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Tories have short memories
SWINDON'S young Conservative councillors should get a bit of time in and live as adults under a Conservative Government before pronouncing on Labour as a failing government. The present government has not got three to four million unemployed. With unemployment
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Dedicated man of the community will be sadly missed
IT is with sadness that we hear of the death of Keith Small a man who was dedicated to serving the people of Swindon for more than 20 years. He was well known for his honesty, trustworthiness and for caring about his community. His family will miss him
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Thank you, and keep it coming
JUST over eight months into our Swindon Cancer Appeal and we are already a third of the way to reaching our £600,000 target. That's a major achievement considering that the Evening Advertiser and Macmillan Cancer Relief have set aside three years to raise
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I Can Play!
RORY FALLON has accepted the daunting challenge of trying to break up the Sam Parkin-Tommy Mooney partnership as Andy King looks for a serious play-off push. The 21-year-old signed a two and a half year contract yesterday and believes the move south from
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Halloween event was fun for many children
Mrs Fell commented on Swindon Council's Halloween events, viewing them as examples of mismanagement. In the past I have often agreed with the thrust of the "Fell writer from Wroughton", but on this occasion I would like to put her comments in context.
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TRIBE TRIM GAP
THE Kennet and Avon Canal at Bedwyn saw the fourth round of the Wessex Winter League. The weighing-in sheets were impressive with more than 660lb of fish caught throughout the match, an average of 5 1/2 per angler. Vince Grillo of Isis A team had the
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£60,000 for music centre
WILTSHIRE Music Centre has been given nearly £60,000 to work with young disabled people in Swindon, Bath and across Wiltshire over the next two years. The National Foundation for Youth Music has granted £39,436 whilst Barclays has funded the annual Special
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Protesters head for Paris
A TEAM of Swindon protesters will be in the thick of things in an international demonstration in Paris on Saturday. People from around the world will flock to Paris at the weekend for the second European Social Forum. The forum gives a voice to minority
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This is the place for us
Ref. 27696-30The competition is hotting up to find Swindon's favourite spot. People have been asked to portray their choice in art form. EMMA-KATE LIDBURY finds that there have been many entries. THE COMPETITION to find Swindon's favourite place is under
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Cordons put up in factory
THE SWINDON Pressings plant in Stratton has been diagnosed with concrete cancer. Several old buildings on the site are suffering from the condition, which is caused by rusting metal reinforcements starting to rot. The discovery was made in a routine inspection
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Firm to help you with tax
A Swindon man who spent 10 years working for the Inland Revenue has opened a business to help others avoid getting fined. Adrian Williams said Abbey Meads-based Inspired Employer Solutions Limited (IESL), which opened for business last month, offered
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Kembrey is wired in to new owner
A Swindon aerospace company has been taken over by a smaller rival for £1.9 million. Kembrey Wiring, which manufactures and supplies wiring harnesses for the aerospace industry, made pre-tax profits of £352,000 last year. It employs 100 people at its
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Teenagers in court after killing swan with airgun
TWO teenagers appeared before Swindon magistrates yesterday and admitted killing a swan and injuring its mate. Damien Penrose, 18, of Bath Road, and a 15-year-old each pleaded guilty to intentionally killing a wild bird, injuring a second wild bird and
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£60,000 for music centre
WILTSHIRE Music Centre has been given nearly £60,000 to work with young disabled people in Swindon, Bath and across Wiltshire over the next two years. The National Foundation for Youth Music has granted £39,436 whilst Barclays has funded the annual Special
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Eyes on the skies for Mel
Ref. 27735-04A falconer is asking Swindon residents to keep their eyes and ears open for his beloved bird Mel. Tony Ellis, 43, last saw the three-year-old goshawk flying through the sky above Elcombe Hall Farm, near Wroughton, last Wednesday at 4pm. Mr
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Bottle throwers put lives at risk
LIVES are being put in danger by yobs who throw gravel and bottles at motorists in Wootton Bassett. Police have issued a warning to stop before there is a serious accident. The teenagers are gathering on a wall next to public toilets in Station Road.
