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Our secret!
SAM PARKIN'S continued 'anonymity' puzzles Andy King although he is quite happy for his leading scorer to remain Wiltshire's worst kept secret. The 23-year-old netted both Town's goals in Saturday's 2-1 win over Barnsley, taking his tally for the campaign
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NatWest's Natasha is pleased to greet you
Natasha HunkinSWINDON has become one of the first areas in the country to appoint a "greeter" at a bank. NatWest in Commercial Road has appointed Natasha Hunkin as a service co-ordinator. Natasha's job is to welcome and direct customers as they enter
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Mentors sought to share skills
BUSINESSWOMEN in Swindon have been offered the chance to make a lasting difference to others starting up their own company. The University of Bath in Swindon started a Women into Enterprise scheme in October, which launched 62 people off on three different
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Romance blossoms in Devizes
Research from Barclays has found that 30-something men from Devizes are among the most romantic in the country. The bank, which has analysed its male customers' spending on flowers over the last three Valentine's Days, has identified the country's most
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Love birds ready to swan off together
Ref. 76025-122TWO swans that met at a Swindon bird sanctuary have fallen in love and are heading for an island paradise. Bristol Bill and Swansea Lil were brought to the Swindon branch of the South West Swan Sanctuary separately last year. Both were in
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The bells ring out in tribute to Father
76030-141WOOTTON Bassett resounded to the bells of St Bartholomew's in tribute to Father Bernard Garratt who retired in January. Using the 'superlative surprise major' method of ringing the bells, a team of eight kept the peal going for more than three
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Romance blossoms in Devizes
Research from Barclays has found that 30-something men from Devizes are among the most romantic in the country. The bank, which has analysed its male customers' spending on flowers over the last three Valentine's Days, has identified the country's most
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Students skip to fitness
CHILDREN from Lawn Primary School took part in a skipping workshop to improve their fitness and co-ordination skills. The workshop was led by John Burns from the Surrey based company Skipping Workshops. Year six teacher Louise Nelson who organised the
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Physio is needed to get patients moving
AN URGENT appeal has been made for a physiotherapist to help Multiple Sclerosis sufferers. The Swindon Therapy Centre for Multiple Sclerosis on the Cheney Manor industrial estate wants to hear from a specialist who can help for two to three hours a week
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Making music for Prospect Hospice
TOP talent will come together to raise cash for Prospect Hospice in Wroughton. Bands, including Penfold and Locomotion, will perform in the Winners' Lounge at Swindon Town Football Club on April 6, starting at 8pm. There will also be an appearance from
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Accident blocks road
A COLLISION between two vehicles outside the Crown Inn in Ermin Street caused the road to be completely blocked for an hour. Nobody was injured in the accident which happened late on Saturday morning.
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Love is in the mail
IT'S said that love is in the air but, according to Royal Mail, love is in the post. The company is delivering 12.5 million valentine cards today, an increasing number of which are sent to friends, family and even pets, as well as the traditional romantic
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Specials wanted to join the ranks of the police
WILTSHIRE police are hoping that 2005 being the National Year of the Volunteer will encourage more people to consider becoming special constables. On February 25 and 26 a National Specials' Weekend is taking place and all over Wiltshire volunteers will
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Traffic calming views wanted by councillor
VIEWS on traffic calming measures for a busy area in Swindon are being sought. Coun Colin Lovell (Con, Moredon) wants any residents who have concerns about the speed travelling through the Whitworth and Moredon Road areas to contact him. "It has been
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Can you spot a ladybird?
