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The reality of risk
A conference on the myths and realities of compensation culture is being hosted by the Health and Safety Executive. The conference to be held at the @Bristol Complex in Bristol on Tuesday, March 1 will aim to give boardroom decision makers the opportunity
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Call to offer better value to customers
Nationwide Building Society has published a report highlighting some of the least acceptable practices in the financial services industry. At a time when financial organisations are making record profits, Nationwide believes the industry should act with
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Boost the image of your business
THE tough job of branding a small business will be discussed at a seminar in Swindon later this month. John Davies, the head of the brands team at Thring Townsend solicitors and Graeme Fearon, who specialises in intellectual property, IT law and data
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David's climb puts him (nearly) at the top of the world
75520-87A CRICKLADE man was almost on top of the world while raising more than £1,000 for charity. One day in July David Norman, the owner of a family transport business in Cricklade, was remarking how he liked the idea of the seeing the views from Mount
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Three points away
AFC Corsham need three points from their last game to clinch this season's under 17 Blue Division title after running out 4-3 winners at home to Chippenham Town Youth. Corsham went 4-0 up in the first half but with the wind and slope against them in the
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Smith's brace earns victory
CARLY Smith scored twice to help Swindon Town Ladies' Reserves beat Bradford on Avon 3-0 in the Wiltshire County League. Carla Costello scored Ladies' other goal in the win. Swindon Town Ladies' South West Combination League fixture at Newton Abbot was
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Public asked to trace rider
POLICE are determined to nail the hit and run moped rider who left a grandmother lying in agony at the roadside. Fresh pleas have been issued for anyone who knows the rider to come forward, as detectives widen their inquiries. The 75-year-old victim,
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Cat has lucky escape
75581-9A BADLY injured cat could have been put in a bonfire after being left in a pile of rubbish outside a vets' hospital. The cat, who had sores and infections because her leg had been caught in her collar, was dumped in a cardboard box which had been
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David's climb puts him (nearly) at the top of the world
75520-87A CRICKLADE man was almost on top of the world while raising more than £1,000 for charity. One day in July David Norman, the owner of a family transport business in Cricklade, was remarking how he liked the idea of the seeing the views from Mount
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Concert of care:
75532-13SHINING stars in local music will come together to raise notes for survivors of the tsunami disaster. The Evening Advertiser has teamed up with some of the best-known names in town to organise a charity gig on Friday. The venue will be the Goddard
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Swans sent crashing as Bassett cruise it
Wootton Bassett Under 15s enjoyed a 29-0 victory over Swanage & Wareham. Bird, Read and Rowe all crossed in the first half to make it 19-0 and their hooker Hooper and No 9 Pailor added further scores after half-time. Bassett's under 14s lost 17-10
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Top of the tree
Two tries, a conversion and a penalty were enough to give Chippenham their first league win of 2005 15-0 over Aylesbury. A break from the halfway line saw David Spiers score their opening try and, in first-half injury time, Chippenham's decision to run
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New Year blues for three sides
The New Year kicked off with three previously unbeaten teams losing their unblemished records Stratton Juniors B at under 17, Wootton Bassett Town at under 10 and Shaw under nines. Under 17 IT was "derby" day in the eldest age group within the league
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It's joy at last as Rodbourne win
IT was a red letter day for Rodbourne A, who gained their first Division One win of the season at the weekend. And they did it the hard way. Down to 10 men, they beat Eastville 1-0 with a goal from Lewis Molyneaux. Ramsbury beat Down Ampney Reserves 4
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High-flying Calne downed by Rowde
DIVISION Four Leaders AFC Calne suffered a huge upset against an inform Rowde Dynamos in Sunday's Chippenham & District League programme. Rowde's 5-1 win stretched their unbeaten record to seven matches and gave real hope to the chasing pack. Jamie
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Toomey set to make Fairford debut
DAVE Toomey is set to pull on a Fairford shirt this evening and the experienced striker has been described as a 'massive signing' for the Cinder Lane club, writes CRAIG LYUS. The 33-year-old former Tiverton and Bath City forward had fallen out of favour
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Tributes to Ted Hazell
Friends of a former Swindon soldier have given money in his memory instead of flowers at his funeral. The late Ted Hazell, 86, who lived in Ferndale Road, was an ex-Royal Engineer who served in Burma. He was also a member of the Swindon and District branch
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Make a heritage date
A new set of on-line heritage calendars for 2005 has been launched as part of the Window on Wiltshire's Heritage project. New pages for the county council's conservation service have also been launched to mark the final phase of the WOW project, an initiative
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Conservation day
JOIN the rangers of Coate Water Country Park for a day of conservation on Saturday at 9.30am at the Ranger Centre. A cooked lunch will be provided. For more information or to book call Bob Sharan on 01793 771419.
