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Westlecot men are going four it!
WESTLECOT men will be represented in the area finals in all four of the major national indoor championship events. Graham Hatherall and Mike Jackson will feature in three of them pairs, triples and fours, while Neil Smith has reached the area final in
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Rural transport scheme shifts into high gear
RESIDENTS in Wootton Bassett, Brinkworth and Tockenham are set to benefit from a new subsidised taxi scheme. Organisers hope the Transport4U scheme, which is the first of its kind in Wiltshire, will transform the lives of people without cars. Councillors
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Man cleared of PC knife threat
A HEROIN addict accused of pulling a knife on a young policewoman has been found not guilty by a jury at Swindon crown court. But Carl Thomas of The Circle, Pinehurst will remain in custody as he awaits sentence for other charges of affray and possessing
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Lee swaps test tubes for mitre
76019-26A SCIENTIST and government adviser on genetics has been named as the next Bishop of Swindon. The Rev Lee Rayfield, 49, was announced as the town's next bishop at a special event at the Ridgeway School in Wroughton. He has a PhD in immunology but
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Moorhen is back home
76022-154A BIRD plucked from an oil spillage has been returned to the wild next to a sewage plant. The male moorhen about the same size as a small chicken was close to death when walkers spotted him bobbing in the River Ray. The Environment Agency says
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Mates sweat it out for charity
75991-02/12A SWINDON gym is helping two flabby friends sweat off the pounds for charity. Fitness First in Eldene has given John Donaldson and Tony Scull free membership until their sponsored slim for Prospect Hospice ends in July. Staff have also thrown
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Meals aidvictims
SWINDON'S Edward's bar on Fleet Street is set to celebrate Valentine's Day February 14 and raise cash for the Tsunami Earthquake Appeal at the same time. A special-priced set meal for two and bottle of wine for £24.95 is on offer, of which Edward's will
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Youth shelter all set to open
SWINDON Mayor Peter Stoddart is to open a new play area, youth shelter and garden at the Broad Green Centre. The new facilities will widen the appeal of the centre, which is used by community groups. The project was funded by the New Opportunities Fund
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Scoot off, warning by police
Swindon police are warning people with motor powered scooters not to use them on public highways. If caught users may be prosecuted. They can only he used on private land where permission has been given. Persistent use of scooters which disturbs others
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How often do you take a walk in the park?
SWINDON Council is looking for residents' views on their local parks and green spaces. The council wants to know what people think could be done to improve the parks and what they expect from them. A survey published in the council's Swindon News, delivered
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Extra schools' cash
THE children's minister Margaret Hodge has revealed that schools could be given money in exchange for admitting difficult pupils. She told a House of Commons education select committee that up to ten per cent of LEAs have problems encouraging schools
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Tots' top postie
POSTMAN Pat is taking time off his busy round to visit Swindon. Pat and his cat Jess will be appearing live on stage at the Wyvern Theatre on March 5 at 10.30am, 1.30pm and 4.30pm and on Sunday March 6 at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Set in Pat's village Greendale
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Age no barrier to infections
MIDDLE-AGED people need reminding about the safe sex message, according to new research. Doctors at the Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford say sexually transmitted infections are increasing among more mature age group, especially in women. They say post-menopausal
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Help hedgehogs
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help count hedgehogs at a Swindon beauty spot. Swindon Wildlife Group will be surveying the fauna found in hedgerows at Stanton Park tomorrow. And they're particularly keen to learn more about the prickly creatures. Meet at 2pm
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Invited to the party
THE organisers of the Cricklade Town Festival want to hear from anyone with a view on holding a street party in the town in June. They are canvassing opinion on whether the sort of parties that were held a few years ago should be revived. They are also
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Police in appeal for witnesses to assault
POLICE are making a renewed appeal for witnesses to an unprovoked attack which left a man with serious injuries. The 30-year-old man was attacked in Davis Place, Swindon, after leaving the Brunel Rooms nightclub at about 2am on January 29. He was kicked
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Nothing to beef about for Swindon band aiming for big time
BRITISH Beef are on track to hit the big time and they want to be bigger than Busted. The Swindon-born pop-punk band are poised to release their debut single after being signed up by a top record company three months ago. Lead singer Felix Milburn, 21
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Anna was not looking for love
GRANDMOTHER Anna Chaloner, was definitely not looking for love in the aisles of Asda's West Swindon branch during the store's singles night. For Anna, 41, has been happily married to husband David for 12 years and has four children and a granddaughter
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Man stamped on girlfriend
The Vibe Bar (formerly the Ice Bar)A MAN who dragged his girlfriend across the floor by her hair, bit her neck and then stamped on her head in a drunken attack has walked free from court. Bar boss Mukesh Kanabar only stopped the brutal assault at the
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Take your drink closer to home
PUBS and clubs in Swindon and Wiltshire are among the least likely to erupt into booze-fuelled violence than anywhere in the country, figures have revealed. According to newly-released Home Office figures, Wiltshire's police officers only dealt with 373
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Speak out
ARE you a mother struggling to bring up children alone? Do you struggle to get your ex-partner to pay maintenance and/or maintain contact with the children? Or are you a father denied access to your child? Are you willing to pay maintenance but desperate
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Sunday vote
Re: Sunday Voting. Having the experience of voting for various bodies over many years I have noticed the increasing apathy towards the voting system. Surely it would be more effective in electing the majority choice if voting was compulsory under a penalty
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The Seventiesremembered
YOUR survey showing that passers by had almost total ignorance of real history made depressing reading. More surprising was a later summary of the Seventies by your own reporter. Facts presented appeared to have been found in some obscure website or perhaps
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Your WIn Bonus!
