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A point to make!
ANDY KING is convinced that seven fewer points will be needed to clinch a play-off place this year although he concedes that his team must end their infuriating lapses in order to attend the party. Blackpool snatched a precious point on Saturday with
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Sales scoop award
Swindon-based Tyco Electronics has selected IS-Rayfast as its UK and Ireland Specialist Distributor of the Year 2004. The award honours the distributor's class-leading performance in the number and value of sales generated from new design-win registrations
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Shoppers went online for Christmas gifts
CHRISTMAS shoppers spent an estimated £3 billion online during the festive season. Sales of goods on the internet rose by 20 per cent, according to the Interactive Retail Media Group. It said stores without websites gave a poorer performance, with online
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Anger over town plans
RESIDENTS in Wootton Bassett say any development on a beauty spot will spoil the local landscape and create traffic chaos. Developer Wainhomes has put forward a proposal for land next to Vowley View and Interface Business Park. Up to 70 houses could be
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Thank you
Ref. 75609-110STARS who took part in our special gig for survivors of the tsunami disaster have paid tribute to Evening Advertiser readers for making it such a huge success. The Goddard Arms Hotel in Old Town was packed on Friday night with people all
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Thief stole as victim slept on
Mark ThirkettleA SERIAL burglar stole an 86-year-old's handbag from a bedside table while she slept, a court heard. Brazen intruder Mark Thirkettle, 32, also helped himself to alcoholic drinks from the pensioner's home. Swindon Crown Court was told the
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Plant trees and help the community forest
THE next Great Western Community Forest tree-planting will take place in March. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 at Purton Wood in Moulden Hill from 10am to 3pm. Everyone is invited to go along and help plant about 3,000 trees, adding to the
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Warning after petrol station credit card scam
PETROL stations in Swindon have been targeted by a credit card fraudster claiming to work for the police. The man telephoned five petrol stations across the Swindon area using a withheld telephone number yesterday asking for details of a particular Visa
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Thank-you
Ref. 75609-110STARS who took part in our special gig for survivors of the tsunami disaster have paid tribute to Evening Advertiser readers for making it such a huge success. The Goddard Arms Hotel in Old Town was packed on Friday night with people all
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It's easy as smooth Swindon coast into last-eight meeting
LAST season's Dorset & WIlts 1st XV Vase runners-up Swindon moved smoothly into a quarter-final showdown against Bradford on Avon after a 64-14 demolition of second-round hosts Westbury. There were two tries each for skipper Paul Wakefield, wing Mathieu
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Quick off the mark!
A POWERHOUSE first half sent Wootton Bassett into the quarter finals of the Dorset & Wilts 1st XV Vase at the expense of local rivals Supermarine. Bassett ran in 22 unanswered points in the first 40 minutes at Stoneover Lane and although Marine improved
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Stalemate costs Corsham chance to take top spot
With leaders Bradford on Wilts Senior Cup duty, second-placed Corsham failed to take advantage and move up to pole position when they were held to a 3-3 draw by Bromham, writes RAY BURROUGHS. The home side were good value for their point and could well
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Green's treble keeps Shrivvy in contention
SHRIVENHAM closed on the leaders in Division One West after cruising to a 4-1 win at Middle Barton. Of the top three, only Kidlington were in league action and they were beaten 2-1 by Harrow Hill giving Alan Dyton's troops the chance to close within two
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Cricklade produce shock of the round at Melksham
ON an afternoon of precious few shocks, it was left to Cricklade to assume the role of giant killers. The Wilts League side stunned Screwfix Premier counterparts Melksham to win 5-2 at the Conigre. Delighted Cricklade boss Graham Jackson said: "It was
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Scott is too hot for Bassett
Two defensive lapses right at the end of each half cost Wootton Bassett Town a place in the quarter-finals of the Wiltshire Senior Cup. New caretaker boss Chris Jones taking the reins from Barry Giles saw his side beaten 2-0 at Devizes courtesy of a pair
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Impressionist course
ART and literature lecturer Bob Woodings is running a series of art classes in Shrivenham. His 10-week course looks at the French Impressionists. For details call Sandy Jipps on 01793 782226.