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Pig spared chop after finding a new mum
A Cuban farmer has spared a young pig's life after seeing it being suckled by a cow. Ermelino Rojas, from Calixto Garcia, was fattening the pig up for his family's Christmas dinner. But he said that he could not kill the animal after seeing it with its
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Workers need help to join pension schemes
EMPLOYERS are not doing enough to encourage workers to join company pension schemes, according to research by Age Concern. The charity is calling for employers to make it easier for workers to save into a company pension after finding that 30 per cent
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Safety at work
FIRMS in Swindon are being urged to think about health and safety. St John Ambulance runs the following courses from its Devizes HQ: First Aid at Work (£16), Appointed Persons (£72) and Fire Marshal (£72). Anyone wanting further information is asked to
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Wrap up for walk
WILDLIFE lovers are invited on a two-mile walk taking in the wintery landscape of Seven Fields Nature Reserve on January 23. People are asked to wear stout footwear and warm clothing. Meet at the car park in Kennet Avenue at noon. Call Karl Curtis on
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Farm food market is a growing business
FARMERS' markets are one of the great success stories of the past few years. Such is their popularity the Swindon Borough Council has given the green light for more. The town centre will be the venue for a weekly farmers' market selling fresh produce
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Business fights to attract trade ss stuggles
74484-36BOSSES of a family business say building work is causing chaos and could force them to close one of their branches. John Maynard, company director of Thamesdown Tyres in Okus Road on the Okus Trading Estate, said a housing development has killed
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Brits' death toll likely to rise to 453
WAKE OF THE TSUNAMI: The likely British death toll from the Indian Ocean disaster stands at 453, according to Prime Minister Tony Blair. He said 51 were confirmed dead and another 402 were likely to have perished in the Boxing Day tsunami tragedy. Mr
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Helpers get a food boost
Firefighters clean cars to aid the tsumani appeal 74497-39WAKE OF THE TSUNAMI: HUNGRY volunteers who have been busy packing supplies for the earthquake disaster zone have received food thanks to a generous Swindon takeaway. Domino's Pizza in High Street
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Honour me!
I WOULD like to be considered for an honour as it seems the powers that be are getting short of applicants. My reasons are that during the summer of 1944 I was in 371 Coy (CMT) stationed in Notting Hill Gate, London, and our platoon was ordered to place
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Long haul hols are damaging
A QUESTION has been recently raised in the media as to whether people in the UK should take holidays in regions close to those devastated by the tsunami. But surely the question should be whether long distance tourism to any country is desirable? The
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Swindon stay out in front after Nalgo victory
Swindon maintained pole position in the top flight of the Swindon Indoor Cricket League after defeating bottom-of-the-table Nalgo by 61 runs. Will Nichols made 38 not out as Swindon posted a total of 137-4 before restricting Nalgo to just 76-3 in reply
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Andy considers his options!
