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THE COUNTRY TIMES
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THE COUNTRY TIMES
Our latest special publication is a must for all country sports fan - Country Times offers hunting, shooting, fishing and equestrian news. The latest edition, which can be read online, includes articles on the Hunting Act, countryside rights of way, fly
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Disabled customers to get a helping hand
NATIONWIDE says it will be bringing disabled-friendly features to every branch in the country. The building society, which employs about 2,000 people in its Pipers Way headquarters and in branches in Swindon, is introducing Helping Hand features. These
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THE COUNTRY TIMES
Our latest special publication is a must for all country sports fan - Country Times offers hunting, shooting, fishing and equestrian news. The latest edition, which can be read online, includes articles on the Hunting Act, countryside rights of way, fly
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR...
This is Wiltshire is getting in the mood for love with a specially created section for Valentine's Day. The site aims to provide browsers with everything they need for a hassle-free Valentine's. The site includes gift ideas, the perfect ways to spend
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Plough ahead
A farm machinery firm says UK Trade and Investment's Passport scheme has boosted overseas sales. KFM Fabrication in Devizes says sales to North America have picked up and it is now looking to develop in Europe. The Government-run scheme gives small businesses
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Raising the profile of forklift trucks
Ref. 75713-48RUPERT Crook is celebrating 21 years of supplying forklifts in Swindon. The managing director of Moonraker Forklifts started out as Mr Lift on the Elgin industrial estate in 1984. In 1988 Mr Crook (pictured) founded Moonraker Forklifts which
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Nothing to sneeze at ...
Ref. 28006-105POP CONCERTS could be one of the first unlikely victims of a major outbreak of flu. Football matches and other big events could also fall foul of the bug during the next flu pandemic, under plans being considered by Government. So music
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Scheme to ease fears
REGULAR meetings will be held with a housing developer to help ease Wootton Bassett residents' fears over a new build. Developer Wainhomes has put forward a proposal for land next to Vowley View and Interface Business Park. Up to 70 houses could be built
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THE COUNTRY TIMES
Our latest special publication is a must for all country sports fan - Country Times offers hunting, shooting, fishing and equestrian news. The latest edition, which can be read online, includes articles on the Hunting Act, countryside rights of way, fly
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I was right to change party
I AM writing in response to the article Lib Dems Support Voluntary Groups (EA, January 19). The issue they miss is that a vast amount of money is being given to advice centres where there is a high level of duplication, eg owning offices, receptionists
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Ref justice on 10-man Shrivvy
ALAN Dyton blamed the officials as Shrivenham failed to take top spot in Division One West. Victory at home against Tytherington would have taken Shrivvy to the summit but "inept" refereeing contributed to a 3-2 defeat and allowed the visitors to climb
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Bassett finally end win drought
Wootton Bassett recorded their first league win since September as they saw off Milton United 2-1 to ease their Premier Division plight. All the goals came in the second period, with Bassett breaking the deadlock seven minutes after half time. Matty Bennett
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Nothing to sneeze at ...
Ref. 28006-105POP CONCERTS could be one of the first unlikely victims of a major outbreak of flu. Football matches and other big events could also fall foul of the bug during the next flu pandemic, under plans being considered by Government. So music
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It's High time for the sixes!
THE annual Highworth Town six-a-side tournament will be held again this year, from Friday, June 17 to Sunday, June 19. The under sixes will play on the Friday, followed on Saturday by the under seven, eight, nine and 10 age groups. Sunday sees the the
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Marlborough hang on in 12-goal bonanza
MARLBOROUGH were winners of the game of the day in the under 15 Red Division edging a 12-goal thriller against Bradford on Avon. Hosts Marlborough roared into a 4-1 lead by the interval, but had to survive a spirited second-half comeback to win 7-5. Mike
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46 games under the weather!