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Regular market in town centre
SWINDON town centre is to host a new, regular local farmers' market. It will be held on the second Friday of every month in Canal Walk, giving weekly access to the county's finest produce, including honey, free range eggs, organic vegetables, jams, fruit
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Go for the Byrne at comedy night
IRISH stand-up Ed Byrne will be bringing his Celtic comic genius to Swindon Arts Centre next month. The comedian appears regularly on television, and much of his material has been developed from his recent travels to Adelaide, Ireland, Dubai, and in Montreal
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Getting the point
SWINDONIANS interested in teaching acupuncture are invited to an open day next month. The South West College of Oriental Medicine will be holding displays at the Holiday Inn in Marlborough Road between 2pm and 5.30pm on February 5. The Bristol-based college
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Bus journey to be extended
BUS operator Thamesdown Transport has announced an extension of its bus services in Okus. From today all journeys on the Number 10 route will be extended beyond the current Okus terminus at Portland Avenue to and from St Helen's View. There will also
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Police appeal after store theft
A DISTINCTIVE Burberry briefcase has been stolen from a store in the Brunel Plaza. The briefcase was taken from the store at 12.30pm on Saturday. Police are now keen to speak to two people in connection with the incident. The first person is described
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Full of eastern promise
DE-STRESS your life for 2005 by taking up Tai Chi. Classes have just started at Christ Church Leisure Centre in Cricklade Street. Graham Pritchard and Catherine Downes will teach all the basic of the ancient Chinese martial art. Classes cost £6. Call
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Profile raiser
VOLUNTARY groups are invited to drum up support at The Old Railway Museum later this month. Groups can set up stalls on January, 27, 28 and 29 to help raise their profile. For more information call 01793 520592.
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Jack's back
DRY COMIC Jack Dee will be appearing at the Wyvern Theatre in February. The comedian, a regular on TV and the stand-up circuit, will be appearing at the Wyvern Theatre on February 14. Tickets are priced from £22 to £22.50 and can be ordered by calling
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Council chief gets a mentor
Sir Sandy Bruce-Lockhart and Coun Mike BawdenONE of the country's top councillors is to mentor the leader of Swindon Council. And other members of the authority will also be twinned with mentors at the highly-rated Kent County Council in a bid to help
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'Shhh, we're raising lots of cash,' say silent pupils
TWO Ferndale Junior School pupils raised more than £50 when they held a sponsored silence in aid of the tsunami appeal. Eight-year-old Chloe Williams, of Woodhall Park, and Emma Whichello , aged nine, of Ferndale, raised £55.32 after keeping quiet all
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Drinkers to get taste of Big Brother
Ref. 75613-22IT'S every hardened drinker's dream to be locked into their local boozer for 24 hours. But it could be reality for regulars at a Gorse Hill pub. The Swiss Chalet, in Chapel Street, is to hold its own version of Big Brother to help with the
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Anger over town plans
RESIDENTS in Wootton Bassett say any development on a beauty spot will spoil the local landscape and create traffic chaos. Developer Wainhomes has put forward a proposal for land next to Vowley View and Interface Business Park. Up to 70 houses could be
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Delays on motorway while embankment is stabilised
DRIVERS could be facing delays on the M4 with lane closures on the westbound carriageway near Swindon. The Highways Agency is carrying out repairs to the embankment of the motorway between junctions 15 and 16. The project aims to make the embankment less
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Check out classes
COURSES in computers, DIY and yoga are being offered by the Workers' Educational Association. There will also be courses in self-esteem and self-defence. They are being run by the Swindon women's branch of the WEA. The organisation, which is based at
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Blood donors wanted
IT'S not too late to donate blood this month. The National Blood Service will be holding its donor sessions at the following times and places: Friday, January 21, John Moulton Hall, Penhill, from 9.45am to 12.25pm and from 2.30pm to 5pm Tuesday, January
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Firm's pirate panto will be treasured by charities
Ref. 75625-110STAFF from Thames Water are preparing parrots, peg legs and eye patches for their 10th charity pantomime. About 30 workers from the Kembrey Park-based customer services team will be shivering their timbers with a performance of Treasure
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Man guilty of drug dealing
AN Old Town man caught peddling ecstasy in the Brunel Rooms has been jailed for four years by a judge. David Marshall claimed he had found the bag of 86 tablets in a pub while on a night out in August 2003 and said that he was not going to sell them on
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'I knew the king would do it'
Elvis PresleyTHE king of rock 'n' roll has returned to the top nearly 30 years after he was laid to rest. Elvis Presley, who was already topping the UK single charts with re-released hit Jailhouse Rock, has cemented One Night into the record books. Last
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Sunday service
Re: There is a bus. I was just inquiring about why the 16 didn't run after 10pm. Thanks for clearing that up. I was wondering though, why there isn't a Sunday service that caters for the people in Park South, ie the number 15. DAN WATKINS Park South
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This is a return to Victorians
IT has recently been in the news that the Government is proposing National Health Service workers serve a further five years beyond the age of 60 before they are eligible to collect their pension. This may suit a minority but is an outrage to others.
