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Westside's start
WILTSHIRE League club Westside kick off their pre-season training next week. The Swindon club, who will be fielding sides in Junior Division One and Two, start their training at Lydiard Park on Wednesday, July 7 (6,30pm). New and existing players are
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Players wanted
Purton under 10s, who finished runners up in the North Wilts North Division are looking for new players. Training will resume shortly and anyone interested in joining the club or attending training should contact Mark Carson on 01793 772320.
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Six appeal
Siddington Football Club are holding a senior six-a-side tournament this Saturday. Any teams wishing to enter should contact Matt on 07768 758550.
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Town girls in celebration
SWINDON Town Ladies Under 14s have just celebrated their successful season in an end-of-season presentation evening at the County Ground's Winners Suite. The under 14 team completed a successful season, unbeaten in their respective seven and 11-a-side
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More chance for Chinese to read
THERE are 48,000 characters in the Chinese dictionary and now more of them can be found at Swindon's main library. The Chinese community in the town may be small but it is close-knit. And, in response to requests, Swindon Central Library has just taken
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Sound of the All Stars draws the crowds
If the Swindon Jazz Festival needed advertising, the rumbustious Pete Long All Stars did the trick as they wound up the first week with a thundering display at the King's Arms, in Old Town. On a sunny Sunday afternoon, passers by from as far away as the
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Police offer advice on how to beat the burglars
POLICE have distributed crime-prevention leaflets as part of a campaign to stop criminals targeting a sheltered housing complex. All pensioners at crime-hit Arthur Bennett Court, in Birch Street, Kingshill, have received the leaflet on beating burglars
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Protesters fight on
23213-22FIVE peace protesters who claim they did not act illegally when they tried to sabotage American Air Force planes at RAF Fairford took their case to the High Court today. At the Royal Courts of Justice, lawyers for the five were arguing they had
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Pensions rule hits travellers
A RULE stopping pensioners from receiving benefits cash when they travel abroad must be scrapped, says Age Concern Swindon. The rule stops Pension Credit, a top-up benefit for pensioners on low incomes, after four weeks overseas. The charity says this
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Intrepid duo plan Africa challenge
31105-32ADVENTURE seekers Stuart Hepburn and Michael Berry will be driving through eight countries in a clapped out old banger. They are appealing for someone to donate a left-hand drive car so they can take part to the Plymouth to Dakar Challenge at
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Town's first aiders are calling for more volunteers
THE St John Ambulance is looking for new volunteers in the Wootton Bassett area. The organisation is looking for people who can help its youth groups become part of a strong team providing service to the community and take library services to hospitals
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Tributes paid to stalwart worker
31098-05A COMMUNITY came together yesterday to bid an emotional farewell to one of its leading stalwarts. People's champion Matt McCue, who battled tirelessly to rid the Broad Street area of Swindon of vice girls, died suddenly on June 16 following a
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Death plane pilot was from Wiltshire
A WILTSHIRE pilot died after a light aircraft crashed while carrying people preparing for a parachute jump. The single-engine Cessna 206 nose-dived into a field near Honiton, Devon, on Sunday night after earlier taking off from nearby Dunkeswell airfield
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Trip down memory line
A SPECIAL exhibition celebrating 100 years of a famous holiday train is to open at the Steam Museum on Thursday. The Cornish Riviera Express ran for the first time on July 1, 1904, taking Londoners to Penzance in seven hours. First Great Western still
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Law tightened on exotic pets
OWNERS of snakes and other exotic pets will no longer be able to give authorities the slip. Tough new rules on keeping so-called designer pets have been unveiled, which will mean that owners will be more accountable. From now on, special licences will
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It's story time for parents
HIGHWORTH parents have the chance to learn the art of storytelling. Reading aloud to children at a young age can give them a lifelong love of literature. Now, Highworth library has joined forces with the Swindon Learning Partnership to run two storytelling
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False claims not help anyone
Often significant lessons of local elections are hidden in the detail. Last May the Lib Dems won Central Ward from Labour. In the by-election in January they expected to win a second seat in the ward, but their vote slumped, and then this month they came
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Caught twice in the God Slot
ADDING to the debate on speed cameras (EA June 16), there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the Wiltshire Constabulary is using them deliberately as a money-raising device. After 50 years of driving all sorts of vehicles (two, four and six wheels
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Cabbies hope for more support from council
Congratulations to the Conservatives for the excellent results achieved here in Swindon. In my opinion this was because of two particular reasons, and the lame excuse being put forward by the Labour Party, eg, the Iraq war, is, well, lame. The first reason
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Run to be a fun day for family
October 17 2003: RUNNERS young and old are invited to take part in a charity half-marathon later this year. Nationwide Building Society has teamed up with Swindon Council and the Evening Advertiser to host the run on October 17. And organisers insist
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Get in training for half marathon
June 4 2004: There are just over four months to get in shape for Swindon's half marathon. That's why the Evening Advertiser is urging people to start getting in shape now in time for this year's 13-mile run in aid of Swindon Cares. We have teamed up with