The weather took its toll at the weekend with just 35 of the scheduled 81 games surviving the rain, snow and ice. The matches lost to the weather included all the quarter-finals of the Under 9 and Under 10 cups, scheduled to be played at Ferndale School
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Faringdon back on song with 6-1 victory
Faringdon Town returned to winning ways in Division One with a 6-1 win over Sutton Courtenay, thanks to strikes from Robert Owen (2), Tim Thurston (2), Mark Hetherington and Stephen Olphert. Leaders Drayton had a comfortable 3-0 win over Long Wittenham
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Bristol-bound
PUPILS from Green-meadow Primary and Sheldon School, Chippen-ham, will don the red of Swindon Town after winning the community office's annual six-a-side finals at the County Ground. Greenmeadow triumphed in the boys' years five and six event with a 1
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Championsoff to Manor
DEFENDING champions Windmill face a trip to Manor in the quarter-final of the Swindon & District League's Evening Advertiser Cup. Division One Shield & Dagger will be eyeing an upset at Premier counterparts Zurich, likewise Merlin against Southbrook
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THE COUNTRY TIMES
Our latest special publication is a must for all country sports fan - Country Times offers hunting, shooting, fishing and equestrian news. The latest edition, which can be read online, includes articles on the Hunting Act, countryside rights of way, fly
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR...
This is Wiltshire is getting in the mood for love with a specially created section for Valentine's Day. The site aims to provide browsers with everything they need for a hassle-free Valentine's. The site includes gift ideas, the perfect ways to spend
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THE COUNTRY TIMES
Our latest special publication is a must for all country sports fan - Country Times offers hunting, shooting, fishing and equestrian news. The latest edition, which can be read online, includes articles on the Hunting Act, countryside rights of way, fly
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR...
This is Wiltshire is getting in the mood for love with a specially created section for Valentine's Day. The site aims to provide browsers with everything they need for a hassle-free Valentine's. The site includes gift ideas, the perfect ways to spend
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THE COUNTRY TIMES
Our latest special publication is a must for all country sports fan - Country Times offers hunting, shooting, fishing and equestrian news. The latest edition, which can be read online, includes articles on the Hunting Act, countryside rights of way, fly
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR...
This is Wiltshire is getting in the mood for love with a specially created section for Valentine's Day. The site aims to provide browsers with everything they need for a hassle-free Valentine's. The site includes gift ideas, the perfect ways to spend
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THE COUNTRY TIMES
Our latest special publication is a must for all country sports fan - Country Times offers hunting, shooting, fishing and equestrian news. The latest edition, which can be read online, includes articles on the Hunting Act, countryside rights of way, fly
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Help's on hand to combatthe blues
EMPLOYERS are being urged to give their staff an extended lunch hour, free drinks or yoga classes to help them cope. But in Swindon two of the town's largest employers say they already lay on extras to keep workers' spirits up. Staff at Nationwide have
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR...
This is Wiltshire is getting in the mood for love with a specially created section for Valentine's Day. The site aims to provide browsers with everything they need for a hassle-free Valentine's. The site includes gift ideas, the perfect ways to spend
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Disabled customers to get a helping hand
NATIONWIDE says it will be bringing disabled-friendly features to every branch in the country. The building society, which employs about 2,000 people in its Pipers Way headquarters and in branches in Swindon, is introducing Helping Hand features. These
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'I looked down and saw that blood was dripping on to the floor'
Ref. 75761-36A MAN has been slashed across the face by a robber because he didn't have any money. Adrian Taylor, 20, had popped out for a walk on Sunday night when he was attacked in the railway station underpass by a masked man with what police believe
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Sevens in control
SUPERMARINE took teams from under seven to under 12 level to take on Chippenham and Clifton on Sunday. Marine were dominant at under seven level, with 6-5 victories over both opponents. Chippenham meanwhile drew 7-7 with Clifton, tries coming from Nicholas
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Captain Claire at the double!
