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Come fourth!
TWELVE is the magic number for Andy King although four 'figures' occupied the manager's thoughts as he arrived for work today. The County Ground boss is desperately hoping that the quartet of Christian Roberts, Stefani Miglioranzi, Matt Hewlett and Steve
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Branson rings US
RICHARD Branson could make £530million in the flotation of Virgin Mobile in America. Virgin Group and its partner Sprint will appoint investment banks to handle the flotation this week. Virgin Mobile US was launched in July 2002 and has grown rapidly
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Children wash cars for charity
A GROUP of youngsters in Wootton Bassett spent the whole day washing cars on Saturday to raise money for victims of the tsunami disaster. Thomas and Bethany Ponting, aged 11 and nine, Gemma and Lauren Sandercock, aged 12 and eight and nine-year-old Alex
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Brace yourself for more storms
Inspector David McMullinRESIDENTS in Wiltshire are being warned to prepare themselves for another battering from gale force winds this week. The county has escaped the worst affects of severe stormy weather, which ravaged other parts of the country over
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Brothers run 30 miles for victims
Brothers Brian and Kelvin HallWAKE OF THE TSUNAMI: A MARATHON effort raised more than £200 pounds for the victims of the tsunami. Brothers Brian and Kelvin Hall ran around Swindon for 12 hours on Thursday collecting donations. They raised £204 as they
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Longer-term plan for cash
WAKE OF THE TSUNAMI: A SOUTH west Euro MP wants banks to help set up a longer-term donations system for victims of the tsunami. Glyn Ford, Labour MEP for the south west, wants people to accept a charge on their bank transfers to raise money in the coming
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£1,125 brought to Adver office for appeal
GP Kandy KandiahWAKE OF THE TSUNAMI: GENEROUS Swindonians have raised more than £1,000 in the first week of an appeal for victims of the tsunami. Cheques have been flying into the Adver office thick and fast, bringing the total to £1,125. But Sparcells
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Injury crisis tells as Bathare beatenat the death
Bath made an heroic exit from this season's Heineken Cup, defying an injury crisis that meant they started with a 19-year-old hooker and played the entire second half with flanker Michael Lipman on the wing, to almost destroy Leinster's 100 per cent Pool
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It's tough going for Corsham
CORSHAM maintained top spot in Dorset & Wilts Division One but had to come from behind to snatch a hard-earned 11-8 derby victory over neighbours Cooper-Avon Tyres. The sides turned around scoreless at half-time in a game disrupted throughout by a
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Make this the year to help
THIS year is officially the year to start volunteering. The Government has designated 2005 as Year of the Volunteer. Volunteer Centre Swindon has hundreds of ways you can help. Alex Mullins, co-ordinator at the centre, said: "You could help older people
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Camel leads way
A PANTOMIME camel will be lead around the town on Friday to raise money for the tsunami appeal. Betting shop chain Ladbrokes has organised the event and is offering free cups of hot soup or fresh coffee throughout the day. Bosses will also be handing
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Your chance to have a say on local health services
HEALTH services will be discussed at a meeting on January 20. The Swindon Patient and Public Involvement in Health (PPI) Forum will meet at 6.30pm in room G48 at New College. Members of the PPI Forum will be considering how to improve their links with
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Try your hand at martial arts
Total Martial Arts Black Belt Training is offering two new training sessions starting this month to get women and children more involved. There is a women only self defence class and a new mixed class for adults and children where youngsters can train
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Not such a happy new year for Stratton and Purton
Both AFC Stratton and Purton Reserves got the new year off to a poor start. Stratton lost 2-1 at home to Marlborough Town and Purton conceded eight without reply at Bradford. New College continue to stalk the leaders of the Premier section following their
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Rolling up your sleeves at Coate
SWINDONIANS can do their bit to help preserve a local beauty spot. Rangers at Coate Water Country Park, will be holding a Preserve The Reserve day on Saturday with an outdoor lunch included. People are asked to wear stout footwear and bring waterproofs
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Tackle a new sport
ADULTS wanting to tackle a tough sport are invited to try their hand at rugby at Dorcan Recreation Complex. A tag-rugby course is being offered this spring. For more information call 01793 514401.
