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The perfect setting for artist's retrospective
SCULPTRESS Mary Spencer Watson has been renewing old acquaintances. Salisbury Museum is currently hosting the first major retrospective of her work, which runs until December 4. The installation of some 50 pieces of sculpture in the museum and Salisbury
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Three-year survey helps size up the modern miss
HURRAH! I'm normal - or, at least, average. After years of studying diet plans (not actually cutting my calorie intake, just reading about it, you understand) and talking about joining a gym, I now find I don't have to. I no longer need to strive to measure
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Final preparations for Journal People Awards
THE achievements of Salisbury's unsung heroes will be recognised on Sunday at the prestigious Journal People Awards. Over the past few months, the nominations have been flooding in, and we are almost ready to announce the winners in ten categories. Our
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Proud day as regiment receives freedom of city
TRAFFIC will come to a standstill in Salisbury city centre on Saturday when the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment is granted the freedom of the city. The regiment's colonel-in-chief, the Duke of Edinburgh, will receive the freedom
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Daryl lands British title
MOTORCYCLE ace Daryl Bolter is celebrating after landing the British Enduro Championship to seal his status as the country's number one up-and-coming rider, writes Sarah McQuillen. The 19-year-old star, who combines international competition with holding
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Children learn all about Africa
Kingfisher class at Bulford Primary with South African teachers Thando Gova and Zandiile Dungelo. 14/10/04TWO visitors from South Africa have given children at Bulford Primary School an insight into their country. Thando Gova and Zandiile Dungelo spent
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Soldiers put through paces
A GROUP of 20 Tidworth soldiers have been put through their paces in a 24-hour endurance test to raise cash for kids. Troops from the 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales Royal Regiment had to complete as many circuits as possible, using rowing, cycling
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School welcomes new headteacher
CASTLEDOWN School, in Ludgershall, has welcomed a new headteacher. John Pender comes to Castledown from Avon Middle, in Salisbury, with plans to pull the school out of special measures by next July. "My focus is on teaching and learning," he said. "GCSE
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Musical chairs for village post office
VILLAGERS in Shrewton face a fortnight without postal services from Wednesday, October 27, as long-laid plans are realised for their sub-post office - and postmistress - to move into the village stores. In a local game of musical chairs, Londis store
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Enter now for chance to receive royal recognition
BUSINESSES in Wiltshire are being urged to enter now for the chance of royal recognition with a Queen's Award for Enterprise. The 2005 awards are in three categories international trade, innovation and sustainable development. Only ten businesses in the
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Workshops help childcare groups
CHILDCARE businesses in Salisbury and south Wiltshire are being urged to develop their commercial expertise and team management skills to ensure long-term success. As the demand grows for child care services, Business Link Berkshire and Wiltshire, operating
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School plan for huge expansion
WILTSHIRE County Council has applied for planning permission to build an extension to Wansdyke Primary School in Devizes, even though other schools in the town are under threat because of empty classes. Kennet District Council received plans this week
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It's official school is top quality
28339/1A PRIMARY school in Trowbridge has won a prestigious national award. Grove Primary School has been presented with a Basic Skills Quality Mark for the way it teaches reading, writing, spelling and numbers. Deputy headteacher Gary Phillips said:
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Schools face up to leaders' crisis
SCHOOLS across Swindon are facing potential problems because the majority of headteachers will retire within the next decade. The borough, like the rest of the country, is finding it increasingly difficult to recruit headteachers because of the immense
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Pupils are threatened
RADICAL plans to overhaul secondary education will lead to poorer pupils in Swindon being worse off, it has been claimed. Education secretary Charles Clarke revealed a five-year strategy designed to break with the past by turning compre-hensive schools
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School celebrates gold award for art activities
PUPILS and staff at Alderbury and West Grimstead Primary School were celebrating last week, after gaining a Arts Council England gold Artsmark award. In the latest round of Artsmark awards, 263 schools around the country have achieved silver awards and
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Schools win high marks
