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Assessment unit worries residents
A DOCTOR has denied rumours that a proposed family assessment centre in Cricklade is going to be a home for paedophiles and drug addicts. Dr George Hibbert has been running a centre that assesses families involved in care proceedings in Tadpole Lane,
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CALM says thanks for support
I would like to thank the people of Swindon and the surrounding area for their continued support for CALM, the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Movement, most recently shown in the £1,863 raised in just two days of local collecting. This local charity
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Mar-vellous!
Chippenham's winning ways continued with a 19-0 victory over Marlow away from home. Chippenham went ahead with a try from prop Graham Treen. A further try followed by scrum-half Tim Dunford, converted by Dan Reynolds. After the break, Marlow came out
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20-20 vision
SAM PARKIN insists he and Tommy Mooney have plenty of goals left in the tank to push Town towards promotion as Andy King calls on his team to develop a more ruthless streak and banish the nerves. Fresh from signing a new two-year deal, the striker celebrated
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Family massacre daughter tells of threats to kill
LAURA Pemberton whose father Alan, 48, apparently killed her mother Julia, 47, and brother William, 17, has made a public statement for the first time since the triple shooting last week. She has been comforted at the home of her grandparents in Swindon
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Rival site for campus?
Land near the Great Western Hospital has long been earmarked for a new university campus for Swindon, but now a developer is bidding for an alternative site instead. VICTORIA TAGG reports Rival plans have been unveiled to build a new campus for the University
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Resolute Calne pinch a point against the odds
Understrength Calne secured a respectable draw at First Division high flyers Hallen. The Bremhill View club were missing Ben Highmore, Ben Moore and key striker Glen Armstrong the subject of an approach from Melksham, but a resolute defensive display
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Council staff want to give gift of hope
WOOTTON BASSETT Town Council staff are once again supporting Operation Christmas Child and are looking for donations. Operation Christmas Child is a programme which supports needy children in desperate situations around the world. Town councillors are
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Car seizure a warning to boy racers
A WARNING has gone out to boy racers and others who drive inconsiderately, that, if they fail to mend their ways, their cars can now be seized by the police. The warning follows the first seizure of a vehicle in Salisbury under new legislation designed
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Chance to join band
BUDDING musicians are invited to join the training section of the Cricklade Band. People can learn to play in a friendly environment and eventually perform at events. The 30 band members entertain at concerts, carnival processions, and religious survives
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Enough is enough
THE recent report from the Local Government Association states that council tax rises could be in the region of 12 per cent if more Government money is not forthcoming. I am sure that the people of Swindon would not tolerate such an increase and Mr Frank
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Car seizure a warning to boy racers
A WARNING has gone out to boy racers and others who drive inconsiderately, that, if they fail to mend their ways, their cars can now be seized by the police. The warning follows the first seizure of a vehicle in Salisbury under new legislation designed
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Fledgling flats with a pedigree
Trainer Ivor Anthony and stable lad Alfie Garrett with Brown Jack, after whom the pub in Woughton was namedThe local history group is hoping that developers will bring Wroughton's glorious racing past to life when they redevelop a local pub. SHIRLEY MATHIAS
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20-20 vision
SAM PARKIN insists he and Tommy Mooney have plenty of goals left in the tank to push Town towards promotion as Andy King calls on his team to develop a more ruthless streak and banish the nerves. Fresh from signing a new two-year deal, the striker celebrated
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Wasn't it a nailbiter?
