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Picture of future painted in plans
Coate - This could be a different scene if houses, business park and university are built thereTHE draft plan for the development of Swindon went on show to the public for the first time yesterday. The Local Plan contains policies and proposals of how
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Will of the people denied
When Simon Hart and his fellow conspirators from the so-called Countryside Alliance find themselves incarcerated for deliberately breaking the law banning hunting with dogs, they could do worse than spend their time in the prison library studying books
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Foresters are given thrashing
Chippenham Under 14s completed a 10-try 62-0 demolition of Forest of Dean side Cinderford in a one-sided Bristol Combination Cup semi-final. Despite shading the scrummage, Cinderford could not contain their opponents, who took an early lead through flanker
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Wiltshire police beat minority groups target
POLICE in Wiltshire are bucking the national trend in recruiting minority ethnic officers. The force has 1.3 per cent of its officers within this category, compared with the target of one per cent. A recent national report highlighted the problems of
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Stiff penalties for drivers using mobile phones
DRIVERS received a timely reminder from Wiltshire police this week that they face stiff penalties if they are caught using hand-held mobile phones from next Monday. As from December 1 it will be an offence, under new government legislation, to use a hand-held
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Spitfires sunk
Swindon Ladies under 14 B team beat local rivals Spitfires 5-1 in the Wiltshire Seven-a-Side League. Chloe Bryant got the team off to a flying start, scoring in the first five minutes, Kerry Abbley added the second, and Bryant got another just before
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Wiltshire police beat minority groups target
POLICE in Wiltshire are bucking the national trend in recruiting minority ethnic officers. The force has 1.3 per cent of its officers within this category, compared with the target of one per cent. A recent national report highlighted the problems of
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Mother is not guilty
ONE of the four Swindon defendants alleged to be part of a drugs conspiracy involving vast amounts of money was cleared yesterday. Bristol Crown Court judge David Ticehurst directed the jury to find her not guilty of conspiring to supply cannabis and
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We can't recruit enough teachers
Ref. 27054-10A HEADTEACHER has warned of an impending teacher recruitment timebomb. David Williams, of Kingsdown School, Swindon, spoke angrily of Government interference and red tape during a highly-charged school presentation evening. He told parents
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Another loss for the Asians
Champions Asians 1 suffered a second consecutive defeat, losing by 18 runs against their second team. Chasing 93 for victory, Asians 1 were unable to string together any worthwhile partnerships and, despite Ray Patel's 31, were beaten quite convincingly
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Mid Glos knock Westlecot out of Denny Cup
WESTLECOT'S hopes of glory in the Denny Cup are over for the 2003/04 campaign. Beaten quarter-finalists in last season's national inter-club championship they surprisingly crashed out of the competition by 10 shots last Saturday at the hands of MidGlos
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Another push to stop the truants
IT'S not just gangs of teenagers who are being targeted by truancy officers - it also parents who let their children skip school without good cause. The crackdown comes after it was revealed last week that Swindon is winning the fight against truancy.
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Leave the spinning to Labour
M J Warner has a short memory when it comes to government. If he checks the records, he will find in the 22 months prior to the '97 election the unemployment figures came down every month. At the time when these figures were ever discussed, both Labour
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Uphill for Coleshill as they lose 16-goal game
MATCH of the day was the 16-goal thriller in Division 3, where Coleshill were beaten 9-7 at home by Fox & Hounds. The Coleshill scorers were Martin Chivers, Pete Soame, Simon Hoddinott, John Twigg and Ian Wilmer with a hat trick. Leaders Green Baize
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Wiltshire police beat minority groups target
POLICE in Wiltshire are bucking the national trend in recruiting minority ethnic officers. The force has 1.3 per cent of its officers within this category, compared with the target of one per cent. A recent national report highlighted the problems of
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ROSCO RETURNS
ALUN ROSSITER has been appointed as co-promoter and team manager for Swindon Robins' return to the Elite League next season. New Swindon Speedway owner Terry Russell has opted for local man Rossiter, landlord of the Wheatsheaf in Lower Stratton, to run
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Walton's switch is a quick winner
CRICKLADE moved into the next round of the under 14 League Cup after a 2-0 win over visiting Beeches. The decision to move commanding central defender Sam Walton into midfield paid dividends as he opened the scoring on six minutes with his first goal
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Dedicated staff but not enough beds
Re: It's a great testimony to hospital, Evening Advertiser column Nov 14. I must agree with every word that was written about the treatment and compassion given to Mrs Moore in her last days. The paragraph that took my eye and I quote: "The hospital has
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Leaders beaten
