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King Meets Board
ANDY King has met with the Town board to discuss mystery 'proposals' on a number of footballing issues at the club but for now he is playing his cards close to his chest. The Town boss spent much of yesterday locked in meetings with a number of directors
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Bus driver leaves pupil stranded
A YOUNG Salisbury boy was left stranded at school, after a bus driver said his ticket was invalid and drove off without him. Now, the boy's parents want to warn others the same thing could happen to their child - despite a Wilts & Dorset policy stipulating
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Leukaemia project gets vital funding
THE medical research charity Hope this week announced a grant of £10,000 for a new leukaemia research project in Salisbury. The work will be done in the Wessex Regional Genetics research laboratory, at Salisbury District Hospital. Dr Andrew Chase will
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Extended celebrations for golden couple
Pete and Jean Vince of Amesbury, who celebrated their golden wedding on Saturday. 3.2.5A THREE-WEEK cruise on the luxury ship Aurora, before she ran into problems, was one of the highlights of extended golden wedding celebrations for Amesbury couple Pete
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Fire rips through school
A scorched doll's house stands among the gutted remains of a classroom at Broad Chalke Primary School after Tuesday's fire. 3/2/5NEARLY 150 children were evacuated after an explosion and fire ripped through a classroom at Broad Chalke, Primary School
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Princess pays her respects
The Princess Royal visited RAF Lyneham yesterday afternoon where she spoke to members of 47 Squadron to show her support. She is Honorary Air Commodore at the RAF base and was paying a private visit. "The Princess wished to show her support to the squadron
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'This team was one of the best'
Group Captain Paul Oborn Ref: 75873-79THE ten service personnel killed when an RAF Hercules crashed in central Iraq have been described as among the best in the force. At a press conference at Lyneham yesterday Section Commander, RAF Lyneham Group Captain
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Cathedral ceremony marks Holocaust day
Walter Kammerling lights a candle in Salisbury Cathedral to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Holocaust. 3.2.5 SALISBURY Cathedral and the district council once again joined forces to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Last Thursday's ceremony was held
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5m new Virgins
VIRGIN Mobile, which has a base in Trowbridge, has announced it has broken the five million customer barrier. It said it had started the year strongly and added 417,000 new customers in the last three months of last year. It is a "virtual operator" that
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Leukaemia project gets vital funding
THE medical research charity Hope this week announced a grant of £10,000 for a new leukaemia research project in Salisbury. The work will be done in the Wessex Regional Genetics research laboratory, at Salisbury District Hospital. Dr Andrew Chase will
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Vic's just the job
RECRUITMENT firm SJC, which has an office on Commercial Road, has promoted Vicky Smith from Swindon branch manager to director. SJC also has a Bath branch and is about to open in Reading.
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Office sales rise but shops down
THE sale of the Brunel Centre remains the key to bringing out Swindon's untapped potential. That's the view of Andrew Kilpatrick of Thompsons commercial property consultants in Commercial Road. Mr Kilpatrick contributes to the Royal Institution of Chartered
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Murder victim left identity note in his sock
MURDERED Asian millionaire Anil Chohan left a letter with a clue to his killer's identity in his sock, an Old Bailey heard. The folded piece of paper contained the name of convicted drug dealer Kenneth Regan (55), formerly of Ringwood, who is accused
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Nathan can't stop eating
78854-18TODDLER Nathan Rogers stares longingly at his family's well-stocked fridge. Most children crave chocolate and other sickly goodies but this three-year-old suffers from a rare eating disorder called Prader-Willi Syndrome. Around one in 15,000 people
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'This team was one of the best'
Group Captain Paul Oborn Ref: 75873-79THE ten service personnel killed when an RAF Hercules crashed in central Iraq have been described as among the best in the force. At a press conference at Lyneham yesterday Section Commander, RAF Lyneham Group Captain
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Silence is golden for school kids
75821-44SILENCE descended on a village school when pupils held a sponsored hush for charity. Dozens of children, aged six to 11, took part in the challenge at St Andrew's School in Blunsdon for the Swindon Cancer Appeal. All money raised will help dedicated
