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Town's Sol Aim
ANDY KING feels the battle between Sol Davis and Danny Invincible could be the deciding factor in today's clash with Luton Town. The Town boss insists there is no plan to exploit Davis' 'explosive' nature but admits the defender's style is prone to incurring
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Would-be robbers hit man on the head with an iron bar
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was beaten with an iron bar outside an Old Town pub. The 35-year-old Swindon man was beaten with a bar and kicked during an attempted robbery outside the Royal Oak on Newport Street around 10.15pm on Thursday
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'We won't be given a second chance'
THE leader of Swindon Council today admitted the authority was drinking in the last chance saloon. Kevin Small (Lab, Western) said that only through co-operation by all three political parties would Swindon Council avoid intervention by the Government
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Conman at work
GORSE HILL: Two pensioners in Hunters Grove were burgled by a man claiming to be from Swindon Council. The man called at one house and said he was there to install CCTV and told the second pensioner that he was checking asbestos levels. After gaining
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Trail of havoc
THIEVES caused £5,000 worth of damage when they went on a wrecking spree in a stolen digger and dumper truck. The truck was stolen from a building firm working in Thamesdown Drive, Abbey Meads. It was used to burst through a fence into Moredon Recreation
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Residents set to block road
OLD TOWN residents and business owners have threatened to set up road-blocks in protest over a new traffic light junction. Meeting face-to-face with council traffic officers at the junction between Newport Street and Devizes Road, shopkeepers, parents
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'Our happy girl has been stolen'
THE parents of a 14-year-old rape victim today pleaded: "Help us find this monster." In a desperate appeal for people to come forward with information, they described how their pretty, bubbly daughter has become a virtual recluse. The carefree, confident
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Corsham still on the hunt as Perrin turns down job
FORMER Melksham Town boss Darren Perrin has turned down the chance to become the new manager of Screwfix Division One side Corsham Town. Ex-Conigre chief Perrin held talks with Corsham chairman Colin Hudd earlier this week and looked set to take over
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Band in blue
WROUGHTON: The Wiltshire Constabulary Band is to perform in a fundraising concert at Ellendune Hall on October 5, with the proceeds going to the Ellendune Trust and the Wiltshire Air Ambulance Appeal. The concert will be compered by Sue Davies and will
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On golden pond
ASHTON KEYNES: The Cotswold Model Yacht Club is hosting an open day from 11am to 3pm on Sunday, November 3 at its headquarters next to Lake Nine at the water park. Visitors will be able to sail different classes of racing yacht and talk to members. Call
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Woman is given support
THE PLIGHT of a Nigerian woman sentenced to death by stoning for committing adultery has moved Swindon Council to support a campaign to spare her life. Amina Lawal, 30, will be buried up to her waist and stone until she is dead. Led by Coun Wendy Johnson
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Expert in wills joins firm
SO many Swindon people are making their wills, that solicitors Lemon & Co are adding a new expert to their team. Charles Abbott, 31, has joined the solicitors' Regent Street office to work in the wills, tax and trust department. A graduate of Bristol
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Please be a sport Mister Mayor
A CAMPAIGN for a new football pitch in Park North was launched by a 13-year-old boy who found himself with nowhere to play. Frank Webb joined friends, knocked on doors and collected more than 100 signatures on a petition. He finally handed the fruits
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But council is not likely to follow suit
THE former Railway Museum should be returned to its former role as a church. That is the verdict of Evening Advertiser readers who took part in our telephone poll. We asked readers to register their opinions on the various plans submitted for the currently
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'It's a pretty little thing and we're thrilled to have it'
A SHINING example of Tudor history can be seen in Swindon. The museum in Bath Road, Old Town, has acquired a decorative silver dress hook which once adorned the gowns of a wealthy Tudor woman. The tiny but precious clasp, snapped up for £500, was unearthed
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Nine deny bid to steal Motorola equipment
NINE men have denied conspiring to steal computer equipment from Motorola in Swindon. The group denied the charge, said to have happened between December 19, 1999, and June 2 this year, when they appeared at a plea and directions hearing at Swindon Crown
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An organic thank you to everyone
SHOPPERS at Sainsbury's in Stratton got a pleasant surprise when they were handed free organic produce. The gesture of generosity came courtesy of Eastbrook Farm in Bishopstone, near Swindon, who dished out bags of bacon, sausages, carrots and potatoes
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Penthouse comes under auctioneer's hammer
A collection of adult magazines is to be sold by Dominic Winter Book Auctions in Swindon on Thursday . The 14 sets of monthly men's magazine Penthouse date from 1965 to 1980 and are still in their original publisher's binders. The auctioneers say the
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Donors wanted
OLD TOWN: Blood donors are asked to attend a donation session at the Moose Hall at the top of Eastcott Road. There will be two sessions, the first from 1.15-3.30pm and the second from 4.30-7.30pm. For more details contact the National Blood Service on
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Harvest festival
BLUNDSON: St Leonard's Church Harvest Festival service will be held tomorrow, beginning at 10am. Harvest gifts of fresh produce, packets and tins will be given to the Swindon Women's Refuge, to help families in need. The refuge, whose exact location is
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Dance night
The community centre is to host a social dance night next Saturday. The evening will include Rock 'n' Roll and ballroom dancing. Tickets cost £4.50 and must be bought in advance. Further details are available on (01249) 716172.
