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Standing room only this year's sell out shows
There have been a dozen sellout events at this year's festival, more than ever before. They were: The appearance of Booker Proze-winner Ben Okri at the Town Hall in Regent Circus on May 2. The Poems and Pints event at the same venue the following evening
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Rape slur woman is guilty
The woman who accused Neil and Christine Hamilton of rape has been warned she faced a "substantial" jail sentence after she was found guilty of perverting the course of justice. Nadine Milroy-Sloan, 29, was convicted by a jury at the Old Bailey after
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A royal visitor has his eyes on town
IT was a proud day for workers at two of Swindon's manufacturing plants as they played host on a whistle-stop tour by Prince Andrew, the Duke of York. The prince was in town working in support of British Trade Inter-national, a Government body which supports
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Accident at sliproad
SWINDON: Firefighters were called to a single-car accident on a sliproad at Junction 15 of the M4. One engine from Westlea and another from Stratton St Margaret went to the scene after being alerted at 4.27pm yesterday. The road was clear and the scene
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Police warning
SWINDON: Police are urging householders to check visitors' identification after a man called at a Swindon home, claiming to be from Swindon Council, and asked to measure radiators. No identification was asked for and none was offered, and after an accompanied
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I look forward to the rain!
Flight Sergeant John Rich has been in the Gulf for more than two months now and is missing several things. He cannot wait to get back to his wife and family but one of the main things he is really looking forward to is a cooling shower of rain. That is
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Pedal into action
OLD TOWN: The Front Garden Action Group (FRAG) is holding a family cycle ride on Sunday, May 25. The route will cover five to six miles, mostly on hard surfaces including four or five stops to collect information. There will be a prize at the end for
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On the buses
SWINDON: Thamesdown Transport will be running a Sunday service on Bank Holiday Monday, May 26. The operator will be running Service 16 to the Great Western Hospital, 49 to Devizes and the 71 to Chiseldon. Swindon services 1, 11, 12, 15A, 17 and 19 will
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Appeal of wheels
OLD TOWN: A cycle ride to suit the family is being organised by the Front Garden Action Group (FRAG) as a fun and fund-raising event for Sunday, May 25. The route will cover around five to six miles with four or five stops to collect information with
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New rail guide
SWINDON: Rail Customers in the Thames Valley and the Cotswolds can now pick up First Great Western's new Guide to Services with details of this summer's timetable. There are more services using the train operator's fleet of new Adelante trains, providing
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Log on to learn
TOWN CENTRE: A mobile learning unit with eight computers on board will call in the Market Square in the Town Centre today to mark national Silver Surfers Day. People aged 50 plus will be invited to go on board and use the computers and tutors will be
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Fire is put out
HAYDON WICK: A small fire involving wood chippings was reported on the junction of Thamesdown Drive and Salzgitter Drive. One fire engine from Stratton St Margaret attended the scene at 4.41am on Thursday and quickly dealt with the fire.
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Chip pan blaze
WEST SWINDON: Two fire engines went to Meares Drive after a report of a fire involving a chip pan. They found that a small fire, had already been put out.
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Holidaymakers appear to avoid Kenya prior to terror threat
Swindon travel agents are remaining calm in the aftermath of terrorism threats in Kenya. It appears holidaymakers from around the borough have chosen to avoid the African country, even before the Government warned of imminent attacks on British planes
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Losing lbs to gain £s
SLIMMERS shed pounds to support the Evening Advert-iser's Macmillan appeal in memory of a former club member who died from cancer. Ten members of Slimming World raised £300 in memory of Mary McGill. Mary, a mother-of-five of Frobisher Drive, Walcot, died
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Residents hit low note over festival
SWINDON'S fourth West Indian and Afro Caribbean Association carnival has run into opposition from local residents. Ninety householders have signed a petition protesting against the event, which is due to be held in Buckhurst Park, Walcot, on July 12.
