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Police must reassure us
There are very real worries about the level of policing in Swindon. We have received several calls from readers concerned about the speed of response to calls. Swindon Police say all genuine emergencies are met with an instant response. But they must
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MP to boycott TV show presented by Edwina Currie
NORTH Wiltshire MP James Gray has vowed to boycott a new political television programme because it will be presented by Edwina Currie. The flagship current affairs debating forum on HTV, called Currie Night, is launched on Thursday and promises to pit
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Singers needed
Highworth Choral Society is looking for new members. It is are a non-audition choir and needs new recruits of any age, particularly in the male voice sections. Rehearsals are held each Monday in Warneford School from 7.45pm to 9.45pm.
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Public is not being misled, say police
POLICE are trying to fool the public into believing there are more officers on patrol than there really are, according to a public sector union. Unison, which represents civilian police workers, is at loggerheads with Wiltshire Constabulary over a new
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The haves and the have-nots
Ever wondered what could be achieved if Swindon schools were given fair funding from the Government? JAMES WATSON takes a look at deprived Tower Hamlets, where exam results are now almost on a par with those in our so-called boom town. IT is a tale of
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Swindon take home comfort
Swindon maintained their unbeaten record at home with an emphatic 58-12 win over Wallingford on Saturday. Swindon ran in nine tries in a display of fine running rugby. The forwards dominated from the start to finish, taking numerous balls against the
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Ross signing makes Highworth history
History was made at Highworth Town's ground on Saturday when former Swindon Town schoolboy Ross Adams became the first player to be put on contract by the Hellenic Premier side. The 18-year-old defender forced his way into Highworth's senior side towards
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Would a screw fix them?
Melksham Town's charge up the Screwfix Premier standings was halted in the oddest circumstances on Saturday. Robbie Lardner's side travelled to Keynsham hoping to climb up to third in the table. But the game was called off by referee Steve Creighton,
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Chippenham denied two Moor points
Chippenham TOWN missed the chance to go fourth in the Dr Martens Premier Division, as lowly Moor Green snatched an unlikely last-gasp equaliser for a 1-1 draw at Hardenhuish Park. Tommy Saunders' side looked to be suffering the after-effects of last week's
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Not a good idea
SO C Geddes thinks that Swindon Council should be run like a business. Would that be like Enron, Equitable Life, British Rail or some of the private companies running our colleges with payment for ghost students and non-existent courses? A LUBIN Brunswick
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Long holidays
WHAT do Parliamentarians and teachers have in common? Weeks and weeks holidays! Why? As children have become more educated should they need such extended holidays? As idle minds seem to cause trouble, would it not be sensible to have their grey matter
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Faith restored
WITH regards to the recent publicity about Penhill, I would like to put forward another point of view. Due to the fact of having dropped my purse outside the house and not being aware of it, two ladies knocked on my door around 12.15am apologising for
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It's vandalism
SO, Swindon Council is about to embark on another great act of vandalism. Not the crime of neglecting buildings this time, no, let's cause havoc by council approved vandalism in cemeteries. Funny how they are so cash strapped and short staffed when it
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Faith is not strong
At a time when the Anglican Church is vociferously demanding an expansion of faith based schools in the UK a demand premised mainly on the alleged superior nature of religious moral teachings the following may be of interest. According to the findings
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MP defends her education record
RECENTLY one of your readers wanted to know what I had done as an MP for education funding in Swindon. They would want to know that I am a member of the F40 Group in Parliament which campaigns for the 40 worst funded education authorities which includes
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Speed system
I AM in full agreement with Phil Beaumont (Letters October 2) expressing his disgust of the term bed blocking used to describe the people who will be affected by delayed discharge from the new GWH. I understand the term used at Princess Margaret Hospital
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Foley ref fury as Tigers win
Leicester secured their 50th successive Premiership home win as they held out against Bath in a game that saw three players sent to the sin-bin. Bath's team director Michael Foley became the latest Premiership boss to publicly criticise a match referee
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All we ask for is a level playing field
NO-ONE begrudges children in Tower Hamlets the chance to have a proper education. It is a high-profile success story, and one that Education Secretary Estelle Morris has been quick to highlight. But the example of the inner-city borough proves the importance