SWINDON Town Ladies' game against Forest Green Rovers in the South West Combination League was postponed. The Town Reserves beat top-of-the-table Keynsham Town Reserves 4-2 in the Wiltshire County League. Dennika Bretti put the Town ahead and Melisa Sartain
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Go green and pocket the results
THEY say that if you look after the pennies the pounds will look after themselves. Taking a look at what you can claw back on your annual energy bills will not only give you more cash but help save the planet too. A major drive to save energy has been
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Pin up boys are sell-out
SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: THE BT calendar boys have proved to be a real hit with the ladies. Copies of the cheeky calendar have sold so fast since it was featured in the Evening Advertiser earlier this month that another 100 are being printed. And, much
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Help the environment
HALF of what Wiltshire householders throw away is biodegradable and two-thirds of residents do not compost at home, a survey has shown. More than 1,000 people in the county took part in a door-to-door survey exploring the recycling and composting behaviour
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Bailey's treble
Chippenham Town Ladies beat Swindon Spitfires 6-2. The first half saw Chippenham gain a 4-1 lead with goals from Lucy Bailey (2), Seb Everson and Lia Painter. The second half saw the Swindon Spitfires score their second goal, but Bailey completed her
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Family braves cold for the homeless
ENDURING the winter weather to sleep outside has become an annual event for former Swindon mayor Stan Pajak. But now he has persuaded his wife Dawn and daughter Hannah, 16, to help the town's homeless and brave the elements. More than 72 people last year
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Two-thirds of people don't turn rubbish into compost
HALF of what Wiltshire householders throw away is biodegradable and two-thirds of residents do not compost at home, a survey has shown. More than 1,000 people in the county took part in a door-to-door survey exploring the recycling and composting behaviour
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Stiff penalties for drivers using mobile phones
DRIVERS received a timely reminder from Wiltshire police this week that they face stiff penalties if they are caught using hand-held mobile phones from next Monday. As from December 1 it will be an offence, under new government legislation, to use a hand-held
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Eyes down for payout of £51,000
THIRTY-FIVE years of playing bingo has paid off for a 75-year-old woman from Swindon. The former Garrard factory worker scooped more than £51,000 on the National Bingo Game, played at the Mecca Club. The winner, who has asked not to be identified, intends
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Pupils praised for safety art work
Ref. 27924-86ART students are getting the message to other youngsters that drinking and driving is not cool. Young people and those who have just thrown away their L-plates are the target of New College students who have been commended in a national competition
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Santa transforms village into winter wonderland
Ref. 27940-21WROUGHTON was transformed into a winter wonderland last night when the village's Christmas lights were switched-on. Around 300 people braved the chilly evening to see the spectacle as more than 10,000 lights erupted in a blaze of colour.
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Cirencester in Heaven
A SOLITARY try was enough to hand Cirencester Under 16s victory over their Chinnor counterparts. Looking to avenge a defeat earlier in the season, Cirencester too control as breaks from Ginnever and Phillips took them deep into the Chinnor 22. When Chinnor
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Bassett duo in trial test
WOOTTON Bassett have sent a host of young players for county and divisional trials. Two players, Karl Brant and Daniel David, attended South West trials, following a successful County programme with Dorset and Wilts. The club was also represented at county
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No stopping nines
SUPER Swindon under nines extended their 100 per cent record as local rivals Supermarine became the latest victims. Supermarine arrived with only six men, so Swindon lent them three players. Tries came thick and fast for the home side from Jack Kimber
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Eyes down for payout of £51,000
THIRTY-FIVE years of playing bingo has paid off for a 75-year-old woman from Swindon. The former Garrard factory worker scooped more than £51,000 on the National Bingo Game, played at the Mecca Club. The winner, who has asked not to be identified, intends
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A team see off clubmates
ADVERSE weather had a major impact on the North Wilts & District Youth League for the first time, with 16 games postponed in total. The big game of the day in the under 16 division saw Shaw A meet stablemates Shaw B at Chestnut Springs. In a close
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Bath sink sad College
New College slipped to a disappointing 5-1 home defeat to Bath City in their South West Counties clash. Ashley Whitbread had a goal disallowed and John Edmonds struck the bar before Bath took the lead on 44 minutes. In the 62nd minute, recent signing
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Goal-den farewell as keeper Ramon leaves
THERE were goals galore in Division 1 but one, a penalty, was a bit special. It was scored by Deers Leap keeper Ramon Roncinski, playing his last game for the club before returning home to Slovakia. But it was not enough to stop his side losing 4-2 to
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Not-so-lucky Star crushed
CALNE-BASED North Star B were on the receiving end in Division Four of the Vanitec Chippenham & District Sunday League as FC Bradford took advantage of their rivals' inactivity to leap into second spot. The long-awaited contest between Kings Arms