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Highworth's rivals a Tuff nut to crack
Only goal difference is keeping Highworth top of the Premier Division after a disappointing 0-0 draw at Tuffley Rovers. Manager John Fisher described it as 'one of those days' as his team battered the hosts in the second half but to no avail. Both sides
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Chippenham go second after ending home drought
CHIPPENHAM registered their first home win for over four months in emphatic fashion. The Bluebirds swept aside Hemel Hempstead 5-2 at Hardenhuish Park, climbing to second in the Premier Division in the process. The damage was done in the opening half
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Talk on Lundy
WILDLIFE lovers can learn more about Britain's animals at an illustrated talk in Swindon on February 1. Speaker Andrew Cleave will concentrate the rich fauna of Lundy Island a wildlife hotspot off the north coast of Devon. The talk will be held at 7.45pm
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Different way to relax
SWINDONIANS are being offered the chance to sign up for stress-busting evening classes at the University of Bath in Swindon. The university is offering a range of evening classes that offer alternative ways to unwind while learning new skills. Courses
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County's art is noted in book
THE director of a leading art charity will launch a study of Wiltshire's art next month. David Barrie, right, of the Art Fund, will launch Art in Wiltshire, on February 2. The book by Richard Hatchwell describes the collection of the county's art housed
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Champion songsters
WORLD champion choristers will be singing in Swindon next month. Welsh choir Cor Meivion Godre'r Aran, who won the World Choir Competition in 2000, will appear at the Wyvern Theatre on February 5. Tickets for the event, which has been organised by Swindon
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Courses on offer
FROM African drumming to aromatherapy, there's a new hobby for everyone at New College. A host of part-time courses are being held during the spring term. These include several free computer courses. Visit the college's website at www.newcollege.ac.uk
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Gina backs launch
SWINDON'S Tesco Extra store will be used to launch the company's charity for 2005. Tesco has chosen Age Concern as its charity of the year for 2005 and is aiming to raise £2m during the year. One of the 12 national launches will be at Tesco Extra on Ocotal
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Bumper night raid
THIEVES made a bumper haul in Lyneham. Under cover of darkness they removed a £400 bumper from a black BMW M3 at Akers Car Centre in Chippenham Road overnight last Monday. Anyone with any information should call police on 01793 852213 or Crimestoppers
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Hold-ups on the hill
A BROKEN-down tanker on the southbound A419 at Blunsdon caused temporary traffic problems on Thursday. The incident happened at around 8.30am and traffic was slow moving on the southbound carriage on Blunsdon Hill until the tanker was removed one hour
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Parents can see how their school is performing
PUPILS and parents can find out how their school is ranked in new league tables out this week. The Department for Education is releasing its league tables for secondary schools across the country on Thursday. Last year parents learnt that while schools
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Like their style!
OZZY and Sharon Osbourne's Beverly Hills mansion has been voted third most stylish home on television. Frasier's ultra-modern Seattle apartment, in the hit TV series of the same name, came top of the list of most desirable screen pads and Charlotte's
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Recycling gets a helping hand
THE Government has outlined measures to help Swindon Council divert waste from landfill and encourage recycling. The measures are designed to give local authorities greater flexibility in deciding how best to meet tough national and European waste management
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Retrial to begin on smuggling charges
A WROUGHTON man accused of tobacco smuggling faces a retrial, which is due to begin today. A jury at Maidstone Crown Court in Kent had to be discharged after one of the jurors revealed that he thought he recognised one of the three defendants. Abraham
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Supermarkets match price cuts
Sainsbury's in Stratton St. Margaret and Tesco, in Ocotal Way, have reduced the price of diesel following a report in the Advertiser of a petrol price war. On Thursday we told how Asda Wal-Mart, in the Orbital Shopping Park, had slashed the price of unleaded
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A chance to have your say on council tax
THE second of three public meetings about council tax takes place tonight. Swindon Council is considering £10m of cuts to try to keep the council tax rise down and wants to hear residents' views on the proposals. Residents at tonight's meeting, or another
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Concrete plant plan rejected
74380-10RESIDENTS in Cricklade have blocked plans by waste giant Hills to expand in Purton. The family firm had hoped to build a concrete batching plant on the Mopes Lane industrial estate in the village. But plans were turned down by North Wilts development
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Company defends its sunbed studio
PLANS to open a coin-operated tanning studio in Gorse Hill will be debated this week. Concerned locals launched a petition against the plans for 134 Cricklade Road but the company behind the shops insists they are safe and would be good for the area.
