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New Road, But Same Old Story
History caught up with Gloucestershire as they lost control of the Second Division promotion race in the Frizzell County Championship with their 111-run defeat by Worcestershire. After 17 years without a championship victory at New Road, they blew up
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Oh Brother . . it's our work
Many people love it, plenty of others loathe it but like it or not, Big Brother is back. And the latest Channel 4 TV series is likely to be as popular as ever. Of course, Sean Parker and the team at Cheney Manor-based Netblade Limited are among programme's
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The real stars of Big Brother
Netblade directors Zoe Parker, Irene Fry and Sean ParkerA WILTSHIRE firm was drafted in to create the interior of the Big Brother House. In a hush-hush operation carried out before Friday's programme launch, Cheney Manor-based Netblade Limited was asked
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Three gangs prey on OAPs
THREE different criminal gangs are believed to be responsible for a trio of burglaries which took place in Swindon in one afternoon. All three victims of the doorstep conmen on Saturday were elderly women. Police say the thefts could have easily been
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Just imagine
A THIRD novel portraying Swindon in a unique light is set to hit bookshops worldwide. Jasper Fforde has already had two best-selling hits with his surreal Thursday Next detective novels. The books are set in an alternative version of 1980s Swindon and
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Bellies and bikers
BELLY dancers will be one of the many acts taking part in the Cricklade Town Festival this year. The festival, now in its third year, kicks off on June 7 and runs until June 28. Other events include a classic motorcycle rally and a kite festival on June
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Protest at fast food store
PROTESTORS gathered outside a Swindon takeaway to campaign against alleged animal cruelty. A small group representing Peta (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) congregated outside Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clive Parade, Headlands, for two hours
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Mings ready to assist Saunders at Chippenham
CHIPPENHAM striker Adie Mings has emerged as favourite to take the vacant assistant manager role at Hardenhuish Park. The 33-year-old forward looks set to fill the void left by Tommy Saunders' former No 2 Nobby Bush, who recently quit the Bluebirds to
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The real stars of Big Brother
Netblade directors Zoe Parker, Irene Fry and Sean ParkerA SWINDON firm was drafted in to create the interior of the Big Brother House. In a hush-hush operation carried out before Friday's programme launch, Cheney Manor-based Netblade Limited was asked
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We have lift-off!
STRONG winds put paid to a hot air balloon competition at Lydiard Park at the weekend. But despite the set back, thousands of visitors still managed to enjoy the first Swindon Hot Air Balloon Festival, which brought a host of attractions to the country
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Chess champs meet
An all-girl chess team from Holy Rood School will clash with mixed teams from Lethbridge, and Noremarsh, in Wootton Bassett, when this season's closely fought primary chess leagues culminate in an inter-league grand final next month. With almost all fixtures
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Staff bowled over by visit
CRICKETER Charlotte Edwards joined staff at a Swindon based energy company to raise money for Childline. The England women's vice-captain visited workers at Innogy's head office for a fundraising day. Staff wore white all day and took part in a spongeball
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Firm's major role
WROUGHTON: Engineering firm Halcrow could play a major role in the rebuilding of Iraq. Chairman Tony Allum is working as a member of the Government's Industry Working Group on Iraq, which is striving to ensure British firms are well placed to contribute
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Reward over raid
A 22-year-old man arrested in connection with an armed raid at Walcot Post Office has been released on police bail. The man was arrested in Stratford-on-Avon after a 50-mile police chase. Two robbers burst into the post office, at the Forbuoys newsagents
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'Lights will stop jams'
MORE traffic lights are on their way in Swindon but the council hopes to ease rather than create road jams. Work could start as early as July to install lights instead of the mini roundabout at the Mead Way junction with Stone-hill Green and Westmead
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The real heroes
ALLAN Thipthorpe repeats the mistake made countless times since 1940 that Fighter Command saved our nation from invasion. Not true, although they certainly helped. The main cause of Operation Sealion (the German invasion) being cancelled was because RAF
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What about me?