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Cricket league looks to expand
THE Swindon Midweek Cricket League is looking to expand next summer after another successful season. The league held their AGM and end-of-season presentation night at the Swindon Conservative Club, and already thoughts are turning to next season. The
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Goatacre crash to leaders
In a one-sided game Mainlink defeated Goatacre 9-1 to extend their lead at the top of the Intermach Sunday Conference. Goatacre played most of the match with 10 men and the last 20 minutes with eight due to injuries. They played with a lot of spirit for
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Mother is not guilty
ONE of the four Swindon defendants alleged to be part of a drugs conspiracy involving vast amounts of money was cleared yesterday. Bristol Crown Court judge David Ticehurst directed the jury to find her not guilty of conspiring to supply cannabis and
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Wiltshire police beat minority groups target
POLICE in Wiltshire are bucking the national trend in recruiting minority ethnic officers. The force has 1.3 per cent of its officers within this category, compared with the target of one per cent. A recent national report highlighted the problems of
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Leave the spinning to Labour
M J Warner has a short memory when it comes to government. If he checks the records, he will find in the 22 months prior to the '97 election the unemployment figures came down every month. At the time when these figures were ever discussed, both Labour
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Will of the people denied
When Simon Hart and his fellow conspirators from the so-called Countryside Alliance find themselves incarcerated for deliberately breaking the law banning hunting with dogs, they could do worse than spend their time in the prison library studying books
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Children should still receive a hot meal
I ENTIRELY endorse your editorial (EA, November 18), that it is time for an immediate rethink on the proposal by Swindon Services to transfer their costs of providing hot meals to the school. This is merely switching one part of the council's budget to
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Faringdon go marching on
FARINGDON Town maintained their 100 per cent away record when they beat Division 1 leaders Blewbury 3-2. Robert Owen (2) and Gary Sutton struck twice early on for the Town, but Glyn McGibbon and Andy Smith almost rescued a point with late goals. Ardington
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Help the environment
HALF of what Wiltshire householders throw away is biodegradable and two-thirds of residents do not compost at home, a survey has shown. More than 1,000 people in the county took part in a door-to-door survey exploring the recycling and composting behaviour
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Another loss for the Asians
Champions Asians 1 suffered a second consecutive defeat, losing by 18 runs against their second team. Chasing 93 for victory, Asians 1 were unable to string together any worthwhile partnerships and, despite Ray Patel's 31, were beaten quite convincingly
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Brize breeze for Bassett
Wootton Bassett Town Ladies cruised to a 6-2 victory at Brize Norton in the Wiltshire County Women's & Girls Football League. Bassett hit the post twice before taking the lead through a strike by Emma Williams. Brize equalised, but Natasha Burson
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Cricket league looks to expand
THE Swindon Midweek Cricket League is looking to expand next summer after another successful season. The league held their AGM and end-of-season presentation night at the Swindon Conservative Club, and already thoughts are turning to next season. The
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Bailey's treble
Chippenham Town Ladies beat Swindon Spitfires 6-2. The first half saw Chippenham gain a 4-1 lead with goals from Lucy Bailey (2), Seb Everson and Lia Painter. The second half saw the Swindon Spitfires score their second goal, but Bailey completed her
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Moves to engage body and mind
Georgina Lock tries out the Swiss Ball, helped by Georgina Harris. DA4231P1WALKING into the Roundhill Pilates and Physiotherapy Centre, Fordingbridge, is like stepping into a relaxing retreat. The spacious air about the Old Auction Rooms, filled with
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Go green and pocket the results
THEY say that if you look after the pennies the pounds will look after themselves. Taking a look at what you can claw back on your annual energy bills will not only give you more cash but help save the planet too. A major drive to save energy has been
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ROSCO RETURNS
ALUN ROSSITER has been appointed as co-promoter and team manager for Swindon Robins' return to the Elite League next season. New Swindon Speedway owner Terry Russell has opted for local man Rossiter, landlord of the Wheatsheaf in Lower Stratton, to run
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Pupils praised for safety art work
Ref. 27924-86ART students are getting the message to other youngsters that drinking and driving is not cool. Young people and those who have just thrown away their L-plates are the target of New College students who have been commended in a national competition
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Children should still receive a hot meal
I ENTIRELY endorse your editorial (EA, November 18), that it is time for an immediate rethink on the proposal by Swindon Services to transfer their costs of providing hot meals to the school. This is merely switching one part of the council's budget to
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No stopping nines