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Expert weighs in to help slimmers
75502-91A SLIMMING expert will help big friends shed some of their combined colossal weight of almost 80 stones. Peter Kidd, of Slimming World, has offered John Donaldson and Tony Scull a free 10-week course. During this time the expert, who slimmed down
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Buskers told to stop that noise
75501-18BUSKERS are being told to sign up for auditions or risk being driven out of town. In the latest drive to rid Swindon of beggars, street musicians are to be given special licences to ply their trade. Only those who belt out faultless renditions
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Staying in is the new going out
75517-17FOR people in Swindon staying in is the new going out, according to research by an insurance company. More Than home insurance claim only eight per cent of people in the south west go out every Saturday night as more people opt to stay home on
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Family waits for apology
74498-22SWINDON social services has been accused of putting up a stone wall to vulnerable people. The criticism comes as a Swindon woman fights to get an apology from the council over the care given to her mother. Valerie Ferrell cared for her mother
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Pool's revamp gets underway
75504-02BOSSES at a pool which helps people with severe disabilities are hoping to start splashing the cash on new facilities in the spring. Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool, which opened in 1979, is about to embark on a project to buy a £40,000 replacement
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Indulge for a good cause
WAKE OF THE TSUNAMI: STAFF at the health and beauty department of Swindon College, North Star, will donate a day's takings to victims of the Asian tsunami this week. Anyone who indulges in a range of treatments between 9.30am and 6.30pm on Wednesday,
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Passengers' bumpy ride
I WROTE recently regarding the discomfort we have had on the buses. Since then an incident has occurred on the number 14 bus. We were going along Liden Drive when the driver pulled up sharply at the bus stop, resulting in two lady pensioners crashing
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Maximise your help for victims
THE South East Asian tsunami disaster has evoked an overwhelming response from the public and we would like to thank readers who have given so generously. The Charities Aid Foundation is helping ensure funds get to organisations working on the ground
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Thanks to helpful taxi drivers
I WOULD like to thank the very helpful taxi drivers, who took me from the De Vere Hotel to Swindon train station on December 6 . After leaving the taxi, I realised I had left one of my bags behind. I phoned the company, who put me in contact with the
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M&S chief on defensive
THE chairman of Marks and Spencer has defended the company after poor trading figures led to a call for his resignation. Paul Myners said the company was doing the right things but that the impact of the changes at the company would not be seen until
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Delivering a BT rival
THE Post Office has vowed to capture a significant slice of the home telephone market by launching its own residential service. It claims HomePhone's call charges would be up to a fifth cheaper than British Telecom, with a single bill for both calls and
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Takeover on cards
THE takeover of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) could be decided in the next few weeks. The LSE is looking to announce its preferred takeover offer by the end of January. Deutsche Borse has already had a £1.35bn offer refused while Euronext has not yet
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Bid to clamp down on credit rate tarts
CREDIT card companies are set to tighten procedures to clamp down on rate tarts, a report on the future of the industry has predicted. A study from financial research company Defaqto suggested that card providers will increasingly turn their attention
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Barriers being brought down
THE head of the biggest employer of disabled people in the country says he believes the future is looking brighter for workers with disabilities. Bob Warner, chief executive of Remploy, which employs 5,700 disabled people in Britain, has said this year
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£400 pledged to see short back and sides
Julian WarrWAKE OF THE TSUNAMI: VODAFONE worker Julian Warr had his flowing locks shaved off to raise money for victims of the Asian tsunami. Julian, 34, of Gorse Hill, collected £400 from colleagues at the Swindon plant after making the pledge. He said
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Revellers dig deep to donate