Ref. 27903-75THERE was jubilation across Swindon as rugby fans revelled in England's World Cup victory. Pubs and bars were overflowing with supporters, many of whom were painted and decked out with the flag of St George. Jukeboxes were cranked up as fans
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White man for Bluebirds job
FORMER Swindon Town star Steve White has been handed the task of reversing the fortunes of beleaguered Chippenham Town. The ex-County Ground striker was unveiled as the Bluebirds' new manager yesterday after another Dr Martens Premier Division defeat
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This was the best book about the works
HOW great it was to read Martin Vincent's report on Hugh Freebury. When his book was in the lending library at only £1 I believe I thought this would be a great book for my husband. And yes, this book is picked up time after time to read the truest account
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Council staff want to give gift of hope
WOOTTON BASSETT Town Council staff are once again supporting Operation Christmas Child and are looking for donations. Operation Christmas Child is a programme which supports needy children in desperate situations around the world. Town councillors are
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Meet another world champion, his name is Paul
Ref. 27910-2ALTHOUGH most of Swindon went rugby crazy on Saturday, there were some people thinking of world championships of a different kind. The world championships of Tribound - a board game designed in Wiltshire - were held in Long's Bar, Old Town
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Mum warns of teen drink peril
Ref. 27921-90IT MAY seem like harmless fun, but Swindon mother Julie Hayward knows the dangers of underage drinking only too well. Last year, her teenage daughter Amanda was nearly killed when she ran in front of a car after drinking to celebrate the
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Refugees get help from the Beehive
A KIT to create a hairdressing salon and a metal workshop in a prison has been shipped to Croatia by Swindon people. The 13 volunteers also took 50 tons of aid and five tons of food to help 531 needy families in a 38-ton truck and six smaller lorries
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Highworth hit for six
THE FA Vase aspirations of Highworth Town were destroyed in emphatic fashion on Saturday as John Fisher's men crashed 6-0 at Gosport Borough. After a good run in the FA Cup under their belts, the Swindon side were tipped to fare well in the competition
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It's that time of year again . . it's the Gang Show
Ref. 27916-5EXCITED youngsters put on their costumes for the dress rehearsal of their Gang Show which is already almost a sell-out. Brownies, Guides, Scouts and Cubs from the Swindon area put on the variety show of song and dance every 18 months when
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Woman's car is vandalised
A NEW driver has been left distraught after the car she had for just three weeks was vandalised. Kelly Von Steuben, who recently passed her driving test, had parked the vehicle behind her flat in Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill and woke up to find it completely
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Wasn't it a nailbiter?
Ref. 27903-75THERE was jubilation across Swindon as rugby fans revelled in England's World Cup victory. Pubs and bars were overflowing with supporters, many of whom were painted and decked out with the flag of St George. Jukeboxes were cranked up as fans
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Family massacre daughter tells of threats to kill
LAURA Pemberton whose father Alan, 48, apparently killed her mother Julia, 47, and brother William, 17, has made a public statement for the first time since the triple shooting last week. She has been comforted at the home of her grandparents in Swindon
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Swindon MPs speak at Third World debt conference
SWINDON MPs Michael Wills and Julia Drown were headline speakers at the World Development Movement's west regional conference on Saturday. The event to discuss Third World debt and international trade, hosted around 50 delegates from around the region
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Rival site for campus?
Land near the Great Western Hospital has long been earmarked for a new university campus for Swindon, but now a developer is bidding for an alternative site instead. VICTORIA TAGG reports Rival plans have been unveiled to build a new campus for the University
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Mar-vellous!
