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Wilts left in a spin by Oxfordshire
WILTSHIRE were left in a spin yesterday as their victory hopes against Oxfordshire disappeared in a cloud of dust on a dry Banbury wicket. On the final day of their opening Minor Counties Western Division fixture, Wiltshire were left chasing 402 yesterday
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Third defeaton the trotfor Fairford
Despite an blistering 50-ball innings of 75 by Derek Townsend, Fairford slumped to a third consecutive loss against Frampton, the four-run margin flattering the losing team, who were again let down by some indifferent batting. Fairford made a good start
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Baden leads from the front as Swindon turn on the style
An inspirational innings by skipper John Baden and a fine bowling performance were enough to see Swindon continue their unbeaten start in Glos/Wilts One. Worcestershire side Bredon were expected to provide a stern challenge for Swindon, but this eventually
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Reduce the risk of cancer
Reduce the risk of cancer MORE than one in three people in the UK will develop cancer at some stage in their lifetime, and one in four will die from the disease. A new health awareness campaign Reduce The Risk has been launched by Cancer Research UK,
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Lib- Dem stalwart to take on fresh posting
AFTER eight years as leader of the Liberal Democrat group on Salisbury district council, Ian West has retired. Mr West, who is also a former leader of the council, announced his retirement last week, following his re-election to Wiltshire county council
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Bringing the houses down
The Journal's chief photographer Roger Elliott went on the ultimate pub crawl as Salisbury's annual fiesta of free, live music packed out venues across the city. Lesley Bates reports on Salisbury Live! SALISBURY came alive to the sound of music over the
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OAP wardens get free taxis
COUNCIL bosses admitted this week to hiring taxis to ferry off-site wardens to sheltered housing. The admission came after an authoritative anonymous source contacted the Journal following our front page story last week, They told us the council was forking
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Bronze Age urn found at Solstice Park
A HUGE Bronze Age urn dating back 3,600 years and containing human ashes has been unearthed intact at the Solstice Park site in Amesbury. The ancient Trevisker urn had a miniature urn buried with it and lying alongside its handle. Both were found within
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Bringing the houses down
The Journal's chief photographer Roger Elliott went on the ultimate pub crawl as Salisbury's annual fiesta of free, live music packed out venues across the city. Lesley Bates reports on Salisbury Live! SALISBURY came alive to the sound of music over the
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Click on for this guide
THE British Computer Society, based in Sanford Street, Swindon, has produced a guide for the IT industry. Professional Issues in Information Technology looks at social, legal, ethical, financial and organisational talking points in IT. The book is £20
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Leanne's new tax job
BUSINESS advisers Morris Owen which has an office in Devizes Road, Old Town, have appointed Leanne Chandler as a tax consultant in the firm's specialist tax division. Leanne, who is a chartered tax adviser (CTA), joined Morris Owen as a trainee accountant
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Bank hopes school music scheme will hit the right note
A SCHEME to get more musical instruments into Swindon schools has been launched with a fanfare. Note for Note is run by Lloyds TSB across the country and has now been kicked off in Swindon. At a gala night last week hosted by Churchfields School youngsters
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Research is supported
ROCKBOURNE Fairs, which last year raised £37,000 for charity, has chosen to support research into a rare congenital condition - after a Martin grandmother told organisers how it had affected two of her grandsons. Sue Kelly (67) said money was desperately
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Celebration time for divorce site
AN ONLINE divorce service which attracted a storm of criticism when it launched has celebrated its fifth birthday and is preparing to rebrand. Divorce-Online was set up in Swindon by Mark Keenan in May 2000. It has now processed more than 20,000 divorce
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Arts festival comes alive
SALISBURY Cathedral grounds came alive on Friday night, as Salisbury International Arts Festival opened to the sounds of chanting monks, rhythmic drumming and the visually stunning environmental film Baraka. For the next two weeks, a variety of events
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Bronze Age urn found at Solstice Park
A HUGE Bronze Age urn dating back 3,600 years and containing human ashes has been unearthed intact at the Solstice Park site in Amesbury. The ancient Trevisker urn had a miniature urn buried with it and lying alongside its handle. Both were found within
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Local firm is in liquidation
WOOTTON Bassett engineering firm Crane Construction has gone into voluntary liquidation. The company, which was set up in January 1997 by directors Tony McKenna and Mark Lympany, was based at Apsley House in Wootton Bassett and has been responsible for
