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Future's bright
ANDY KING headed for Stoke City today confident there would be no repeat of last season's humiliation at the Britannia Stadium. Alan Young's first league goal secured a 1-0 win over Blackpool on Saturday and finally banished any lingering relegation worries
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Brentford eye up promotion
Reading remain in top spot in the Second Division but only on goal difference from Brighton after an entertaining 3-3 draw against Bristol City. It was a day of heartbreak at the other end of the table however as Cambridge were relegated by an injury-time
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Take it away Youngy
ALAN YOUNG secured Second Division survival and a free takeaway from mum and dad after thumping home his first league goal for Town. The 18-year-old's 46th minute strike was enough to give Andy King's men the three points they needed to be mathematically
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New chalk carving heads for the hills
SWINDON may get its own Angel of the North in the form of a new chalk carving in the hills along the M4 corridor. Dubbed the Shrub of the South, it would be in the shape of the borough's logo, a tree incorporating the letter S. The idea has been dreamed
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They met during the Blitz
A FACTORY making Stirling bombers was the unlikely meeting place for Bernard and Eileen Arnold, who are celebrating their diamond wedding. In late 1940, as the Blitz intensified over London the family of 18-year-old Eileen decided she should be evacuated
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Golden couple celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss
DEE and Charlie Warren may be celebrating 50 years together but the couple from Penhill remember their wedding day as though it was yesterday. And the happy pair have just returned from a trip to see Dee's brother in Hong Kong where they were treated
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Sweethearts for 60 years
At the grand age of 80, Doris and Doug Webb are looking forward to celebrating their Diamond Wedding on Thursday and never a cross word. Doris first met her husband-to-be at a party when she was 19. "We were complete strangers. But he took a shine to
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A true Royal treasure
BY SHIRLEY MATHIAS: I was nine when I saw the Queen Mum. She, her husband King George VI, and princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were on the royal tour of South Africa in 1947. My father, Arthur Honeychurch, was then a private in the Royal Army Service
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She always had time for people
THE Queen Mother's visits to the Swindon area were few and far between. Her love of horse racing often led her to Lambourn, where she would consult with trainer Fulke Walwyn about the progress of her horses. But religion also played an important role
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Tributes to a gracious lady
A SHADOW of sombre remembrance was cast over the Easter celebrations in Swindon, as people paid their respects to the Queen Mother, who died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday. Prayers were said at services across the town. Outside Christ Church, in
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on the spot!
Purton made it through to the final of the Supplementary Cup, but were made to struggle by Finchampstead, who won 3-2 on the day. The visitors' victory brought the scores to 3-3 on aggregate, but Purton then won on a penalty shoot-out, 3-1, to ensure
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Cirencester continue their march up the table
Cirencester Town's late burst up the Western Division continued after Ray Baverstock's men triumphed 1-0 at County rivals Gloucester City. Ciren hadn't forgotten the 5-0 mauling they suffered at Meadow Park last season, so revenge was particularly sweet
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McMahon far from happy after defeat
STEVE McMahon was less than graceful in defeat. The Blackpool boss felt his team had created enough chances to win the match. He also accused Andy King's side of 'doing their utmost' to have Darren Dunning sent off after the midfielder's early booking
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Everything to play for
ANDY KING believes Town are well on course for his 60 point target after Blackpool were beaten far more convincingly than the scoreline suggests. The County Ground boss felt his team could have won 5-0, having dominated the clash with the Seasiders. He
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Man of the Match: Danny Invincible
THE Brisbane boy seemed to relish the sunshine and the chance to show Steve McMahon that he is worth more than a measly £100,000. Although he was unable to cap a good afternoon's work with a goal, it was good to see Invincible doing what he does best
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Concentration the key to Seasiders victory
ADAM WILLIS was delighted with three important points and a clean sheet following victory over the Seasiders. The former Coventry City man said it had been an afternoon where defenders had needed to retain their concentration. He said: "The lads in attack
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Top vocalist sings
Irish eyes will be smiling tomorrow when Mary Duff, one of Ireland's top female singers, visits Swindon's Wyvern Theatre. Mary and her band will be performing easy-listening, folk, Celtic and country songs at 7.30pm. Tickets are £14.50 from (01793) 524481
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Girls dance in the finals
A group of dancers from Worton Youth Club, near Devizes, have taken part in the finals of a national dance contest. The girls from Lavington School, who won senior section of the South West region are Hayley Chandler, 16, her sister Stephanie Chandler
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Banned driver lands up in jail
BANNED motorist Jamie Manderson has been jailed for 17 months after a court heard how he was chased across Swindon in a stolen Mini Metro. The 28-year-old, who has 28 driving while disqualified offences in his 154 previous convictions, drove away from
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Feast of music
TAKE the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, mix the talents of Swindon's Sheila Harrod and Kentwood and you have a feast of music excellence second to none. This is the only way I can describe the Queens Jubilee Concert at the Wyvern last Wednesday
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Blaming parents is wrong
I AM writing from national charity Parentline Plus to respond to the recent media coverage, which places the entire blame for children's bad behaviour on the shoulders of their parents. We feel that blaming the parents doesn't offer any solutions, or
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Will we celebrate Diamond Jubilee?
