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Shirts for sale
CITY fans will be able to buy special replica shirts commemorating the big day at Hills-borough. The club are taking orders for red shirts bearing the same inscription as the players' kit from the cup tie. The price is £39, and names and numbers can be
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Date is set for councillor's funeral
THE Funeral of Swindon councillor Keith Small will be held at St Augustine's Church in Rodbourne on Thursday, at 11.15am. Mr Small, 60, who represented Western ward for Labour, died on Monday at the Great Western Hospital. He had suffered from a viral
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BREAKING NEWS - Siege ends
A 40-YEAR-OLD man is being treated in hospital for suspected gunshot wounds following an armed siege at a house in Wiltshire. Police officers returned fire at a flat in Cross Street, Trowbridge, after being shot at by a man armed with an air rifle, during
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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A place to call their own
TALENTED young gymnasts at last have a place to call their own after 30 years being pushed from pillar to post. Esprit Gymnastics Academy produces children who compete at national level, but they have been travelling many miles just to practise. Now they
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In tune with the animals
THE week before we met, Margrit Coates was at Marwell Zoo attempting to communicate with penguins and snakes for a television series on the paranormal. She suspected that the programme makers might try and make her look silly. "I can only do what I do
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The pace of life was slower then
Recent stories about Rodbourne's past prompted Colin Parsons to recall his boyhood memories of the area in the 1950s. MARTIN VINCENT reports AS more amateur historians put Rod-bourne's past under the microscope one man who grew up there in the 1950s has
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Thank Evans!
Ref. 27823-100RHYS EVANS accepts that his unshakeable self-belief makes him vulnerable to the critics, but the young goalkeeper is determined to make the impact necessary to fulfil both his own dreams and those of his home-town club. The 21-year-old excelled
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Circle goes Irish
A meeting of the Highworth Wine and Beer Circle will be held at 8pm tomorrow in the Council Community Room. There will be an Irish theme for the evening and the Padgen Cup will be presented for the best dry red wine. The circle is holding a square dance
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RAZZELL VERDICT: Life for a cold killer
GLYN Razzell is starting a life sentence after a jury found him guilty of murdering his estranged wife, Linda. The unanimous verdict came at the end of a 31-day trial at Bristol Crown Court. Mother-of-four Linda, 41, of Pentylands Close, Highworth disappeared
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RAZZELL VERDICT: 'We have not given up search for body'
DETECTIVE Chief Inspector Paul Granger, the man who led the inquiry into the death of Linda Razzell, has still not given up hope of finding her body. Despite her estranged husband Glyn being convicted of her murder he has not told police where he disposed
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Shocked residents collect to help swans
PEOPLE shocked by an attack on swans in Lawn Woods have held a collection in aid of the sanctuary caring for a surviving bird. The volunteers said the public were so appalled by the cruelty that they dug deep into their pockets to support the South West
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Boxing club duo into area final
SALISBURY boxers Darryl Ford and Gareth Heard cruised through their National Novice first round bouts on Friday in Bristol. Twenty-year-old welter-weight Heard won in convincing fashion - the referee stepping in to save his opponent further punishment
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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Blackbelt shaves for charity
TAE Kwon Do black belt Charles Salmon was so fed up with his mum nagging him about his long hair he shaved it all off and raised more than £250 for charity in the process. When the 14-year-old Bradon Forest pupil told his Tae Kwon Do instructor John Danby
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In tune with the animals
THE week before we met, Margrit Coates was at Marwell Zoo attempting to communicate with penguins and snakes for a television series on the paranormal. She suspected that the programme makers might try and make her look silly. "I can only do what I do
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Mansion gets in festive mood
THE state rooms at Lydiard House, decorated for Christmas by floristry students from Wiltshire College, Lackham, will be open from December 5 to 23. On Sunday, December 7, from 10am to noon at Lydiard Visitor Centre, children aged five and over are invited
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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A league win at last
A REVITALISED Salisbury secured their first league success of the season with an emphatic win over Stow-on-the-Wold, writes Stuart McArdell. All the tries came from the backs who were uncompromising in defence and inventive in attack. But the glory belonged
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Cricklade stung by a fightback