TWO west Wiltshire primary schools celebrated the end of term with positive inspection reports highlighting their strong leadership and management. Ofsted inspectors praised Dilton Marsh School for improving standards in English, maths and science. Staff
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Interactive boards transform lessons
28655/2CHILDREN at a Melksham primary school are going interactive this term with state-of-the-art teaching boards. Lowbourne Junior School has installed the interactive boards in each of its 10 classrooms. Deputy head Mark Bartlett said: "We wanted to
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Living history day for juniors
AHEAD of the Olympics, to be held in Athens next month, pupils at Fordingbridge Junior School have been going Greek. The children, who have been studying ancient Greece this term, took part in a living history day, wearing appropriate costumes as they
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Nick and Nev answer the critics
SALISBURY City director Neville Beal has reminded supporters troubled by the Whites disappointing early season form that a football season is a marathon, not a sprint, writes Sarah McQuillen. Speaking in the wake of a fans forum, at which supporters were
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Gasworks cripple retailer's trading
A FURIOUS Salisbury retailer is demanding answers from Transco, after a spate of gas leaks that has crippled trade. Fana Stephens, who owns and manages The Green House, in Fisherton Street, said workmen had dug up the pavement outside her shop three times
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Potential sites found
THE Salisbury Journal's ongoing crusade for affordable housing reached a crucial turning-point this week. With details of land for potential affordable housing development passed on to them, planning chiefs at Salisbury district council have singled out
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Seven 'killed', eight 'injured' in drama
Fire crews from Wiltshire and Hampshire at the mock disaster. 14/10/04SEVEN people were killed and a further eight seriously injured when part of the roof of Salisbury Cathedral collapsed on Monday night - or so the emergency services were led to believe
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Motorists hit by works all over the city
SALISBURY'S already congested roads are proving even more of a headache for motorists this week, as roadworks nearly brought traffic to a standstill around the city. Just a week after it opened, Skew Bridge was the scene of more tailbacks as workmen returned
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Tense finish for Louisa
LOUISA Lockwood and her mount Lucia Di Lammermoor enjoyed a successful weekend, taking second place at Weston Park International One-Star event. The pair led after the first day's dressage, despite having to perform in driving rain that blew Louisa's
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Mayor's golf day goes with a swing
THE Mayor of Salisbury's charity golf day has been pronounced a success after it raised £2,000 for the Trussell Trust. Hosted by Hamptworth Golf and Country Club, the event attracted an entry into double figures. Winners with 79 points were Richard Long
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Blues continue to shine in the cups
CUP competitions continue to bring out the best in Amesbury Town as they progressed in the Wiltshire Senior Cup, writes Ryan Lovejoy. They are also still in the FA Vase and the Syden-hams Wessex League Cup, having previously only won a Wiltshire Senior
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Award for town hotel
SWINDON firm Venues Unlimited hosted the Hoteliers Forum this week and presented awards to the hotel group they felt had surpassed themselves in the last year. Among the winners was The Marriott in Swindon, which was said to be the most informative venue
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Paul joins panel
Swindon lawyer Paul Rumley has been appointed by the Law Society to its clinical negligence panel. Law Society panels, aim to promote high standards of legal services. Paul, is a clinical negligence specialist with Withy King, in Newport Street in Old
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Ten men City hide their true potential
THE spies from Weston Super Mare running the rule over their FA Cup opponents would have left Old Sarum rubbing their hands with joy at the way Salisbury City performed on Tuesday night, writes Mike Turner. An under-par display resulted in Whites going
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A mixed bag for Barry's first week
A WEEK of mixed fortunes has left Salisbury City at the wrong end of the Ryman Premier Divi-sion table, but still in the FA Cup, writes Mike Turner. After being held to a draw at the Raymond Mc-Enhill Stadium, Whites saw off the challenge of Frome Town
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IT workers join the Wired West
Ref. 30928-08A NEW network for people working in hi-tech IT is to be launched in Swindon next month. Wired West aims to give computing professionals a chance to meet up, see how co-operation might benefit everyone, share best practice and to promote the
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Sue's in the finals
A PERSONAL assistant who has spent her working life in the NHS has reached the finals of the Executive PA of the year competition. Sue Cook is PA to Anthea Millett, chair of Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Strategic Health Authority in Chippenham.