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Up and running
Ref. 30871-27June 28 2004: PREPARATIONS for Swindon's half marathon are off the starting blocks thanks to a £20,000 donation from Nationwide. The firm is co-ordinating the event in partnership with Swindon Council and the Evening Advertiser. It will be
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Pensions trap for low-paid
Low-paid workers may have to spend twice as much on pension contributions with poorer returns than high-income earners, according to the Amicus union. Part-timers and low-paid staff would have to twice as much into defined contribution schemes or through
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Keep your cool as the heat rises
SWINDON workers are being urged not to get too hot under the collar this summer. Recruitment firm Blue Arrow is passing on tips to workers to prevent them from losing concentration or even becoming short-tempered with staff. Simone Makepeace, director
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A pleasant workplace boosts staff productivity
BETTER office environments can lead to increased staff performance and productivity according to 78 per cent of workers in the region. A study commissioned by Mitie Property Services and carried out by NOP reveals the business benefits for bosses to provide
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Travellers are moved on from reservoir site
Ref. 31106A CONVOY of 200 travellers was sent packing from Blunsdon because of fears about damage to a nearby covered reservoir. Police were called after a fleet of around 15 caravans parked at the reservoir site at the A419 end of High Street at around
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Council plans to take over education again
Swindon's Local Education Authority is preparing to strike out on its own as the sole director of the borough's schools. Following a disastrous Ofsted report in 2001, which marked out Swindon LEA as one of the worst in the country, private consultants
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Mates turn in internet pervert
INTERNET pervert Andrew Royle has been warned that he faces a long stretch behind bars after he was caught with child porn on his computer for a second time. The 29-year-old from Old Town was found to have sickening picture and movie files of children
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Gloucester's Ciren call
YOUTH RUGBY: SOME of Gloucester's top stars will be passing on tips in Cirencester during the school summer holidays. Gloucester are holding three summer holiday rugby camps during July and August, at Cirencester's Kingshill Sports College, Oxstalls Community
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Schools tagging along
YOUTH RUGBY: NOREMARSH School were crowned champions at the latest Wootton Bassett TAG Cup rugby tournament. They won all six of their matches at the Stoneover Lane event, including a 4-3 victory over reigning title holders Longleaze. The Noremarsh A
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Dazzler Darren's heroics not enough as Churches win it
DARREN Walker's career-best haul of 9-35 still could not prevent Blunsdon 2nd from defeat at the hands of third-placed United Churches 2nd in Division Eight of the Crusader Wiltshire Cricket League. Churches consolidated their position with a 19-run home
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Wilts struggle
WILTSHIRE were made to slog in the field and then struggle with the bat as Wales seized command on the second day of their Minor Counties Western Division clash at South Wilts yesterday. Replying to Wiltshire's 354 all out, Wales moved their score from
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Mooney leaves town
TOWN chief executive Mark Devlin has insisted that there is "no animosity'' towards Tommy Mooney in the wake of the striker's County Ground exit. The much-anticipated parting of the ways became reality yesterday, with Mooney and the club failing to agree
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It's story time for parents
HIGHWORTH parents have the chance to learn the art of storytelling. Reading aloud to children at a young age can give them a lifelong love of literature. Now, Highworth library has joined forces with the Swindon Learning Partnership to run two storytelling
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Wiltshire in regional final
THE draw for the regional finals of the National Top Four bowls tournament has been announced. Wiltshire's team of Neil Hope (Westlecot), Graham Shadwell (Spencer Moulton), Mark Dyer and Steve Warren (Westlecot) plus reserve Mel Biggs (Westlecot) will
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A triples triumph as Purton march on
PURTON are still deeply involved in this year's county competitions despite being beaten in the double fours. In the triples, Ian Williams beat Doug Thompson in a tight contest by two shots, Miles Roberts staged a tremendous comeback to beat Mel Selby
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Get your shoes on
May 20 2004: Swindon's charity half marathon makes a comeback this year and runners can look forward to accurate timings with the help of a microchip RUNNERS who volunteer for a charity half marathon will be guaranteed an accurate timing thanks to a unique
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Yates's calls time on its Wine Lodges after 120 years
High street bar chain Yates's is ending 120 years of history by dropping the Wine Lodge part of its name. Bosses thought the term Wine Lodge brought to mind a Victorian, smoky, dimly-lit and male-dominated environment and Yates's said it was keen to dispel
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Working together to build better life
Nigel CarterA CONFERENCE is being held next week to discuss ways business can work with the community to improve the quality of life in Swindon. The event, entitled Swindon Regeneration and Diversity, comes before work on the redevelopment of Swindon's
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Brothers grow for Prospect
The greenfingered Bolton brothers are hoping to entice friends and strangers into their gardens next month. Jeff and Reg, who live next door to each other in Stratton St Margaret, are planning to open their gardens to in aid of the Prospect Hospice in
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Maxime and Joshua get set for their royal duties
Ref. 31101-17 CHILDREN from Wroughton are getting ready for this year's village carnival next month. Joshua Legg and Maxime Perrot, both 10, who attend Wroughton Junior School, were nominated to be this year's Carnival Prince and Princess at a disco.