HIGHWORTH were the winners of the weekend's outstanding Wiltshire Senior Cup tie with a 1-0 extra-time triumph over Melksham. John Fisher's side had lost 3-0 at the Conigre at the semi-final stage last season but Paul Hunt's 118th-minute goal handed Highworth
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Twinning group is planning next trip
Members of the Swindon and Salzgitter Twinning Association met to discuss their trip to Germany next May. Town twinners are hoping their nine-day visit will be as successful as the June exchange, when 15 people from Salzgitter stayed with families in
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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On the road with the Barmy Army
About to board the coach and already, City fans need no encouragement to give the boys a cheer. DA4334P17Tanya Tilbury was with the excited Salisbury supporters all the way THE RAYMOND McEnhill Stadium was shrouded in darkness on Sunday as more than 800
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RAZZELL VERDICT: 'It has been like a very bad dream'
Linda's friends remember her outside St Michael's Church in Highworth last monthFRIENDS of murdered Highworth mother Linda Razzell have described their 18-month ordeal as "a bad dream". As her family now try to come to terms with their loss after a jury
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Latham lifts Marlborough
MARLBOROUGH took a week's break from competitive action to record a 48-12 friendly victory over Malmesbury at The Worthies. With No 8 Rob Latham carrying the fight for the visitors, it was not long before Marlborough got into their stride. They took an
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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Falcons are flying high
DEFENDING champions, Stonehenge Falcons have settled quickly into title mode with a maximum win at Salisbury Cyclones following their opening 9-0 success away to Laverstock A. The performance of younger players Daniel Jones and Stevie Boxall alongside
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Charity match is put on hold
A FOOTBALL match at Salisbury City's ground on Sunday has been postponed due to the club's extended involvement in the FA Cup. Manager Nick Holmes was to lead a Salisbury City old boys team against a Journal Sport Select XI in aid of the Mayor of Salisbury's
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Thank Evans!
Ref. 27823-100RHYS EVANS accepts that his unshakeable self-belief makes him vulnerable to the critics, but the young goalkeeper is determined to make the impact necessary to fulfil both his own dreams and those of his home-town club. The 21-year-old excelled
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A league win at last
A REVITALISED Salisbury secured their first league success of the season with an emphatic win over Stow-on-the-Wold, writes Stuart McArdell. All the tries came from the backs who were uncompromising in defence and inventive in attack. But the glory belonged
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A cup tie lost, but many new admirers won
A personal view by Mike Turner MY first day as Journal sports editor was Saturday, November 14, 1998. I remember it well. It was something of a baptism of fire. It was the day Salisbury City hosted Hull City in the First Round of the FA Cup. Five years
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A proud day at Hillsborough, but Corby Town beckons
HAVING tasted the high life again during Salisbury City's glorious FA Cup run, Nick Holmes admits he now wants more of it and hopes his players do too, writes Mike Turner. Holmes will be doing his best to ensure his side suffer no cup hangover this weekend
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Bangers and pots on show
BISHOPSTONE will showcase the hidden talents of its residents on Saturday. Pottery, woodwork, jam and cheese are among the home made items which will be on display at the village hall. Sue Walton, event organiser, said: "We want people to see that Bishopstone
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Play the fool and get the right job
Job-hunting is becoming a battle of wits, with candidates expected to demonstrate a vivid imagination as well as good personal hygiene as ANDY TATE reports A new survey suggests companies are adopting some unusual recruitment practices to ensure they
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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Profit predicted
Malmesbury-based vacuum cleaner makers Dyson have predicted a two-fold increase in profits, according to latest figures. The company's pre-tax profits of £40 million are up on last year's figures of £21.7 million. The company had announced that much of
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Brewery boss excited by new job
JAMES Arkell, the brewery boss who this week was officially nominated as High Sheriff of Wiltshire, was unavailable for comment at the time of going to print when the Advertiser reported the news. He has since told the Advertiser that he is very excited
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Play the fool and get the right job
Job-hunting is becoming a battle of wits, with candidates expected to demonstrate a vivid imagination as well as good personal hygiene as ANDY TATE reports A new survey suggests companies are adopting some unusual recruitment practices to ensure they
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Free advice on how to make a will
