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Blues into final four
CHIPPENHAM are through to the semi-finals of the Southern League Cup after beating Tiverton 4-0 last night. Bluebirds boss Steve White tinkered with his line-up but still earned victory and a fifth successive clean sheet. Dave Gilroy fired the hosts ahead
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Neil makes a perfect start
NEIL HOPE made a winning debut in his first indoor World Tour event. The 25-year-old England junior outdoor and indoor international and qualifier, who was competing in the first round of the Welsh International Masters at Llanelli, beat Hong Kong's Noel
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Fund launched
WITHY King solicitors in Swindon have launched a charitable fund. The fund will be managed by the Community Foundation for Wiltshire and Swindon. Senior partner Tim Odoire said: "Withy King is strong believer in the importance of community." The money
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Sad return for the brave crew of crash Herc
EVERYDAY life at RAF Lyneham came to a halt yesterday as the bodies of the 10 brave servicemen killed in the Hercules tragedy flew home for the last time. Shops closed for business and normal operations ceased as close family gathered for the moving repatriation
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Friendship that grew from grief
75982-8PAT Suddaby and Lindy Harden are like two peas in a pod. They chat nearly every day on the phone, meet up every week for a meal and a couple of glasses of wine, and even pair up for summer holidays. And they owe their friendship to Pat's late husband
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Conditions can't stop Gilbert
CONDITIONS were poor for the North Wessex Winter League semi-final, second leg. Despite the poor fishing conditions, Devizes White's T Gilbert landed a tench and good sized bream (5-2-0) for individual honours on the day. Mick Nozwicki, fishing for Isis
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Car and bus collide during driving test
A WOMAN taking her driving test was taken to hospital this morning along with her examiner after an accident at Fleming Way. PC Paul Fisher, who was at the scene, said the collision involved a Driving Academy school car and a Thamesdown Transport bus.
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Chance to give blood
A BLOOD donation session will be held today at the Evangelical Church Hall in Worsley Road, Freshbrook from 1.15pm to 3.55pm and then from 5pm to 7pm. And there will be another opportunity to donate tomorrow at St Paul's Church Centre, Kingfisher Drive
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See trees in the wood
THE trees at Coate Water will be the focus of a walk on Sunday. Everyone is welcome on the three-mile walk identifying trees. Walkers are asked to wear warm clothes and stout shoes and bring any identification guides they own. The walk will last from
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Nature writer to drop in to park
NATURE writer Richard Mabey will be talking about his latest book at the Cotswold Water Park. Mr Mabey will visit the park on February 27 at 7pm to talk about his experiences of depression and his and his love for the natural world. He will be appearing
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Google is hit by £140,000 fine
INTERNET search engine Google may appeal after a Paris court ordered it to pay £140,000 plus costs to luxury goods maker Louis Vuitton for breach of trademark. The high court in Paris awarded the damages and ordered Google to stop displaying advertisements
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New but familiar
GOVERNORS are asking parents what they think of a name chosen for a Swindon secondary school. After hearing a number of suggestions, Hreod Community School has been put forward for the new name of Hreod Parkway once building work is complete. Governors
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Going wild at sea
WILD flowers of the Mediterranean is the subject of an illustrated talk by Robert Harvey which takes place on Tuesday March 1. The evening takes place in the Community Centre in Jennings Street, starting at 7.45pm. Parking is available at the centre.
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Keeping it clean
WALKERS on Cricklade's cycle path have been forced to tread carefully. Margaret Griffiths, town clerk, has received an increasing number of complaints about dog and horse mess on the path. She said: "We have asked for the provision of a dog bin at the
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Recycling is gathering pace
SWINDON has been going recycling crazy. The environmentally-minded residents of Swindon have recycled nearly two tonnes of plastic bottles since the first banks were introduced in November. This equals approximately 40,000 plastic bottles and if they
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Major boost for Lydiard project
THE restoration of Lydiard Park has been given another boost. English Heritage has confirmed it will support the Lydiard Park Project with a grant of £100,000. The money will go towards the ambitious £5.3 million project to restore the park's historic
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'The devastation is absolute...'