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Petition calls for CCTV to halt yobs
75856-15CCTV cameras would help reclaim the streets of Rodbourne Cheney from young yobs, say residents. Now 400 people have signed a petition calling for cameras to be installed along Moredon Road. The area around the Church-walk North and Churchwalk
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Pitching in
Ron ToppSWINDON Town's stadium manager has saluted stewards who have come to the cash-strapped club's aid with a 'tremendous gesture'. At a time when gates are falling, winding-up orders are being fought off and staff paid late, Ron Topp has pointed to
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Cancer victim loses her fight
Gemma LambethA YOUNG woman who fought against cancer, and campaigned to force a Swindon pub to change its rules, has died. Gemma Lambeth, 19, waged a courageous fight against leukaemia and refused to be seen as a victim. In July last year she battled
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Gale takes top spot in charity match
SUNDAY'S Danny Bohane Memorial match on Devizes AC's Kennet and Avon stretches raised over £300 for Danny's children but was largely disappointing because of the lack of skimmer bream caught. Devizes anglers, who are very prominent on the canal this season
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Princess pays her respects
The Princess Royal visited RAF Lyneham yesterday afternoon where she spoke to members of 47 Squadron to show her support. She is Honorary Air Commodore at the RAF base and was paying a private visit. "The Princess wished to show her support to the squadron
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'This team was one of the best'
Group Captain Paul Oborn Ref: 75873-79THE ten service personnel killed when an RAF Hercules crashed in central Iraq have been described as among the best in the force. At a press conference at Lyneham yesterday Section Commander, RAF Lyneham Group Captain
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One of the best
Mark GibsonMark Gibson could not wait to join the RAF. One of life's entertainers, he was devoted to his wife Sheila and young daughter Poppy. Today we mourn his passing. FAMILY and friends of Swindon servicemen who died in the Hercules crash have described
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Collier's warning
Supermarine boss Mark Collier has warned his troops that they will be scrapping to avoid the drop if they don't show signs of improvement. Collier launched his verbal attack after a disappointing 2-1 Southern League defeat at Bracknell last night. He
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Can you help garden day?
THE Cricklade Bloomers are looking for entrants and helpers for this year's Open Gardens day. The event, which takes place on Sunday June 19 from 10am to 5pm involves keen gardeners in Cricklade opening their gardens to allow members of the public to
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Councillor given the 'poisoned chalice'
A COUNCILLOR appointed to a new position has been told he is taking up a poisoned chalice. Coun Andrew Bennett (Con, Ridgeway) will take up the new role of cabinet member for community and partnership after the position was approved at a full meeting
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Big brother boosts appeal by £7,000
A WEEKEND of Big Brother, car park camping and darts at a Swindon pub has netted £7,000 for the Asian Tsunami Appeal. The fundraising event took place at the Swiss Chalet pub on Chapel Street at the weekend. John Honeyman, landlord at the Arkell's pub
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Call for all homes to have sprinklers
SPRINKLERS must be fitted in every home as part of a nation-wide fire safety campaign, a Swindon MP has claimed. Julia Drown (Swindon South) said that the greater use of sprinklers in homes will cut the number of deaths caused by fire. During a debate
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Chance to influence health care
THE Swindon Parent Panel is looking for new members to help plan local health services for parents, babies and children. The panel, which currently has five members, was set up 12 years ago to ensure the views of ordinary parents were taken into account
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Search is on for football doubles
Youngsters who share their name with a footballer could play a new Subbuteo game at Old Trafford. If your name is Alan Smith, Sol Campbell or Gary Neville and you are under 16 then you could be in for a chance to attend the launch of Photo Real Subbuteo
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Meeting date set
PLANS for the Creative Planet project at the Science Museum in Wroughton will be discussed at a meeting on February 24. Public exhibitions on the plans were held in January. An outline planning application is expected to be submitted this year.
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Help out at woods
THE Peatmoor Woodland Group will meet on Sunday. Volunteers are welcome to help coppicing and managing the ancient woodland from 10am to 3pm on Sunday. Those taking part should meet at Kingdom Hall on Swinley Drive.