OLDER people considering making a will but in need of help can benefit from a free advice session being planned by Age Concern Swindon. On Thursday, December 4, the charity will arrange for a local solicitor to be on hand for free 20-minute consultations
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Police listen in on drugs deals
A bugging device was planted in Vincent Gibbs' Mercedes by police who recorded him talking to a co-conspirator about cocaine deals and "taking people out", Bristol Crown Court heard. The jury was told that Gibbs, 37, of Croft Road, Old Town, was the head
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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BREAKING NEWS - Siege ends
A 40-YEAR-OLD man is being treated in hospital for suspected gunshot wounds following an armed siege at a house in Wiltshire. Police officers returned fire at a flat in Cross Street, Trowbridge, after being shot at by a man armed with an air rifle during
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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Save energy and you could be a winner
Ref. 27794-62SWINDON has been switched on to help save the environment. The Switch on Swindon campaign launched by BBC weatherman Richard Angwin aims to encourage householders to stop wasting fuel. Richard, who presents the weather for BBC Points West
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RAZZELL VERDICT: 'We have not given up search for body'
DETECTIVE Chief Inspector Paul Granger, the man who led the inquiry into the death of Linda Razzell, has still not given up hope of finding her body. Despite her estranged husband Glyn being convicted of her murder he has not told police where he disposed
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RAZZELL VERDICT: 'It has been like a very bad dream'
Linda's friends remember her outside St Michael's Church in Highworth last monthFRIENDS of murdered Highworth mother Linda Razzell have described their 18-month ordeal as "a bad dream". As her family now try to come to terms with their loss after a jury
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Warning to motorists who use mobile phones
DRIVERS who use their mobile phones while driving face a fine of up to £1,000 when the law changes on December 1. From today a Government advertising campaign will remind people of the imminent ban on using hand-held mobiles. Earlier this year police
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Shocked residents collect to help swans
PEOPLE shocked by an attack on swans in Lawn Woods have held a collection in aid of the sanctuary caring for a surviving bird. The volunteers said the public were so appalled by the cruelty that they dug deep into their pockets to support the South West
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Police listen in on drugs deals
A bugging device was planted in Vincent Gibbs' Mercedes by police who recorded him talking to a co-conspirator about cocaine deals and "taking people out", Bristol Crown Court heard. The jury was told that Gibbs, 37, of Croft Road, Old Town, was the head
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Home at last for gymnasts
Ref. 27812-61A GROUP of Swindon gymnasts are celebrating because they have somewhere proper to practise after a 30-year wait. The Esprit Gymnastics Academy has just won planning permission to transform an 8,000 sq ft industrial unit in Hobley Drive, Stratton
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Injury list takes toll
CORSHAM were scuppered by injuries as they slid out of the Powergen Junior Vase, going down 52-6 at home to Oldfield Old Boys. The Wiltshire outfit first lost RAF flyer Steve McLernon, the winger breaking a collarbone in a tackle. The Bristol and RAF
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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Your old cards can be put to good use
SWINDON Council has already made provision for recycling Christmas cards before many have even been sent. From December 1, residents will be able to put unwanted greetings cards with other cardboard material out for the usual newspaper and magazine doorstep
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RAZZELL VERDICT: 'We have not given up search for body'
DETECTIVE Chief Inspector Paul Granger, the man who led the inquiry into the death of Linda Razzell, has still not given up hope of finding her body. Despite her estranged husband Glyn being convicted of her murder he has not told police where he disposed
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BREAKING NEWS - Siege ends
A 40-YEAR-OLD man is being treated in hospital for suspected gunshot wounds following an armed siege at a house in Wiltshire. Police officers returned fire at a flat in Cross Street, Trowbridge, after being shot at by a man armed with an air rifle during
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Cricklade stung by a fightback
HIGHWORTH were the winners of the weekend's outstanding Wiltshire Senior Cup tie with a 1-0 extra-time triumph over Melksham. John Fisher's side had lost 3-0 at the Conigre at the semi-final stage last season but Paul Hunt's 118th-minute goal handed Highworth
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It's a magnificent seven for Cirencester
CIRENCESTER collected their seventh straight league victory with a 1-0 success at Bedworth. The Centurions' winning sequence in the Western Division has been built on an attacking verve second to none in the Western Division, but it was the defence that
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Baverstock's swift rebuke!
