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Clean up idea works wonders
AS we reveal today, young offenders are being ordered to clean away the graffiti which is a major eyesore throughout the town. There is an appealing sense of poetic justice to the idea that some of those responsible for the witless vandalism should be
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Coppell call-up
TOWN boss Andy King insists he has made a brave and selfless decision by inviting Steve Coppell to help stop the County Ground rot. The former Crystal Palace, Manchester City and Brentford boss was due to meet King this afternoon for talks before watching
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Chippenham run is ended
DR MARTENS: TOMMY Saunders graciously admitted the better side had won as Chippenham's unbeaten Dr Martens Premier Division away record was brought to an end by Newport County at Spytty Park. Saunders was disappointed at the manner of the Bluebirds' 3
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Crime spree lands drug addict in jail
ONE-man crimewave John Young has been jailed for 18 months after pleading guilty to almost 200 burglaries and thefts. The 22-year-old cost the people of Swindon tens of thousands of pounds as he broke into business premises and stole from cars across
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Adventure delayed
Adventurer David Hempleman-Adams is waiting for a break in the weather before setting off on his latest record-breaking attempt. The 45-year-old Swindon-born explorer is currently in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, waiting to take off in a wicker basket balloon
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Lorry checks
The town's Commercial Vehicle Department is to carry out further checks on drivers after unmasking a series of lorries with defects on the M4. In a random vehicle check at Leigh Delamere Services between junction 17 and 18 on Friday, police inspectors
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Come on down you're a winner
GORSE Hill pensioner Pat Carter went home with nearly £3,000 worth of prizes after hitting the jackpot in the Evening Advertiser's Price is Right grand final. Pat said she only went along to the final to enjoy a night out she didn't dream she'd go home
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Lecturers plan to go on strike again
LECTURERS from Swindon College and New College are set to strike over pay for the second time in six months. Five out of the six unions with members in further education colleges have balloted members on a one-day stoppage on November 5 or before then
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Chippenham run is ended
DR MARTENS: TOMMY Saunders graciously admitted the better side had won as Chippenham's unbeaten Dr Martens Premier Division away record was brought to an end by Newport County at Spytty Park. Saunders was disappointed at the manner of the Bluebirds' 3
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Train guide is clear as crystal
TRAIN operator First Great Western's new Guide to Services has been officially recognised as clear and easy to understand by the Plain English Campaign. The Guide to Services, which includes details on safety, catering, stations and on-train services,
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Food safety measures earns praise for council
A NATIONAL commendation has been given to Swindon Council in recognition of the quality of its food safety measures. The accolade comes from Foodlink, a national campaign run by the Food and Drink Commission in order to focus public attention on food
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Help at hand for teenagers
A NEW service has been launched in Swindon to give people aged between 13 and 19 advice on issues ranging from teenage pregnancy to drugs, bullying and choosing a career. Connexions will give every youngster in the town access to a fully trained personal
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Patrick takes the plunge for Hydrotherapy Pool
CHARITY fundraiser Patrick Broderick hopes to raise £1,000 for Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool following a sponsored swim. He is calling on local businesses to splash out in support of his effort. The funds will go towards the pool's £80,000 annual running
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Rumpus over child graves
PRESSURE is growing on Swindon Borough Council to rethink rules banning the placing of toys and flowers on graves at Whitworth Road Cemetery and limiting the size of plots. Julie Porter, 35, whose stillborn daughter Kyra Jane Porter is buried in an area
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We'd do anything to see Daniel
FANS of Irish heart-throb singer Daniel O'Donnell sacrificed their warm beds for the cold flagstones outside the Wyvern Theatre all for tickets to see their hero. Armed with tents, sleeping bags and flasks of hot coffee, around 70 campers spent the weekend
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Fun run in the sun
RUNNERS of all ages took part in a fun run around the small lake at Keynes Country Park to raise funds for conservation work there. Holidaymakers, local people and lots of excited children took part in the run, with child runners completing one lap of
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The writing's off the wall
A joint partnership between the Swindon probation service and Swindon Services is seeing young offenders given the task of cleaning up our town. With a high-powered washer, which uses water and bicarbonate of soda to clean off spray paint, many of the
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Talk on village life
Chiseldon local history group is to learn about Life in Aldbourne during the 1930s from Bill Waite, who has lived in the village all his life. The lecture, which will be open to all, will be given on September 18 at Holy Cross Church Hall, beginning at
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Cemetery survey
A topple-tester is to be bought by Swindon Council to make sure cemetery memorials are not in danger of falling over. The £840 device will be used as part of a full survey of Swindon Council's cemeteries. There has been concern nationally about the condition
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Police step up investigation into rape of teenage girl
A 14-YEAR-OLD girl raped in Swindon is being comforted by her parents at home. Swindon police has set up an incident room dedicated to handling the investigation. It is believed the attack was committed by a 17-year-old local man. The man met the girl
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For some it is cruel, for others, sport
We read of many cases of cruelty to children, animals and birds and the perpetrators are brought before magistrates and punished. Being cruel to a helpless child, or living creature, is in my book being wicked. But when legislation was brought out to
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Is your name listed here?
I AM organising a reunion for students who attended Headlands School, during the period 1964 to 1970 and were in the 1967 4th year. The reunion will take place on Saturday, September 28, at the White Hart, Oxford Road, starting at 7.30pm. Although 60
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Babies on a bus are a nightmare
I AM writing in response to the letter in Friday, September 6, Evening Advertiser which complained about the difficulty of getting double strollers into shops. I too am the mother of twins who are nearly one year old. I have to disagree I have a twin
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Swindon beat a strong Cricklade
Swindon College Old Boys 2nd ran out 26-15 winners over Cricklade in their weekend outing. Cricklade started the stronger and had the best of the early exchanges and in the ninth minute went ahead with a converted try, scored and converted by Dicks. This
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We surrender, Sir!