SUPERMARINE Ladies secured their fourth win of the South West One season with a 15-7 home success over Trojans at South Marston on Sunday. Captain Claire Chard led the charge, scoring two tries as the Southampton-based visitors were defeated. It was a
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Dan's haul is too much for Norton
CHIPPENHAM 3rd shut out hosts Midsomer Norton as they claimed a 13-0 win. The visitors needed to be strong defensively early on, but bagged the first score after 20 minutes. After winning a scrum on the halfway line, the ball came out to Dan Reynolds,
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Bassett grind it out at Oldfield
SIMON Addis' try with 10 minutes to go sealed a hard-fought 10-3 victory for Wootton Bassett's first reserves at Oldfield in the Bath Combination Merit Table. Bassett opened the scoring through Gareth Walbyoff after pressure in the Oldfield 22. But the
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THE COUNTRY TIMES
Our latest special publication is a must for all country sports fan - Country Times offers hunting, shooting, fishing and equestrian news. The latest edition, which can be read online, includes articles on the Hunting Act, countryside rights of way, fly
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Regent the rulers
Regent kept up their challenge for the Premier Division title with a 3-2 victory over South Marston. Simon Kemp and Craig Evendon scored for South Marston. Regent are three points behind leaders Ridgeway, with four games in hand. A close game between
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Late flourish beats Greyhound
GREYHOUND missed out on a place in the quarter-finals of the FA Sunday Cup and ultimately a trip to Anfield as they crashed out of the competition at the weekend. The Dog were 10 minutes away from securing a place in the last eight before conceding a
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First goal joy for Maine
Swindon Town A Ladies under 12s beat Blunsdon Colts under 12s 3-1. Five minutes into the game Town's Serena Smith beat a defender in the box but was brought down to win a penalty. Smith took the spot kick to make it 1-0. Blunsdon pushed hard for the equaliser
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Alicia treble for Highworth
Highworth Girls under 10s continued their good run with a 4-1 win away at Derry Hill. Highworth went ahead against the run of play after seven minutes with Alicia Webber scoring. This seemed to settle Highworth and shortly after, Lottie Downes made it
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Lucy shines for Spitfires
Swindon Spitfires under 14s continued their recent good form with a victory over Devizes Town. Spitfires went out fighting from the whistle with Emma Skinner quickly scoring the opening goal. They kept control of the game with some inventive play and
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White sets sights on Shield final
CHIPPENHAM travel to Salisbury City tonight needing to overturn a one-goal deficit to secure a return visit to the County Ground for manager Steve White. The Bluebirds trail going into the second leg of this evening's Wiltshire Premier Shield semi-final
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THE COUNTRY TIMES
Our latest special publication is a must for all country sports fan - Country Times offers hunting, shooting, fishing and equestrian news. The latest edition, which can be read online, includes articles on the Hunting Act, countryside rights of way, fly
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Visitors have the write stuff
Ref. 75712-19TWO children's authors have given youngsters at a Swindon school an injection of imagination. Authors Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore visited Lainesmead Primary School last week to meet the children and offer tips on better story writing.
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Good use for old mobiles
Ref. 75742-104A WOMAN who escaped the Asian tsunami is appealing for people to donate mobile phones to the survivors. Alison Mitchell, a quantity surveyor from Liden, says mobile phones in Sri Lanka are expensive but calls cost very little. "When we were
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Just barmy
HERE we go again, the annual silly council tax survey instigated by Mike Bawden and his Plan A or Plan B? Press the red button now. One wonders if the citizens of ancient Pompei had politicians as barmy as ours. Little wonder Vesuvius blew its top. J
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Homes decision made in Taunton
IN reply to W Bunce's letter (Adver, Wednesday, January 19), no, he did not miss something with respect to the South West Regional Assembly. The SWRA has been formed as another tier in government, along with all the associated costs to the taxpayer. It
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Road danger from children
AS is driving into Old Town isn't enough of a headache already, I have had cause for even greater concern caused by children. On two occasions in the past fortnight I have had to take evasive action when children have either walked or run straight out
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Connolly gets derby relish
Bath head coach John Connolly is relishing the prospect of taking on rivals Gloucester in the semi-finals of the Powergen Cup. The west country sides were paired in the draw for the last four last night, while Leeds were drawn against London Irish. Connolly
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Thumping win keeps Calne in it
FAST-IMPROVING Calne remain on the fringes of title contention in Dorset & Wilts One after they sent Marlborough hurtling towards the basement with a 72-3 defeat. The visitors made it 172 points in just two league matches, after their 100-10 demolition
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Harwell are swept aside
Swindon's march towards Berks, Bucks & Oxon Premier Division success continued with ease on Saturday, as struggling Harwell were brushed aside 53-5. Wing Mathieu Seynaeve and fly-half Neil Maycock bagged two tries each for the rampant home side, lock
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THE COUNTRY TIMES
Our latest special publication is a must for all country sports fan - Country Times offers hunting, shooting, fishing and equestrian news. The latest edition, which can be read online, includes articles on the Hunting Act, countryside rights of way, fly
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR...
This is Wiltshire is getting in the mood for love with a specially created section for Valentine's Day. The site aims to provide browsers with everything they need for a hassle-free Valentine's. The site includes gift ideas, the perfect ways to spend
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR...