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I still miss the place
SWINDON....AND PROUD OF IT: AN EXPAT believes Swindon is a better place to live than his adopted home of Brisbane. David Kilby, once of Swindon, is now a resident of Queensland's capital, and Australia's third-biggest city. But despite its fantastic climate
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You can catch environmental bug
NATURE for All will be promoting the town's nature reserves in June. The celebrations are to teach children about the natural environment. Activities begin on Tuesday from 4pm at Sevenfields Nature Reserve, where children can learn about the creepy crawlies
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Defendant accused of being a liar
A SUSPECT in the attempted murder of Vincent MacNamee trial is a manipulative liar who has blamed others to get himself off the hook, a court has heard. Francis Chamberlain accused Tony Salvatori of a smear campaign against his co-defendants. It is alleged
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Driver arrested
A MOTORIST was arrested after failing a roadside breath test in Lyneham. It is also alleged that he assaulted a police officer after being stopped in his car. Police said the 38-year-old from Gloucester gave a positive breath test at Lyneham Banks. He
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Get chuffed at rail convention
THE 2005 Swindon Railway Convention will be at STEAM. The weekend brings together locomotives and rolling stock, model railway layouts and demonstrations, trade stands and lectures. There will be a miniature sit-on railway offering rides and some of the
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Help police find the bagsnatcher
POLICE are appealing for information after a bag snatcher struck in Swindon on Friday night. A 46-year-old woman was approached by a man on a bike who tried to grab her handbag. Initially she managed to hang onto her bag but the thief used force to snatch
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Volunteers can do 296 chores
Melvyn Blackman has been lending a hand at Prospect Hospice for six years Picture Ref: 77693-143FROM giving foot massages to raising funds, volunteers are needed across Swindon. And with today the start of National Volunteer Week now is the time to offer
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Sunflower appeal starts its campaign
THE Prospect Hospice Sunflower appeal will be raising money for the hospice in June. The appeal is part of a national campaign to raise awareness and funds for hospice care. During the month there will be a range of collection boxes in schools, shops
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Ducks galore
Cheering on their ducks are, from the left, Mason Miles, Megan Ody, James Narroway, Emily Kellett and Alex Narroway Picture Ref: 77685-239SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: DUCK racers have raised £10,000 for the Swindon Cancer Appeal. More than 5,400 plastic ducks
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Councillor's free £7,000
THOUSANDS of pounds of taxpayers' money is to be spent sending a councillor on a university course. Coun David Renard (Con, Haydon Wick) will study an MSc in Public Service Management costing up to £7,000 over two years. But Labour councillors have hit
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Night walk from pub to breakfast
THE Rotary Club of Thamesdown will be holding its 15th annual night-time walk through the Ridgeway. The sponsored walk, on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19, lasts through the night. It takes walkers from Avebury to The Royal Oak, Bishopstone. Walkers
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Pledging support to Swindon
SWINDON... AND PROUD OF IT: SINCE the Adver began our initiative to help put some pride back into Swindon we have been inundated with letters of support. Our pledge cards, which we have been printing in the paper and asking readers to fill in and return
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Change name
MIGHT it not help promote Swindon as a significant national centre if the Science Museum at Wroughton was renamed Science Museum Swindon. And since Swindon is rather better known than Wroughton it would boost their visitor numbers. P GREEN Swindon
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Protect Coate
WHILE having a lovely walk around Coate Water and looking at the ducklings there were some enormous fish, does anyone know what they are? These could be seen from the bridge at the nature reserve. Lots of people were enjoying the park, the train was running
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Take a hike
WHY has W Duggan become so engrossed in attempting to undermine the Save Coate campaign? According to his letter (May 24) he has taken the trouble to download the website and browse through it in order to find fault. He also seems to suggest that the
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Spin twins bowl Swindon to an easy victory
Swindon completed an emphatic 145-run victory at home to Malmesbury in the under 13 Red Division of the Wiltshire Youth League. After being asked to bat, Swindon posted an imposing 200-6, built on a 68 opening partnership between Steve Laggett (67) and
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Newhook stars in KO cup clashes
The first round of the Cotswold District Cricket Association Knock Out Cup, sponsored by Moore, Allen and Innocent, took place last week. Two major upsets took place in games played in wet and cold conditions. Notgrove's Newhook took 4-17 then scored
