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Sarah takes first steps to recovery
Sarah Webster, who cheated death after falling 30ft from a hotel balcony in Turkey, is back on her feet. Just three weeks after the accident in the resort of Marmaris, the 18-year-old from Cricklade is already taking her first steps to recovery. So determined
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Don't believe everything you hear, says MP Gray
North Wiltshire MP, James Gray has said that rumours about a new 2020 closing date for RAF Lyneham are unsubstantiated. Last year the Ministry of Defence announced that the Wiltshire base would close in 2012 with the 50-strong Hercules transport plane
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Double goal for O'Dowd
October 18 2004: MATT O'DOWD cruised to victory in the Swindon half-marathon yesterday but it might be the last time his home town fanbase see him in action for a while. After winning the event in a time of 1 hour, 11 minutes and 18 seconds, the 28-year-old
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Business open day
THE Inland Revenue and Business Link Berkshire and Wiltshire will be hosting an open day for business and tax practitioners. There will be presentations on company tax and property letting. The day is at the Steam museum on October 27 from 9.15am to 4.30pm
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New skills director
A NEW business skills director at the University of Bath in Swindon has pledged to help businesses in the town as much as possible. Marc Braddock, who will develop new business support services and work on existing programme said: "I am delighted to be
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Firms must consider codes of practice for mobiles
BUSINESSES should consider introducing codes of practice to stop mobile phones and email causing stress. Wiltshire human resources experts Crescent HR say that repetitive interruption by mobiles and constant junk email are serious causes of work-related
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Funeral home event
A WOOTTON Bassett funeral company is holding a charity coffee morning. The event, including cakes and a prize raffle, will be held in the company's waiting area on Wednesday (October 20th). Maslin Funeral Service is giving the proceeds from the event
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Don't believe everything you hear
North Wiltshire MP, James Gray has said that rumours about a new 2020 closing date for RAF Lyneham are unsubstantiated. Last year the Ministry of Defence announced that the Wiltshire base would close in 2012 with the 50-strong Hercules transport plane
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New half-term fun week with Swindon Soccer Skills
Swindon Soccer Skills are running a Soccer for all Fun Week during the October half term. The day consists of learning new skills and techniques as well as plenty of games and other activities. The course runs from Monday October 25 to Friday October
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Don't believe everything you hear, says MP Gray
North Wiltshire MP, James Gray has said that rumours about a new 2020 closing date for RAF Lyneham are unsubstantiated. Last year the Ministry of Defence announced that the Wiltshire base would close in 2012 with the 50-strong Hercules transport plane
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Store joins in Halloween crackdown
Ref. 72712-187A SUPERMARKET chain is to ban the sale of eggs to young people this Halloween. The move strengthens the Evening Advertiser's poster campaign calling on young people to show more consideration. Asda Walmart, which has a store on the Orbital
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'Must we wait for a tragedy?'
Ref. 72999-02A ONE-WOMAN war is being waged on a busy road where Kathy Moore fears a child could be killed. The mother-of-two wants to see safety improved in Grange Drive before tragedy strikes. And she has been compiling a mass of information to back
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Sarah takes first steps to recovery
Sarah Webster, who cheated death after falling 30ft from a hotel balcony in Turkey, is back on her feet. Just three weeks after the accident in the resort of Marmaris, the 18-year-old from Cricklade is already taking her first steps to recovery. So determined
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Cooper in overdrive
THERE was an impressive win for Swindon under 13s, as they returned from Gloucester with a 33-12 victory over Brockworth. Daniel Cooper's charge set up Adam Stephens for the first try, before Matthew Williams squirmed across the line. The last score of
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Holders in tough first cup round
Chippenham's Under 15s started their defence of the Bristol Combination Cup with a hard fought win at Cleve, last year's runners-up on Sunday. The big Cleve pack kept the ball in close while Chippenham worked hard to move it wide on the small pitch. Chippenham
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Croft leave it extra late in cup
It was the turn of the Under 14s to see cup action this weekend with five first round matches and tightest game of the day was at Ballards Ash where Wootton Bassett raced into a 2-0 lead with goals from Harry Fitzwilliams and Jamie Brown. Croft pulled
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Champions start in style
Last year's cup winners Windmill started their defence of the Advertiser Cup with a 15-0 win over Rodbourne Reserves. John Husbands produced a goal within six seconds of the whistle which led to a rout. Husbands scored again, with others from Jason Thompson
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It's bravo Roger!
