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Zurich topple high-flying Nationwide for big shock
Zurich pulled off the shock result of the week as gave themselves a lifeline in the Division One relegation battle by defeating Nationwide 1st at Pipers Way. Batting first they scored 141-3, thanks mainly to Mark Bowles' 67. In reply Nationwide needed
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Now it is time to watch Nasser get among the runs
NASSER HUSSAIN'S decision to quit as England skipper came as a surprise but I joked to myself that it could transform my fortunes. He never picked me for the full squad so who knows, I might have better luck with his successor. Seriously, I think Nasser
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Reality Check
INVINCIBLE is a word Andy King hopes Town fans have swiftly dropped from their vocabulary after his side were comprehensively conquered by a young Manchester United side. It is nothing to do with a certain Australian striker - rather a desire for supporters
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Anderson is the champion
RODBOURNE Cheney's Wendy Anderson is the Wiltshire county singles champion. She began her quest for the two-wood title with a 21-7 win over Marlborough's Ellen Bolland, and then beat Brenda Hunter (Wroughton) 13-12 in the final, held at the Spencer Melksham
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The seed of destruction
It sounds like something out of a bad horror movie. But this time it is real, and coming to a riverbank near you. An alien weed that scatters its seed for more than 20ft is threatening to destroy Wiltshire's riverside wildlife. Experts at the Wiltshire
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Girls go surfing in name of science
SURFING might look like the farthest thing possible from science. But a group of junior boffins have been spending their summer holidays finding out there is a lot more to wave riding than just standing on a board. The group of Swindon pupils were taking
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Fizz is a jolly collie after winning dog prize
FIZZ the collie cross has something to bark about after being named the South West's top dog. Judges at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Dog of the Year competition regional heat could not help but be impressed by the Fizz's
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Frankie takes on epic bike ride to help charity
A MOTORCYCLIST is going on a 3,000-mile sponsored ride throughout Britain to raise money for the Prospect Hospice. Frankie Cox, 37, a builders merchants' assistant manager from Raybrook Crescent, Rodbourne, hopes to raise up to £1,500. He chose the hospice
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Hospital makes bid to stem complaints
THE number of formal complaints about the Great Western Hospital has risen by 18 per cent compared with last year. According to the trust's annual report, there were 273 recorded complaints during the financial year until April, compared with 234 for
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A sticky problem that won't go away
SWINDON Council is to spend an extra £100,000 on making the town more attractive to visitors and businesses and has pledged to tackle the blight of the town's gum-covered pavements. The money, which has been released from council reserves, is being spent
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Mystery death
A post-mortem carried out on the 28-year-old woman who died at a house in Ferndale Road, Swindon, on Sunday morning has proved inconclusive. It is thought the woman, who has not been named, was a guest at a house party the night she died.
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Dancing in the rain for charity
YOUNGSTERS from across the borough pushed their prams, bikes and toy cars to raise money for Childline the children's helpline. Around 40 children aged between one and eight spent a morning walking around the playground of the Drove Centre in Southampton
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Lydiard Park plan set to be shelved
SWINDON Council will tonight pull the plug on its commitment towards the restoration of Lydiard Park because it is too strapped for cash. Council leader Mike Bawden (Con, Old Towns and Lawns) will tell the authority's decision-making cabinet that it can
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Spot the wildlife on nature ramble
A SPECIAL conducted tour has been organised so that people can discover the diverse flower and insect life of the Waterhay, one of the richest wildlife sites in the Cotswold Water Park. It will take place on Sunday and will be led by Mornee Button, a
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The seed of destruction
It sounds like something out of a bad horror movie. But this time it is real, and coming to a riverbank near you. An alien weed that scatters its seed for more than 20ft is threatening to destroy Wiltshire's riverside wildlife. Experts at the Wiltshire
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Council leader says 'we've got it wrong'
A rethink is needed over the way the public is consulted over major traffic schemes in future, council leader Mike Bawden (Old Town and Lawns) has warned. He thinks the majority of people affected by major schemes, like planning developments and road
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What missfits!