SWINDON Supermarine boss Ray Baverstock was left cursing missed chances as his side drew 1-1 at Stourport Swifts. Despite creating the better chances, Marine were forced to settle for a point which sees them slip to 11th in the Dr Martens Western Division
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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Mansion gets in festive mood
THE state rooms at Lydiard House, decorated for Christmas by floristry students from Wiltshire College, Lackham, will be open from December 5 to 23. On Sunday, December 7, from 10am to noon at Lydiard Visitor Centre, children aged five and over are invited
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Kerry gets her degree
Kerry Graw has recently completed a HND in Business and Marketing at the Harper Adams University College in Shropshire. The 22-year-old who lives in Upham Road, says she now intends to pursue a career in the equine industry.
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Award for training
BLACKADDER and Time Team star Tony Robinson has presented North Wiltshire District Council with an award for computer training. The council, which covers Wootton Bassett, Cricklade and Purton, won the Learning and Skills Council's Technology in Training
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Johnny's on the ball at Steam
Children's television presenter Johnny Ball is to visit Swindon's Steam Museum, in Kemble Drive, to present the annual Christmas Family Lecture. The topic is The Living History of Science. Johnny is well known for his passion for maths, science and technology
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Winter wonderland raises charity cash
Ref. 27779-06A SANTA'S grotto with a difference has been lit up in Cricklade to raise money for charity. Every year, Vivian and Sandy Wilks transform their home and garden into a magical winter wonderland. But this year they have taken an extra security
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Brewery boss excited by new job
JAMES Arkell, the brewery boss who this week was officially nominated as High Sheriff of Wiltshire, was unavailable for comment at the time of going to print when the Advertiser reported the news. He has since told the Advertiser that he is very excited
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Blackbelt shaves for charity
TAE Kwon Do black belt Charles Salmon was so fed up with his mum nagging him about his long hair he shaved it all off and raised more than £250 for charity in the process. When the 14-year-old Bradon Forest pupil told his Tae Kwon Do instructor John Danby
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Home at last for gymnasts
Ref. 27812-61A GROUP of Swindon gymnasts are celebrating because they have somewhere proper to practise after a 30-year wait. The Esprit Gymnastics Academy has just won planning permission to transform an 8,000 sq ft industrial unit in Hobley Drive, Stratton
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There should have been a hosepipe ban
Swindon Friends of the Earth are outraged that Thames Water has taken the easy option with the blessing of the Environment Agency to apply for a drought permit to abstract more water from the River Thames for Farmoor reservoir and at Meysey Hampton. It
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Same story, different building under threat
Oh come on, once again we have the same old story from the planning section of our highly respected council. "We must protect and respect Swindon's heritage." What a joke, this is the same excuse that has been given over the years to cover the total inadequacy
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Town board aim to act quick to halt slide
THE Chippenham Town board will be keen to appoint a successor to Tommy Saunders as soon as possible after the managerless Bluebirds were beaten 3-0 at home by impressive Stafford Rangers. Chippenham were a beaten side by half-time as some woeful defending
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I hope someone feels guilty about my motor
THE nearside front wing of my blue VW Golf was recently damaged by a hit and run driver in the car park of Sainsbury's and Homebase at Bridgemead. The damage was such that I needed a new wing and the perpetrator must have known that he or she had dented
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Falcons are flying high
DEFENDING champions, Stonehenge Falcons have settled quickly into title mode with a maximum win at Salisbury Cyclones following their opening 9-0 success away to Laverstock A. The performance of younger players Daniel Jones and Stevie Boxall alongside
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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Injury list takes toll
CORSHAM were scuppered by injuries as they slid out of the Powergen Junior Vase, going down 52-6 at home to Oldfield Old Boys. The Wiltshire outfit first lost RAF flyer Steve McLernon, the winger breaking a collarbone in a tackle. The Bristol and RAF
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Circle goes Irish