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Harry should have seen TV
FOLLOWING the furore over Prince Harry's Nazi costume incident, I write to make the following comments. First of all I feel it was a very regrettable incident for the royal family whose members served with distinction in World War II. This was particularly
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Connolly in salute to players
Bath coach John Connolly praised his side after the brave 23-17 Heineken Cup win at Bourgoin. The injury-ravaged Zurich Premiership side went into the meaningless Pool Two match with only 21 fit players but showed grit to hold on to the lead after being
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Calling Jon!
SWINDON cricket star Jon Lewis last night flew out to South Africa to act as cover for England's depleted pace attack in the final Test of their tour of South Africa. Gloucestershire seamer Lewis was summoned from England's Academy to join the tourists
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Firms' chance to fight stress
STRESS is now neck and neck with back problems as one of the primary causes of workplace sickness. As employees get busier and workloads increase so does the level of stress. As a result, companies are beginning to feel the heat and new ways are being
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Big Apple, here I come
Ref. 29007-34TODDLER George Mitchell could soon be off to New York for lifesaving surgery. Doctors will carry out a scan on the three-year-old from Lyneham on Wednesday to see if chemotherapy has shrunk a cancerous brain tumour. If it's not got any smaller
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Bird's eye views
AMATEUR ornithologists have one last chance for duck watching at the Cotswold Water Park this month. On Saturday and Sunday visitors to the park will have a chance to view some of the most spectacular ducks which visit the park during the winter months
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Bogus callers at large again
CON artists claiming to be water officials have been preying on elderly residents in Swindon. Police are urging people to be wary after three incidents within a couple of hours of each other on Saturday. Two bogus callers working together managed to talk
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Road remains closed after burst water main
Ref. 75617-70CONGESTION on Great Western Way could continue until Wednesday as repairs take place to a burst water pipe. The surface of the road was raised when the pipe burst in the early hours of Friday morning. Traffic came to a standstill when the
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Meningitis scare for school
A TEENAGER is in intensive care at the Great Western Hospital with suspected meningitis. The former St Joseph's School pupil is seriously ill after being admitted last week. Health bosses immediately alerted the school, where the boy is no longer a pupil
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Pople boot lifts Devizes
DEVIZES eked out another victory to stave off their Southern Counties South relegation worries but it was a close-run thing in a scrappy home encounter against Redingensians. With both sides level on 12 points in mid-table, it was vital that the Saddlebacks
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Bluebirds perched at the top of table
CHIPPENHAM Town stormed to the top of the Premier Division following an impressive 4-1 win over Dunstable. After banishing their Hardenhuish Park blues last weekend, Steve White's men made it back-to-back home victories and climbed to the summit after
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Understrength Supermarine hold Rothwell
Swindon Supermarine's fine away form continued with a goalless stalemate at high-flying Rothwell, writes LEIGH MOORE. Mark Collier took a threadbare squad to the fourth-placed outfit in fact he had just nine fully fit outfield players at his disposal
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Historic gift
STEAM Museum is offering train fans the chance to own a piece of Swindon history. The museum, in Kemble Drive, is opening up its photographic archive to produce souvenir certificates. Each certificate, which costs £10, features a picture and can be personalised
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Teachers learn skill
TEACHERS from across Wiltshire have been invited to a special conference at Bristol University to discuss how best to deal with troublesome pupils. Called Discipline With Dignity, it is based on a successful initiative launched in New York. It provides
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Vehicle collision