This is Wiltshire is getting in the mood for love with a specially created section for Valentine's Day. The site aims to provide browsers with everything they need for a hassle-free Valentine's. The site includes gift ideas, the perfect ways to spend
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THE COUNTRY TIMES
Our latest special publication is a must for all country sports fan - Country Times offers hunting, shooting, fishing and equestrian news. The latest edition, which can be read online, includes articles on the Hunting Act, countryside rights of way, fly
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR...
This is Wiltshire is getting in the mood for love with a specially created section for Valentine's Day. The site aims to provide browsers with everything they need for a hassle-free Valentine's. The site includes gift ideas, the perfect ways to spend
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We'll Cope!
TAX turmoil may have enveloped the County Ground but manager Andy King believes the club has survived darker hours than this one. The Town boss has lived through the bulk of the club's financial dramas over the last four and a half years and feels that
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THE COUNTRY TIMES
Our latest special publication is a must for all country sports fan - Country Times offers hunting, shooting, fishing and equestrian news. The latest edition, which can be read online, includes articles on the Hunting Act, countryside rights of way, fly
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR...
This is Wiltshire is getting in the mood for love with a specially created section for Valentine's Day. The site aims to provide browsers with everything they need for a hassle-free Valentine's. The site includes gift ideas, the perfect ways to spend
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Chippenham -22, Dunstable -22
VERTIGO is not something that seems to bother the players of Chippeham as they marched back to the top of the Southern Premier League. Although Merthyr Tydfil have a game in hand over the Bluebirds, their comfortable 4-1 victory over Dunstable put them
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR...
This is Wiltshire is getting in the mood for love with a specially created section for Valentine's Day. The site aims to provide browsers with everything they need for a hassle-free Valentine's. The site includes gift ideas, the perfect ways to spend
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Smoking ban is not a viable option for us
Arkell's managing director has said many of his pubs could not afford to ban smoking. His statement comes the day after news that a smoking ban at JD Wetherspoon's new Swindon bar is to spread further afield. James Arkell said: "The town centre is a very
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR...
This is Wiltshire is getting in the mood for love with a specially created section for Valentine's Day. The site aims to provide browsers with everything they need for a hassle-free Valentine's. The site includes gift ideas, the perfect ways to spend
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Late flurry sends Westlecot Ladies out of national event
WESTLECOT LADIES' hopes of reaching the national finals of the Over 60s Double Rinks again are over for another year. The 2003 winners and beaten finalists last year went out on Sunday in the last 16 on the neutral green at Whiteknights, Reading. They
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THE COUNTRY TIMES
Our latest special publication is a must for all country sports fan - Country Times offers hunting, shooting, fishing and equestrian news. The latest edition, which can be read online, includes articles on the Hunting Act, countryside rights of way, fly
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Stock up the office
OFFICE supplies chain Staples is holding a business discount week today, tomorrow and Thursday, with up to 20 per cent off. Staff will be on hand 8am to 8pm to give advice and demonstrations. Greenbridge store manager Gail Hull said: "Past events have
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Happy Shalliday
THE Royal Bank of Scotland has appointed Dave Shalliday as corporate director for the south west and south Wales. He joined the bank in 1976 and has worked in retail, corporate and commercial divisions. Married with two children aged 11 and 14, Dave is
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Deadline nears for tax returns
THOUSANDS of taxpayers in Swindon and the south west are expected to be fined for missing Monday's tax deadline. The beginning of next week is the last chance to submit self-assessment returns for the 2003-04 financial year. It is applicable to anyone
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THE COUNTRY TIMES
Our latest special publication is a must for all country sports fan - Country Times offers hunting, shooting, fishing and equestrian news. The latest edition, which can be read online, includes articles on the Hunting Act, countryside rights of way, fly
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR...
This is Wiltshire is getting in the mood for love with a specially created section for Valentine's Day. The site aims to provide browsers with everything they need for a hassle-free Valentine's. The site includes gift ideas, the perfect ways to spend
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR...