74483-03WAKE OF THE TSUNAMI: GENEROUS revellers in Swindon have donated about £17,500 for the tsunami appeal in a collection organised by a couple who have holidayed in the disaster area. Emma Scott, 29, and her partner Richard James, 34, who travelled
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PM to give latest death figure
WAKE OF THE TSUNAMI: Tony Blair will today set out the latest British death toll from the Asian tsunami disaster. The Prime Minister will use a statement to the House of Commons to update MPs on the growing number of British deaths. The Foreign Office
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Ton-up Calne crush Pewsey
A near full strength Calne clocked up a massive 15 tries to one to steamroller a 13-man Pewsey 100-0. Guthrie Holliday collected his first hat-trick for the club and extended his lead as the club's top try scorer. Second row Neil Watkins, No 8 Alan Wicks
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'My Casey is a really soft dog'
74478-31THE owner of a dog that is facing a possible death sentence after attacking a Swindon schoolboy says she just wants it back. Casey, a Neapolitan Bullmas-tiff, was seized by dog wardens last month after biting 14-year-old Peter Bailey so badly
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Baby store boss on gun charge
The outside of the Cucci Coo designer children's clothes shop in the Brunel Centre, SwindonTHE manager of a children's clothes shop in Swindon is due to appear in court on a gun charge. Samual Ackah, 26, of Lanhydrock Close will appear before Swindon
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Patched-up victory
Aldbourne cruised to a 30-10 victory over Trowbridge in Dorset & Wilts 2 North. The Dabchicks were forced to blood in some youngsters and call players out of retirement just to raise a side after being ravaged by a flu bug sweeping through the team
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Late showwins it forSwindon
TABE-TOPPERS Swindon edged a tough Berks Bucks & Oxon Premier match away at Milton Keynes at the weekend, but the 34-20 scoreline flattered the visitors. Swindon won the toss and opted to play into a strong wind, and the decision soon paid off. A
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Bassett march on
Wootton Bassett kept up their Southern Counties South title chase with a 13-5 victory over local neighbours Minety on Saturday. In a game that Wootton Bassett dominated the scoreline did not reflect the pressure and play that Bassett actually had. In
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Call for singers
HIGHWORTH Choral Society is looking for tenor and bass singers for its next concert. The group will perform Dvorak's Stabat Mater at St Michael's Church in Highworth on Saturday, March 19, at 7.30pm. Rehearsals are held at Highworth Warneford School on
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When did you see a bobby on the beat?
SOUTH Swindon Conservatives want to hear when residents last saw a bobby on the beat. Robert Buckland, Conservative candidate for South Swindon, says residents have told him there is not enough police presence on the town's streets. "Wiltshire Police
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Get your balance on your mobile
NATIONWIDE Building Society is testing a text service which allows account holders to check their details through their mobile phone. Members who have a Nationwide FlexAccount are being invited to take part in the pilot. They can choose to receive either
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Dance for appeal
THE Swindon U3A Dance Orchestra's first charity tea dance will raise cash for the tsunami appeal. People will be able to make donations at the event, which is being held at the Gorse Hill Working Men's Club on Monday, January 31, starting at 2.15pm. For
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Fancy a party?
ORGANISERS of the Cricklade Town Festival want to hear from anyone with a view on reviving the street parties the town used to hold. If the idea is popular volunteers will also be needed to help organise the event. Opinions and offers of help are welcome
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Drivers told to stay off verges
SWINDON Council is cracking down on motorists who damage grass verges in Penhill. Several Penhill Drive residents have been sent letters warning them that they will have to pay for further damage outside their homes. Coun David Glaholm (Lab, Penhill)
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Calling all collectors
STAMP and postcard fans can add to their collections on Saturday when a fair comes to the Western Community Centre in Somerset Road, Rodbourne Cheney. Stalls open at 9.30am and admission is 20p. For more information call Carol Bullock on 01793 528664.
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The great outdoors
GREENFINGERED Swindonians are invited to join a like-minded group. The Swindon Allotments and Leisure Gardens Association organise regular outings to local places of interest. For more information call Roy Baker, membership secretary, on 01793 481190.