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'Psychic dogs predicted win'
BIG Brother star Jackie Stallone believes her dogs have psychic powers because they predicted George Bush would win the US election. Stallone, pictured, who was the first celebrity to be voted out of the Celebrity Big Brother house, said she first realised
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Barriers planned
TICKET barriers could be installed at Swindon train station. Train operators First Great Western and First Great Western Link intend to install more automatic ticket gates at stations following a successful introduction at Paddington. Glenda Lamont, director
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Pancake party for good cause
A SWINDON church is organising a 'pancake brunch', and half of the proceeds raised will be donated to the Tsunami appeal. The event on April 9 is being held at St Augustine's Church, Rodbourne. The pan-cakes will be served with lemons, sugar and syrup
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Roman feast for children
CHILDREN will be able to make their own jewellery inspired by Roman and Medieval styles at the Swindon Museum and Art Gallery. Ancient Adornments will take place at the museum on Thursday March 21 from 2pm to 4pm. It will be suitable for children aged
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Teenagers needed to take to stage to teach councillors
YOUNGSTERS will have a chance to help educate councillors by taking part in an innovative drama project. Wiltshire County Council has got together with two drama groups to produce five playlets which will be performed for new councillors after the county
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'Cuts would be short-sighted'
CUTS to community services would be short-sighted and self-defeating, a councillor has claimed. Coun Steve Allsopp (Lab, Parks) highlighted the costs to the council of fostering children, arguing prevention is better than cure he told a Swindon Council
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No revival as sales are worst for five years
HOPES of a post-Christmas revival in retail sales have been dashed research which points to the quietest January in five years. The national study by the CBI found 33 per cent of firms believed their sales volumes were down on a year earlier, compared
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Voluntary groups stage protest against cuts
Charity workers in Swindon are hoping for a large turn-out today in a demonstration against proposed cuts to the voluntary sector. Voluntary Action Swindon, based in John Street, has organised the protest as the council meets to discuss planned £250,000
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Town parking profits remain the same
LOCAL councils in England raised about 50 per cent more in parking charges in 2002-3 compared with five years previously, the Commons has been told. But Swindon parking services manager Tony Foss said the profits from Swindon car parks had not risen.
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Shop window smashed in latest vandal attack
75880-28VANDALS have smashed a window in a shopping parade plagued by anti-social behaviour. The window at Ladbrokes betting shop in Clive Parade, Pinehurst, was smashed last night. Manager Carol Waugh said: "It will cost £600 to replace, but will be
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Good change
COUNCILLORS Andy Harrison and Kevin Small refer to slow or little progress made by the Conservatives. Strange that both were in the Labour council whose efforts firmly placed us at the bottom of the tables. Surely progress of any kind is better than what
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A champion
I REFER to the condemnation and criticism of Frank Avenell by Kevin Small, January 29. Frank Avenell spent 50 years working for this country and helped to defend it by serving during World War II. He has striven to defend the vulnerable from the extortionate
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So expensive
JEAN Saunders letter in the Adver (Jan 25) made my blood boil. In regards to not wanting a university in Swindon. She stated that students could travel away. She has failed to realise what it costs. My granddaughter is at university; not only does she
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Fixed tap is to be mended!
IN response to Mr J E Plumtree's letter about our kitchen tap. I was very impressed to read Mr Plumtree's plumbers' terminology, although I think he was distracting us from the main point. When I initially telephoned the council services reporting there
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Salaries eat up our taxes
THERE are so many reasons for paying, adequately, for the services we all need. Continual squabbles about the amounts of council tax we pay will solve nothing. Savings made, here and there, usually against the well-being of the less fortunate in our society
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'No Danny issue'
England boss Andy Robinson insisted he had "no issues" with Danny Grewcock after selecting the Bath and Lions lock for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations Championship opener against Wales. Grewcock (pictured) could yet find himself in disciplinary hot water following
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'Our aim is to help people - you have only one liver'
Alison Rogers (left) with colleagues Gemma Thomas, Sandra Cooper, Jill Elsey and Emma Ribbons. 3/2/5 THE British Liver Trust, which helps people suffering from liver disease, has just celebrated its first birthday at its new headquarters in Ringwood.