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Penthouse comes under auctioneer's hammer
A collection of adult magazines is to be sold by Dominic Winter Book Auctions in Swindon on Thursday . The 14 sets of monthly men's magazine Penthouse date from 1965 to 1980 and are still in their original publisher's binders. The auctioneers say the
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Women in rural areas 'deprived' finds study
YOUNG women living in some rural areas of Wiltshire face poverty, isolation and limited education and job opportunities, a report by a leading womens' charity has claimed. The YWCA commissioned report Beyond the Bus Shelter Young Women's Choices and Challenges
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Van in M4 crash
Two lanes of the M4's eastbound carriageway at Membury were temporarily blocked at 4.45pm yesterday when a van hit the central reservation and overturned. No-one was hurt and police and council staff worked together to mop up a fuel spill.
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Bike stolen
A thief stole a men's Barracuda Showdown mountain bike worth £1,200 from outside Halfords at Unit 2, Fleming Way, between 5.30pm and 5.50pm on Thursday. To help police, contact Swindon 528111 or call Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111.
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Vanessa toasts a cause close to her heart
FORMER television chat show host Vanessa Feltz gave Swindon's Macmillan Coffee Morning a touch of celebrity gloss. The national event, which saw hundreds of coffee mornings held all over the country, was hosted for the fifth year at the McArthur Glen
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Destroyed door
Jonathon Gales, 23, of Frobisher Drive, pleaded guilty to destroying a door glass panel worth £75 belonging to Swindon Council when he appeared before town magistrates. He was ordered to pay £75 compensation following the March offence, as well as costs
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Spectacular!
Specsavers in Havelock Square, Swindon, has been nominated for a prestigious prize. The store is among the finalists in the Contact Lens Practice of the Year category of the Excellence in Eyecare Awards 2002. The results will be announced in November,
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Choral request
BLUNSDON: St Leonard's Church is looking for a choir director to continue its choral tradition. The successful candidate will also be asked to lead contemporary numbers. Sunday services are held on alternate Sunday mornings and evenings. St Leonard's
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Women in rural areas 'deprived' finds study
YOUNG women living in some rural areas of Wiltshire face poverty, isolation and limited education and job opportunities, a report by a leading womens' charity has claimed. The YWCA commissioned report Beyond the Bus Shelter Young Women's Choices and Challenges
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Persistence pays off for Bob
SWINDON Town FC season ticket holders Pat and Robert Williams are celebrating 50 years of happy marriage. Pat, 73, said: "We still watch the football together. It is our favourite pastime." The football-loving Park South couple first met at a dance in
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New rules to curb trade in stolen vehicle parts
BUSINESSES in Swindon dealing in spare vehicle parts will have to register with the council from next month. In a move designed to help in the fight against increasing car crime all firms handling used spare parts or vehicles that have been written off
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Jury to hear duo's case
A COUPLE are to face a jury after pleading not guilty to an accusation of assault with intent to rob. Richard Lowe and Eleanor Belcher are accused of carrying out the alleged attack on April 12 this year. The two appeared at Swindon Crown Court to enter
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Internet voting is a winner
INTERNET voting, which was pioneered at the last Swindon Borough Council elections, will be extended across the country. Swindon was one of a number of local authorities to try out the system, where votes were registered by e-mail, telephone and post.
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Let's lead way in road safety
SWINDON should lead the country in road safety outside schools, according to MP Julia Drown. The member for South Swindon spoke out at the first meeting of parents who are setting up a West Swindon road safety group. Their decision came in the wake of
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Encouraging, but could do better
PRIMARY school Maths and English results in Swindon have improved in spite of the Government's failure to meet its own national exam targets. The results of tests for 11-year-olds show that 72.8 per cent of Swindon pupils achieved the standard expected
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Father settles in
WOOTTON BASSETT: Father John Reville is settling into his new role as priest of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic parish. Even before he arrived, Fr Reville knew the area well, having been chaplain and head of RE at St Joseph's School in Swindon from 1974 to
