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Reeves: I can take the stick
ALAN REEVES insists he is happy to take the brunt of the supporters' anger if it avoids further damaging the confidence of Town's youngsters. The 34-year-old could not prevent a sixth successive defeat as Andy King's men went down 2-0 to QPR on Saturday
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Society launch of fixed bonds
SWINDON-based Nation-wide is launching new two and three year fixed rate bonds. The two year bond offers a fixed return of four per cent gross per annum/AER while the three year bond offers a fixed return of 4.25 per cent gross pa/AER. Both bonds are
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Shake-up in showrooms
Over the past few years we have seen something of a revolution in the way cars are marketed in Swindon. Out are the weather-beaten and often tatty showrooms and service areas. In are glitzy customer-friendly showcases designed to give the customer unparalleled
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Safe county
There are 185 registered sex offenders in Wiltshire Constabulary's area and more than 200 other sexual and violent offenders in the county, according to newly-released police figures. With 30 registered offenders per 100,000 people, the county is rated
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Sufferers will be able to access help from home
People suffering an unexpected mental illness crisis, including schizophrenic episodes, will be able to get access to help at home from this autumn, when Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust opens its crisis resolution home treatment
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Two rapists hunted after woman and girl attacked
WITNESSES were today being sought by police following two rapes in the county. In the first incident, a 14-year-old girl was raped in Swindon. The incident took place after walking a short distance with her teenaged attacker in Pinehurst. And an anonymous
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Waite double boosts Swindon
SWINDON recovered from an early double injury blow to get off to a winning start with a 19-10 Southern Counties North win over Bicester at Greenbridge Road. The home side were dealt a double blow in the first two minutes, losing hard-running second row
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Bassett taking heart from loss
ERRORS cost Wootton Bassett as they fell to a 26-10 opening-day Southern Counties South defeat at Redingensians but the Wiltshire side can still take heart from a stirring late comeback. Bassett started the better side, with the forwards winning good
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Collins treble lead Devizes to opening win
DEVIZES rattled up a big 41-5 win at Westbury to get their Southern Counties South campaign off to a flyer. Without ever appearing to dominate the game, Devizes built up a substantial lead by half-time and, except for a I5-minute period after half-time
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Skinner so close to giving Calne that elusive victory
CALNE Town stopped the rot to earn their first point of the season in Division One against Clyst Rovers but it could so easily have been three. Stuart Skinner struck Calne's all important goal on 70 minutes but Clyst grabbed a point just 10 minutes later
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Wakey, Wakey
Swindon referee Kevin Small realised that he and his assistants were going to be late for the Hellenic clash between Binfield and Rayners Lane on Saturday so he called club chairman Rob Jones' mobile to inform him. Small, the new Swindon Council leader
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Lost loves are reunited after 40 years at school reunion
FORGOTTEN memories and lost loves were finally revealed when Commonweal School's class of 1960 met up after 40 years. Classmates of organiser David Rogers, 59, who attended the school in The Mall between 1955 and 1960, met up in the King's Hotel in Old
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It was easier than ever to enter the space age at the weekend
AMAZING and fantastic were just some of the comments from visitors at the space-age Cellular Operations building. The award-winning building in Peatmoor houses the UK's largest telecommunications company. It threw open its doors to the public for a Heritage
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Overcoming your fears of the park
HELPING residents overcome fears about venturing into Swindon's Faringdon Road Park is high on the agenda of the area's new beat officer. WPC Louise Chamberlain rejoined the Swindon Division last week after three years in Marlborough. Prior to that, the
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Cheers for pub landlord
AFTER reading your article 'Price of a pint goes up' I would like to inform you that we at the Woodshaw have actually put our real ale down by 5p from September 2. We felt that the average pub-goer was misled by the chancellor in the last budget into
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Letter writer had us hook, line and sinker
THIS is in reply to a letter that appeared in your paper last week. It also appeared in our local paper, the Suffolk Free Press. I am an active fisherman but do believe in the truth. Teresa Thom supposedly visited a local fishing spot in Sudbury and witnessed
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Family's stress is too much to bear
IN company with many people in our community, in particular the frequent visitors to Barbury Castle, my deep concern for the plight of the Simpson family does not diminish. From the number of people to whom I have spoken and the many people I have encountered
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Comeback King