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Missed chances cost Wiltshire
MEL Gingell was distraught after watching his Wiltshire under 18 team crash out of the FA Counties Youth Cup to 'the worst side in the competition'. Gingell watched his much-fancied squad lose 2-1 to Suffolk in Saturday's quarter final at Melksham's Conigre
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Parish plans ahead
STRATTON St Margaret Parish Council met on Wednesday to discuss the parish budget for the year ahead. At the meeting, which took place at the Community Rooms in Addison Crescent, Upper Stratton at 7.30pm, members of the council discussed capital fund
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Safety watchdog puts info online
THE Health and Safety Executive has unveiled a Freedom of Information website. The site will provide the means for the public to both access information as it becomes available and request information not already published. The website will feature the
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Corsham crush poor Clyst to extend unbeaten run to 12
Corsham had few problems stretching their unbeaten run to 12 games with a 7-1 demolition of Clyst on their own patch. Frankie Coleman fired the visitors ahead only for Steve Norcott to level. Corsham regained the lead through Dan Beck. Toby Colbourne
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Pugh on cue as Purton stun leaders
THE Red House renaissance continued as Purton stunned leaders Trowbridge to blow Division One West wide open. Simon Pugh's goal eight minutes into the second half proved the difference as Chris Pethick's men won their third match on the bounce. Three
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Plant an orchard
PEOPLE are being offered the rare chance to plant fruit at a local nature reserve later this month. Rangers at Stanton Park plan to rebuild an old orchard and they're giving Swindonians the chance to make their mark on history on Sunday, January 30. Meet
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Marine on the Brack foot
A spirited second-half fightback and a contender for goal of the season from Mark Draycott were not enough to stop promotion-chasing Brackley pinching a 2-1 win at Supermairne. Mark Collier's charges played much the better football over the 90 minutes
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Read a classic in Portuguese
A NEW collection of Portuguese books is now on offer at Swindon Central Library. As well as books by Portuguese writers, the collection includes a range of thrillers, romances and English classics translated into Portuguese including J K Rowling's Harry
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Clear out your unwatched movies for hard cash
BLOCKBUSTER stores in Swindon are offering hard cash to residents who hand over the DVDs and videos that are gathering dust. According to industry estimates, there are over a billion VHS movies in British homes plus nearly half a billion DVDs an average
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Homes debate
PLANS to build 14 new homes in Stratton St Margaret will come before councillors tomorrow. Midas Homes wants to build the houses behind 11A-11B Ermin Street. The plans are recommended for approval but 11 neighbours have objected and ward councillor Chris
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Protect the vole
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has welcomed the Government's announcement that it is to increase the legal protection for water voles. The trust believes the new measures are necessary if efforts to stop the chubby creature from disappearing from Britain's
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Curtain set to rise on Aladdin and his lamp
THE pantomime Aladdin will be staged at the Gorse Hill Community Centre later this month. Tiverton Players will put on a performance of the popular classic from January 25 to 29. The Tanwood Dancers will make an appearance and there will be a licensed
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Chris's new love
ESTRANGED husband of Swindon singer-turned actress Billie Piper, pictured, Chris Evans is reported to have found a new love. Former Virgin Radio boss Evans, who split-up with Billie last year, is reportedly dating former Miss Ireland Amanda Brunker after
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Speak to your MP
APPOINTMENTS are still available for Julia Drown's advice surgery at the Park Shop, Cavendish Square, today. Labour MP for South Swindon Ms Drown will be on hand to discuss any issues residents would like to raise between 11am and noon. Although some
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Donate to save a life
The next of the regular blood donation sessions held at Swindon Town FC will be tomorrow. There are chances to donate between 1.15pm and 3.55pm and between 5pm and 7.30pm. Your donation can help save a life. Further information is available from the National
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Tips for women on self-defence
WOMEN will be able to learn self- defence in Swindon. The course, organised by the Swindon Women's branch of the Workers' Educational Association, takes place on Saturday, March 5. Women will be taught a combination of confidence building and practical
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Supporters of festive homeless shelter thanked
VOLUNTEERS and sponsors of a shelter for the homeless are being thanked for sharing the festive spirit this Christmas. Patsy Moloney, joint secretary of the Christmas Care Committee which organises the Christmas shelter, said: "This year we were again
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Farm animals at post office
IF you go down to a post office you may just spot a Khaki Campbell, a Bagot or even a Saddleback. Because the collection of farmyard animals are the new stars of Royal Mail's 2005 Stamp programme. For the fifth set in Royal Mail's animal series, which