A meeting of the Highworth Wine and Beer Circle will be held at 8pm tomorrow in the Council Community Room. There will be an Irish theme for the evening and the Padgen Cup will be presented for the best dry red wine. The circle is holding a square dance
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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A place to call their own
TALENTED young gymnasts at last have a place to call their own after 30 years being pushed from pillar to post. Esprit Gymnastics Academy produces children who compete at national level, but they have been travelling many miles just to practise. Now they
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Lydiard plan is far too ambitious
LET us not become too despondent over the Heritage Lottery Fund putting on hold its decision over whether to grant £4,172,000 towards the restoration of Lydiard Park. The sum requested is so huge that the HLF's explanation that the delay is down to the
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RAZZELL VERDICT: Trial took its toll on everyone involved
Evening Advertiser reporter Giles Sheldrick was in court throughout the 31-day trial. Here, he gives his impressions of the case.The culmination of an intense and gripping trial took its toll on the scores of people involved when Razzell was finally found
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RAZZELL VERDICT: 'It has been like a very bad dream'
Linda's friends remember her outside St Michael's Church in Highworth last monthFRIENDS of murdered Highworth mother Linda Razzell have described their 18-month ordeal as "a bad dream". As her family now try to come to terms with their loss after a jury
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A proud day at Hillsborough, but Corby Town beckons
HAVING tasted the high life again during Salisbury City's glorious FA Cup run, Nick Holmes admits he now wants more of it and hopes his players do too, writes Mike Turner. Holmes will be doing his best to ensure his side suffer no cup hangover this weekend
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Same story, different building under threat
Oh come on, once again we have the same old story from the planning section of our highly respected council. "We must protect and respect Swindon's heritage." What a joke, this is the same excuse that has been given over the years to cover the total inadequacy
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Young Bassett go with the flo
A YOUTHFUL Wootton Bassett side treated Painswick to a dose of Gallic flair as they ran out 13-11 winners in Gloucestershire. Bassett, with eight under 20s in their side, took the lead when Frenchman Flo Vialan finished off an excellent lineout drive
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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Irish eyes are still smiling
BEWARE when the lights go up at the end of In America the chances are you'll be dabbing away a little moisture from the corner of your eye. But don't worry, there is no false Hollywood sentimentality about this film, despite its title. This is a warm,
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Johnny's on the ball at Steam
Children's television presenter Johnny Ball is to visit Swindon's Steam Museum, in Kemble Drive, to present the annual Christmas Family Lecture. The topic is The Living History of Science. Johnny is well known for his passion for maths, science and technology
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£4m plan for park 'too big'
PLANS to return Lydiard Park to its former splendour have been put on hold because of concerns over the enormity of the task. Swindon Council applied to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) in September for more than £4m to finance the project. The venture
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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Quad bike is going for auction again
SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: IT'S a dream Christmas gift for any child, and buying it at auction will also help make life easier for people living with cancer. This quad-bike was donated by Swindon's George White motorcycles and it was auctioned at last week's
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Profit predicted
Malmesbury-based vacuum cleaner makers Dyson have predicted a two-fold increase in profits, according to latest figures. The company's pre-tax profits of £40 million are up on last year's figures of £21.7 million. The company had announced that much of
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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RAZZELL VERDICT: Trial took its toll on everyone involved
Evening Advertiser reporter Giles Sheldrick was in court throughout the 31-day trial. Here, he gives his impressions of the case.The culmination of an intense and gripping trial took its toll on the scores of people involved when Razzell was finally found
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Kerry gets her degree
Kerry Graw has recently completed a HND in Business and Marketing at the Harper Adams University College in Shropshire. The 22-year-old who lives in Upham Road, says she now intends to pursue a career in the equine industry.