SUPER Swindon under nines extended their 100 per cent record as local rivals Supermarine became the latest victims. Supermarine arrived with only six men, so Swindon lent them three players. Tries came thick and fast for the home side from Jack Kimber
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Bath sink sad College
New College slipped to a disappointing 5-1 home defeat to Bath City in their South West Counties clash. Ashley Whitbread had a goal disallowed and John Edmonds struck the bar before Bath took the lead on 44 minutes. In the 62nd minute, recent signing
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Mid Glos knock Westlecot out of Denny Cup
WESTLECOT'S hopes of glory in the Denny Cup are over for the 2003/04 campaign. Beaten quarter-finalists in last season's national inter-club championship they surprisingly crashed out of the competition by 10 shots last Saturday at the hands of MidGlos
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Goal-den farewell as keeper Ramon leaves
THERE were goals galore in Division 1 but one, a penalty, was a bit special. It was scored by Deers Leap keeper Ramon Roncinski, playing his last game for the club before returning home to Slovakia. But it was not enough to stop his side losing 4-2 to
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Bath to face World stars?
Leicester could field some of their England World Cup heroes in Saturday's Zurich Premiership clash against Bath. The Tigers supplied seven forwards to Clive Woodward's triumphant World Cup squad, and while England regulars Martin Johnson, Ben Kay and
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Cirencester in Heaven
A SOLITARY try was enough to hand Cirencester Under 16s victory over their Chinnor counterparts. Looking to avenge a defeat earlier in the season, Cirencester too control as breaks from Ginnever and Phillips took them deep into the Chinnor 22. When Chinnor
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Stiff penalties for drivers using mobile phones
DRIVERS received a timely reminder from Wiltshire police this week that they face stiff penalties if they are caught using hand-held mobile phones from next Monday. As from December 1 it will be an offence, under new government legislation, to use a hand-held
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Stiff penalties for drivers using mobile phones
DRIVERS received a timely reminder from Wiltshire police this week that they face stiff penalties if they are caught using hand-held mobile phones from next Monday. As from December 1 it will be an offence, under new government legislation, to use a hand-held
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Switch on to save planet
GLOBAL warming is one of the biggest threats facing the planet, and it is already starting to have an effect. Extreme floods, droughts and storms are no longer uncommon, while rising sea levels are putting many plants and animals at risk. But the good
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Pewsey are swept aside in derby tie
A commanding performance from Marlborough Town swept aside local rivals Pewsey Vale 8-1 in the first round of the Under 16 Barry Curtis Memorial Trophy. Marlborough got off to a flying start, with Roger Hill and Will Bryant finishing superb passing moves
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Bassett duo in trial test
WOOTTON Bassett have sent a host of young players for county and divisional trials. Two players, Karl Brant and Daniel David, attended South West trials, following a successful County programme with Dorset and Wilts. The club was also represented at county
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Date
Goatacre crash to leaders
In a one-sided game Mainlink defeated Goatacre 9-1 to extend their lead at the top of the Intermach Sunday Conference. Goatacre played most of the match with 10 men and the last 20 minutes with eight due to injuries. They played with a lot of spirit for
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Uphill for Coleshill as they lose 16-goal game
MATCH of the day was the 16-goal thriller in Division 3, where Coleshill were beaten 9-7 at home by Fox & Hounds. The Coleshill scorers were Martin Chivers, Pete Soame, Simon Hoddinott, John Twigg and Ian Wilmer with a hat trick. Leaders Green Baize
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Leaders beaten
SWINDON Town Ladies' game against Forest Green Rovers in the South West Combination League was postponed. The Town Reserves beat top-of-the-table Keynsham Town Reserves 4-2 in the Wiltshire County League. Dennika Bretti put the Town ahead and Melisa Sartain
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Spitfires sunk
Swindon Ladies under 14 B team beat local rivals Spitfires 5-1 in the Wiltshire Seven-a-Side League. Chloe Bryant got the team off to a flying start, scoring in the first five minutes, Kerry Abbley added the second, and Bryant got another just before
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A team see off clubmates
ADVERSE weather had a major impact on the North Wilts & District Youth League for the first time, with 16 games postponed in total. The big game of the day in the under 16 division saw Shaw A meet stablemates Shaw B at Chestnut Springs. In a close
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Two-thirds of people don't turn rubbish into compost
HALF of what Wiltshire householders throw away is biodegradable and two-thirds of residents do not compost at home, a survey has shown. More than 1,000 people in the county took part in a door-to-door survey exploring the recycling and composting behaviour
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We can't recruit enough teachers
Ref. 27054-10A HEADTEACHER has warned of an impending teacher recruitment timebomb. David Williams, of Kingsdown School, Swindon, spoke angrily of Government interference and red tape during a highly-charged school presentation evening. He told parents
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Another push to stop the truants
IT'S not just gangs of teenagers who are being targeted by truancy officers - it also parents who let their children skip school without good cause. The crackdown comes after it was revealed last week that Swindon is winning the fight against truancy.