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Tickled to have you back, Pam
Ref. 26765-90A TICKLE on the ear from her devoted husband helped Swindon mayoress Pam Benfield regain consciousness after she had been out cold in hospital for 12 hours. Swindon mayor Derek Benfield feared the worst after Pam, 70, became seriously ill
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£60,000 for music centre
WILTSHIRE Music Centre has been given nearly £60,000 to work with young disabled people in Swindon, Bath and across Wiltshire over the next two years. The National Foundation for Youth Music has granted £39,436 whilst Barclays has funded the annual Special
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Start up fears haunt workers
Swindon workers are afraid to start their own businesses. A new study by Lloyds TSB Business suggests 71 per cent of Swindonians have considered striking out on their own. But almost half (48 per cent) have not done so because they feel running a company
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PC 'aggressive'
A motorist stopped by a police officer shortly before his neighbour was accused of dangerous driving, told Swindon Crown Court of the PC's "aggressive" attitude. Ramesh Salaam, who lives near Clive King in Southampton Street, said he was pulled over by
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Young can experience work on Continent
YOUNG people from Swindon could benefit from free work experience in another European country, thanks to an EU scheme. The Leonardo da Vinci scheme, which funds young people to gain work experience in France, Italy or Spain, is inviting applications from
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This is the place for us
Ref. 27696-30The competition is hotting up to find Swindon's favourite spot. People have been asked to portray their choice in art form. EMMA-KATE LIDBURY finds that there have been many entries. THE COMPETITION to find Swindon's favourite place is under
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No money pledge for museum
Ref. 27762-09THERE WILL be no more Government funding to stem Steam's losses of half a million pounds a year. That is the message from Tessa Jowell MP, the Culture, Media and Sport Secretary who visited the Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon
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Teenagers in court after killing swan with airgun
TWO teenagers appeared before Swindon magistrates yesterday and admitted killing a swan and injuring its mate. Damien Penrose, 18, of Bath Road, and a 15-year-old each pleaded guilty to intentionally killing a wild bird, injuring a second wild bird and
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'Common sense says he did it'
THE jury in the trial at which Glyn Razzell stands accused of murdering his estranged wife Linda has been told only one person could have done it. On the day the prosecution closed its case, Michael Parroy QC rubbished defence claims the Highworth mother
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So many ways of bringing in the cash
SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: Swindonians have shown the Swindon Cancer Appeal the colour of their money and - as we have come to expect from our generous townsfolk - it's golden. We are now a third of the way to reaching our target of £600,000 to help Macmillan
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Iraqi view on conflict in the Gulf
AN EXPERT on the Iraq conflict is coming to speak in Swindon this week. Dr Kamil Mahdi of Exeter University will talk on what life is like for ordinary Iraqis as attacks on British and American forces run at 35 a day. He has been invited by the Swindon
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It's a magic milestone
Ref. 27760-12SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: You've raised so much money for cancer patients like John Mills who says: "Without my Macmillan nurse, I don't think I'd be here." IN JUST eight months, the Swindon Cancer Appeal has raised £200,000 - meaning better
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More Gromit than Batman
Driving this sexed-up version of its stunted easy-to-park relation feels a bit like going for a ride in a toy car. A compact two-seater with turbo engine and 6-speed semi-automatic gears, the Roadster looks like a baby sports car which has come out of
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Take care on two wheels
Ref. 25192-03Motorcyclists have been warned to be careful on the roads during the winter period. The number of two-wheeled motor vehicles on Swindon's roads has increased, according to the Council's road safety team. And with the clocks turned back and
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If your name's not on the list Mr Gray . . .
JAMES Gray will keep his job as rural affairs guru in the Conservative Party, despite apparently being axed from the role. Confusion reigned yesterday after Tory leader Michael Howard unveiled the names in his slimmed down shadow cabinet and North Wiltshire
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'Relief to know Dad's at peace'
Swindon councillor Kevin Small has spoken of the "big hole'' that is left following the death of his father and best friend. Accolades have been pouring in to the Evening Advertiser office for Coun Keith Small, who died aged 60 on Monday from a viral
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Marine look to go one better
RAY Baverstock wants to see his Swindon Supermarine side go one better than last year and lift the Wiltshire Premier Shield. But first his troops must negotiate a tough first round tie against manager-less Chippenham Town. The Bluebirds are yet to announce
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'Common sense says he did it'
THE jury in the trial at which Glyn Razzell stands accused of murdering his estranged wife Linda has been told only one person could have done it. On the day the prosecution closed its case, Michael Parroy QC rubbished defence claims the Highworth mother
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Window sheds light on heroes of the Great War
Ref. 27749-43RELATIVES gathered at Swindon College for a moving service to remember those who fell in the Great War. For years the names of 44 young men have been immortalised in a stained glass window in the college's Victoria Road building. But few
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Teenager's sex attack ordeal
GEORGE Jarvis carried out a sex attack on a teenage girl as she struggled to open her front door following a night out. The 23-year-old had stalked his victim as she walked home in the early hours of the morning after exposing himself to her. Now he faces
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Protesters head for Paris
A TEAM of Swindon protesters will be in the thick of things in an international demonstration in Paris on Saturday. People from around the world will flock to Paris at the weekend for the second European Social Forum. The forum gives a voice to minority
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Clive's packing a punch in the martial arts world
Ref. 27746-127A martial arts instructor who has trained Bruce Lee wannabees on national television is bringing his skills to Swindon. Clive Elliott, 35, is spreading the word to help others toughen up. Clive took up martial arts 28 years ago and is one
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PC 'aggressive'
A motorist stopped by a police officer shortly before his neighbour was accused of dangerous driving, told Swindon Crown Court of the PC's "aggressive" attitude. Ramesh Salaam, who lives near Clive King in Southampton Street, said he was pulled over by
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Can you give a home to these six little balls of fluff?