WILDLIFE enthusiasts in Swindon are being urged to keep an eye out for ladybirds in their gardens. The Woodland Trust has teamed up with the BBC to try and find out when the insects are appearing. Combining research by the UK Phenology Network with Cambridge
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Looking for top learners
ORGANISERS of the UK's largest festival of adult learning are on the look out for nominations from Swindon for an awards evening. Every year the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) received more than 1,000 nominations for its Adult
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In loving memory
Ref. 76043-032A PUB fun day in memory of a Swindon man has raised more than £1,000. "And there's still more coming in," said his step-daughter Liz Reed, yesterday evening at the event at the Village Tavern in Toothill. Denis Proffitt, suffered from heart
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Masterclass on the bard
TIPS on how to bring Shakespeare to life were on offer to drama and English teachers during a one-day workshop at the Wyvern Theatre. Juliet Forster from the Royal Shakespeare Company held a master class at the theatre last week. The course taught the
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Bid to take children on pilgrimage
TWELVE disabled children from Swindon could be heading for a trip of a lifetime. A dance is being held on Saturday to raise funds for the trip, which would enable the children to take a pilgrimage to Lourdes, in France. The children are all from the Catholic
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Find out about Fairtrade
PEOPLE in Swindon have a chance to find out more about the Fairtrade scheme, which helps Third World producers gain a fairer price for their products, this week. The Fairtrade Experience will take place in the Civic Offices on Wednesday evening. It has
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Appeal hots up with curry night
Ref. 75778-55A CHARITY curry night, involving 15 Indian restaurants in Swindon raised £5,000 for the British Red Cross. Owners of many of the town's curry houses came together for the first time, on Tuesday, January 25, to support the charity which is
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Burglar's crimes to feed habit
BURGLAR Lee Capel has been remanded in custody after admitting committing a string of offences across Wiltshire to fund his heroin habit. The 29-year-old admitted breaking into two houses and three charges of handling goods stolen in burglaries. Now he
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Bin fantastic!
IN response to the complaint about Swindon's refuse collectors, I would like to say my bin men are marvellous. Not only do they do an excellent job, they are also always cheerful. Well done lads. (Mrs) M WOOLFORD Haydon Wick, Swindon
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All prices rise
I HAVE read with interest the letter by Michael Warr. Yet another way to increase council taxes. Doesn't the powers to be realise that house prices fluctuate according to the market? The lower cost houses rise, as well as the middle price houses, and
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Think again
PUBLIC sector unions are quite right to be urging workers to vote for strike action over pensions. The 2004 Pensions Act will give extra tax relief of up to £4 billion for people earning over £100,000 per year. Meanwhile public sector workers are being
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Part-timers are lagging behind
Pay and promotion prospects of millions of people are being "scarred for life" just because they work part-time, the Equal Opportunities Commission claims. Around 3.8 million part-timers, almost half the total, were in jobs they felt failed to capitalise
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The bells ring out in tribute to Father
WOOTTON Bassett resounded to the bells of St Bartholomew's in tribute to Father Bernard Garratt who retired in January. Using the 'superlative surprise major' method of ringing the bells, a team of eight kept the peal going for more than three hours.
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STFC manager pays tribute to a lifelong fan
Dave BusbySWINDON Town football club manager Andy King has paid tribute to a lifelong fan who died from lymphoma. Dave Busby, 18, triumphed over leukaemia as a child after a bone marrow transplant from his sister, but fate struck a cruel blow when he
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Romance blossoms in Devizes
Research from Barclays has found that 30-something men from Devizes are among the most romantic in the country. The bank, which has analysed its male customers' spending on flowers over the last three Valentine's Days, has identified the country's most
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Rich pitches the question
Ref. 76039-91VALENTINE fever reached the hallowed turf of Swindon Town's County Ground when a Swindon Town fan was asked a very important question. At half-time during Saturday's match, Barnsley supporter Richard Bladon proposed to Tracy Stather, and
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OAP fights off would-be thief
A PLUCKY pensioner suffered a petrifying ordeal trying to fight off a yob who punched her in the face while trying to steal her handbag. The 60-year-old married woman from Eldene screamed for help during the attack, and managed to bite her attacker's
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'I'd rather drink in my local' says attack victim