THE date is January 1, 2012. In just a few weeks the Queen will celebrate her Diamond Jubilee. Plans are being made for the Queen to mark this historic occasion by a series of special events. In March, the Queen will commence her celebrations with a review
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Saints spark Bath rethink
BATH may push Iain Balshaw into the unaccustomed position of fly-half in a desperate attempt to halt their dramatic slide towards Premiership oblivion. Team director Michael Foley confirmed he would be analysing Balshaw's 25-minute performance in that
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Parents form protest group to campaign for more school places
PARENTS in West Swindon are campaigning for more secondary school places so their children do not have to be bussed to other areas of Swindon. The group, Parents Improving Education (PIE), has been collecting signatures for a petition to the council after
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Can you help fund pensioners' fun day out?
A TIRELESS Swindon charity worker is hoping to give 100 of the town's old folk a taste of the good old days next month. John Holmes, owner of Faringdon Road-based Holmes Music, has organised an outing to Turner's old time music hall in Northampton. With
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Shaw think for link
Premier Division Stratton Crosslink kept up their push for the runners-up spot with a 4-1 away victory over Bradford Town. Crosslink's top marksman Gerry Wright opened the scoring on 20 minutes and added a second from the penalty spot five minutes later
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Top Wilts tussle
Wiltshire's top Western League sides come face to face this afternoon when Devizes host Melksham in a Bank Holiday derby at Nursteed Road (kick-off 3pm). With home advantage and an eight-game winning streak under their belts, Brian Newlands' side will
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Devizes aiming to make it one over the eight
Devizes Town stretched their winning run to eight, with a widely anticipated trouncing of Wiltshire rivals Westbury. Brian Newlands' side, who have not dropped a Premier Division point since losing to Odd Down in January, cruised to a 4-0 victory. The
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Davies off as Chippenham hopes suffer a setback
Chippenham Town's promotion hopes suffered a setback after Tommy Saunders' men endured 'one of those days' at Mangotsfield. A host of missed chances, a disallowed goal, a blatant spot-kick refused, the loss of their goalkeeper through injury and a late
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No change for murphy's men
Swindon Supermarine were three points behind Racing Club Warwick at the start of play, safe in the knowledge that a win against Stourport Swifts would pull them away from the bottom of the Western Division for the first time this season. It was mission
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Danny so happy not to be Town's last-gasp hero this time around
DANNY INVINCIBLE is happy to accept that he will not be the last-gasp hero this season. The Aussie kept Town in Division Two with a stoppage time winner against Peterborough last year but he will not be called upon to provide such a miracle again. Saturday's
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Fantastic feeling
ALAN YOUNG said the rush which followed his first league goal had been more powerful than he could ever have imagined. As a boy, the 18-year-old Swindonian used to wonder what it would be like to be the focus of the crowd's elation. The wait came to an
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Future's bright
ANDY KING headed for Stoke City today confident there would be no repeat of last season's humiliation at the Britannia Stadium. Alan Young's first league goal secured a 1-0 win over Blackpool on Saturday and finally banished any lingering relegation worries
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Going acoustic
A new acoustic evening entitled Riffs Unplugged kicks off on Wednesday, with Andy Wraight and Sioux Baker, Strawberry Liquorice, Queens, Hip Datona and Pollyann Strange formerly of Pulse playing under the umbrella of Future World Productions at Riff's
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Plans for marathon are all go
IT MAY still only be April but preparations for the biggest running event in Cricklade's sporting calendar are under way. Cricklade Half Marathon and Fun Run, on October 6, is now in its 18th year. Managers of the Cricklade Leisure Centre, who help organise
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Landlord steps in with car park plan for town
A POSSIBLE site for a new car park in Cricklade has been found. It is hoped it will help boost business and encourage more shoppers to the town. Mark Ingle, landlord at the Vale Hotel in the High Street, has bought a piece of land big enough for around
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Is it sour grapes?
I AM writing in reply to D Smith, The Bramptons, EA March 26. His/her rantings sound like sour grapes to me. If they want their child to go to school in Purton, then I suggest they move to Purton. And what was wrong with putting Greendown as their first
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Let's not go back
MAY I reply to Miss B Packer's letter (Evening Advertiser, March 27). Is she aware I wonder, that works of Lowry and Moore are at present displayed in the art gallery? Are these modern daubs to which she refers? Whom should she suggest selects work for
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Not just young people to blame
I READ with interest, Peter Bates letter about the ill discipline of youngsters nowadays. Although I don't agree with Peter Bates on many of the issues he writes about, I feel that he has a valid point. However, just to blame young people would be quite
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Disgust over irresponsible drivers
AS a regular cyclist of Swindon I am disgusted about the number of cars parked on the cycle paths and on double yellow lines. For example on March 24 I happened to be cycling up Marlborough Road and there were at least 12 cars parked fully on the recently
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Coach Foley: "We're staring at the second division"
MICHAEL Foley has set Bath the target of three wins in their final five matches to ensure their Premiership survival. The Recreation Ground team director believes that will be enough to spare his side from an ignominious exit from the top flight for the