I HAVE noticed several times recently comments about the prompt treatment at GWH for cataract operations. My GP referred me for an operation in January. I had to wait until April 24 for my first appointment, May 14 for the second and the next is due on
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Nothing lethal
SO a toy plastic sword is now a lethal weapon and not to be left on view to the public in the back of a car. The mind boggles over what is now considered to be lethal! Could that include peashooters, spud guns, bow and arrows and catapults? The list could
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Promises, promises over skate park
I was interested to read in Ms Groves' letter that her Conservative councillor has promised a new skate park at Greenbridge for the young people of the area. Funny that, Steve Wakefield (Westlea and Toothill) promised the same for the Link Centre in his
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Danger that lurks near a drugs den
A cave such as the one situated near the Town Gardens is an ideal place for rough sleepers who are addicted to drugs to gather. It is well away from prying eyes, so there is no need to worry about being disturbed. The problem, of course, lies in the fact
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King's Agogo No-Go
ANDY King may have to find a new striking target, with Junior Agogo poised to join Peterborough United. Agogo's impressive displays for Barnet in the Conference prompted the Town chief to single out the forward as a potential strike partner for Sam Parkin
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The real stars of Big Brother
Netblade directors Zoe Parker, Irene Fry and Sean ParkerA WILTSHIRE firm was drafted in to create the interior of the Big Brother House. In a hush-hush operation carried out before Friday's programme launch, Cheney Manor-based Netblade Limited was asked
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Quacky racers raise £8,000 for charity
THE Great Swindon Duck Race drew bank holiday crowds to Wootton Bassett Road recreation ground. Around 3,500 ducks were entered for the race, organised as part of a fun day by the Rotary Club of Swindon Old Town. The numbered plastic ducks were dropped
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Praying for willpower!
VICAR Stephen Waters is hoping to lose seven stone to raise money to repair his leaking church hall roof. And the Rev Waters, of St Peter's Church, Penhill, is planning to do this by cutting out his favourite meal vindaloo. Mr Waters, 53, currently weighs
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Darts marathon in memory of Abby
MEMBERS of the Eldene Community Centre social club were on target to raise £3,000 for the Abby Smith Cancer Appeal from a sponsored darts marathon. The dozen-strong group of volunteers played a continual match in rotation for 24 hours at the Eldene Community
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Fight for cash to replace mobiles
COUNCIL tax payers are footing the £270,000 bill to get rid of dozens of mobile classrooms in Swindon - as the council fights to get £12m for more permanent school buildings. The current initiative is to get rid of mobiles in schools which already have
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Drugs den
A CAVE yards from houses and the entrance to an Old Town park is being used as a drugs den. The cave is only six feet wide and is located near a path leading into Town Gardens. It is one of the last remnants of a quarry which was operating until around
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Dyton's back in the hot-seat
Former Swindon Supermarine boss Alan Dyton and his assistant Tony Garland have taken over the reins at Hellenic Division One West side Shrivenham. Dyton, who has been out of Saturday soccer for 18 months, led Supermarine to the Hellenic Premier Division
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A Macmile by any means!
SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: OLD and young joined forces at the Harry Garrett Court sheltered housing complex in Wroughton to support our Swindon Cancer Appeal. While youngsters took part in a sponsored bike ride around the Willow Walk centre, residents enjoyed
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Send in jewels
I WONDER if your readers know that their unwanted or broken jewellery and collectables can help the Royal National Lifeboat Institution save lives at sea. Since 1986 our Jewellery Appeal has raised nearly £465,000 for lifeboat funds, which would buy six
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College logo is working well for us
IN response to Ian Ralph's 'Designs of the Times' article, (Monday, May 19 ), Swindon College is flattered that the college should be featured in an article which includes such 'leading edge' British companies. We are also pleased that Ian recognises
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Joining the EEC has cost us dear
JOINING the EEC is the worst thing ever to befall Britain. £1,250,000 of British taxpayers money is transferred into European Union bank accounts every hour of every day to subsidise French farmers and Spanish fishermen, to underpin the 'fragile' economies
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Stop the bickering and start working
A NEW council with a new leader has been elected. Three leaders in the space of a year has meant a total lack of stability in the Council Chambers. It is now time for all councillors, from the experienced to the newly elected, regardless of their political
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Smith: decisions were a bit off
BATH co-coach Brian Smith launched a thinly-veiled attack on cup final referee Nigel Williams after his side's 48-30 defeat brought a disappointing campaign to a close. Smith, echoing the sentiments of many disgruntled Bath fans in the stadium who barracked
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Bath feel the final pain
SKIPPER Danny Grewcock was dismissed for the second time this season as Bath's hopes of lifting the Parker Pen Challenge Cup were blown away by swarming Wasps. Grewcock saw red midway through the second half of a bruising, but one-sided Madejski Stadium
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Danny's two-week sting
BATH captain Danny Grewcock was last night ruled out of England's match against New Zealand next month after being sent off in his side's Parker Pen Challenge Cup final defeat by Wasps. Grewcock, having seen one red and three yellow cards already this