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Woman harassed by businessman
A BUSINESSMAN subjected a community service officer he met while on work placement to a campaign of harassment with texts, emails and phone calls, magistrates heard. Gert Nel, of Bridge End Road, Swindon, and Angela Fegan became romantically involved
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Troubled school gets its new head
TROUBLED Headlands School has a new headteacher, it has been announced. Janet Shaddick, who is currently the associate head of a similar school in Tower Hamlets, East London,will take charge at the start of the new school term when the government's Fresh
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Homeless man is brutally attacked
A HOMELESS man was brutally attacked by three men as he settled down to sleep in a car park. The 49-year-old victim was approached by the men just before 3am on Saturday in John Street Car Park, Swindon. They carried out a violent and unprovoked attack
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Travellers are moved on from reservoir site
Ref. 31106A CONVOY of 200 travellers was sent packing from Blunsdon because of fears about damage to a nearby covered reservoir. Police were called after a fleet of around 15 caravans parked at the reservoir site at the A419 end of High Street at around
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Special school faces closure
Ref. 31102-14 Karen Roberts with her son AdamPARENTS of children at a special school have vowed to fight a proposal to close it only two years after pupils were moved to a purpose-built centre. The Chalet School, which caters for children with complex
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Highworth plea
HIGHWORTH Juniors under 15 side is looking for a new coach, manager and players. For more details contact Bernard Berry on 01793 763047
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Bromham return
BROMHAM FC's pre-season training starts tonight at 6.30pm for 7pm start. Training will normally be every Wednesday evening and new players are welcome. Contact first team manager John Boatman on 07976 808794 for more details. The club's men's six-a-side
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Purton back
PURTON FC, who will be running sides in the Hellenic League Division One West, Wilts Premier League and Cirencester and District League Division One, begin training tonight and every Thursday and Tuesday until the season starts, reporting initially to
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Dynamos are put out
IN the latest five-a-side Leisure Leagues games, played at Catherine Wayte School, the premier league leaders North Star Dynamos were crushed 9-2 by Nike FC. Adidas Allstars dampened the spirits of Curd FC goalkeeper Tony Claxton as they put an unanswered
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A record goes west
YOUTH FOOTBALL: WESTBROOK AFC celebrated a record entry to their annual six a side tournament at Zurich at the weekend. With the event, in its fourth successive year, brought forward from the usual August date, a bumper 91 teams were attracted. Although
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Vandals destroy banners
31103-14VOLUNTEERS at a West Swindon school say they won't be deterred after vandals ruined two adver-tising banners. Volunteers and staff at Tregoze Primary School in Grange Park were appalled after discovering two of their banners being used to advertise
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Youngster heads for a career in the force
31087-04CHILDREN from Drove Road Primary School had fun at their summer fete despite the rain because it was held indoors. While it was miserable and wet outside, the school hall was a hive of activity, with face painting, games and stalls. And there
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1,000 at sports day
CHILDREN from all over Swindon and North Wiltshire will be taking part in the largest youth sport event of the year this weekend. On Sunday, the Wilts-hire and Swindon Sport Partnership will be holding the Wiltshire Youth Games 2004, which for the first
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Move on!
Insp Willie GlasgowPOLICE have used new powers to disperse an unruly crowd in Pinehurst after the arrest of a 14-year-old boy. The area had been issued with a special dispersal order earlier this month, which came into effect on Saturday. Officers were
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Llamas at day of fun
31089-23WOOLLY creatures normally found amid the hills of South America made a trip to the Drove Road Veterinary Centre as part of its annual fun day. Llamas were on show at the centre's open day, when it raised money for good causes. This year funds
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It's play time as kids of the village get a big boost
31090-66LIDDINGTON villagers celebrated the arrival of new play equipment with a picnic. The Friends of Liddington Playing Fields group has spent £27,000 on toys suitable for young children following a £22,300 lottery grant. The new equipment includes
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More speed cameras will make roads safer
I would like to follow up the letter from from E J Soffe dated June 15. At present I am teaching my daughter to drive, part of the new driving test is made up of the Hazard Awareness test. To help her with this part of the test we often travel through