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Exhibitions on expansion
A SERIES of exhibitions about the expansion of Swindon is underway. If the area is chosen for expansion by the South West Regional Assembly it could have to find land for an extra 24,000 homes between 2016 and 2026. A consultation document is available
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Course lets you use your hands and learn a new language
SWINDONIANS are being challenged to make learning sign language their New Year's resolution. Swindon-based national interpreter agency Sign Lingual is running sessions called An Introduction to British Sign Language. The 10-week course provides a practical
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Sheltered home invite for elderly
SWINDON Council is inviting over 60-year-olds living in existing council houses and flats, those living in privately rented or owned homes or those living outside the borough, to apply for a place in sheltered retirement houses. The homes contain a resident
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Festive takings at seven year high
THE boss of Brunel Rooms and Soda nightspots in Swindon say takings over the Christmas period were the highest for seven years. Stephen Reid, said: "It seems bars didn't fair too well but clubs did very well." Some industry analysts predicted a bleak
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Free public lectures
LIFE in Palestine and the hillforts of Marlborough Downs are the subjects of just two of a new series of lectures in Swindon. The University of Bath in Swindon is hosting the free public lectures on Wednesday evenings from January 19. Details on 01793
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Work to be shown off
VOLUNTARY and community organisations in Swindon will be able to show off their work later this month. The Voluntary and Community Fayre will give groups a chance to advertise what they do and recruit volunteers. The event at the Old Railway Museum will
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Offence admitted
A SWINDON man has admitted entering a building and stealing a Playstation 2 console and a game. Christien Cousins, 32, of Harding Street, will appear before Swindon Magistrates on January 18. He has already pleaded guilty to the offence at St Ives Court
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All credit is due
NORTH Swindon MP Michael Wills is highlighting figures that show 8,400 families in North Swindon are benefiting from the new child tax credit or working tax credits. More than 1,600 families in North Swindon will be eligible to receive baby bonds, he
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Sizable donation!
A HUGE structure, once the most powerful telegraph transmitter in the world, has arrived at Wroughton Science Museum. The copper tuning coil, which is 11 metres high and eight metres long, was donated by telecommunications firm BT. It was used in the
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Booklet helps older people to go surfing
AGE Concern Swindon is offering older people free copies of a beginners' guide to the internet. The 30-page, colour booklet gives people the chance to find out more about computers and how to start surfing the web. With handy tips on why you might want
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Churchgoers protest over 'blasphemous' TV show
74499-54CHURCHGOERS in Swindon gathered outside the BBC Radio Swindon offices to protest against a decision to screen the controversial Jerry Springer musical. Members of four churches in the town said they were furious with the show's blasphemous content
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Another chance
A judge has spared a Swindon man from jail because he believes that he has decided to go on the straight and narrow. Paul O'Sullivan, 41, of Moredon Road, was arrested last June for making threats to kill, possessing an offensive weapon and setting a
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Plenty of fun on the tracks for dads and their lads
75514-02DADS and lads turned out in force for a Scalextrics show. The Swindon Scalextrics and Slot Car Show attracted traders from as far away as Italy and Spain as well as hundreds of local enthusiasts to the Oasis on Saturday. Four circuits and 45 stallholders
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Not all are happy about expansion
75515-57THE planned expansion of a successful school has not been greeted with universal enthusiasm by the local community. Oversubscribed Bradon Forest School in Purton has successfully applied to the government for a £1,250,000 expansion under its Popular
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Brace yourself for more storms
Inspector David McMullinRESIDENTS in Wiltshire are being warned to prepare themselves for another battering from gale force winds this week. The county has escaped the worst affects of severe stormy weather, which ravaged other parts of the country over
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Minds made up on taxes
Council taxes? Have one's say? With reference to my letter dated October 12, 2004, and Isabel Field's article in Tuesday's Advertiser about council tax. Attending a meeting, voicing one's opinion will only fall on deaf ears, for councillors already have
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EU is a way to avoid wars
HIS abysmal ignorance of the causes of the Second World War apart (letters January 4), one wonders what sort of future Mr G Scott is trying to "look after." Does he really believe that an impoverished but armed to the teeth independent Britain is going
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Council trying to hide its cuts
AS someone with past knowledge of the valuable work done by Swindon's family centres, I was encouraged by the number of people who used the Advertiser's telephone poll to express concern at the Council's proposed closure of a centre in east Swindon (EA