Ref. 27731-67THESE adorable kittens have learned they won't have to move too far away from Swindon. Swindon Animal Sanctuary is heading for Gloucestershire to merge with the Teckels Welfare Centre at Whitminster by the end of the month. But three cat
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Eyes on the skies for Mel
Ref. 27735-04A falconer is asking Swindon residents to keep their eyes and ears open for his beloved bird Mel. Tony Ellis, 43, last saw the three-year-old goshawk flying through the sky above Elcombe Hall Farm, near Wroughton, last Wednesday at 4pm. Mr
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Iraqi view on conflict in the Gulf
AN EXPERT on the Iraq conflict is coming to speak in Swindon this week. Dr Kamil Mahdi of Exeter University will talk on what life is like for ordinary Iraqis as attacks on British and American forces run at 35 a day. He has been invited by the Swindon
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Tories have short memories
SWINDON'S young Conservative councillors should get a bit of time in and live as adults under a Conservative Government before pronouncing on Labour as a failing government. The present government has not got three to four million unemployed. With unemployment
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Halloween event was fun for many children
Mrs Fell commented on Swindon Council's Halloween events, viewing them as examples of mismanagement. In the past I have often agreed with the thrust of the "Fell writer from Wroughton", but on this occasion I would like to put her comments in context.
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Clive's packing a punch in the martial arts world
Ref. 27746-127A martial arts instructor who has trained Bruce Lee wannabees on national television is bringing his skills to Swindon. Clive Elliott, 35, is spreading the word to help others toughen up. Clive took up martial arts 28 years ago and is one
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No money pledge for museum
Ref. 27762-09THERE WILL be no more Government funding to stem Steam's losses of half a million pounds a year. That is the message from Tessa Jowell MP, the Culture, Media and Sport Secretary who visited the Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon
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If your name's not on the list . . .
JAMES Gray will keep his job as rural affairs guru in the Conservative Party, despite apparently being axed from the role. Confusion reigned yesterday after Tory leader Michael Howard unveiled the names in his slimmed down shadow cabinet and North Wiltshire
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Dedicated man of the community will be sadly missed
IT is with sadness that we hear of the death of Keith Small a man who was dedicated to serving the people of Swindon for more than 20 years. He was well known for his honesty, trustworthiness and for caring about his community. His family will miss him
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New conductor named for charity event
Swindon Symphony Orchestra will introduce its new conductor at a concert in aid of children with special needs. Conductor Malcolm Webb is hoping to see a packed audience at the event, which will raise cash for Swindon Koalas. The programme is a romantic
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Bar logs on to provide a new internet service for customers
Ref. 27733-04BUSINESSMEN and women on the move will now be able to check their emails at a more leisurely pace. Mackenzies bar in Wood Street, Old Town has installed free wireless internet access for all its customers. It means that anyone who has a broadband
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'Common sense says he did it'
THE jury in the trial at which Glyn Razzell stands accused of murdering his estranged wife Linda has been told only one person could have done it. On the day the prosecution closed its case, Michael Parroy QC rubbished defence claims the Highworth mother
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'Common sense says he did it'
THE jury in the trial at which Glyn Razzell stands accused of murdering his estranged wife Linda has been told only one person could have done it. On the day the prosecution closed its case, Michael Parroy QC rubbished defence claims the Highworth mother
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If your name's not on the list Mr Gray . . .
JAMES Gray will keep his job as rural affairs guru in the Conservative Party, despite apparently being axed from the role. Confusion reigned yesterday after Tory leader Michael Howard unveiled the names in his slimmed down shadow cabinet and North Wiltshire
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If your name's not on the list Mr Gray . . .
JAMES Gray will keep his job as rural affairs guru in the Conservative Party, despite apparently being axed from the role. Confusion reigned yesterday after Tory leader Michael Howard unveiled the names in his slimmed down shadow cabinet and North Wiltshire
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Eyes on the skies for Mel
Ref. 27735-04A falconer is asking Swindon residents to keep their eyes and ears open for his beloved bird Mel. Tony Ellis, 43, last saw the three-year-old goshawk flying through the sky above Elcombe Hall Farm, near Wroughton, last Wednesday at 4pm. Mr
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Can you give a home to these six little balls of fluff?