What a bunch of Missfits we have on our council! Can you imagine what the Simpsons on Barbury Castle must feel after being told to "get out" after 15 years of hard work and devotion to the landscape. May I suggest to John Short that the next time he has
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Well done Mo
IN our sheltered housing on July 26, a jumble, tombola and bingo was held to help us to have a day out (at a later date). It was packed out and a great success. May I through your paper thank among others, people who donated goods and off duty staff who
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Big names are at the Wyvern
AS a regular theatre goer I was appalled to read a recent article in your paper which suggested that the Wyvern Theatre was inferior to larger venues such as those in Oxford, Bristol and Reading. I have always been very happy with the productions at the
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School's image is a shame
FIRSTLY, I would like to say that I have read your story (EA July 24) concerning Headlands School. It is a very sad set of circumstances. I am an employee at the school and work daily with the difficulties that every member of staff has to overcome before
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Stevens signs up
Bath's promising England Under-21 prop Matt Stevens has signed a new two-year contract with the Zurich Premiership club. Stevens, who was born in South Africa, played for England during this summer's Under-21 World Cup. Bath will face the new Bridgend
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A battle for Bassett at Corsham
IN the under 11 section, Corsham batted first in their home match against Wootton Bassett and thanks to a fine innings of 31 not out from Will Collier reached 80-6 in their 20 overs. Ravi Samant bowled very well for Bassett taking 2-4 in his four overs
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Quickfire uzi 100
A WHIRLWIND ton from 10-year-old Chippenham batsman Uzi Qureshi was the highlight in the North Wilts Junior Cricket League this week. Qureshi's feat came during a high-scoring under 11 game at Devizes. The visitors batted first, and Qureshi, pictured
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Swindon are sunk
Swindon were left to curse their luck after the rain intervened in their fixture against Bredon on Saturday and prevented them from recording their fourth victory in the last five weeks. Swindon posted a competitive 238 on a damp wicket, but with the
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Gum makers should pay bill
CHEWING gum is a constant menace on our streets that should have been tackled long ago. Councils in other parts of the country have already invested in special gum-blasting machines to rid the scourge from the pavements and prevent that disgusting bottom
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Consequences of closures could be dire
TWENTY years ago the large long stay, geriatric institutions across Britain started to close as part of a 10-year plan to care for people in more homely environ-ments. The private sector of care quickly grew with thousands of people buying up large houses
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Company praised for on-the-job training programme
BRADSTONE employees have recently been commended for the success of their on-the-job training after 26 members of the workforce productively passed courses in supervisory management, personnel development and safety compliance. The majority of the employees
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Your firm may be an easy target
BOSSES in the South West are being warned to be more vigilant after research shows fraud in the workplace is on the rise. Cases involving fraud have doubled in the region in the first half of this year, research by KPMG Forensic showed. The firm, which
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Children get chance to find bugs in ecosystem
SWINDON youngsters were out and about getting a close look at nature yesterday. And on hand to tell them all about the ugly bugs that live in the Lawns pond was Swindon's Water for Wildlife Officer Jo Sayers. The children, who are pupils at Churchfield
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Traders likely to get lifeline
TRADERS in Gorse Hill could be set for a lifeline after Swindon Council agreed to look at ways of keeping the area alive. Shoppers, businesses and residents handed a 2,400-signature petition to North Swindon MP Michael Wills in April, and the document
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Mick leads the fish feast with mammoth Bourton catch
WROUGHTON'S Mick Robins scorched his way to his second 200lb plus catch within 14 days when he weighed in a trawler's catch of 222lb of carp from the ever-prolific Bourton-on-the-Water. There were an astonishing seven weights of over 100lb, with Derek
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High cost of care
This is 87-year-old Grace Elliott. As a care home resident, she is one of the lucky ones, because she can afford the £450-a-week fees. But others may not be so fortunate, as care homes predict they may no longer take on residents paid for and referred
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Source of council's £2.5m still a mystery