FIREFIGHTERS attended a collision between two cars in Corton Crescent, Westlea, shortly before 11am yesterday. Nobody was seriously hurt. Three crews attended, including a specialist rescue tender from Westlea station. Minor traffic diversions were in
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Internet assistance
AGE Concern Swindon has free copies of Grasp The Nettle A Beginners' Guide To The Internet for pensioners. The 30-page booklet is the perfect way to find out more about computers and how to start surfing the web. Copies can be collected from the charity's
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Support group for ME patients
SUFFERERS of ME are invited to join a support group in Swindon. Members meet on the first Wednesday of the month, except in January and August, between 7.30pm and 9pm at the Broadgreen Community Centre in Salisbury Street. The disabling illness, which
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Choir CD will boost appeal
COPIES of a CD featuring Swindon's Christ Church choir, under director of music Tim Eyles are still available to buy. The album, which features hymns like All Things Bright And Beautiful and In the Bleak Mid Winter, was launched before Christmas to help
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Health chief in the spotlight
THE Swindon and district branch of Diabetes UK will be holding its annual meeting on February 1 at 7.30pm. The venue will be Broadgreen Community Centre in Salisbury Street. Members will have the chance to put questions to Jane Leaman director of public
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Building site theft
ANYONE who is offered cut-price wall panels is asked to contact Swindon police. A dozen of the panels were stolen from the Priory Vale building site near Thamesdown Drive some time between January 11 and 12. Call 01793 528111.
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Work to maintain war graves explained
THE work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission is the subject of this year's first free public lecture held at the University of Bath in Swindon. Ian Small, from the commission, will talk about its history and on-going work at 6.15pm on January 20
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Students enjoy learning in their new classrooms
STAFF and pupils at a Swindon primary school are enjoying life in their brand new classrooms. St Francis CofE school, in Taw Hill, officially opened in September last year. But the school had to make do with temporary classrooms until the builders moved
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Turn up the beat
Ref. 75619-129MUSICIANS have been drumming up support for Swindon's first Dhol drum band. Around 30 volunteers, including adults and children, attended the first workshop at the Punjabi Community Centre in Kembrey Street on Saturday for their first introduction
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Crackdown on spitters
PEOPLE who drop chewing gum on the streets of Swindon should pay on-the-spot fines, an MP has claimed. South Swindon MP Julia Drown is pushing the Govern-ment to crack down on those who litter the town's streets with gum. She is to write to Environment
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Bids invited for youth organisations
VOLUNTARY groups working with vulnerable young people are being urged to get their bids in for the next round of Connexions awards. Connexions Wiltshire and Swindon has more than £100,000 to distribute among groups doing good work in their communities
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You'd be fools to miss them
THREE stars from the hit BBC comedy series Only Fools and Horses are appearing in Swindon town centre at the end of January. Paul Barber, who played Denzil, Pat Murray, who played Mickey, and Roy Heather, who played Nags Head landlord Sid, will be appearing
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Pension rise will be plenty
AN article in the Advertiser (January 7) on the pension increase for April 2006 and a three per cent increase in council tax, gave the impression as Frank Avenell put it "the increase would be swallowed up by the council tax". This is a ridiculous statement
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Tories fail to solve problem
FROM letters and articles in the Evening Advertiser I see the Tories ended 2004 with the same approach to finance as always to cut waste. Unfortunately for some of the electorate, a Tory drive to cut waste means cuts to jobs, cuts to services including
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Can you measure sense of this sign?
DURING a recent visit to my favourite holiday county, Cornwall, I spent a day in Mevagissey. As I walked around the quayside with my partner, filling our lungs with bracing ozone, I stopped in my tracks outside the Harbour Master's Office bemused at the