Roger Mundy and Shane Davis scored for Penhill United as they moved up into third spot in Swindon Sunday League Division One after a 2-0 home win against Tran Staff. Greyhound were held to a 1-1 home draw with SKS Blyskawica, Justin Miller netting for
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Bernie holds court to earn Tavern a point
FIFTY-ONE- year-old Bernie Court rolled back the years as his stunning display between the sticks helped earn Old Road Tavern a 4-4 draw with North Star B in the Auto Business Solutions Ltd Chippenham & District Sunday League Division Three. Tavern's
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Cosmos spells end
HIGHWORTH Festival will come to a close with a talk about outer space. From Beagle to Star Trek is Professor Richard Holdaway's talk about the galaxy. It starts at 7.30pm on Friday at Warneford School, and entry is £6. Under-18s get in for free.
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Handbag thieves
LYNNE and Stephen Harston were each ordered to pay £285 in compensation to a woman whose handbag they stole. The pair, of Holbourne, South Cerney, admitted the theft. Lynne Harston, 39, was conditionally discharged for a year by magistrates. Stephen Harston
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Police appeal for witnesses
A WOMAN who was assaulted in West Swindon is appealing to the public to help find her attacker. The incident took place in fields in Ramleaze near The Bramptons. The victim is appealing to people to come forward. The police would like to hear from anyone
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An apple a day
AN APPLE a day really can keep the doctor away by reducing the risk of colon cancer, new research suggests. Scientists conducted tests on rats that showed that plant chemicals in apples called procyanidins helped to prevent changes that can lead to cancer
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Driver faces home curfew for faking it
A DRIVER who gave fake details to a police officer has been put under curfew. And he has been warned he may be jailed if he breaks it. Wayne O'Brien, 37, of Dawlish Road, Park North, admitted intending to pervert the course of justice. Recorder Christopher
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Heating heaven
CHURCHGOERS at St Paul's Church in Covingham are filled with feelings of warmth now their new £70,000 heating system is fitted. The Rev Beth Gardner said: "The new heating system has made a real difference. It's an improvement."
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Bill is 'concern'
PLANS to give the Government and police sweeping anti-terrorist powers could undermine democracy, Swindon peer Lord Stoddart has warned. Speaking in the House of Lords, he cautioned against writing a blank cheque for law-makers. He insisted he was "worried
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Police plea for help after raid
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a home in Goddard Avenue was burgled. The home was broken into between 5.30pm on Friday and 7.20pm on Sunday. A Dell computer hard drive and monitor were stolen along with a laptop computer, flat screen TV and
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Tribute to the fallen
Swindon Railway Workers who lost their lives in either world war are to be commemorated at a service at 3pm on November 14 at the Steam Museum alongside the memorials on display.