Aid worker Nick Cooper reports from Sri LankaAID worker Nick Cooper reports from Sri Lanka where he is helping the relief effort following the tsuanmi. Nick, 39, from Old Town, is working with fellow members of Goal an international humanitarian organisation
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When good guys lower themselves
FEARLESS adventurers will be climbing down one of Swindon's tallest buildings for charity in April. Last year, 51 people took part in the annual Macmillan abseil down the 100-foot-tall WH Smith building in Greenbridge, raising £12,000. And organisers
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Welcomed
I HAVE just campaigned as an Independent candidate in the Walcot by-election and would like to place on record, appreciation for the warm welcome I received from Walcot's voters, particularly the Sussex Square community. T HILLIER South View Avenue, Swindon
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Under threat
We would like readers to know that the Walcot Family Centre will not be closing immediately. We are currently under serious threat of a major funding cut from Swindon Council, however, the family centre staff and management committee are working extremely
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Keep schools
I AM absolutely astounded and disgusted with the comments made by Stephen Luke, head of Freshbrook School. Surely he realises that the reason the school is out of special measures is because it's small enough to manage now and the children are no longer
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A bit of horse sense
HEY you lot. What do you think is going to happen to me and my mates? Last year one of you took a photo of me and published it, when I was enjoying my favourite pastime, eating. Many of you are talking and writing about building a New University and expanding
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Get behind our council
IN reply to Michael Wills MP (EA, February 5), please do not insult the intelligence of the people of Swindon. The run up to the General Election may have started but that is no reason for distortions of and avoidance of the facts. What the people want
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King warns against league pitfalls
ANDY King has warned that the inconsistent nature of League One this season means Town have no right to view their next three games as any sort of 'softer touch'. King's men have appointments with struggling Torquay and Port Vale after Saturday's home
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When tragedy struck in the desert
IT was late afternoon 10 days ago when the first news reports began to filter through that a RAF Hercules had crashed in the Iraqi desert north of Baghdad killing all 10 men on board. It was the biggest single loss of life to hit British forces since
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Sad return for the brave crew of crash Herc
EVERYDAY life at RAF Lyneham came to a halt yesterday as the bodies of the 10 brave servicemen killed in the Hercules tragedy flew home for the last time. Shops closed for business and normal operations ceased as close family gathered for the moving repatriation
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Tool firm on a roll
BRANDON Tool Hire, which has a branch in Westmead, Swindon, has announced profits of £6.1 million for 2004. Its turnover increased by 23 per cent to £48.7 million, compared to £39.6 million the previous year, and it has opened 32 new branches.
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Staff cash in on donation plans
NATWEST staff from Swindon and the surrounding area have given more than £14,000 to charity in the last 12 months, thanks to the bank's "Give As You Earn" scheme. Staff have been encouraged to donate directly to charity from their pay packet each month
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Charity trust throws down the gauntlet to raise cash
DAREDEVILS are needed to sign-up for a hell-raising challenge. On Sunday, April 24, a 150ft crane will roll into the Orbital Retail Park. And for a £90 fee thrill-seekers can fling themselves off, landing in a giant net. The stunt called SCAD Diving is
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'We're thinking outside the box' thinks
A PACKAGING firm has developed a revolutionary childproof blister pack (plastic strips of pills that you pop out through foil). And thanks to soaring sales figures, the company has announced plans to expand. TD Packaging is one of Europe's largest firms
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Joy is shattered by cruel disease
75974-18AS Joe Culkin glances at his wedding photo he feels a sense of bereavement. For the 65-year-old woman rummaging through her handbag for a lost purse is a stranger. It's 43 years since Joe wedded his childhood sweetheart Phyllis. But there are
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Sad return for the brave crew of crash Herc
EVERYDAY life at RAF Lyneham came to a halt yesterday as the bodies of the 10 brave servicemen killed in the Hercules tragedy flew home for the last time. Shops closed for business and normal operations ceased as close family gathered for the moving repatriation
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When tragedy struck in the desert
IT was late afternoon 10 days ago when the first news reports began to filter through that a RAF Hercules had crashed in the Iraqi desert north of Baghdad killing all 10 men on board. It was the biggest single loss of life to hit British forces since
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Thieves steal postie's sack
MAILBAGS are being stolen by identity thieves targeting Swindon. Several have been swiped recently by crooks hoping to glean banking details and personal information. The latest case occurred yesterday morning in Highworth, when a bag was pinched from
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We ain't seen nothing yet
POLICE have hailed their first raid on a crack house as a taste of things to come. Speaking after the raid in the Railway Village, Detective Sergeant Gerry Watkins said police would not allow communities to be torn apart by drugs. "These orders allow
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On your marks, get set, and toss those pancakes
75975-16CHILDREN at a Swindon nursery were celebrating the ancient art of pancake tossing. The day's events at Drove Primary School's nursery show that it's never too early to learn about the Shrove Tuesday tradition. Nursery teacher Mandy Cook said the
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Dictatorship jibe is fired at Blair
A CONTROVERSIAL Swindon peer has accused Tony Blair of running a fascist dictatorship as he launched a bid for Parliament to formally discipline the Prime Minister. Lord Stoddart, who was Labour MP for Swindon from 1970 to 1983, compared the Government's
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Pensioners face soaring charges
Costs Rising For elderly people at Fessey House in Haydon WickPENSIONERS using day care centres are facing a rise in charges of nearly 4,000 per cent since last year. The charges were increased by nearly 700 per cent from 65p per day to £5 in October.