This is Wiltshire is getting in the mood for love with a specially created section for Valentine's Day. The site aims to provide browsers with everything they need for a hassle-free Valentine's. The site includes gift ideas, the perfect ways to spend
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Not much use
I just want to know what people think of the Jobcentre. They used to help people find jobs. Nowadays they can't even be bothered and when you do apply through them and not hear anything they moan at you for not finding any work. J Smith Swindon
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Big thank you
A MENINGITIS Trust would like to take this opportunity to thank people in the South West for helping FOCUS stores raise more than £87,000 towards the fight against meningitis. FOCUS stores throughout the region held family fun days last year, which were
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Helpline detail
I WAS interested to read your article on January 6, about a new urine test that could provide early warning of pre-eclampsia. I thought your readers might be interested to know that Action on Pre-Eclampsia is a registered charity set up in 1991 to provide
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Give us a hand
MANY thanks for your inclusion of Mike Bawden, the present council leader expressing his views on January 18, in regard to the poorly attended public meetings when the current year's council tax was debated. As a pensioner of some 81 years of life I am
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Fisher ready to make changes
BY the manager's own admission, Highworth have not been at their best since the turn of the year but they have still been doing enough to grind out results until Saturday. John Fisher's side were beaten 3-1 at home by fellow Premier Division title pretenders
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Bluebirds stay top after stalemate
CHIPPENHAM drew a blank at Hednesford, but remain top of the Premier Division as results elsewhere favoured the Bluebirds. Steve White's team drew 0-0 with the FA Trophy holders thanks to a fine rearguard action. Mark Hervin saved Lee Barrow's drive but
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Late shocker for New College
Premier Division title contenders New College suffered a set back at Cricklade when the home side's Ian Ross netted a last-minute goal to give his side a 2-1 victory, writes RAY BURROUGHS. Disappointed College boss Pete Horwat said: "We didn't battle
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More on board
SUPERMARINE boss Mark Collier is set to celebrate a fine win over in-form Paulton Rovers by securing the services of two new faces. Roger Emms' second-half header was enough to secure victory at Hunts Copse on Saturday but with a glut of suspensions pending
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Nothing to sneeze at ...
Ref. 28006-105POP CONCERTS could be one of the first unlikely victims of a major outbreak of flu. Football matches and other big events could also fall foul of the bug during the next flu pandemic, under plans being considered by Government. So music
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Four-star wins for cup teams
Under 11 KO Cup Two sides are safely through to the semi-finals, Uffington United and Hungerford Town both winning 4-1. Jack Hegg (2), George Hook and Andrew Lawrence were the scorers for Uffington against AFC Lydiard, Jordan Smith getting the consolation
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Scheme to ease fears
REGULAR meetings will be held with a housing developer to help ease Wootton Bassett residents' fears over a new build. Developer Wainhomes has put forward a proposal for land next to Vowley View and Interface Business Park. Up to 70 houses could be built
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Please give support to youngsters
WILTSHIRE'S Independent Visitor Scheme is looking to recruit people across the county to offer support to young people. The scheme is aimed at visiting, befriending and supporting young people who are looked after by the local authority in foster, residential
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This is nothing to sneeze at ...
Ref. 28006-105POP CONCERTS could be one of the first unlikely victims of a major outbreak of flu. Football matches and other big events could also fall foul of the bug during the next flu pandemic, under plans being considered by Government. So music
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Students will learn about the write stuff
WANNABE wordsmiths are invited to take part in a new course to sharpen their feature writing skills. The two-day Introduction To Feature Writing is being held at the University of Bath in Swindon on February 26 and 27. Its organiser, freelance journalist
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Smoking ban is not a viable option for us
Arkell's managing director has said many of his pubs could not afford to ban smoking. His statement comes the day after news that a smoking ban at JD Wetherspoon's new Swindon bar is to spread further afield. James Arkell said: "The town centre is a very
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'I don't want 24-hoour drinking in my pubs'
A SWINDON brewery boss responsible for more than 100 pubs has slammed proposals for the introduction of 24-hour drinking. James Arkell, managing director of Arkell's Brewery, believes the new laws will be bad news for local community pubs and has branded
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Short up front
MINETY have launched an appeal for new front row players after their understrength second string was forced to call off a match for the fourth league game in succession. The forfeit against Warminster meant Minety lost another two points and left them
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR...
This is Wiltshire is getting in the mood for love with a specially created section for Valentine's Day. The site aims to provide browsers with everything they need for a hassle-free Valentine's. The site includes gift ideas, the perfect ways to spend
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Phil your boots!