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Man accused of booze theft
Mark Thirkettle, 31, accused of breaking into an old woman's house in the middle of the night has been remanded in custody. He is said to have broken into the property in Walcot in the early hours of October 12. Michael Butt, prosecuting, told a judge
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New inspector
SWINDON police have appointed a new rural inspector. Paul Hawkins, will cover policing matters in towns and villages in the borough of Swindon. These include Wroughton, Chiseldon, Highworth and South Marston. To contact him, call Swindon police on 01793
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Give homeless a festive time
Ref. 72991-29VOLUNTEERS at a project which helps spread festive cheer among homeless people in Swindon are gearing up for this year's campaign. They are appealing for more volunteers and donations to help ensure the Christmas Cares project is a success
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Mum heading for adventure
Ref. 72766-04A MOTHER-OF-THREE will soon be setting off for the Brazilian wilderness to raise money for charity. Dad will be in charge for a week when Caroline Kerr, 46, from Wootton Bassett, sets off for a remote rainforest. Her husband, Andrew, 44,
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Exams set for a big shake-up
Ref. 72987-49 Students Andrew Leniec (left) and Jason SmithMOVES to give the education system its biggest shake-up in 60 years has received a mixed response in Swindon. A report by the former chief inspector of schools, Mike Tomlinson, suggests that A
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Police surgery starts Thursday
FOLLOWING the success of his Liden community clinics, PC John Brixey will be holding similar sessions for the Eldene area. The clinics will be held every fourth Thursday at the Eldene community centre from 11am until 1pm.
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Sought-after Olympic memento to go under hammer
AN Olympic running vest signed by British athletes such as the disgraced sprinter Dwain Chambers will be auctioned off for charity. The organisers also have a signed picture of Melinda Messenger to go under the hammer. Other lots, including a bottle of
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Facts, Frank
I SEE F Avenell is back on his hobby horse again. No facts. Plenty of prejudice. Come on Frank, let's have some figures and sources to back your claim that gangsters from abroad are bringing terror to urban areas. You would start by counting the crimes
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Driver's illness should bar him
I HAPPENED to be on business in Swindon on October 14 when I saw the story which was headlined "Driver drove whilst disqualified." It clearly shows the appalling state of justice and lack of rule of law in England. I am indignant that the miscreant was
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The Minimum
A TOP-six slot should be Town's minimum target in a wide open division insists County Ground boss Andy King. Victory at Vale Park tonight would thrust the Robins firmly into the play-off zone while cranking expectations up another notch. The manager,
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Cosmos spells end
HIGHWORTH Festival will come to a close with a talk about outer space. From Beagle to Star Trek is Professor Richard Holdaway's talk about the galaxy. It starts at 7.30pm on Friday at Warneford School, and entry is £6. Under-18s get in for free.
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We will be back on run next year
OCTOBER 19: A DATE has already been earmarked for next year's Swindon half marathon. Sunday's event was such a runaway success that organisers are keen to get the ball rolling on the next one. The total amount of money raised is now being totted up and
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Marathon men and women by Ben Payne
October 18 2004: Hundreds of runners line up to make Swindon's biggest race event in 20 years a runaway success HUNDREDS of runners will be resting sore limbs today after completing Swindon's biggest running event for 20 years. After a cold start yesterday
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Arbortext purchase
AMERICAN software publisher Arbortext has bought Swindon firm Advent Publishing Systems (Advent3B2). Arbortext helps companies streamline and automate their information creation and publishing processes to make the information more accurate and relevant
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On the road with an olympic hero
OCTOBER 19, 2004: HERE'S your chance to capture the moment you crossed the finish line. The Evening Advertiser has printed the final positions of the hundreds of runners who took part in the event, won by Olympic competitor Matt O'Dowd the biggest in
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Networking meeting