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Thugs give man savage beating
Nigel FulcherWas vulnerable Nigel Fulcher beaten up by a gang of robbers because he was an easy target? FATHER-OF-ONE Nigel Fulcher is still seriously ill in hospital after his third brutal beating in 18 months. The 37-year-old suffered a fractured jaw
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Set-top burglary
CASH, a BT payphone and a Freeview set-top box were stolen from a Walcot property. The burglary, on Marlowe Avenue, took place between 11.30pm on Sunday and 10.45am on Monday. Anyone with any information should ring the police on 01793 528111.
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Lego train due
A TOY railway built entirely of Lego is coming. The miniature railway will on display at the Steam museum on Saturday, February 19. The display features steam and diesel trains made by the exhibitors, along with rolling stock, scenery, bridges and stations
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Curries for India
Celebrity chefs including Madhur Jaffrey and Gordon Ramsay have backed calls for the public to get together in their homes for a curry. Voluntary Service Overseas is organising 'Spice Up Your Life' week to help raise £100,000 for the HIV and Aids fight
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Ken's hot wok
CELEBRITY chef Ken Hom will be giving a demonstration in Swindon today. Mr Hom, who has appeared in a number of cookery programmes, specialises in Oriental cookery. He will be appearing at the Asda Wal-Mart store at the Orbital Retail Park in Haydon Wick
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Sexy Kylie is tops
KYLIE Minogue, pictured, has been named the world's sexiest thirtysomething. The 36-year-old beat Kate Beckinsale and Catherine Zeta Jones to the title. Good House-keeping magazine set out to find the sexiest female celebrities across the ages. Supermodel
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Last chance to have say on town's future
TOMORROW is the last chance for people in Cricklade to contribute to their community area plan. Residents who have expressed an interest previously are particularly welcome at tomorrow's meeting at the town council office at 7.30pm. Eight subjects are
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Beckham's on the bandwagon
David Beckham has backed the wristbands which are taking Swindon by storm. The Adver reported on Monday on the popularity of new coloured wrist-bands which promote different messages. Now he has spoken out against playground bullies as he presented the
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Paul the painter
WATERCOLOUR artist Paul Weaver is giving a lecture in Highworth. Paul, an expert in painting buildings, will be addressing members of Highworth Artists' Society. An artist and designer, he also enjoys painting coastlines and landscapes Organiser Maureen
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Still at his home
A MAN who was given two weeks to find a new home says he is still unsure what he will do. Alan Selwood, 37, who is severely dyslexic, has lived at Home Farm, Brinkworth, which was owned by his grandparents, for 14 years. Last Tuesday he was told he must
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Dance to raise cash for trip of a lifetime
A CHARITY dance will be held to raise money to take disabled children to Lourdes in France. The Moloney School and the Pilgrim Trust will hold the Irish Night Charity Dance at the Thistle Hotel on Saturday, February 19. There will be music from Irish
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Candidate beats it
Robert Buckland, the Tory prospective parliamentary candidate for South Swindon, has been on patrol with the police. Chf Insp Charlie Dibble said Swindon Police had put measures in place to make sure a majority of their time was spent on patrol and invited
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Please bee a story teller
SWINDON'S beekeepers are looking for interesting bee stories to start an archive. The beekeepers have been publishing a quarterly magazine, Honey Bee Times, since the 1939-45 war and now want to establish an archive of material relating to beekeeping
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Union to discuss strike action over pensions
SWINDON'S Unison representative will join union leaders from across the south west to discuss local government strike action. Unison's members working for councils across the country will be balloted on industrial action over pensions by the end of the
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A festive way to raise money for charity
MEMBERS of Swindon's Round Table have dished out thousands of pounds to Swindon charities. Local groups, including the Swindon Downs Syndrome group, Swindon Pathfinders and Swindon Carers, will each benefit from £1,000 raised by Round Table volunteers
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A chance to go shopping for the true love in your life
75978-43SINGLE people are invited to go shopping for that perfect special someone in a busy Swindon supermarket. Asda in West Swindon is to open its doors to Cupid on tomorrow. Customers will be offered different coloured ribbons to attach to their shopping
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Just too many
THE South West Regional Assembly has plans to build 24,000 new houses in Swindon. Our public services are already having difficulty struggling to cope with the current size of the population of Swindon. How will they cope if these additional homes are
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Yes, it is fair
ONE of the questions in the North Swindon Residents' survey that Justin Tomlinson has asked voters to answer is: "Last year the Labour MP for North Swindon claimed £112,000 worth of expenses. Is this value for money? Yes or No.'' Is that a fair question
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Two hours will be very well spent
WHEN MY mum died of cancer, we had the benefit of a Marie Curie Nurse for three evenings, which was invaluable to her and to us, the family. Spending nine-hour shifts looking after someone at the end of their life is such an honourable thing to do. I