Ref. 27731-67THESE adorable kittens have learned they won't have to move too far away from Swindon. Swindon Animal Sanctuary is heading for Gloucestershire to merge with the Teckels Welfare Centre at Whitminster by the end of the month. But three cat
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It's a magic milestone
Ref. 27760-12SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: You've raised so much money for cancer patients like John Mills who says: "Without my Macmillan nurse, I don't think I'd be here." IN JUST eight months, the Swindon Cancer Appeal has raised £200,000 - meaning better
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Window sheds light on heroes of the Great War
Ref. 27749-43RELATIVES gathered at Swindon College for a moving service to remember those who fell in the Great War. For years the names of 44 young men have been immortalised in a stained glass window in the college's Victoria Road building. But few
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Volunteers have been helping out in village for 40 years
Ref. 27719-35A VILLAGE charity has celebrated its 40th year of helping the elderly, sick, lonely and needy. Purton Helping Hand Club was set up in 1963 when a group of women broke away from the Red Cross to start their own charity to help people in the
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Eyes on the skies for Mel
Ref. 27735-04A falconer is asking Swindon residents to keep their eyes and ears open for his beloved bird Mel. Tony Ellis, 43, last saw the three-year-old goshawk flying through the sky above Elcombe Hall Farm, near Wroughton, last Wednesday at 4pm. Mr
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Sex takes back seat for bosses
Nearly 70 per cent of Britain's business owners say that starting their business has hindered their sex life. That is according to a survey of entrepreneurs by Business Startup, a free event that provides advice to new and expanding companies. But despite
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The past is still important
I AM becoming extremely annoyed at the letters of D Burgess unloading his vitriolic attitude upon local people who are campaigning for a proper appreciation of Swindon's industrial heritage. He may have lived in Taunton Street when very young but that
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Win a great Christmas
Greenbridge is delighted to launch its latest life-changing competition in conjunction with the Evening Advertiser, offering one lucky person the chance to win the perfect Christmas. Our winner will receive a state of the art 30-inch LCD wide-screen TV
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I Can Play!
RORY FALLON has accepted the daunting challenge of trying to break up the Sam Parkin-Tommy Mooney partnership as Andy King looks for a serious play-off push. The 21-year-old signed a two and a half year contract yesterday and believes the move south from
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Kembrey is wired in to new owner
A Swindon aerospace company has been taken over by a smaller rival for £1.9 million. Kembrey Wiring, which manufactures and supplies wiring harnesses for the aerospace industry, made pre-tax profits of £352,000 last year. It employs 100 people at its
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Sex takes back seat for bosses
Nearly 70 per cent of Britain's business owners say that starting their business has hindered their sex life. That is according to a survey of entrepreneurs by Business Startup, a free event that provides advice to new and expanding companies. But despite
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Bar logs on to provide a new internet service for customers
Ref. 27733-04BUSINESSMEN and women on the move will now be able to check their emails at a more leisurely pace. Mackenzies bar in Wood Street, Old Town has installed free wireless internet access for all its customers. It means that anyone who has a broadband
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Start up fears haunt workers
Swindon workers are afraid to start their own businesses. A new study by Lloyds TSB Business suggests 71 per cent of Swindonians have considered striking out on their own. But almost half (48 per cent) have not done so because they feel running a company
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Marine look to go one better
RAY Baverstock wants to see his Swindon Supermarine side go one better than last year and lift the Wiltshire Premier Shield. But first his troops must negotiate a tough first round tie against manager-less Chippenham Town. The Bluebirds are yet to announce
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It was better than wandering the streets
How sad that Mrs Fell describes the Halloween event at Lydiard and no doubt other such events as squandering public money on frivolous entertainment. Over 400 people paid to attend, including my son who thoroughly enjoyed himself. It gave a fun, safe
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Thank you, and keep it coming
JUST over eight months into our Swindon Cancer Appeal and we are already a third of the way to reaching our £600,000 target. That's a major achievement considering that the Evening Advertiser and Macmillan Cancer Relief have set aside three years to raise
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If your name's not on the list . . .