FORGOTTEN man Andy Nicholas admits he is considering leaving the County Ground in the pursuit of first-team football albeit on a temporary basis. The 21-year-old defender, pictured, was the subject of Mansfield's advances over the Christmas period, but
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Axe hangs over town schools
Westlea parent Dawn Dolphin with children Josh, 10, and Zach, 8 75534-09THREE West Swindon primary schools could close to tackle falling pupil numbers under Swindon Council proposals. The plans are outlined in a confidential report, which has been sent
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It's double trouble for Westlecot
TWICE in the space of 48 hours Westlecot teams have suffered heartache in national inter-club championship competitions. On Thursday, the ladies lost their sub-zone final in the Yetton Trophy against MidGlos on an extra end, then on Saturday the men suffered
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Wessex League record provides consolation
Westlecot men were triumphant 24 hours after their Denny Cup disappointment in their latest group match in the Wessex League. They extended their unbeaten record to four wins in the East Region with a 98-76 top-of-the-table victory over Oxford City &
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Guide offers advice on preparing for floods
THE Environment Agency is warning businesses about the dangers of flooding. The Environment Agency is launching a comprehensive Online Flood Preparation Guide For Businesses to help small to medium-sized businesses to prepare for the serious threat of
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Scrap firm boss in crown court
FAILING to keep proper business records has landed a Swindon businessman with £2,500 costs. Leonard Baldwin, 53, was also banned from being a company director for three years following the case, which related to his scrap metal company. Don Tait, prosecuting
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Neate finish
TWO goals from Hayley Neate earned Swindon Town B Under 12s a fine 3-0 win at Westfield. Hazel Mathews got the other goal to maintain their 100 per cent record.
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Doggy duo is on the trail of a loving home
75523-17There comes a time in every dog's life when he has to cut the apron strings and make his own way in the world. But six-year-old Collie cross Sam is not ready for that yet. North Wilts RSPCA, based in Swindon, is desperately trying to find a home
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Fags set to go up in smoke
The Greenbridge Pub, soon to be the Dockle FarmouseA LEADING pub chain has chosen Swindon as home for one of its first no-smoking pubs. JD Wetherspoon will open a Lloyds No 1 bar, aimed at a younger market than the chain's normal pubs, in Greenbridge
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Stern warning to drug dealers
POLICE have started the year with a message to drug dealers we will put you behind bars. A string of raids and stop-and-searches in the centre of town in recent weeks has netted £20,000 of heroin and crack. Half the drugs seized were found in one house
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Pupils given tips on staying safe
John SaundersTHE parents of a teenager who was a victim of a brutal robbery have welcomed a new initiative to help protect schoolchildren from crime. A 17-year-old youth, who was jailed for nine months after being convicted for a string of robbery offences
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Axe hangs over town schools
Westlea parent Dawn Dolphin with children Josh, 10, and Zach, 8 75534-09THREE West Swindon primary schools could close to tackle falling pupil numbers under Swindon Council proposals. The plans are outlined in a confidential report, which has been sent
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Early strike finishes off the Spitfires
SWINDON Spitfires Under 10s failed to start the New Year with a win, losing 1-0 against Keynsham. Despite enjoying long spells of possession, Spitfires just couldn't find the net. After losing an early goal, Spitfires had much of the early possession,
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It's Hannah's Way!