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Defiant King won't walk
BATTERED, bleeding and vilified Town boss Andy King will not fall on his sword however vociferous the calls grow for him to quit. The manager ran a gauntlet of anger and derision throughout Saturday's defeat by Oldham but he says the 'King Out' brigade
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10 years on...still going strong
HONDA'S head of European operations Minoru Harada will tomorrow visit the company's South Marston plant to mark its first decade of assembling cars and to thank the 4,300-strong workforce for their commitment and loyalty. It will be 10 years since the
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People's views wanted on inquests
VIEWS are being sought on people's experiences of inquests and the coroner system. The independent review group on coroner services, appointed by the Home Office, is visiting Wiltshire on Friday, October 25. It wants to hear from both groups or individuals
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People's views wanted on inquests
VIEWS are being sought on people's experiences of inquests and the coroner system. The independent review group on coroner services, appointed by the Home Office, is visiting Wiltshire on Friday, October 25. It wants to hear from both groups or individuals
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Wonder Woman leaps into action
It's not everyday you see Wonder Woman dangling 85 feet from a Swindon building. The super heroine, also known as Hayley Edwards, was among 216 volunteers raising money for the blind in a sponsored abseil off the WH Smith warehouse in Greenbridge. Hayley
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Complaints over response
THE controversy comes at a time when questions have been raised about the ability of Swindon police to patrol the streets after dark. The force has received complaints from the public about poor response to incidents, especially at night. Mark Ryder,
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Public is not being misled, say police
POLICE are trying to fool the public into believing there are more officers on patrol than there really are, according to a public sector union. Unison, which represents civilian police workers, is at loggerheads with Wiltshire Constabulary over a new
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Chippenham pay penalty to miss out
Chippenham were left pondering missed opportunities as Maidenhead snatched a 22-19 victory in South West Two East. The Wiltshire side took an early lead at Braywick Park, thanks to a James Barnard penalty, but Maidenhead went over for their first try
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Ciren blown away in second half
Cirencester slumped to their third successive defeat of the season as Barton Hill thrashed them 42-10 in the Gloucestershire Premier Division. The game started positively for Cirencester, who pressurised their opposition into mistakes with strong defence
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Bassett dig in for draw
Wootton Bassett earned their first Southern Counties South points of the season as they shared a 10-10 draw at Bournemouth side Oakmedians. The home side started the game well with strong attacks from a committed back line. But excellent defence by Bassett
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Minety at the double
Minety extended their unbeaten run this season with a sixth consecutive victory 35-3 over hosts Cricklade taking them through to the second round of the Dorset & Wilts 1st XV Vase. Playing away against their local rivals for the second Saturday in
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Bassett Woe
Wootton Bassett suffered their heaviest defeat for several seasons when they were beaten 8-0 at Bishops Cleeve. Bassett boss Pete Yeardley said: "I was extremely disappointed, the performance was not good enough for me or the club and changes will be
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Ian Gets Ahead As Castrol Grab Win
Chiseldon Castrol had a welcome change of luck when they defeated visitors Corsham Town Reserves 2-0 to record their second win of the season. Manager Graham Clements was delighted with his side's efforts and said: "We have played well the last three
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Getting Better
THERE was a new-look management team in charge of Swindon Supermarine on Saturday. Unfortunately the end product was far too familiar. Tom Jones and Alan MacDonald saw their fledgling Marine side produce a gutsy display at Gresley Rovers, before a late
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In memory of tragic Inderjeet
A FUNDRAISING dinner in memory of Swindon schoolgirl Inderjeet Bharaj, who died of an asthma attack in February, looks to have raised thousands of pounds. Saturday's dinner and auction at King Edward's Place in Wanborough attracted more than 200 people
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Bidding for their dream homes
HUNDREDS of families will find out tomorrow if their bids to buy one of 22 former Ministry of Defence houses in Wroughton have been successful. On Saturday scores of people went to have a final look at the three, four, five and six bedroom detached houses
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Bidding for their dream homes
HUNDREDS of families will find out tomorrow if their bids to buy one of 22 former Ministry of Defence houses in Wroughton have been successful. On Saturday scores of people went to have a final look at the three, four, five and six bedroom detached houses
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Thank you all
IN response to Val Hemmens, of Common Platt, I would like to thank her for her kind comments regarding brass bands in the Old Town Gardens Bandstand. On behalf of one such local band, I can assure her that we enjoy performing in such a pleasant environment