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Turner ton is a winner
Goatacre produced a superb all-round display to thrash Wiltshire rivals Warminster and move into second place in Glos/Wilts One. An unbeaten century by Peter Turner helped set Goatacre up for a 150-run victory. After winning the toss and batting, Sam
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Howard wings his way north in Barnsley move
EXCLUSIVE: BRIAN Howard will become the latest Robin to fly the nest when he completes a move to Barnsley tomorrow. The winger, pictured, will travel to Oakwell for his medical and, all being well, will pen a two-year contract with Swindon's League One
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Women with a reason to run
With six weeks to go, 2,500 women are under starter's orders for the Race for Life in Salisbury. Lesley Bates talks to just a few of them. WESSEX women are quick off the mark - they've already proved that by making Salisbury's Race for Life 2005 on July
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Diet and fitness fans prepare to run off the pounds
AMONG the teams taking part in the Race for Life are a number from health and fitness clubs in the area, including women trying to improve their health by losing excess pounds and keeping fit. Sue Menzies runs Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs in
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Hospital to step up heart service
AN Alderbury man who suffers from the inherited heart condition cardiomyopathy has joined a campaign to get services for families improved. Chris Horwood, of Shute End Road, has lobbied Salisbury MP Robert Key to ensure new government standards of care
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Awards mark tenth anniversary
SALISBURY Tourism Partnership has celebrated its 10th anniversary, the highlight of which was an awards ceremony recognising local businesses that have boosted the tourism industry in south Wiltshire. The organisers said the standard and quantity of entries
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Arts festival comes alive
SALISBURY Cathedral grounds came alive on Friday night, as Salisbury International Arts Festival opened to the sounds of chanting monks, rhythmic drumming and the visually stunning environmental film Baraka. For the next two weeks, a variety of events
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Lib- Dem stalwart to take on fresh posting
AFTER eight years as leader of the Liberal Democrat group on Salisbury district council, Ian West has retired. Mr West, who is also a former leader of the council, announced his retirement last week, following his re-election to Wiltshire county council
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Hospital to step up heart service
AN Alderbury man who suffers from the inherited heart condition cardiomyopathy has joined a campaign to get services for families improved. Chris Horwood, of Shute End Road, has lobbied Salisbury MP Robert Key to ensure new government standards of care
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Awards mark tenth anniversary
SALISBURY Tourism Partnership has celebrated its 10th anniversary, the highlight of which was an awards ceremony recognising local businesses that have boosted the tourism industry in south Wiltshire. The organisers said the standard and quantity of entries
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OAP wardens get free taxis
COUNCIL bosses admitted this week to hiring taxis to ferry off-site wardens to sheltered housing. The admission came after an authoritative anonymous source contacted the Journal following our front page story last week, They told us the council was forking
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Former cricketer to star in festival
GLOUCESTERSHIRE and England cricketer Jack Russell has been revealed as the guest star at a newly-revived festival. Russell, who now combines cricket commentating with his work as an artist, will be the guest of honour at a special VIP event on the eve
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Salt Way School might be spared
Mother Ayzee Hyner who is campaigning to keep Salt Way School open, with her children Gemma, 9, and Callum, 8 Picture Ref: 77048-60EDUCATION boss Garry Perkins has confirmed that the proposed January closure of Salt Way in Swindon may not go ahead. Parents
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Rubbing out blots on the landscape
Alex Ginnins, National Probation Service supervisor, at work on painting over graffiti in Granville Street Picture Ref: 77686-154SWINDON town centre is on its way to becoming a cleaner safer place. The first of two empowerment days saw police, street
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Best of British
A HOT band fresh out of Swindon are about to release their first single. Without Me will be British Beef's debut single, hitting the shops on July 4. And bass player Gaz Brookfield, from Stratton, is ecstatic that the pop-punk band could soon be enjoying
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Going all ga-ga at gargoyles
Alice Parker with some of the tiles Picture Ref: 77691-59TERRIFYING gargoyles were created by youngsters at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery. The five to 11-year-olds learnt about medieval tiles before having a go at making their own at the Terrific Tiles
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'Lost' Soles as Val wins