CHIPPENHAM Town Ladies Under 14s got the New Year off to a flyer with a 6-3 win at home to Keynsham Ladies. Hannah Way was the star, scoring four goals to kill off the threat from their rivals. But playing in very windy conditions, it was the visitors
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Curran's a cracker
A SUPERB 25-yard goal in the last minute from Danny Curran brought leaders Drayton a deserved 2-1 victory over Division One title rivals Faringdon Town. Previously unbeaten Faringdon started the better, with Tom Stone hitting a volley against the far
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Presley is a hit for CJ Electrical
AS his more famous namesake returned to the top of the hit parade, another Presley was turning it on for his Sunday league side. Wayne Presley grabbed four goals to help his team sink South Marston 6-0 in Division Three. Chris Norman and Tom Etheridge
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It's in the bag, kids
YOUNGSTERS will be able to create their own bags at a special workshop next month. The Freaky Fabrics workshop at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery will show children how to use a variety of textiles to create their own work of art on a brightly coloured
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Story is to begin and end in a tent
A STORYTELLING workshop will be held in Watchfield as part of National Storytelling Week next month. The event will be hosted by Root and Branch, a horti-cultural therapy pro-gramme for people with mental health difficulties, at Westmill Farm in Watch-field
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A life of adventure
FROM Here To Everest And Beyond will be a subject of a lecture in Liddington. Mountaineer and skydiver Nigel Gifford will speak at Liddington Village Hall at 7.30pm on Monday, January 24. Mr Gifford, who runs an adventure travel company in Bath, has been
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Billie joins Chris
SWINDON singer-turned-actress Billie Piper, right, was reunited with husband Chris Evans at the weekend to help him sell off their belongings. Former Virgin Radio owner Evans, 38, who is said to be dating one-time Miss Ireland, Amanda Brunker, re-opened
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Airing your views
HAYDON Wick residents can raise local issues with their councillors. Councillors David Renard, and Wayne Lawley are holding a surgery on February 12. Issues likely to come up include anti-social behaviour, litter and planning. Residents should attend
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Still chance to learn new skill
PLACES are still available for courses for adults of all ages and backgrounds. The Swindon women's branch of the Workers' Educational Association (WEA) wants people to sign up for courses such as hand drumming for fun, computers for beginners, making
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Superhero mums
MUMS really are superheroes, according to a new survey. They even beat popular icons like Spiderman and David Beckham in the poll for TV channel Jetix, formerly Fox Kids. Dads were pushed into second place as kids revealed that mums can do anything. When
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Charity to aid youngsters
A CHARITY which supports young people and children who care for a family member is aiming to raise £10,000 by February. Wiltshire Young Carers is holding a raffle so the 400 young people it supports can enjoy a range of activities. A week in the south
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Festival raised £1,300 for good cause
Organisers of Cricklade's Town Festival have raised £1,300 for local charities. Proceeds from June's event have been donated to the Cricklade Helping Hand Fund, a local charity run by the town's Sportsmen's Association. The organisation aims to provide
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Don't be put off, holidaymakers urged
WAKE OF THE TSUNAMI: FEARS are growing that the efforts to help tsunami hit countries are being undermined by holiday makers. Andy Payne, regional manager of Travelcare at Co-op in Newport Street, claims a number of people have already cancelled summer
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Dad made threat to girlfriend
A DAD who brandished a knife at his girlfriend and said he wanted to kill her after headbutting her in a drunken rage has walked free from court. Thomas Quinn, 34, was told by Recorder William Andreae-Jones QC, sitting at Swindon Crown Court, the courts
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We're back!
75521-138PUPILS have returned to their school three weeks after a fire gutted the computer room. St Sampson's Junior School in Cricklade was forced to close two days early before Christmas and pupils had an extra four days off at the end of the break
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Get in touch
IF any of your readers or their relatives served with the Halifax bomber unit No.640 Squadron, Leconfield, during 1944-1945, I would be very pleased if they got in touch with me. B NORMAN 23a Thames Avenue Guisborough Cleveland TS14 8AE
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My first bike
HAVING seen so many children who have been given bicycles for Christmas, I was caused to remember the first time my father took me out on a bicycle. It was in 1948 and the first time I rode without his hand on the saddle was in Medgebury Road. Sadly,
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Hoax victim
I HAVE become the victim of more silly hoaxes. Taxis keep arriving and I have no idea who is responsible. I rang the police and they thought it was kids playing the fool. In which case they obviously get too much pocket money. If they ring from home,
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Urban fare but country bus service
Re: Dan Watkins' letter about buses on January 8. If Mr Watkins thinks he's hard done by he should live in Purton with regard to buses on Sunday to and from the hospital. We have no buses on a Sunday or Bank Holidays in Purton. Take over Christmas period