Coach Michael Foley acclaimed a 'marvellous comeback' by his players after Bath claimed a 27-27 draw against Zurich Premiership visitors Wasps. Bath scored 18 points during the final quarter after trailing 24-9, but they were denied victory when Wasps
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They above all earned respect
BRITISH forces veterans marched through Swindon yesterday to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The people of this country know Britain was saved for future generations in World War II by those willing to risk their lives for the
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School now deserves a pat on back
CONGRATULATIONS should go to everyone who has been involved in turning round the fortunes of Nythe Primary School. Parents and staff have always fought hard to support the school, despite two attempts by Swindon Council to close it due to falling pupil
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Legal eagle appointed
Anthony Reeves has been appointed as credit services manager at Thring Townsend solicitors where he will specialise in all aspects of debt recovery and credit services. He has a BA (Hons) degree in law and economics and obtained membership of the Institute
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Big turnout expected for job fair
MORE than 5,000 people are expected to crowd Swindon's Hilton Hotel on Thursday for the Evening Advertiser Jobs Fair. Sponsored by Gist, the fair will be more than an opportunity for prospective employees to meet prospective employers. It will also feature
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In the mood for dancing
SWINDON dance and Cre8 studios opened their doors to members of the public for their annual open day. Based in the town hall studios, Swindon Dance ran a series of informal taster sessions in ballet, contemporary, jazz and classical Indian dance. Parents
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"Schizophrenia' should be taken out of the dictionary'
Swindon mental health expert Kathleen Aitken, project manager of mental health charity MIND, says Steve Holmes' case highlights how random and devastating schizophrenia can be. A fervent campaigner to remove the stigma from the illness, she says that
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Veterans turn out to honour the few
SERVICE personnel past and present marched through Old Town to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the Battle of Britain. They were honouring the airmen referred to by wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill as The Few, to whom so many had never owed
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Pakistani culture celebrated
THE oldest multicultural group in Swindon welcomed guests from all walks of life at a gathering offering the chance to sample Pakistani culture. South Swindon MP Julia Drown was among those invited to Broadgreen Community Centre by the Pakistani Welfare
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Police quiz public over abduction bid
POLICE hunting a man they believe may have tried to abduct two Swindon children in the last month have been speaking to people where one of the incidents took place. DS Adrian Davis and a team of officers stationed themselves in the alleyway from Victoria
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Didn't we do well!
A SCHOOL once on the brink of closure and branded as failing has passed its latest inspection with flying colours. Nythe Primary parents and staff have beaten two attempts by Swindon Council to close the school due to falling rolls, and there have been
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Marine survive late fightback
SUPERMARINE eked out an 18-15 win at Hungerford that was easier than the scoreline suggests. The visitors suffered a blow before kick-off when hooker Jamie Barrett pulled out due to a thigh strain his first missed game for the club in four seasons. Youngster
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Cirencester fade away after taking early lead
CIRENCESTER Town's woes continued in the Dr Martens Western Division as they slipped to a 5-2 defeat at home to Mangotsfield and that after taking a two-goal lead. Cirencester certainly started brightly at their Corinium Stadium ground and Mangotsfield
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Soaring Bluebirds set sights on Premier lead
HIGH-FLYING Chippenham can go top of the Premier Division tonight if they beat Newport after a stunning 3-0 win against Ilkeston Town. After a close opening 30 minutes Bluebirds sneaked into the lead after a mix-up in the Ilkeston defence let in Martin
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Stratton's shaw thing
Premier Division leaders Stratton Crosslink remain unbeaten from nine starts after defeating visitors Pewsey Vale Reserves 4-1. The home side took the lead midway through the first half, Mark Smith scoring after good work from Steve Shaw. Ten minutes
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Highworth sinker!
Highworth Town's FA cup run came to an end when they were beaten 3-2 by Cinderford Town in an exciting tie at the Elms. The game attracted another large crowd and they certainly got their money's worth with a fast flowing end-to-end tie. Highworth keeper
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Slow down before another child dies
CONCERNED parents are setting up a road safety group in West Swindon to stop more tragic deaths like Shaun Shirley's. Shaun, from Toothill, was 13 when he was killed last year after running out in front of a car in Corton Crescent. The road is near the
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When will they learn that public is best?
HOW many more privatisations must we endure before the Government realises that private is not better than public? Railtrack and other rail ventures, Magnox transferred to private hands. They receive the revenue, we take over BNFL debts of £35b. Yes,