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Picture of future painted in plans
Coate - This could be a different scene if houses, business park and university are built thereTHE draft plan for the development of Swindon went on show to the public for the first time yesterday. The Local Plan contains policies and proposals of how
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Date
Switch on to save planet
GLOBAL warming is one of the biggest threats facing the planet, and it is already starting to have an effect. Extreme floods, droughts and storms are no longer uncommon, while rising sea levels are putting many plants and animals at risk. But the good
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Date
Family braves cold for the homeless
ENDURING the winter weather to sleep outside has become an annual event for former Swindon mayor Stan Pajak. But now he has persuaded his wife Dawn and daughter Hannah, 16, to help the town's homeless and brave the elements. More than 72 people last year
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Date
Foresters are given thrashing
Chippenham Under 14s completed a 10-try 62-0 demolition of Forest of Dean side Cinderford in a one-sided Bristol Combination Cup semi-final. Despite shading the scrummage, Cinderford could not contain their opponents, who took an early lead through flanker
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Brize breeze for Bassett
Wootton Bassett Town Ladies cruised to a 6-2 victory at Brize Norton in the Wiltshire County Women's & Girls Football League. Bassett hit the post twice before taking the lead through a strike by Emma Williams. Brize equalised, but Natasha Burson
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Pewsey are swept aside in derby tie
A commanding performance from Marlborough Town swept aside local rivals Pewsey Vale 8-1 in the first round of the Under 16 Barry Curtis Memorial Trophy. Marlborough got off to a flying start, with Roger Hill and Will Bryant finishing superb passing moves
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Not-so-lucky Star crushed
CALNE-BASED North Star B were on the receiving end in Division Four of the Vanitec Chippenham & District Sunday League as FC Bradford took advantage of their rivals' inactivity to leap into second spot. The long-awaited contest between Kings Arms
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Faringdon go marching on
FARINGDON Town maintained their 100 per cent away record when they beat Division 1 leaders Blewbury 3-2. Robert Owen (2) and Gary Sutton struck twice early on for the Town, but Glyn McGibbon and Andy Smith almost rescued a point with late goals. Ardington
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Walton's switch is a quick winner
CRICKLADE moved into the next round of the under 14 League Cup after a 2-0 win over visiting Beeches. The decision to move commanding central defender Sam Walton into midfield paid dividends as he opened the scoring on six minutes with his first goal
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Pin up boys are sell-out
SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: THE BT calendar boys have proved to be a real hit with the ladies. Copies of the cheeky calendar have sold so fast since it was featured in the Evening Advertiser earlier this month that another 100 are being printed. And, much
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Santa transforms village into winter wonderland
Ref. 27940-21WROUGHTON was transformed into a winter wonderland last night when the village's Christmas lights were switched-on. Around 300 people braved the chilly evening to see the spectacle as more than 10,000 lights erupted in a blaze of colour.
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Dedicated staff but not enough beds
Re: It's a great testimony to hospital, Evening Advertiser column Nov 14. I must agree with every word that was written about the treatment and compassion given to Mrs Moore in her last days. The paragraph that took my eye and I quote: "The hospital has
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Bath to face World stars?
Leicester could field some of their England World Cup heroes in Saturday's Zurich Premiership clash against Bath. The Tigers supplied seven forwards to Clive Woodward's triumphant World Cup squad, and while England regulars Martin Johnson, Ben Kay and
