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Government money is still needed
THE problems facing the education authority in Swindon this year have been well documented, and as yet no easy if any solution has been found. Now talks have taken place with a view to bringing in an external body to give the local education authority
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Potters hit the top
Stoke went to the top of the Nationwide Second Division table on goal difference after the 5-1 thrashing of Wycombe at the Britannia Stadium. The Potters took advantage of Brighton's Friday night game being frozen off by going in front after 24 minutes
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How's this for the latest boardroom coup!
FANS of skateboarding and snowboarding now have a new centre of expertise on their doorstep. Tower 12, a specialist store for skate and snowboarders, has opened at 96 Victoria Road, Old Town. It sells snowboards and accessories, skateboards and surfware
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Lucent 'on the recovery road'
Lucent Technologies has moved to reassure investors and staff that it is on the road to recovery. The company, which employs about 1,300 people at several sites in Wiltshire, including five in Swindon, says that while losses for the first quarter of 2002
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Day the earth caught fire..
A LANDFILL site in Wroughton was still smouldering today following a huge fire at the weekend. Firefighters responded to reports of a glow in the sky in the early hours of Saturday morning as a result of the blaze at the Studley Grange landfill site on
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Bown gives Wellington the boot
Robbie Lardner's dream of silverware lives on, after his Melksham side cruised into the last 16 of the Les Phillips Cup. Melksham booked their safe passage after trouncing sorry Division One strugglers Wellington 7-0. It took Lardner's boys a while to
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Devizes halt high-riding Dawlish
Devizes Town shocked high-flying Dawlish in the Screwfix Direct Premier Division, coming home from Devon with a 3-2 victory. Brian Newlands' side declared their intentions early, when Dave Tapper smashed home from 30 yards with just four minutes on the
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North Leigh high-flyers pull the brakes on Highworth run
Highworth Town's recent good run was brought to an abrupt halt by North Leigh, who completely outplayed the home side in a 5-0 victory. Andy McCabe gave the visitors an excellent start netting after just six minutes and there were ominous signs of a rout
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Marine run into spot of frost
Swindon Supermarine's scheduled relegation clash at Gloucester City fell foul of the frosty weather. The pitch was deemed unfit upon Marine's arrival in the City, but manager John Murphy denied his troops an afternoon off. The disciplinarian boss promptly
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Bluebirds' stormer
Title-chasing Chippenham Town eased to victory in the Dr Martens West Country derby, beating in form Cirencester 3-0. Chippenham roared into a three goal lead within 17 minutes, and threatened to give Ciren a pre-Christmas stuffing. But Tommy Saunders
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Voyce blow adds to woe
WING wonder Tom Voyce is out of Bath's Christmas matches after being knocked unconscious in training last week. The concussed one-cap England ace was taken to hospital after an accidental clash in training for the London Irish cup clash last Thursday
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Bath in the mire
BATH'S season lurched towards crisis point as they were deservedly bombed out of the Powergen National Cup with ease by dominant London Irish at the Recreation Ground. The Exiles celebrated their first cup win at Bath for 21 years 20-12 and heaped more
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On the night beat
During the few hours we were with them, officers dealt with prostitutes, a drunk and disorderly couple fighting on Manchester Road, and a hit and run road accident . . . and we were told this was a quiet night. The Advertiser joined PC James "Jenson"
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Council to back road safety plan
A PLAN to improve safety and cut noise on one of Swindon's main roads is set to receive council backing. Government road authority the Highways Agency produced a 26-point plan for the A417/419 in response to public demand. The road, which connects Swindon
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From grime to prime
A CURRY house is in the running to be named best in Britain a fortnight after being fined £6,000 on health and safety charges. Haweli owner Khalique Miah says a place in the finals of the Bangladeshi British Curry Awards shows the true quality of the
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Who ya gonna call?.... The ice-busters
IT'S a shame winters aren't what they used to be around these parts, because there's nothing Swindon's Snow Men like more than a good struggle with Mother Nature. The Snow Men are the highways workers at Swindon Services, who every year lock horns with
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Day the earth caught fire...
A LANDFILL site in Wroughton was still smouldering today following a huge fire at the weekend. Firefighters responded to reports of a glow in the sky in the early hours of Saturday morning as a result of the blaze at the Studley Grange landfill site on
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Woman dies in blaze
A WOMAN has died in a house fire in Swindon. Firefighters battled in vain to save the victim, who was trapped in her home in Holbein Close, Grange Park. The woman, who was believed to be in her 30s, was found dead inside the house. Police broke down the
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Day the earth caught fire..