PHIL COULSON was the Swindon Sunday League hot shot at the weekend, scoring all five as Division One leaders Green Baize beat bottom club Pewsey Saints 5-1 to maintain their 100 pre cent record after 10 games. Swindon West Indians won 5-0 at Thamesdown
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Rich pickings for four-goal Michelle as Town run riot
SWINDON Town Ladies notched up their biggest win of the season when they beat Launton 7-1 in a South West Combination League game played at Aldbourne. Launton kicked off on a sunny crisp afternoon with conditions perfect and made the early running although
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Sasha stars in Badgers victory
SWINDON Badgers marched into the semi-final of the Wiltshire Under 14 Cup when they beat previously unbeaten Chippenham in a penalty shoot out. Their heroine was keeper Sasha Edwards, who saved a penalty in normal time and then saved two more in the shoot
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR...
This is Wiltshire is getting in the mood for love with a specially created section for Valentine's Day. The site aims to provide browsers with everything they need for a hassle-free Valentine's. The site includes gift ideas, the perfect ways to spend
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Plan sparks racism fear s
SWINDON'S Racial Equality Council says the Conservative party's plans to curb immigration will give extremist groups an excuse to victimise asylum seekers. Tory leader Michael Howard used a keynote speech to explain how his party would stop people claiming
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Changes in jail terms welcomed
THE family of Leanne White, who killed herself fearing the paedophile who stole her childhood would soon be released from jail, has welcomed new sentencing powers. Changes giving courts much greater powers to protect the public and help reduce re-offending
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Fuel spillage is wildlife threat
Ref. 75760-17 Threat Sue Hulbert with a sick moorhen affected by the diesel spillAN INVESTIGATION is underway to find out how 10,000 litres of oil leaked into a Swindon river. The Environment Agency says up to 10,000 litres of red diesel has leaked into
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Air show to honour 60 years since end of war
THE 60th anniversary of the ending of World War Two will be officially marked at the world's biggest military air show at RAF Fairford over the weekend of July 16-17. But exactly how it will be celebrated during the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT
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'Come back' plea to fans
SWINDON Town supporters have sent out a battle cry to residents to help the club weather the latest financial storm. An overdue six-figure VAT payment has triggered court action and Town have until February 2 to pay up. Customs and Excise, who issued
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Man robbed during attack in public toilets
A SWINDON man was forced to hand over £100 when he was mugged in a public toilet. The 64-year-old was grabbed around the arms as he used urinals in Cirencester. He also said an object was pressed into his neck during the ordeal. Around 20-minutes earlier
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Lucy's toy joy
Ref. 75763-03A LITTLE girl who suffers from a life threatening illness had her greatest wish granted thanks to a charity. Lucy Sims, six, and her sister Abbie, eight, of Haydon Wick both have Medium Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrog-enase Deficiency (MCADD). MCADD
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Our green land is disappearing
Houses, houses every-where in our green and pleasant land, half way between London and Bristol Is it all our planners fault or did it start much further back with the dreams of a Bristolian named Brunel, when he wanted somewhere to build and service his
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Good to have a bit of honesty
Was it sour grapes when Walcot candidate Andrew James (Con) criticised Peter Mallinson (Lab) for being a Conservative and then changing to a Labour candidate? It was refreshing when Mr Mallinson hit back by saying he had made a mistake years ago and would
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Degree too far
THE Save Coate coalition could not agree more with the University of Bath (EA, A degree or two out on education Jan 21) that Swindon students should have the opportunity to study at a degree level in their home town. A university campus in the town centre
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Not so good
I WAS horrified to read the North Swindon Labour MP letter claiming Swindon gets a good deal from the Labour Government. Year on year, we the local residents have seen our council tax bills rocket. This is a bad deal for us, the local residents. While
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Get more staff
I WAS not at all surprised to read, Vomit bug closes wards at hospital (Adver, Jan 19). Until more nurses and auxiliary staff are made available we will read the same story again and again. My wife was admitted to intensive care unit, where the standard
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Slow down to save the badgers
I AM writing to express my total agreement with the views expressed by K Head in the Adver regarding the unnecessary slaughter of wildlife on our roads. That very topic had been the subject of a discussion I had earlier in the day with a friend. I said
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Stickler's troops in the hunt
GRAHAM Stickler hailed his Wootton Bassett title-chasers as they stayed on Frome's heels in Southern Counties South with a 19-13 home success over Dorchester. The delighted coach saw two tries from Nick Parker and a Flo Vialan touchdown win the day at