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Cathedral ceremony marks Holocaust day
Walter Kammerling lights a candle in Salisbury Cathedral to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Holocaust. 3.2.5 SALISBURY Cathedral and the district council once again joined forces to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Last Thursday's ceremony was held
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Widower condemns mental health plans
Cyril Lee with a portrait of his late wife Dorothy. 3/2/5PENSIONER Cyril Lee has slammed proposals to modernise mental health services in south Wiltshire as "totally impracticable", and warns of serious problems ahead caused by a shortage of nursing home
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Murder victim left identity note in his sock
MURDERED Asian millionaire Anil Chohan left a letter with a clue to his killer's identity in his sock, an Old Bailey heard. The folded piece of paper contained the name of convicted drug dealer Kenneth Regan (55), formerly of Ringwood, who is accused
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51 jobs go after electronics firm calls in receivers
WILTON was dealt a crushing blow this week, as one of the town's largest employers laid off more than half its workforce. American-owned Woven Electronics Ltd has made 51 members of staff redundant, following a sharp drop in profits over the past few
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One of the best
Mark GibsonMark Gibson could not wait to join the RAF. One of life's entertainers, he was devoted to his wife Sheila and young daughter Poppy. Today we mourn his passing. FAMILY and friends of Swindon servicemen who died in the Hercules crash have described
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Nissan expands
NISSAN is to build a new family vehicle, safeguarding more than 1,000 jobs in the Sunderland plant. The Japanese car firm is said to be investing about £223 million in a new model on Wearside, and was awarded a £5 million regional selective assistance
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Bus driver leaves pupil stranded
A YOUNG Salisbury boy was left stranded at school, after a bus driver said his ticket was invalid and drove off without him. Now, the boy's parents want to warn others the same thing could happen to their child - despite a Wilts & Dorset policy stipulating
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Traffic lights installed
Heavy traffic in Whiteparish led to fears of accident or even tragedy. 3/2/5A DAY after the Salisbury Journal highlighted traffic fears facing Whiteparish, temporary lights have been installed in the village. Since the closure of the busy A36 Southampton-Salisbury
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Protest may reach ballot box
Salisbury MP Robert Key and country, district and parish councillors give their backing to Downton residents. 3/2/5CAMPAIGNERS are prepared to go all the way to the ballot box, in a bid to stop heavy lorries using their village as a rat run. With Wiltshire
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Living the American dream
75866-31IT MAY not be selling ice to the eskimos but Sarah Benning's handmade American-style crafts and toys are attracting interest from across the Atlantic. Sarah makes her goods in her garage in Abbey Meads, and her business The Blueberry Patch was
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Widower condemns mental health plans
Cyril Lee with a portrait of his late wife Dorothy. 3/2/5PENSIONER Cyril Lee has slammed proposals to modernise mental health services in south Wiltshire as "totally impracticable", and warns of serious problems ahead caused by a shortage of nursing home
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51 jobs go after electronics firm calls in receivers
WILTON was dealt a crushing blow this week, as one of the town's largest employers laid off more than half its workforce. American-owned Woven Electronics Ltd has made 51 members of staff redundant, following a sharp drop in profits over the past few
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Fire rips through school
A scorched doll's house stands among the gutted remains of a classroom at Broad Chalke Primary School after Tuesday's fire. 3/2/5NEARLY 150 children were evacuated after an explosion and fire ripped through a classroom at Broad Chalke, Primary School
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Children are suspects in sweets theft
POLICE in Wootton Bassett believe that children may be responsible for two thefts of sweets in the Station Road area of the town. Confectionery including chocolate bars, tomato ketchup and marzipan logs was stolen from a garage after offenders smashed
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Computer theft
THIEVES were disturbed during a raid in Wootton Bassett but still made off with a large amount of computer equipment. Police believe that two men, one Asian and one black, entered a commercial premises on Whitehill Industrial Estate on January 20 between
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Council tax set for 3% increase
Council leader Coun Mike BawdenSWINDON residents are set to face a council tax rise of just three per cent over last year, council bosses have revealed. But the move means nearly all of the planned £10m of cuts will go ahead at the council. The three
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Chess champs wipe the board in competition
75875-18CHILDREN from a Swindon primary school were victorious in a national chess competition. The two teams of gifted youngsters from Lawn Junior School both came top for their age groups in the English Primary School's Chess Association competition