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Daryl lands British title
MOTORCYCLE ace Daryl Bolter is celebrating after landing the British Enduro Championship to seal his status as the country's number one up-and-coming rider, writes Sarah McQuillen. The 19-year-old star, who combines international competition with holding
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Special pictures of Stonehenge
A BOOK of special photographs of Stonehenge, which are kept in Swindon, is being launched this month. Stonehenge A History in Photographs has been written by Julian Richards, the TV presenter and archaeologist. It depicts 150 years of photographic history
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Students win course battle
New College students Danielle Flack, 17, from Stratton; Liz Morphew, 17, from West Swindon; Paul Davidson, 17, from Nythe; Jordi Milward, 18, from Wootton BassettA COURSEWORK fiasco at New College that left more than 70 students following the wrong syllabus
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Trip home turns into nightmare for students
A TEENAGE girl has spoken of her terror after a fire broke out on a bus taking her home from school. Stephanie Ringham was one of up to 60 children from Farmor's School, Fairford, who were evacuated from the Stagecoach bus while they were on their way
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Driver throws pupils off bus
Ref. 72688-27 St Joseph's School students Rosie Castle, Carla Coupe, Emily Kurdziuk, Yenla Fanso, Gary Cruz and Winnie who were thrown off a busParents are preparing to complain to a bus company after a driver left school pupils stranded on a Swindon
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Big turn out at Minety
Minety's youth and mini rugby section staged their first fixtures of the year on Sunday as they hosted a triangular tournament with Marlborough and Fairford rugby clubs. Over 200 youngsters turned up to take part. Among the highlights, Minety under 12
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Seager is on top form
Cirencester bounced back from the previous week's defeat to earn a hard fought 20-0 victory over durable opponents Bristol Saracens. Playing up the slope in the first half, Ciren had to withstand early pressure from the visitors, but eventually got a
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Architect is on spot
PENHILL residents have the chance to grill architect Phil Bowley, the man behind the revamp of Braydon Court today. A major overhaul of the complex of shops, flats and houses is planned by Westlea Housing. Mr Bowley will be at the John Moulton Hall in
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Caroline's tips
SWINDON women can find out how to 'network' their way to the top with a free lunchtime briefing with local MEP Caroline Jackson. The event takes place at the University of Bath in Swindon, Oakfield Campus in Marlowe Avenue, on Friday, October 15, from
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Collie runs away from motorway
THE owner of a missing dog is appealing for readers to help trace her pet. The 17-month-old bearded collie, Murphy, similar to the dog, right, escaped from a car at the Leigh Delamere service station on the M4 near Chippenham.
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Making friends
The Royal Air Forces Association club in Belle Vue Road is holding a meet and greet evening on Saturday, starting at 7.30 pm. The evening is a chance for people of all ages to get together and make new friends.The club also run a programme of entertainments
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Roadshow to survey health
A ROADSHOW will soon be on its way around north Wiltshire to consult people about their leisure activities. The Live Life to the Full survey is designed to find out how people spend their leisure time, and how this is likely to affect their health, well-being
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Plug pulled on charity event
THE PLUG has been pulled on a fundraising event for Wiltshire Air Ambulance due to a lack of ticket sales. Because of the poor response, the jazz night hosted by Wiltshire actor George Baker has been cancelled. The evening was being organised by Devizes
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Bogus ads warn of get-rich cons
TRADING standards officers are launching a campaign to raise awareness of bogus job advertisements to mark National Consumer Week (October 18 to October 23). This year, Wiltshire County Council, in partnership with Somerset County Council, will place
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Keeping Bussy
SHOPPERS at the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Village, will be able to witness record-breaker Mike Buss in action next month as he tries to break six records. Mike, from Highworth, aims to smash 100 endurance records over the next year. He starts with
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Jethro's in town
Comedian Jethro is appearing at the Oasis Leisure Centre on Saturday, December 4. Since starting out in Cornwall Jethro has become a household name. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Tickets are priced £15 and £16 are available from the
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Play to Learn for all
The NSPCC and the Pre-School Learning Alliance is running a Play to Learn course for Parents and Carers in Penhill and Pinehurst. The free course aims to teach parents and teachers a greater appreciation of the importance of play in their children's lives
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Fair way for pupils
PUPILS at Ridgeway School will be trying to cook up a fairer deal for developing countries today. Youngsters will have two hours to create a mouth-watering treat from Fairtrade goods. The winning dishes will be featured on a Fairtrade calendar which will