THE next meeting of networking group NRG Swindon is on Tuesday, November 9 between noon and 2pm at the Swallow Swindon Hotel in South Marston. To find out more or book a place call 0845 40 80 639. NRG has also recently started a successful networking
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That's a big 10:4 there Mercedes, we have a convoy
A FLEET of Mercedes cars were given a police escort en route to a new dealership. Mercedes Benz of Swindon has moved from the current base on the Elgin Trading Estate to new purpose-built headquarters just off Drakes Way and opened for the first time
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Timebomb that's ready to explode
LEGISLATION on sustainable development is a timebomb which could hurt business badly when it explodes. That's the gloomy forecast from the property consultant King Sturge, which has an office in Swindon. The firm has said an avalanche of new legislation
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Ellis goal seals winfor Tetbury
Tetbury settled their Cirencester Youth League under 16 clash with Croft by a single goal. There was plenty of goalmouth action throughout the game, with both teams spurning chances. Tetbury's Redpath and Groves both had mazy runs in the penalty area
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Spitfires cruise to victory
Swindon Spitfires reserves beat Devizes 4-1. Jemma Harrison opened the scoring with an overhead kick. Spitfires continued to dominate the match and in the 22nd minute Harrison headed on for Katy Edwards to run through and double the lead. Devizes hit
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Lewis hits six against Bradford
STEPH Lewis hit a double hat-trick as Swindon Town Ladies under 14s A team extended their unbeaten run in the Wiltshire seven-a-side league with a 9-1 win over Bradford on Avon. Lewis got the team off to a flying start, scoring twice in the first three
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Five star Wilkins dumps Town out
Goals from Andrew Wilkins (5), Bradley Hill (2) and Joe Merritt gave Devizes Town Youth a great start in the under nine cup campaign, running out 8-0 winners against Trowbridge Town Youth. FC Chippenham 2nd faced teammates FC Chippenham 1st with the latter
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Family struggles to come to terms
Ref. 72772-25 Grandparents Gloria and Larry Perring with Gary's aunt Julie Southgate (middle). Inset Gary PerringTHE family of young Gary Perring are clinging to any crumb of comfort they can in a bid to come to terms with the 13-year-old's untimely death
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The end?
A SWINDON councillor who worked for more than 40 years at Swindon Pressings fears its days are numbered. Last week bosses of the BMW-owned plant announced 400 jobs are to go many of them to the car giant's Cowley plant in Oxford. The blow comes just eight
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Vicar gets stronger after cancer operation
Ref. 26562-21VICAR of Christ Church, the Rev Simon Stevenette is recovering well following a stem cell transplant. Mr Stevenette underwent the treatment two weeks ago as part of his on-going battle against Hodgkin's disease. Nicola Stevenette, Simon's
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Scoot off!
Ref. 73000-37PEOPLE zooming around town on stand-up scooters are being warned by police that continuing to drive them on roads and paths will land them in court. In the latest crackdown on motorised and battery-operated scooters, Swindon police are taking
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M4 fireball victim fights for life
Ref. 72992-113A 34-YEAR-OLD man suffered serious burns after his car ploughed into a bridge and exploded on the M4. Police say there is no obvious cause to the accident and they do not know why the car, a silver Ford Focus estate, left the road. The incident
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Brave Devizes knocked out
DEVIZES bowed out of the Powergen Intermediate Cup with a 27-7 loss at Henley Wanderers but there were plenty of positives for the Wiltshire side's future prospects. Classy full back Sam Taylor scored the opener for Henley, but it was a bad start to the
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Lyon roars with hat-trick
Bassett's four-try power-packed 27-7 win at Swanage & Wareham continued their unbeaten run in the Under 18 Merit Table with eight under 17's starring! Steven Wells set the foundations with a dominant display in the scrum but Swanage seized the early
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Close but no cheers for Bassett
Bassett under 16s were surprised at Basingstoke on Sunday. Bassett broke the deadlock with a lineout drive hooker Ben Stew crossing. Russell Barstow missed the difficult conversion. Basingstoke crossed for a 7-5 lead at half-time. After the break missed
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Purton seek new boss
Purton under 11s, who play in the North Wilts League, are urgently looking for a Manager. Anyone interested in joining the club should contact Mark Carson on 01793 772320.