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RAZZELL VERDICT: 'It has been like a very bad dream'
Linda's friends remember her outside St Michael's Church in Highworth last monthFRIENDS of murdered Highworth mother Linda Razzell have described their 18-month ordeal as "a bad dream". As her family now try to come to terms with their loss after a jury
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It's a magnificent seven for Cirencester
CIRENCESTER collected their seventh straight league victory with a 1-0 success at Bedworth. The Centurions' winning sequence in the Western Division has been built on an attacking verve second to none in the Western Division, but it was the defence that
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This slaughter must stop
MANY readers are probably unaware of the distressing fact that millions of animals every year have their throats cut in slaughter houses while fully conscious and it is legal. Animals killed for Muslim halal and Jewish kosher meat are exempt from the
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Double delight
BATH roared into the last eight of the Powergen Cup as Australia Day arrived a couple of months early at the Rec. Tries from Wylie Human, Robbie Kydd, Zac Feaunati, James Scaysbrook and Simon Danielli merely widened the already-broad smiles on the faces
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Water park celebrates a big day
Ref. 27795-12PARACHUTISTS were prevented from dropping in at the opening of a new all-weather shop by the weather. Wind and rain put paid to the scheduled appearance of the six-strong Silver Stars for the first day's trading of the new Cotswold Outdoor
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Boxing club duo into area final
SALISBURY boxers Darryl Ford and Gareth Heard cruised through their National Novice first round bouts on Friday in Bristol. Twenty-year-old welter-weight Heard won in convincing fashion - the referee stepping in to save his opponent further punishment
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Mixed fortunes for Harlequins
BEMERTON Heath Harlequins endured mixed fortunes this week in their latest Sydenhams Wessex League fixtures. On Saturday, a Stuart Findlay double was enough to give them a deserved 2-1 victory away at Blackfield & Langley, however, they went down
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On the road with the Barmy Army
About to board the coach and already, City fans need no encouragement to give the boys a cheer. DA4334P17Tanya Tilbury was with the excited Salisbury supporters all the way THE RAYMOND McEnhill Stadium was shrouded in darkness on Sunday as more than 800
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Shirts for sale
CITY fans will be able to buy special replica shirts commemorating the big day at Hills-borough. The club are taking orders for red shirts bearing the same inscription as the players' kit from the cup tie. The price is £39, and names and numbers can be
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Royston is forced to sit out the big day
Salisbury's chief steward Royston Gallagher. DA4341.WHEN the cars smashed into each other, sending him spinning, only one thought went through Royston Gallagher's mind, writes Sarah McQuillen. "I sat in my car unable to move and I said to myself, 'I am
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Royston is forced to sit out the big day
Salisbury's chief steward Royston Gallagher. DA4341.WHEN the cars smashed into each other, sending him spinning, only one thought went through Royston Gallagher's mind, writes Sarah McQuillen. "I sat in my car unable to move and I said to myself, 'I am
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Warning to motorists who use mobile phones
DRIVERS who use their mobile phones while driving face a fine of up to £1,000 when the law changes on December 1. From today a Government advertising campaign will remind people of the imminent ban on using hand-held mobiles. Earlier this year police
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Baverstock's swift rebuke!