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Leaf plan on track
Swindon train operator, First Great Western is fighting back against the impact of leaves on the lines. A briefing pack has been sent to the company's drivers with DVDs showing sections of line prone to slippery conditions to help avoid unnecessary delays
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Author is booked for a session at school
Ref. 72697-108BUDDING young authors at a Swindon school have been given an insight into the life of a writer following the visit of a children's author. Eileen Browne, who has written and illustrated such children's books as Handa's Hen, Handa's Surprise
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Not my swansong
Ref. 72700-02THE only survivor of nine sick swans rescued from a Bristol harbourside has been nursed back to health in Swindon. The bird was one of two sent to the South West Swan Sanctuary about three weeks ago. Another six were distributed among other
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£80 to help Ellie
CUSTOMERS at Dillons in Gorse Hill helped raise £80 for an 18-month-old girl suffering from a rare condition. Manager Brenda Barrett doubled the £40 raised for little Ellie Meakin, of Essex, who has been diagnosed with congenital hip dysplasia and global
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Canada may sue over subs
CANADA'S defence minister has said he could not rule out suing the British government over the purchase of four second-hand submarines. Bill Graham, speaking after a fire crippled HMCS Chicoutimi and claimed the life of one its crew, said it was possible
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Painting the town red well the pub pink
Ref. 72681-30FROM pints to paintbrushes a Swindon pub has a new look thanks to its regulars. They mucked in to give the Fox and Hounds in High Street, Haydon Wick a makeover to help landlady Ellen Dee. The peeling paint has been replaced by shades of
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To the manners born
Ref. 72698-148TABLE manners appeared to be a thing of the past among some pupils at a Swindon school until teachers swung into action. Messy eating had taken a hold with gravy splashing about and fingers being used. It was so bad that some pupils didn't
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Still on the look out for 11 girls
THE ORGANISER of a reunion party for employees at a top Swindon hairdresser is still looking for 11 of the girls who used to work there. Lyn Evans has arranged the reunion for the women who worked at her mother Cordelia's hairdressers either in the original
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Battle to take over as Labour candidate from Drown
THE Labour Party will make a decision this week about who it wants to replace Julia Drown, left, as MP for South Swindon. Since Ms Drown announced she would stand aside at the next general election after two terms, candidates hoping to take-over the £50,000
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A stock reply
As a frequent letter-writer, people ask me if I write to politicians. They are surprised when I reply very rarely. Most of my letters go to papers and other media outlets. A BBC TV producer making a film about me, was previously a researcher for an MP.The
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Good news
A FRIEND I look out for was not feeling well and missed her regular trip to the Victoria Road Library on her electric buggy. Worried that she maybe had problems, someone in the library telephoned her to make sure that she was all right. On her behalf,
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Who is making all the money?
MY daughter and I visited Asda Walmart and parked within the bounds of the shopping area, failing to see the notice advising us of wheel clamping. There were no other parking spaces available and her car was not obstructing any other vehicles or preventing
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A done deal
CHRISTIAN Roberts will be unveiled as a Swindon Town player tomorrow after agreeing personal terms with manager Andy King. The 24-year-old striker was at the County Ground yesterday, thrashing out the finer points of his contract and he will return in
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Seven 'killed', eight 'injured' in drama
Fire crews from Wiltshire and Hampshire at the mock disaster. 14/10/04SEVEN people were killed and a further eight seriously injured when part of the roof of Salisbury Cathedral collapsed on Monday night - or so the emergency services were led to believe
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Survey to quiz residents
A SURVEY launched in Amesbury is going to quiz residents and businesses in the town and surrounding area about the things that affect their daily lives and how they can be improved. The move follows a public meeting held in the town earlier in the year
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Visitor centre plans savaged
TWO Salisbury Plain communities - Durrington and Larkhill - have given a resounding 'no' to English Heritage plans for a multi-million-pound visitor centre. Residents unanimously rejected the plans at a packed public meeting at Durrington village hall
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Photographer earns merit
SALISBURY photographer Paul Williams has been awarded a merit for one of his wedding pictures in the Fujifilm Distinction awards. Awarded quarterly, the competition attracted more than 1,200 entries in the last quarter. Mr Williams's entry was one of
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Judging gets under way in county business awards