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Series of changes for show organiser
THE team that organises and operates the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford is to undergo a series of changes. The RAF Benevolent Fund Enterprises has been the subject of a wide-ranging review, which has found that the The Royal Air Force
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Youngsters can get aid
A FREE advice service is available for young people who no longer live in the family home. Moving On 18-2-25 offers assistance with many problems youngsters face when moving out and renting for the first time, such as filling in forms, claiming benefits
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Gipsy site planning inquiry is opened
AN INQUIRY into the gipsy site at Minety has opened in Chippenham. Expected to last four days, the inquiry is hearing evidence from the local council, residents and travellers themselves. The group of more than 50 travellers are appealing to remain on
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Star's dress fear
ACTRESS Cate Blanchett is worried about trying on designer dresses for the Oscars next month in case her son is sick on them. The star, pictured has been nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category for her performance as Katharine Hepburn in The
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Man cut from car after crash
Firefighters had to cut a man free from the wreckage of his car after an accident on the B4069 between Lyneham and Chippenham. The crash, which happened at 7.20pm yesterday evening involved two cars. Fire crews from Wootton Bassett, Westlea and Calne
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West not best for keeping tidy
THE quality of the south west's local environment is slipping fast. That is the message from a national study by Keep Britain Tidy, which looks at the condition of the country's streets, housing areas, waterways and shopping districts. Despite national
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Fans give Franz thumbs-up
SCOTTISH art rockers Franz Ferdinand have scooped five nominations for next month's NME Awards. Last year they won the Mercury Music Prize for their self-titled debut album and are expected to be the biggest winners at this month's Brits. They are now
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Mercedes driver set to face crown court trial
GERALD Hicks will appear in court charged with dangerous driving following a car chase in Pinehurst at Christmas. Children playing near the road feared for their lives when a silver Mercedes sped along Hawthorn Avenue chased by police. Heather and Harriet
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Dilapidated wing set for facelift
BUILDING work has begun to give a Swindon secondary school a new lease of life. Phase one of the building work at Headlands School kicked off this week with the refurbishment of the school's west wing. This part of the school was closed by headteacher
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Ticking bomb
REBEL teenagers who binge-drink on street corners are playing with a ticking bomb, according to a new study. Researchers found that 14 and 15-year-olds who got drunk when unsupervised were at particular risk of hurting themselves in fights or com-pleting
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Youngsters get a kick at games day
75814-25Students from New College have been passing on sporting tips to children at a primary school. Georgina Brain, 18, Dean Ramshaw, 17, Nicola Emmis, 17, James Nobbs, 17, and Gary Crisp, 19, who are studying PE at A level spent a day at Broad Town
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Voters set to make a point
COUNCIL tax and local services could be major factors influencing the votes when Walcot residents go to the polls tomorrow. The by-election was caused by the resignation of Conservative councillor Laura Holiday but the ward's other seat is held by Labour
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Vision for town gets thumbs up
75870-29BOSSES at two of Swindon's leading organisations say they are encouraged by the deputy prime minister's optimism for the re-birth of the town centre. Yesterday, the Evening Advertiser reported how the Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott used his
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Put your best foot forward
AGE Concern Swindon is appealing for people to support their work by taking part in the Kellogg's Corn Flakes Great Walk 2005. The local 10 kilometre sponsored walk is part of one of the biggest charity fundraising events of the year. The marathon relay
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Purse return
I LOST my Louis Vuitton purse worth approx £100 with £50 cash either in or just outside the House of Fraser car park in Swindon on Wednesday, Jan 26. This morning my purse was posted through my door in a bag with all the contents inside. No note was left
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Memories
WITH reference to the letter from Mary Ratcliffe of Old Town. I watched the funeral of the great Sir Winston Churchill on television. I was living in Egham, Surrey at the time. As soon as the journey by train left Waterloo, we went to Egham Station to
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Preserve our literary heritage
IN January 1975 a high-profile national appeal was launched to protect Richard Jefferies birthplace at Coate farm from the bulldozers. Former poet laureate John Betjeman headed up a team of famous authors and celebrities who included Spike Milligan, Richard