SWINDON Supermarine boss Ray Baverstock was left cursing missed chances as his side drew 1-1 at Stourport Swifts. Despite creating the better chances, Marine were forced to settle for a point which sees them slip to 11th in the Dr Martens Western Division
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There should have been a hosepipe ban
Swindon Friends of the Earth are outraged that Thames Water has taken the easy option with the blessing of the Environment Agency to apply for a drought permit to abstract more water from the River Thames for Farmoor reservoir and at Meysey Hampton. It
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Charity match is put on hold
A FOOTBALL match at Salisbury City's ground on Sunday has been postponed due to the club's extended involvement in the FA Cup. Manager Nick Holmes was to lead a Salisbury City old boys team against a Journal Sport Select XI in aid of the Mayor of Salisbury's
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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College miss out on Vase revenge tie
SWINDON College have missed out on the chance to avenge their semi-final defeat in last year's Dorset & Wilts 1st XV Vase after handing a walkover to opponents Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew in Saturday's second round. College were scheduled to face the Salisbury-based
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Lydiard plan is far too ambitious
LET us not become too despondent over the Heritage Lottery Fund putting on hold its decision over whether to grant £4,172,000 towards the restoration of Lydiard Park. The sum requested is so huge that the HLF's explanation that the delay is down to the
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BREAKING NEWS - Siege ends
A 40-YEAR-OLD man is being treated in hospital for suspected gunshot wounds following an armed siege at a house in Wiltshire. Police officers returned fire at a flat in Cross Street, Trowbridge, after being shot at by a man armed with an air rifle, during
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Mixed fortunes for Harlequins
BEMERTON Heath Harlequins endured mixed fortunes this week in their latest Sydenhams Wessex League fixtures. On Saturday, a Stuart Findlay double was enough to give them a deserved 2-1 victory away at Blackfield & Langley, however, they went down
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Save energy and you could be a winner
Ref. 27794-62SWINDON has been switched on to help save the environment. The Switch on Swindon campaign launched by BBC weatherman Richard Angwin aims to encourage householders to stop wasting fuel. Richard, who presents the weather for BBC Points West
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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Irish eyes are still smiling
BEWARE when the lights go up at the end of In America the chances are you'll be dabbing away a little moisture from the corner of your eye. But don't worry, there is no false Hollywood sentimentality about this film, despite its title. This is a warm,
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RAZZELL VERDICT: Life for a cold killer
GLYN Razzell is starting a life sentence after a jury found him guilty of murdering his estranged wife, Linda. The unanimous verdict came at the end of a 31-day trial at Bristol Crown Court. Mother-of-four Linda, 41, of Pentylands Close, Highworth disappeared
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Quad bike is going for auction again
SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: IT'S a dream Christmas gift for any child, and buying it at auction will also help make life easier for people living with cancer. This quad-bike was donated by Swindon's George White motorcycles and it was auctioned at last week's
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HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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Date is set for councillor's funeral
THE Funeral of Swindon councillor Keith Small will be held at St Augustine's Church in Rodbourne on Thursday, at 11.15am. Mr Small, 60, who represented Western ward for Labour, died on Monday at the Great Western Hospital. He had suffered from a viral
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£4m plan for park 'too big'
PLANS to return Lydiard Park to its former splendour have been put on hold because of concerns over the enormity of the task. Swindon Council applied to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) in September for more than £4m to finance the project. The venture
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Latham lifts Marlborough
MARLBOROUGH took a week's break from competitive action to record a 48-12 friendly victory over Malmesbury at The Worthies. With No 8 Rob Latham carrying the fight for the visitors, it was not long before Marlborough got into their stride. They took an
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College miss out on Vase revenge tie
SWINDON College have missed out on the chance to avenge their semi-final defeat in last year's Dorset & Wilts 1st XV Vase after handing a walkover to opponents Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew in Saturday's second round. College were scheduled to face the Salisbury-based
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Young Bassett go with the flo
A YOUTHFUL Wootton Bassett side treated Painswick to a dose of Gallic flair as they ran out 13-11 winners in Gloucestershire. Bassett, with eight under 20s in their side, took the lead when Frenchman Flo Vialan finished off an excellent lineout drive
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Playgroup's festive fair
GREENDOWN playgroup is holding a Christmas fair on Saturday, November 29, from 1pm to 4pm in the grounds of Greendown School in West Swindon. The playgroup is fundraising to finish off an outdoor play area and for a replacement water heater. The group
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HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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QUAD BIKE UP FOR GRABS
HERE'S your chance to bid for a fantastic quad bike and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. The Evening Advertiser recently held a sporting dinner and auction in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The evening, at which