ENTRIES have now closed for this year's Dorset Business Awards and judging is under way. The judges include leading business figures and professional advisers who will draw up a shortlist of finalists in each of the four categories. Shortlisted candidates
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Inspector impressed with quality of care
IT'S top marks for Pitton Pre-School following its recent Ofsted inspection. The inspector, Angela Ismond, was impressed with the quality of care at the village hall-based pre-school, which gives children a good choice of activities, high-quality equipment
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Ofsted praises teachers for progress of early learners
OFSTED inspectors have praised staff at a Tisbury pre-school, highlighting the very good quality of nursery education provided. Wardour Pre-School, which is based in the grounds of Wardour Primary, provides sessional day care for children aged between
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Extending school gets good report
WOODLANDS First School in Salisbury is well-placed to make a successful transition to a primary school this September. The announcement, made by Ofsted inspectors during their recent inspection of the Bemerton Heath school, comes as building works starts
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Work to start on school
MAJOR building work is due to start at a Melksham school next month. The £700,000 project at Bowerhill Primary School will improve and enlarge the hall and create a new information technology area. William Snow, Wiltshire County Council's cabinet member
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School site fight gathers support
13740/1RESIDENTS of Duck's Meadow, Marlborough, have been celebrating after winning the support of the town council in their battle to move the site of a proposed new school away from their homes. They are terrified that the futuristic replacement building
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New direction for education
AN award-winning software company in Sherston needs creative people to help build its educational software. Software publisher Sherston needs people from the education sector with a strong creative streak and an eye for detail. The company has a 20-year
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Town museum forced to close
WILTON Town Museum will close at the end of the month because of a sharp decline in the number of visitors. The exhibitions, which reflect the town's long and varied history, will be dismantled and put into storage - after bosses at Wilton Carpet Factory
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Cat deaths spark fears
CAT lovers in East Harnham fear a cat-hater might be in their midst, after three family pets were found dying from antifreeze poisoning. Within the space of a few days, three cats have died in St Clair Road, and in each case, tests by veterinary surgeons
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Proud day as regiment receives freedom of city
TRAFFIC will come to a standstill in Salisbury city centre on Saturday when the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment is granted the freedom of the city. The regiment's colonel-in-chief, the Duke of Edinburgh, will receive the freedom
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Final preparations for Journal People Awards
THE achievements of Salisbury's unsung heroes will be recognised on Sunday at the prestigious Journal People Awards. Over the past few months, the nominations have been flooding in, and we are almost ready to announce the winners in ten categories. Our
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Hospital for tenant after ceiling caves in
Patricia Jones with a piece of her collapsed ceiling. 14/10/04AN asthma sufferer ended up in hospital after her damp ceiling fell down around her head, following a persistent leak that the council failed to repair. Patricia Jones was hit by parts of her
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All square as season gets off to a tight start
A GLUT of draws has marked the opening burst of matches in the new season of the Sarum Winter League, with four finishing all-square. Only newcomers Devizes B, in Division Two, have maximum points from two matches among results received. Best draw of
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Take time out and treat yourself
HEALTH & BEAUTY FEATURE: These days we are often too busy juggling work, social lives and families to take time out to pamper ourselves and recharge our batteries, writes Lisa Flynn. I'm definitely guilty of this, rushing here there and everywhere
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Heath hit Town for six
Wiltshire Senior Cup (1st Round) Bemerton HH 6 - Warminster Town 0 Heath team: Crowfoot, Renyard (Burden), White, Nash, Boswell (Caswell), Mankin, Daubney, Cole (Harsant), Findlay, Chalk, Bak BEMERTON Heath Harlequins put the recent home defeats to Winchester
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Nick and Nev answer the critics
SALISBURY City director Neville Beal has reminded supporters troubled by the Whites disappointing early season form that a football season is a marathon, not a sprint, writes Sarah McQuillen. Speaking in the wake of a fans forum, at which supporters were
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Learn PR skills for the Ab Fab lifestyle
ANYONE who wants to live the life of Edina Monsoon has been invited to brush up their PR skills. Jennifer Saunders' character in the sitcom Absolutely Fabulous pictured may have lived a life of champagne parties and canaps, but a new course being introduced
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Chartered accountants all set for a merger