SCOTT Woodward sips the froth off a pint and rubs his recently healed jaw as he recalls his last ever night out in Swindon town centre. The 21-year-old builder hasn't ventured into town for a drink since the night he was viciously set upon by boozed-up
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Keeping a watch on the drunken louts
MEASURES to stamp out drunken violence have been stepped up recently. A mobile CCTV van can regularly be found parked up in the Fleet Street area at night. Footage has led to convictions, and the van also has a deterrent effect. Foot patrols have also
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Town is no-go zone after dark
Your Swindon, Your Verdict is the first major survey into what Adver readers really think of the key issues affecting our town. Nearly 900 people of all ages answered questions on the town centre, crime, traffic, the council and a host of other subjects
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Youths con way into OAPs' home
AN ELDERLY housebound Swindon couple in their 80s were shocked when two youths conned their way into their home, but they left empty-handed. The two teenagers entered the couple's home in Bridge End Road in Lower Stratton and attempted to snatch some
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Learn how to deal with your moody teenagers
THE Children's Information Service in partnership with Wiltshire and Swindon Connexions is holding a course for parents who are struggling to cope with their teenage children. The course will be aimed at helping parents to improve their relationships
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Council rejects car park charges
WOOTTON Bassett's town council has rejected plans to introduce parking charges in the town. Councillors voted unanimously against the proposal by North Wiltshire District Council to introduce parking charges in the Borough Fields car park. Coun Chris
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Model motors gear up for small scale action
THE revving of very small engines echoed across the Cheney Manor Golf Club. Around 30 races for remote-controlled vehicles took place yesterday, with almost 120 cars competing. The South of England series races were organised by model car club Swindon
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Man set light to girlfriend's duvet
A MAN who set light to his former girlfriend's duvet as she cowered behind the wardrobe has been jailed for 18 months. But because Gary Fisher has already served seven months behind bars, he should be freed in a few weeks' time. The 36-year-old had gone
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Ceremony to honour fallen and commemorate protest
Swindon campaigners will conduct a ceremony to remember those killed in Iraq tomorrow. Eighty-five pairs of shoes will be laid out at cenotaph in Regent Circus at midday to represent the British servicemen and women who have died so far in the conflict
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Have an extreme TV spring clean
A TV production company is appealing for people to appear on their makeover show. Ricochet South, which is behind Channel Five's How Not to Decorate, wants to hear from anyone interested in appearing on new show Extreme Spring Clean. The programme is
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Party time for the youngsters
Ref. 76035-175A SWINDON charity laid on a party for more than 60 children with funds raised by readers of the Evening Advertiser. Home-Start Swindon were able to hold their annual party thanks to the £400 donation from the Evening Advertiser, raised during
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Residents fear louts can roam their area
RESIDENTS in Gorse Hill fear they are more prone to problems with louts after the area was ousted from a crime-fighting zone. Police will crack down on troublemakers in parts of Pinehurst when a new dispersal order comes into force today. The old order
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It's a bit rich
IT seems a little rich to me that Councillor Small should be criticising the Conservative controlled council, who have been in office for 13 months, whilst his administration was in the humiliating position of being reported on by the Labour Government
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Good result
WELL said Mr Millar, I'm sure Sir Seaton Wills and STFC appreciate how much the club means to Swindonians. All 5,000 of you that turn up every week. It seems the club puts a lot into Swindon but does it get much back from the so called supporters? The
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Has the lottery lost the plot?
THE Samaritans have just had a £300K lottery application rejected because lottery organisations ruled they were not helping enough disadvantaged people. The charity said its application was unsuccessful because it was not targeting asylum seekers, ethnic
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This is attack on those least able to pay
I am shocked by your article about the proposed day centre increases (Wednesday, February 9). By my calculations the proposed increases in day centre charges can equal a swingeing 94 per cent increase in council tax for some of the most vulnerable in
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Head teacher answers back
IN response to the letter from Sarah Gunter, Keep Schools (EA February 9). To clarify the very poorly informed comments about Freshbrook School and special measures I would like to make two obvious points. Firstly, schools go in to special measures due