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A cup tie lost, but many new admirers won
A personal view by Mike Turner MY first day as Journal sports editor was Saturday, November 14, 1998. I remember it well. It was something of a baptism of fire. It was the day Salisbury City hosted Hull City in the First Round of the FA Cup. Five years
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Still in touch
AFC Stratton edged closer to the Premier Division leaders following a 1-0 win over Melksham Town Reserves in one of only four games played in the Wiltshire League's top flight. After a goalless first half, Gareth Davies struck midway through the second
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Still in touch
AFC Stratton edged closer to the Premier Division leaders following a 1-0 win over Melksham Town Reserves in one of only four games played in the Wiltshire League's top flight. After a goalless first half, Gareth Davies struck midway through the second
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Town board aim to act quick to halt slide
THE Chippenham Town board will be keen to appoint a successor to Tommy Saunders as soon as possible after the managerless Bluebirds were beaten 3-0 at home by impressive Stafford Rangers. Chippenham were a beaten side by half-time as some woeful defending
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Head coach eyes final appearance
JOHN Connolly claimed the final scoreline had flattered his side but admitted that Bath were keen to reach their first national cup final for eight years. The Australian said: "It was a lot tougher game than the score suggested. Northampton are a tough
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RAZZELL VERDICT: 'We have not given up search for body'
DETECTIVE Chief Inspector Paul Granger, the man who led the inquiry into the death of Linda Razzell, has still not given up hope of finding her body. Despite her estranged husband Glyn being convicted of her murder he has not told police where he disposed
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Your old cards can be put to good use
SWINDON Council has already made provision for recycling Christmas cards before many have even been sent. From December 1, residents will be able to put unwanted greetings cards with other cardboard material out for the usual newspaper and magazine doorstep
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Bangers and pots on show
BISHOPSTONE will showcase the hidden talents of its residents on Saturday. Pottery, woodwork, jam and cheese are among the home made items which will be on display at the village hall. Sue Walton, event organiser, said: "We want people to see that Bishopstone
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Free advice on how to make a will
OLDER people considering making a will but in need of help can benefit from a free advice session being planned by Age Concern Swindon. On Thursday, December 4, the charity will arrange for a local solicitor to be on hand for free 20-minute consultations
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Playgroup's festive fair
GREENDOWN playgroup is holding a Christmas fair on Saturday, November 29, from 1pm to 4pm in the grounds of Greendown School in West Swindon. The playgroup is fundraising to finish off an outdoor play area and for a replacement water heater. The group
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Twinning group is planning next trip
Members of the Swindon and Salzgitter Twinning Association met to discuss their trip to Germany next May. Town twinners are hoping their nine-day visit will be as successful as the June exchange, when 15 people from Salzgitter stayed with families in
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Water park celebrates a big day
Ref. 27795-12PARACHUTISTS were prevented from dropping in at the opening of a new all-weather shop by the weather. Wind and rain put paid to the scheduled appearance of the six-strong Silver Stars for the first day's trading of the new Cotswold Outdoor
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The pace of life was slower then
Recent stories about Rodbourne's past prompted Colin Parsons to recall his boyhood memories of the area in the 1950s. MARTIN VINCENT reports AS more amateur historians put Rod-bourne's past under the microscope one man who grew up there in the 1950s has
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This slaughter must stop
MANY readers are probably unaware of the distressing fact that millions of animals every year have their throats cut in slaughter houses while fully conscious and it is legal. Animals killed for Muslim halal and Jewish kosher meat are exempt from the
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I hope someone feels guilty about my motor
THE nearside front wing of my blue VW Golf was recently damaged by a hit and run driver in the car park of Sainsbury's and Homebase at Bridgemead. The damage was such that I needed a new wing and the perpetrator must have known that he or she had dented
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Winter wonderland raises charity cash
Ref. 27779-06A SANTA'S grotto with a difference has been lit up in Cricklade to raise money for charity. Every year, Vivian and Sandy Wilks transform their home and garden into a magical winter wonderland. But this year they have taken an extra security
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Head coach eyes final appearance
JOHN Connolly claimed the final scoreline had flattered his side but admitted that Bath were keen to reach their first national cup final for eight years. The Australian said: "It was a lot tougher game than the score suggested. Northampton are a tough
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Double delight
BATH roared into the last eight of the Powergen Cup as Australia Day arrived a couple of months early at the Rec. Tries from Wylie Human, Robbie Kydd, Zac Feaunati, James Scaysbrook and Simon Danielli merely widened the already-broad smiles on the faces
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Award for training
BLACKADDER and Time Team star Tony Robinson has presented North Wiltshire District Council with an award for computer training. The council, which covers Wootton Bassett, Cricklade and Purton, won the Learning and Skills Council's Technology in Training