Mike Shawyer, Ian Lloyd, Kate Crawford, Barrie Giffard Taylor, Mark Snelus of MonahansA FIRM of chartered accountants says it hopes a merger will put it on track to become one of the leading firms in the county. Monahans, which has an office in Newport
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Whites go west in search of more cup glory
SALISBURY City are now just two wins away from repeating last season's FA Cup heroics, writes Mike Turner. Whites head to Weston Super Mare on Saturday knowing a surprise victory against the Nationwide Conference South club would put them a mere 90 minutes
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Alan returns to the podium at Silverstone
ALAN Blencowe claimed a third place finish at Silver-stone at the weekend in the EERC Britcar three-hour endurance race. After qualifying in third place, the Tisbury driver surged to the lead after just 30 minutes of the contest, but time gaps were closed
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Study of caffeine
A NEW study will examine the effects of caffeine on diet. The study will investigate how people feel the caffeine in coffee, tea and cola. Prof Peter Rogers of Bristol University said: "The consumption of tea is a national institution in the UK and coffee
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Chance to air your views on changes
MONDAY will be the last chance for the public to give their views on modernising mental health services for older adults in Swindon. The three-month consultation period is drawing to a close and tomorrow a final exhibition is being held at the Victoria
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Sue's joy hides the heartbreak
SUE Millington looks every bit the contented mum as she plays happily with her sons. But behind the joy at having three healthy toddlers is a deep pain that will never go away. Sue, 29, of Wootton Bassett, has lost two babies. And she has nothing to remember
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Message which must get through
A WOMAN whose five children were abused by her ex-husband has told the Evening Advertiser why she thinks everyone should support the NSPCC's latest campaign. Someone to Turn To is the message behind the project, which aims to stop children who are being
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Brother of SAS hero dies at 47
Ref. 29459-11 Jeffrey Phillips with his mum VeronicaTHE brother of SAS man Vince Phillips died 'depressed and broken hearted' despite having helped cleared his brother's name of claims of cowardice, says his mother. Jeff Phillips, 47, of Freshbrook, died
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Top secret celebration for genius' anniversary
A MASSIVE celebration is being planned in Swindon to mark the world's greatest engineer's 200th birthday. A range of spectacular events are being organised for Isambard Kingdom Brunel's anniversary in 2006 and Swindon will form a big part of the regional
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Truck firm drives off with big deal
SWINDON firm MAN ERF has won a £1.1 billion contract to supply the armed forces with a new fleet of more than 5,000 cargo and recovery trucks. Defence minister Adam Ingram said the deal would give the British forces one of the most advanced support fleets
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It's going for Gold in North Wessex
AFTER two matches, Talisman Gold hold a slender two point advantage over Sunday's team winners in the North Wessex Winter, Cotswold A, who included match winner Mick O'Brien. His 30-8-0 weight was mainly made up of six bream, three monsters and three
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Pensions company was fleeced out of £160,000
A pensions investment company was swindled out of £160,000 because it failed to ask its new financial adviser for a written business agreement, a jury at Reading Crown Court has heard. Swindon-based Genesis Investment Management only made a verbal agreement
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Why didn't they let us know?
Ref. 72701-55RELATIVES visiting loved ones' graves thought vandals had struck when they arrived to see scores of gravestones knocked to the ground. In their distress, they contacted the church only to be told the fallen gravestones were part of the church's
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Chippenham go through
Chippenham's Under 15s opened their defence of the Wiltshire Cup with a 58-0 win over Trowbridge. Right from the whistle, Chippenham took a firm grip on the match and dominated throughout. They scored two tries within the first 10 minutes from Cameron
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Cancer mum's £2 a day parking bill
16012/1A BREAST cancer sufferer from Trowbridge has spoken of her anger after shelling-out £52 in parking fees for just 10 minutes of treatment a day. Val Collins-Thomas, 47, of Wingfield, has had to attend the Royal United Hospital in Bath every day
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Research boost
A SWINDON-BASED research council is set to benefit from a £250,000 a year Government research scholarship to help in the study of hydrogen as an alternative energy source. The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council will receive the money for
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Highworth ease home
RECENT signing JP Mills scored twice last night as Highworth cruised to a 3-0 win at lowly Milton United. Mills struck in the 65th and 90th minutes to seal victory after Paul Cooper had put John Fisher's men in charge just before half-time. Former Highworth
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All safe in fire home
THE CAUSE of a fire in Gorse Hill on Monday night is being investigated. Damage was caused to the lounge of the terraced home in Bright Street. There were reports that someone was inside. But they arrived to find everyone was out and safe.