JAMES Gray will keep his job as rural affairs guru in the Conservative Party, despite apparently being axed from the role. Confusion reigned yesterday after Tory leader Michael Howard unveiled the names in his slimmed down shadow cabinet and North Wiltshire
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Date
So many ways of bringing in the cash
SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: Swindonians have shown the Swindon Cancer Appeal the colour of their money and - as we have come to expect from our generous townsfolk - it's golden. We are now a third of the way to reaching our target of £600,000 to help Macmillan
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Date
Bottle throwers put lives at risk
LIVES are being put in danger by yobs who throw gravel and bottles at motorists in Wootton Bassett. Police have issued a warning to stop before there is a serious accident. The teenagers are gathering on a wall next to public toilets in Station Road.
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Date
Young can experience work on Continent
YOUNG people from Swindon could benefit from free work experience in another European country, thanks to an EU scheme. The Leonardo da Vinci scheme, which funds young people to gain work experience in France, Italy or Spain, is inviting applications from
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Volunteers have been helping out in village for 40 years
Ref. 27719-35A VILLAGE charity has celebrated its 40th year of helping the elderly, sick, lonely and needy. Purton Helping Hand Club was set up in 1963 when a group of women broke away from the Red Cross to start their own charity to help people in the
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'Relief to know Dad's at peace'
Swindon councillor Kevin Small has spoken of the "big hole'' that is left following the death of his father and best friend. Accolades have been pouring in to the Evening Advertiser office for Coun Keith Small, who died aged 60 on Monday from a viral
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Date
TRIBE TRIM GAP
THE Kennet and Avon Canal at Bedwyn saw the fourth round of the Wessex Winter League. The weighing-in sheets were impressive with more than 660lb of fish caught throughout the match, an average of 5 1/2 per angler. Vince Grillo of Isis A team had the
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Teenager's sex attack ordeal
GEORGE Jarvis carried out a sex attack on a teenage girl as she struggled to open her front door following a night out. The 23-year-old had stalked his victim as she walked home in the early hours of the morning after exposing himself to her. Now he faces
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Date
Cordons put up in factory
THE SWINDON Pressings plant in Stratton has been diagnosed with concrete cancer. Several old buildings on the site are suffering from the condition, which is caused by rusting metal reinforcements starting to rot. The discovery was made in a routine inspection
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If your name's not on the list Mr Gray . . .
JAMES Gray will keep his job as rural affairs guru in the Conservative Party, despite apparently being axed from the role. Confusion reigned yesterday after Tory leader Michael Howard unveiled the names in his slimmed down shadow cabinet and North Wiltshire
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Date
Bottle throwers put lives at risk
LIVES are being put in danger by yobs who throw gravel and bottles at motorists in Wootton Bassett. Police have issued a warning to stop before there is a serious accident. The teenagers are gathering on a wall next to public toilets in Station Road.
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Date
Win a great Christmas
Greenbridge is delighted to launch its latest life-changing competition in conjunction with the Evening Advertiser, offering one lucky person the chance to win the perfect Christmas. Our winner will receive a state of the art 30-inch LCD wide-screen TV
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Date
New conductor named for charity event
Swindon Symphony Orchestra will introduce its new conductor at a concert in aid of children with special needs. Conductor Malcolm Webb is hoping to see a packed audience at the event, which will raise cash for Swindon Koalas. The programme is a romantic
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Date
Tickled to have you back, Pam
Ref. 26765-90A TICKLE on the ear from her devoted husband helped Swindon mayoress Pam Benfield regain consciousness after she had been out cold in hospital for 12 hours. Swindon mayor Derek Benfield feared the worst after Pam, 70, became seriously ill
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£60,000 for music centre
WILTSHIRE Music Centre has been given nearly £60,000 to work with young disabled people in Swindon, Bath and across Wiltshire over the next two years. The National Foundation for Youth Music has granted £39,436 whilst Barclays has funded the annual Special
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Date
The past is still important
I AM becoming extremely annoyed at the letters of D Burgess unloading his vitriolic attitude upon local people who are campaigning for a proper appreciation of Swindon's industrial heritage. He may have lived in Taunton Street when very young but that
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Date
It was better than wandering the streets
How sad that Mrs Fell describes the Halloween event at Lydiard and no doubt other such events as squandering public money on frivolous entertainment. Over 400 people paid to attend, including my son who thoroughly enjoyed himself. It gave a fun, safe
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Date
Bottle throwers put lives at risk
LIVES are being put in danger by yobs who throw gravel and bottles at motorists in Wootton Bassett. Police have issued a warning to stop before there is a serious accident. The teenagers are gathering on a wall next to public toilets in Station Road.
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Date
Firm to help you with tax
A Swindon man who spent 10 years working for the Inland Revenue has opened a business to help others avoid getting fined. Adrian Williams said Abbey Meads-based Inspired Employer Solutions Limited (IESL), which opened for business last month, offered