A LANDFILL site in Wroughton was still smouldering today following a huge fire at the weekend. Firefighters responded to reports of a glow in the sky in the early hours of Saturday morning as a result of the blaze at the Studley Grange landfill site on
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Warming an icy day with Christmas songs
TWO of Swindon's best-known musical groups joined forces to bring festive cheer to an icy Christmas shopping day. The Kentwood Choir and Swindon Brass performed outside Debenhams, playing seasonal songs old and new. But bringing cheer to the town centre
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The last supper
A PENSIONERS' group which has been going for more than 30 years has met for the last time. The Broad Street Over 60s club have been meeting every week since the early seventies. It used to meet at St Luke's Church in Broad Street. On Thursday, the group
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I'm no terrorist, just a loyal OAP
I AM a 74-year-old widower, and I have resided in Swindon for the last 42 years. I attached my banner to the 'Proud to be Swindon' mast and, among other things, I supported the fight for the kidney dialysis patients and pressed home the attack by writing
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Supermarine's extra anguish
SUPERMARINE were dumped out of the Dorset & Wilts Shield despite a 13-13 draw after extra time as Sherborne went throughas the away side. The hosts started on the offensive and winger Nick Clarke, moved to flanker, was soon closing down the Sherborne
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The ones who keep us safe
IT is easy to take for granted the work of those who ensure our safety. We expect our roads to be gritted. We expect police to be at hand late at night to deal with drink-related disturbances. Today we highlight the work of the people who make this possible
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Fans' Message Frozen Out
ROY EVANS' future now lies solely in the hands of the Town board after Mother Nature prevented the director of football seeing the full force of fan power. A frozen County Ground pitch thwarted the Evening Advertiser's Don't Go Roy poster campaign. It
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Corsham draw blank
Division One Corsham endured a frustrating afternoon in Bath, where they were held to a 0-0 draw by a stubborn Larkhall Athletic. The hosts were reduced to nine men after Jim McLay was dismissed on 20 minutes for retaliation, and Shaun Wiles-Richards
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Tranter double fires cricklade
Last season's Premier Division champions Cricklade Town chalked up only their second victory of the season when they defeated fellow strugglers Malmesbury Vics Reserves 2-0. Cricklade started well with Ian Ross hitting the bar, Paul Tranter missing a
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Callard: we can't bring in reinforcements
BATH have ruled out bringing in reinforcements to rescue their ailing season despite being dumped out of the Powergen National Cup 20-12 by London Irish on Saturday. Coach Jon Callard has admitted he is on the hunt for new faces to bolster his options
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Community association opens its new premises in former pub
THE LAWN Community Association has opened the doors of its new premises for the first time. The association is moving into the former Gamekeeper pub in Windsor Avenue and held a public viewing at the weekend. Residents have campaigned for a centre for
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Three men killed in smash on A419
THE notorious A419 has claimed more lives following a horrific pile-up. Three people died near Cricklade when a Vauxhall Astra travelling northbound crossed the central reservation into the path of a Land Rover Discovery. The driver of the Vauxhall Astra
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On the dark side of the toy basket
PARENTS are being urged to be wary of buying dangerous toys in the run-up to Christmas by Swindon Trading Standards officers. In the past, officers have discovered dangerous toys such as Russian dolls with excessive lead in the paint. But even toys which
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Have a bright Christmas but make sure you follow the safety guide
FAIRY Lights and Christmas decorations can be a lethal combination, Wiltshire Fire Brigade has warned. People are being urged to be extra careful with the use of candles and lights around flammable decorations this Christmas. The warning follows a serious
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Schools get skills awards
EASTROP and Pinehurst Infant schools were singled out for awards this week from the Government's Basic Skills Agency. The agency's director Alan Wells visited the schools to present them with Primary Quality Mark plaques. The award recognises the high
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Pub worker jailed for taking £8,000
GLASS collector Gareth Pritchard succumbed to temptation and stole his workmates' £8,000 wages for the week, a court heard. And, after the box of stolen cash was kicked around Swindon town centre, it was found by a cleaner and the full amount was handed
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Fans' Message Frozen Out
ROY EVANS' future now lies solely in the hands of the Town board after Mother Nature prevented the director of football seeing the full force of fan power. A frozen County Ground pitch thwarted the Evening Advertiser's Don't Go Roy poster campaign. It
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Back off!
I Am utterly appalled at the way the Clarke-Gowan family has been treated, and as a close friend of their daughter, Laura, I am understandably concerned about her education. A levels are stressful enough, without the added burden of the fear of eviction
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Thanks for the support
I AM writing in response to the articles and letters about my family, the Clarke-Gowans. I am pleased to find so much support for our appeal. It is comforting to know that although the council and the parish council may not be on our side, we have a lot
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Open your eyes and see the mess
I have lived in Jefferies Avenue now for 14 years, and during that time I have not seen the street swept. During wet periods it's an absolute mess because the leaves are just left to rot. The Wheeler Avenue/Jefferies Avenue area does not suffer from travellers
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£375,000 could be better spent
I READ with astonishment the story on December 6 original artwork to the tune of £375,000 has been commissioned for the new hospital. Mr Birdsall is quick to stress that this money will come from grant-giving bodies and the hospital's private Evolution