HOUSING officers have still to explain exactly how £2.5 million was lost in a Swindon Council housing department bank account for nearly 20 years. The Advertiser revealed on Monday that the discovery of £2.5 million hidden away in the account was pure
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Be a sport
SHRIVENHAM: The last day of a three-day mobile sports scheme for youngsters is taking place today. The Vale of the White Horse Roadshow, aimed at children aged five to 12 years, is designed to fire their interest in sports. The event, which will be based
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Help to house historic barge
STORAGE space is urgently required for a historic canal boat that used to give pleasure trips in the Swindon area. The boat which is named Willow is owned by the Calne and Chippenham branch of the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust and was built in 1952 by the
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Range of new adult education courses
FROM LEARNING the art of henna tattoos to finding out how to become a model or television extra, Swindon College's new range of part- time courses for adults has just been unveiled. Whether you want to give your career a boost, pick up a new skill or
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Boot gives charity a boost
WORKERS from Zurich Financial Services helped organise a car boot sale to raise funds for Druglink, the Swindon charity that helps the town's drug users. Damien Penman, an administrator with the Station Road firm, and a team of colleagues staged the event
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Show takes off on land and in skies
CROWDS of around 20,000 people are expected to visit Lydiard Park for the first ever Swindon Show this weekend. The event is being organised by the Imperial Charity which raises funds to care for the elderly and help adults and children with special needs
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Neighbours spot falcon
A BIRD of prey seen flying around Christ Church in Old Town has been a regular visitor for the past six years, it has emerged. Janet French, whose home in Cricklade Street overlooks the church, contacted the Evening Advertiser following a story we ran
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Call to make it simple for pensioners
AGE Concern Swindon has welcomed a call by a councillor for senior citizens to claim the new Pension Credit. The means tested benefit is aimed at helping those over-65s with weekly incomes of less than £139, and couples with £204, but the rules for claiming
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Knife threat
GREENBRIDGE: Muggers threatened a man with a four-inch blade as he walked down an alley way between Stratton Road and Copse Avenue near the Greenbridge Retail Park between 11.30pm and 11.45pm on Monday. He was approached by two men. One was holding a
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Sculpture moo-ving on to pastures new
A COW sculpture is heading for new grazing land at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon. The rust-coloured bovine, created by artist Tom Gleeson, has been with Swindon and Marlborough NHS Trust since 1987 when it was given a home in a quadrangle of grass
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Indecent assault
SWINDON Police have released a CCTV picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with an indecent assault on a 14-year-old girl. The girl boarded the Number 1 Thamesdown bus to Ramleaze at 4pm on Friday in Fleming Way. She was joined by a man
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Sergeant is making an immediate impression
CRICKLADE'S new police sergeant arrived at the village hall in Purton for a public meeting but didn't get to attend it because he had to arrest a teenager outside. Sergeant Willie Glasgow recently joined the team in Cricklade and was on his way to the
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Why delay?
WE are really pleased that Lib Dem councillor Martin Wiltshire is trying to introduce a civil register at the council for same sex couples. But why is the council now delaying the process by deferring it to the cabinet in September? If a straight couple
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Health centre is wonderful
READING and listening to some of the articles in the media recently, and taking note of comments regarding the NHS, I felt compelled to put forward my findings. I cannot speak highly enough of the attention and treatment afforded me by my local Health
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Drag hunting is the answer to the pro-lobby
I read with some amusement the article in The Evening Advertiser concerning MP James Gray's attempt to amend the bill for banning hunting with dogs. My amusement stemmed from him being upset that his attempt to obtain compensation for those loosing their
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One way to give poor impression
I refer to a letter from Mr Staples (EA July 25) appealing for an end to artists' impressions of future town centre visions and his despair of ever seeing anything done in his lifetime. I can assure him that there are many people in the town who hold
