killed his son, in Burbage Road, Penhill, described him as a
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Cheap admission today
AS Town look to start a lengthy cup run, the club is anxious to attract more supporters through the turnstiles. In a bid to attract more youngsters to the County Ground, the club is offering a special Kids for a Quid promotion today (Saturday, November
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No pushover
TOWN boss Andy King is adamant there will be no FA Cup complacency on the part of his players today (Saturday, November 18). Ilkeston Town may play their football three divisions below Town, but King is under no illusions about the tough challenge John