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Highworth suffer heartbreaking penalty defeat
It was also cup action at the Under 12 age group with eight ties played. Tightest match of the day was at Cricklade where penalties were needed to separate Cricklade Youth B and Highworth Juniors B. At the end of open play the score was two each, Harrison
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Pirates rob BSB United
Dunbar Pirates made it three wins from three games following a 6-2 victory against BSB United. James Gregory notched up his first Pirates hat-trick in a well contested match. Pirates kept the ball on the ground and used both wings to pepper the BSB defence
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Main man Mooney
Adrian Mooney bagged a brace as Lambourn Sports beat East Hendred 3-1 in the first round of the Bucks Intermediate Cup. Chris Prior also scored with Craig Fisher pulling one back. In Division Two, Steventon remain unbeaten in their pursuit of leaders
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Ladies' day to boost charity
HAYDON Wick Farmhouse is welcoming both men and women to a Ladies' Day in aid of charity. The Ladies' Day takes place on October 31 from 11am to 3pm and will feature different stalls and includes tea and coffee and cakes. The day will benefit Children
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Cheers for beers
Breweries and pubs in Swindon have been named in The Real Ale Pub Guide 2005. Arches Ales and Arkells Brewery and pubs such as The Rat Trap and The Glue Pot Inn made the pages of the guide which is published by Foulsham. Within its 528 pages the 2005
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Funeral home event
A WOOTTON Bassett funeral company is holding a charity coffee morning. The event, including cakes and a prize raffle, will be held in the company's waiting area tomorrow. Maslin Funeral Service is giving the proceeds from the event to the town's Ridgeway
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Black Prince back
ONE of the last steam engines to be built in the UK, Black Prince has been rededicated at a heritage railway in Gloucestershire. Black Prince was built at the Swindon Railway works in the 1960s and christened yesterday at the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire
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Photos go on show
TRAVEL photographer Clive Minnitt is giving an illustrated lecture at the Western Community Centre at 7.30pm on Thursday. Admission to 'In Search of Perfect Light' costs £3. Call for further details call 01793 518221.
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Gene Pitney sent support message
SOFT Cell singer Marc Almond received a message of support from Gene Pitney as he fought for his life after a motorcycle crash. The 48-year-old was riding pillion on a Suzuki motror cycle when it was in collision with a Vauxhall car in London. Both Almond
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Funding could save the Earth
A SWINDON research council is funding research into scanning space for rogue asteroids. The Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council, at North Star, is funding astronomers to track objects which could pose a potential threat and protect the Earth
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Racial abuse from drunken lout
AN IMPATIENT chip shop customer launched into a tirade of abuse about Chinese immigrants because he believed he wasn't going to get his order in time, magistrates heard. The male and female staff at the Eastcott Fish Bar in Old Town, Swindon were subjected
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Talented patients put their artwork on show
ARTWORK by mental health patients has been on show. Work by people who have spent time in Sandalwood Court Clinic, in Stratton St Margaret, and users of the Swindon Mind service was displayed in the charity's building in Regent Circus last week. The exhibition
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We will be back on run next year
Ref. 72778-28aA DATE has already been earmarked for next year's Swindon half marathon. Sunday's event was such a runaway success that organisers are keen to get the ball rolling on the next one. The total amount of money raised is now being totted up
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Campaigners hope to see skate plans
SKATE park campaigners in Highworth are hoping to see designs for a stunt site this week. Design company GHB is drawing up plans for a site near the junior football pavilion on the Rec. Ed Pope, chairman of the Highworth Sk8ters, said: "Designs for the
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Widower's gravestone anger
I was extremely disturbed to learn through the Internet edition of the Evening Advertiser that gravestones at Wroughton Church had been flattened and that no one had advised me of this. My wife is buried in the graveyard and it was not until I was able
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Mast muddle
NEITHER the planning department at Premier House or anyone at Swindon Borough Council seemed to have any knowledge of the mobile phone mast at the Magic Roundabout. Yet there were notices posted around on lamp post adjacent to where it is now being put
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Contract will cut jobs in UK
FROM recent press releases, it would seem that our MPs and many others think the recent contracts for vehicles for the Armed Forces is a good thing. Now that it has been confirmed, I wouldn't be surprised if the lorry side of the LDV builders folds, meaning