VAL Hillier celebrated her invitation to the ladies Fish-a-Mania final by winning the latest Wednesday Club match at Bourton-on-the-Water. She weighed in 127lb to see off Dale Sole's 108lb. Third was Pete Sole with 69lb. n THE Westleaze Saturday Open
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Walk down the white line, Sir
SWINDON police say hand-held detectors would be a massive breakthrough in the fight against drug-driving. Officers hope the electronic drugalysers which could be introduced next year will have the same impact as breathalysers did on drink-driving. Machines
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Salt Way School might be spared
Mother Ayzee Hyner who is campaigning to keep Salt Way School open, with her children Gemma, 9, and Callum, 8 Picture Ref: 77048-60EDUCATION boss Garry Perkins has confirmed that the proposed January closure of Salt Way in Swindon may not go ahead. Parents
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Skater killed after high-speed board smash
SWINDON teenager Neil Cole has died in hospital after a skateboarding accident. Friends gathered at the Walkabout pub in the town centre last night to mourn the 18-year-old. Neil, of Ferndale, suffered serious head injuries after falling from his long
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Woman smashed windscreen
A WOMAN smashed a car windscreen after a relationship turned sour, a court heard. Kelly-Marie Hyde, 24 of Bow Court, Old Town, Swindon appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court accused of smashing a car windscreen on May 28 and breaking bail conditions. The
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Purton's own royal family
THE Purton Carnival Helping Hand Carnival Committee has chosen its carnival royal family. The royal procession will lead the carnival procession on Saturday, June 25 at 1.05pm. All of those chosen are from Purton. They are: Carnival Queen Katie Neville
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Explore the universe over a pint
A PUB might seem a strange place to be discussing the sciences, but one Swindon pub is doing just precisely that. The GW pub, opposite Swindon railway station is holding a BarScience talk tomorrow. Gareth James, who is from the National Space Centre in
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It's the build up to big day
The E W Beard team taking part in the Race for Life Picture Ref: 77695-3THERE are only three days to go before Lydiard Park is filled with 6,000 women. This year's Cancer Research UK Race for Life is taking place on Saturday and Sunday. And ten employees
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Live 8 concert will be great
CHARITY workers in Swindon are excited about news of a massive concert to tackle world poverty. The line-up of the Live 8 gig, to be held in Hyde Park, was announced amid much fanfare yesterday. Bob Geldof is organising the event, 20 years on from the
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Don't be taken in by this trickster
A TRADING Standards officer has warned Swindon people to ignore a cynical e-mail that claims to be seeking help in allocating a dying man's fortune to charities. The message comes from Iran and is addressed to "Dear friend". It purports to be from a rich
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Scoring for charity
James Davis, 13, tries to beat the goalie Picture Ref: 77689-42SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: YOUNGSTERS have been trying their luck in a penalty shoot-out for the Swindon Cancer Appeal. Dozens of children visiting Swindon's Outlet Village have been donating
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Firemenwould lather be washing your car
Ashton Bowyer, 3 Picture Ref: 77680-212A FIRE station was awash with satisfied customers who took their cars along for a wash and brush-up. Fire fighters at Stratton St Margaret spent Bank Holiday Monday doing a sponsored car wash to raise money for the
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Go for a wheelie around the world
THE Meningitis Trust is appealing for Swindonians to get on their bikes for charity. It wants people help cycle the equivalent of the earth's circumference more than 24,900 miles. The Wheelie Round the World event takes place from June 20 to July 3. Event
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Meeting on changes to residents' parking
SWINDON'S problem with residents' parking will be discussed tonight. The cost of a household's second permit in some areas (zones A, D, E, F, G and L) could rise to £150 before being completely withdrawn in four years under the plans being considered
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Brain-washing
WITH respect, the composer of your headline: "We love Swindon" must be the permanent wearer of rose tinted spectacles. As a born and bred Swindonian I certainly loved the Swindon of my youth, but that ardour has long since cooled in light of the vandalism
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Put people first not revenue
I SEE from your report in the Evening Advertiser on May 26 that Swindon Council is planning to once again hike the cost of residents parking permits . It is using the pathetic excuse that there are not enough spaces for the number of permits that are
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Not very much to be proud of
I'M A Swindonian through and through and I was once proud to say that. JE Plumtree's letter regarding the demise of Swindon's heritage buildings is quite right, and I could add the Mechanics Institute to the list of historic buildings gone for ever or