Chippenham's second string completely demolished a weak Whitehall side at Allington Field. After only 60 minutes of play, and the score standing at 102-0, the Whitehall captain asked for the game to be stopped. In their previous game, the Chippenham side
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Help police fight these nasty crimes
DOORSTEP conmen are a growing blight on the lives of elderly and vulnerable people. Barely a day goes by without a criminal or a group of them turning up at a victim's house. The cons can take many forms, from a bogus water board official tricking their
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Cricketers turn back the years
SWINDON cricketers old and new turned back the clock by staging a memorial match between Swindon Midweek Wednesday XI and Swindon Nondescripts XI. The game was set up as tribute to the late Mike Deacon, Les Cook and Geoff Beazley, who played for both
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Honda in talks with AEEU union
HONDA insists there is little chance of a strike at its giant Stratton plant despite heated negotiations with the Amicus Amalgamated Engineering and Electrical Union. The firm is locked in talks and is resisting claims for a partnership deal. The union
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Who wants to be an entrepreneur?
THOSE who think they have what it takes to become the next Richard Branson could enrol on a new course for budding entrepreneurs at the University of Bath in Swin-don. The new Open Studies certificate in Entrepreneurship is a three-term course consisting
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Still in hospital
A 72-year-old woman seriously injured in a crash on the M4 on Saturday is still in hospital following emergency surgery. In the eighth crash to affect the same stretch of M4 in just a month, the woman, from Wales, lost control of her Mercedes coupe, hit
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Still in hospital
A 72-year-old woman seriously injured in a crash on the M4 on Saturday is still in hospital following emergency surgery. In the eighth crash to affect the same stretch of M4 in just a month, the woman, from Wales, lost control of her Mercedes coupe, hit
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Frustrating day
Rail-users in Swindon suffered a day of delays and cancellations after a section of track had to be closed for safety reasons. Between 8.30am and mid-afternoon yesterday (Monday). First Great Western cancelled seven trains while nearly all services through
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Great steam day
Steam, the museum of the Great Western Railway, is offering a great opportunity to see live steam outside the museum with GWR locomotive 4144 this weekend during normal opening hours. The days also include model railways with a GWR theme and a chance
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Blitz on conmen
SWINDON police have stepped up the fight against doorstep con artists who have been targeting the town's pensioners. Officers have been stopping vehicles they believe could be used by distraction burglars thieves who prey on the elderly by posing as officials
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Highlights of the magical history tour
SOME of the most weird, wonderful and even breathtaking buildings in the borough opened their doors to the public during two Heritage Open Days. Organised by the Civic Trust, the days gave the public a chance to visit some of the country's most interesting
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Jobs fair has opportunities for everyone
PREPARATIONS are well under way for Thursday's Evening Advertiser jobs fair at Swindon's Hilton Hotel. Prospective employers will be waiting to meet potential employees after the fair, sponsored by Gist, is opened by Swindon mayor Stan Pajak at 10am.
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Cyclists in the saddle for ancient churches
CYCLISTS from Stratton St Margaret Church joined thousands around the country taking part in the annual Great Cycle Ride and raising cash for ancient churches. Dozens of riders set off from the church as part of the nationwide pedal push, splitting money
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Speak now or forever hold your peace
November 4 is the deadline to have your say on Swindon's future housing, jobs and green space. These issues are among many being considered as the council draws up its draft local plan for land use in the borough until 2011. Government planning guidance
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Food hygiene course is given national recognition
SWINDON Council has been given a national commendation for its food safety messages. The commendation was for environmental health staff's work at the junior Good Citizen event held at Wroughton Airfield in June. The commendation comes from Foodlink,
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Goldie set to light up nightclub scene
Music legend and EastEnders actor Goldie is coming to Swindon. The world renowned DJ will be turning the tables in The Brunel Rooms on October 11. Stephen Reid, managing director of the Brunel Rooms, said: "We have been asking Goldie to perform here for
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Woman injured
A young woman was taken to Princess Margaret Hospital after being hit by a car at the junction of Manchester Road and Corporation Street. The male driver stopped at the scene of the accident, which happened just after 2pm yesterday. The road was re-opened
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David knows what life is like behind bars
BARMAN David Bedwell is preparing to take part in the regional finals of an annual bartending competition. The event is being held at the West Swindon branch of American restaurateurs TGI Fridays. The firm has already established a reputation for serving
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Religion can be substituted
Many parents are vaguely aware of their right to withdraw their children from school RE lessons. However, most are not aware that in the event of formal withdrawal, National Curriculum subjects may be substituted in their place. This has now been officially
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Good running rugby
WOOTTON Bassett Ladies enjoyed a 45-10 victory over vel Barbarians at Stoneover Lane. The home side opened the scoring early on when second row Kate King drove over. Excellent attacking pressure from Bassett resulted in a further four tries from scrum-half
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Dykas try makes opening victory safe for Supermarine
Supermarine Ladies defeated Whitchurch 17-5 in their opening league match in Shropshire. The start of the game was dominated by Supermarine, who overpowered Whitchurch in the scrum. Eventually Whitchurch conceded a penalty try from an advancing scrum
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Good opening for U16s
Swindon Under 16s squad opened their season with a convincing 65-0 win over Grove. The scorers were Rob Wilkins, Conner Knot, Ben Pailor, Jake Biggs, Peter Adams, Ryan Dowling and Kev Scott, with John Philips, Knot and Dowling kicking the balance of points
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Victory for Wootton
WOOTTON Bassett's second string edged out their Redingensians counterparts 15-13 in their weekend encounter. Redingensians opened the scoring after five minutes but the game was held up soon after when the home side's prop suffered injury in a ruck and