ANDY KING has stressed that winning promotion is the most effective way for his out of contract players to secure their respective futures at the County Ground. Earning a spot in the Championship would strengthen the manager's hand in the transfer market
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Take your drink closer to home
PUBS and clubs in Swindon and Wiltshire are among the least likely to erupt into booze-fuelled violence than anywhere in the country, figures have revealed. According to newly-released Home Office figures, Wiltshire's police officers only dealt with 373
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Soul mates
76018THE Evening Advertiser made a Swindon mum's dream come true when she was whisked off in a limo to meet her hero David Soul. Every weekend Karen Coulthard, 42 of Broad Street, sits down to a few episodes of Starsky and Hutch. Her husband believes
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See how Phill's garden grows
76003-5WHEN Phill Osman's father died he decided to give up the job he hated and do something completely different. The panel-beater and paint sprayer had worked in the motor trade for 26 years but had come to detest going to work each day. So he gave
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'Green drinks' make parents see red
76012-85ANGRY parents have told a headteacher to re-think her eco-project after she said pupils could only drink water in school. Moyra Holmes, of Covingham Parks Infants, has banned all sugary drinks as well as sweets in a drive to boost concentration
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Shona's hoping!
Shona Watt is hoping her Scottish Women's team can get a Six Nations lift from the men at Murrayfield today. The Supermarine Ladies flanker has been picked to face Ireland Women after the men's match. "It should be a great atmosphere and if the men can
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Country treats offered
The Cricklade Country Club is holding a sale of its homemade pies, quiches and fruit pies at Cricklade Town Hall. The sale will take place on Friday, February 25 from 9.30am to 11am. As well as pies and other home-cooked food there will also be vegetables
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Appeal for help
THE Swindon Cancer and Carers group desperately needs volunteers for its Great Daffodil Appeal in March. Volunteers are needed to to sell daffodil pins in schools and businesses. Anyone who thinks they can help out should contact Sophie Kinsman on 0117
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Routine to help reduce fire risk
FIREFIGHTERS from Cricklade Fire Station are urging residents to follow a night time routine to reduced the risk of fires. They advise that that all electrical appliances should be unplugged and switched off. All portable heaters should be switched off
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Lego fun at Steam
A MINIATURE railway display made entirely of Lego is coming to the Steam museum at Churchward. The Lego model will be on display for just one day on Saturday February 19. It will take place from 10am to 5pm and entry will cost £3.80 for children and £5.95
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Power of grey vote
THE over-55s could decide the result of the General Election, according to Age Concern. The charity, which has a branch in Swindon, says 66 per cent of over-55s will vote, compared to 39 per cent of 18-54-year-olds, but many have not yet decided which
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Branch out and join a tree plant
THE Great Western Community Forest has organised a family tree planting day with live music and face painting. The event, on March 5, will take place in Purton Wood on the edge of Moulden Hill and Country Park, close to Taw Hill. As well as tree planting
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Help is at hand for those leaving home
YOUNG people who no longer live in their family homes can call trained advisors for help. Moving On 18-2-25 offers help to those who are renting for the first time. Problems can include dealing with dodgy landlords, claiming benefits and budgeting money
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Become a feller
LEARN how to fell a tree on a crash one-day course. Trained foresters will be offering helpful tips on February 27 at woodlands across the Swindon area. Numbers are limited to ten so people are advised to book early. Lessons start at 11am and finish at
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Car embedded in reservation
A MOTORIST was shocked but unhurt after his car ploughed into a motorway barrier. The 47-year-old man from Walcot was in his Vauxhall Vectra close to junction 15 at 6.30am yesterday. Police and fire crews found the car embedded into the central reservation
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Designers sought for competiton
OLD Town Festival organisers are hunting for a designer for the front cover of this year's programme. The programme is an integral part of the festival, which is taking place this year from June 25 to July 3, helping to provide a timetable of the events
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What's under wraps?
TWO of First Great Western's new look carriages have been delivered to Steam, the Museum of the Great Western Railway, but they have been kept completely under wraps. The 38-ton train carriages measure 46-metres in total length and arrived securely wrapped
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Thanks voters
MAY I, through your newspaper, say thank you to all the voters of Walcot for allowing me to be their representative on the council. I will do my best for both West and East Walcot during my term of office and ask that anyone with any issue contacts me
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Tax bands should be stretched
RE: Council Tax Re-valuation. I'm sure we are all pleased to read (EA, Sat Feb 5) the council's assurance that house values in Swindon have not sufficiently increased this year to trigger a general re-banding of council tax. However, the question arises
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He has sold school down the river
WITH regard to the article headlined "head wants his school to close." As parents at Windmill Hill Primary School we are working out strategies to use to save our school, amid the proposed West Swindon schools' reorganisation. We know we have the full