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750 homes hit in power cut
AROUND 750 homes in Swindon lost their power supply when a fault developed with an underground cable. Houses in the Beechcroft Road, Pritchard Close, Merton Avenue and St Philips Road areas were cut off at 5.15pm on Monday, but around half of them had
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Learning day will help education
FAMILIES in the Wootton Bassett area will have a chance to learn about learning on Saturday. The Family Learning Day aims to give adults and children a chance to experience educational opportunities. Adults will find out more about the importance of their
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Body clock time
A LECTURE about natural rhythms and biological clocks will be held in Swindon tomorrow. Professor Russell Foster, right, of Imperial College, London, is due to give a talk about the science of chronobiology the rhythm of life in humans, plants and animals
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Top supermayor
FORMER Swindon mayor Derek Benfield was one of the best civic leaders in the country. Mr Benfield, pictured, is one of 10 former civic chiefs in the finals of the Co-op Bank Mayor of the Year awards. During his year in office he bowed out in May Mr Benfield
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You're not alone
BRINGING up a child on your own can be a daunting prospect. But help is at hand for single parents in Penhill. Going It Alone brings lone parents together to share experiences and give each other support. The next meeting starts at 3pm on Saturday at
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MP to see town's recycling scheme
TIM Yeo shadow secretary of state for environment and transport is visiting Highworth today. The MP has been invited to look at a successful a pilot recycling scheme which has been taken up by more than 85 per cent of residents.
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Bishop search
Candidates for Swindon's next Bishop to replace the Rt Rev Michael Doe (pictured) are being interviewed over the next few weeks. John Lloyd, Bristol Diocese spokesman, said: "Bristol bishop the Right Rev Mike Hill will be interviewing candidates in the
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Test cases on taking cannabis for pain relief
PEOPLE who use cannabis to relieve chronic pain should not be convicted for possession, three appeal judges were told. Five cases are being brought at the Court of Appeal in what is being seen as a test of the legal attitude to the drug in the light of
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Unfair say crash road residents
BAFFLED residents living in Pine-hurst claim that they have been unfairly criticised for not backing a chance to make a road safer because they have not received consultation forms yet. The council and relatives of car crash victims blasted residents
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David moves in the direction of TV series
A SHOCKING TV drama highlighting the plight of East European sex slaves has been directed by a Swindon-trained filmmaker. The first episode of Sex Traffic directed by David Yates, who learned his skills at Cre8 Studios is being screened on Channel 4 tomorrow
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Prison for man who hit his girl
A MAN blackened his girlfriend's eye when she tried to turn down his car heater, a court heard. He carried out another assault when she went to hug him in the street and hit her a third time, after their relationship was over. Matthew Ward, 20, was jailed
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Dodgy dealer's cover is blown
Ref. 72601-89 Atma KularTOWN trader Atma Kular has been told he could face jail after a jury found him guilty of trading in fake mobile phone covers. Kular sold covers from his stalls outside the Market Place on Wharf Green and at the Great Western Designer
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Message which must get through
A WOMAN whose five children were abused by her ex-husband has told the Evening Advertiser why she thinks everyone should support the NSPCC's latest campaign. Someone to Turn To is the message behind the project, which aims to stop children who are being
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A campaign which is aimed to protect youngsters
CHILDREN'S charity the NSPCC has launched a new campaign today. The Someone To Turn To campaign is the latest phase of the NSPCC's Full Stop campaign. It aims to encourage every child and young person to speak to someone they trust if they are worried
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Advisor faces fraud rap
A financial advisor embezzeled a chunk of his client's £1.4 million pension then bounced a cheque instead of repaying it, a jury heard on Monday. Semi-retired chartered accountant Derek James discovered £85,000 of his pension missing. His independent
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Chalet School's renewed hopes
THERE is light at the end of the tunnel at last for parents who have fought to save a special needs school in Swindon. Swindon council is meeting to decide the future of Chalet School, which caters for children with special educational needs, including
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Just a farce
WHAT a farce this Green Garden bag recycling has become. I, like many other readers, experience continued problems with collections. I have had numerous telephone conversations with council staff who blame teething problems. What I do not understand is
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Tories are pals
DESPITE comments from some of our more senior members I do wish people would understand that we in UKIP are not out to destroy anyone or anything. And we are most certainly not "anti Conservative", they are, after all, the nearest we have to political
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Labour has been doing a good job for us
With reference to Ian Dobie's letter (EA September 22) where he said the Conservatives on the council had no authority to change things until June of this year. His cabinet decided in April which old people's homes were to close, that humps had to be
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PM is a master of untruths
Tony Blair has proved himself to be a master in the use of the spoken word. However, his untruths over the cause for going to war against Iraq have left him isolated and distrusted in a way no other 20th century premier has ever been. His belief in his
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Make way for new festivities in town
This Monday was Thanksgiving Monday in Canada. Thanksgiving is about turkey and all the fixings (trimmings in the UK), family reunions, home fires burning, crisp autumn nights and anticipation of Halloween and Christmas to come. It is a national holiday