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A Festival of pure magic
TODAY is the last day of what looks like being the most successful Swindon Festival of Literature in the festival's decade-long history. Festival goers have had the opportunity to see and hear figures as diverse as Magnus Magnusson, Kate Adie, Edwina
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History of the building
1854: The Mechanics' Institute us built by the Mechanics' Institute Committee and cost £3,000. The committee sold shares to raise the money. 1960: The Library closes after 117 years due to a fall in workforce and therefore income. 1985: British Rail Engineering
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Man jailed for downloading images of child pornography
A MARRIED man who had downloaded more than 1,350 indecent pictures of children sobbed in the dock as he was sent to jail yesterday. John Fielden, 42, covered his face with his hands as he was told he must go to prison for his part in what the judge called
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A Piece of Italy in Old Town
PLANS to transform Old Town's historic Town Hall and Corn Exchange are going on public display. The revamp will resuscitate the buildings into a cafe bar and restaurant, along with the creation of a landscaped Italian-style public piazza area on the car
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A new lease of life for the Mechanics'
The man who is about to take over the Mechanics' Institute paid a flying visit to the dilapidate Grade II listed building in the heart of the town's Railway Village to meet a privately invited delegation from Swindon Council and English Heritage But Matthew
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Horse tack taken
PURTON: More than £5,000 worth of horse tack was stolen by thieves who broke into the stables of a home in Lower Pavenhill, Purton, between 11am and 3pm on Thursday. A blue child's quad motor bike was also taken, and the tack included saddles, bridles
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Found safe and well
PEATMOOR: A 50-year-old woman who police feared had gone missing has returned safe and well. Muriel Gibbs, 50, from Highmoor Copse was last seen at 4pm on Tuesday but police said Mrs Gibbs was found by 1.30pm yesterday.
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Call to help police
HIGHWORTH: Police would like to hear from anyone who saw a white Volvo estate, or any suspicious activity, in Pentylands Lane, Highworth, between 6pm and 9pm, on Wednesday. Call 01793 76225.
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RSPCA meeting
WEST SWINDON: The RSPCA Wiltshire North, Swindon and District Branch is holding its annual meeting on Wednesday starting at 7.30pm at Lower Shaw Farm, Shaw Ridge. All RSPCA Swindon branch members are invited to attend to support their branch and non-members
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Woman assaulted
STRATTON: Police are seeking witnesses to an indecent assault on a 20-year-old woman which happened at 7pm on Thursday on the footpath leading from Wordsworth Drive to Ermin Street. The offender is described as in his early 20s and wearing a blue T-shirt
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Why not pop in?
WOOTTON BASSETT: Everyone will be welcome to pop into Church Croft on Saturday morning, from 10am, for refreshments, or to buy home-made cakes or raffle tickets. Proceeds will boost the Croft Refurbishment Fund. The coffee room and shop is at the rear
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Big bill in store for shoplifters
A SUPERMARKET claims it has cut shoplifting by 30 per cent after pursuing thieves in the civil courts. Asda, in West Swindon, has sued 30 thieves since the start of this year under a pioneering scheme called "civil recovery". Under the project, shoplifters
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NTl's bills just keep on coming
NTL again stands accused of trying to charge former customers for services they neither have or want. Douglas and Gwendolen Harris, who are aged 84 and 82 respectively, were sent a bill for £103 months after writing to cancel their television service.
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BBC chief tunes in to people talk
THE BBC's top man braved the drizzle to visit a temporary radio station in Walcot. Director General of the BBC, Greg Dyke, made a low key visit to the Swindon Voices project a scheme running from a converted shop unit in Sussex Square to allow local people
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Youngsters celebrate 10th anniversary of reading project
TODDLERS and their parents took part in a morning of family fun at Walcot Library. The event marked the 10th anniversary of the community-funded Swindon Bookstart Scheme that aims to encourage parents to read to their children from an early age. Toddlers
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Peace protester claims police infringed his human rights
A PEACE campaigner who burned his American passport in protest against the Iraq War has lodged a formal complaint against the police. James Derieg publicly renounced his US citizenship outside the gates of RAF Fairford during the conflict and sent a letter