Chippenham's winning ways continued with a 19-0 victory over Marlow away from home. Chippenham went ahead with a try from prop Graham Treen. A further try followed by scrum-half Tim Dunford, converted by Dan Reynolds. After the break, Marlow came out
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Salisbury feelthe Payne asMarlboroughease home
Marlborough beat Salisbury 3rd, their toughest league opponents this season, 19-7. After a Marlborough defensive error which left a two on one overlap, Salisbury's right wing and full back made a break down the right hand touch line, culminating in a
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Council staff want to give gift of hope
WOOTTON BASSETT Town Council staff are once again supporting Operation Christmas Child and are looking for donations. Operation Christmas Child is a programme which supports needy children in desperate situations around the world. Town councillors are
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Woman's car is vandalised
A NEW driver has been left distraught after the car she had for just three weeks was vandalised. Kelly Von Steuben, who recently passed her driving test, had parked the vehicle behind her flat in Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill and woke up to find it completely
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Hungry Pang notches four
Purton Reserves failed to keep tabs on Bradford Town's top scorer Tom Pang and the young striker scored four times in his side's 5-1 victory at the Red House. Pang struck twice in the first half to give the Town a 2-0 advantage at the break, but must
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Highworth hit for six
THE FA Vase aspirations of Highworth Town were destroyed in emphatic fashion on Saturday as John Fisher's men crashed 6-0 at Gosport Borough. After a good run in the FA Cup under their belts, the Swindon side were tipped to fare well in the competition
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Bassett facing another scrap
WOOTTON BASSETT find themselves flirting with relegation again after a 3-1 Hellenic Premier Division defeat at in-form Brackley. Andy Baird proved to be the difference between the two sides, netting twice to leave Pete Yeardley's side fourth from bottom
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Late penalty stops Ciren's victory streak run
A LATE Ilkeston equaliser prevented Cirencester from stretching their winning Western Division run to eight games. Brian Hughes side were on course for another away triumph until Paul Hurrell netted a dubious late penalty to earn the hosts a 2-2 draw.
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White man for Bluebirds job
FORMER Swindon Town star Steve White has been handed the task of reversing the fortunes of beleaguered Chippenham Town. The ex-County Ground striker was unveiled as the Bluebirds' new manager yesterday after another Dr Martens Premier Division defeat
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Nobody will catch Bath now Evans
HARLEQUINS chief executive Mark Evans backed Bath to top the Premiership in regular season and book one of the slots for the end-of-season play-offs after watching his own side slip to defeat. Evans believes the league leaders are unlikely to be caught
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Chance to join band
BUDDING musicians are invited to join the training section of the Cricklade Band. People can learn to play in a friendly environment and eventually perform at events. The 30 band members entertain at concerts, carnival processions, and religious survives
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County has new deputy chief exec
WILTSHIRE County Council has appointed Janet Relfe as its new deputy chief executive. Janet will lead the reorganised Department of Corporate and Library Services. This department will spearhead the council's Performance and Improvement Programme, including
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Join the marathon for charity
MACMILLAN Cancer Relief is calling all Wiltshire runners to join its team for the 2004 Flora London Marathon on Sunday April 18 and raise money to help people living with cancer. Team Macmillan is one of the largest charity teams in the event, and is
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Railways on show
Ref. 27906-13EXHIBITORS from around the country descended on Swindon for Modrail 2003 on a weekend when the hosts celebrated their 50th anniversary. The show, organised by Swindon Model Railway Club, featured a special display of archive material dating
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Council staff want to give gift of hope
WOOTTON BASSETT Town Council staff are once again supporting Operation Christmas Child and are looking for donations. Operation Christmas Child is a programme which supports needy children in desperate situations around the world. Town councillors are
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Concorde will not be flying over its old testing ground
CONCORDE will not be returning to Fairford, where it made its maiden flight in 1969 and then continued to use the test centre. There are no plans to fly the retired aircraft over the town when it makes a final flight to Filton in Bristol on Wednesday.
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Big worries on PFI plan
WHEN Dr Mary Bousted took over one of the teaching unions she headed for a tour of Swindon's schools within months. Dr Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, took up her role earlier this year and is one of just three
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TV appearance for golden pair
Ref. 27919-39A Blunsdon couple are to mark their 50th anniversary with an appearance on television. Iris and Jim Shewry, of Sutton Park, celebrated their golden wedding on Friday. Their daughter decided to surprise them and wrote to the makers of ITV1
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Enough is enough
THE recent report from the Local Government Association states that council tax rises could be in the region of 12 per cent if more Government money is not forthcoming. I am sure that the people of Swindon would not tolerate such an increase and Mr Frank
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This was the best book about the works
HOW great it was to read Martin Vincent's report on Hugh Freebury. When his book was in the lending library at only £1 I believe I thought this would be a great book for my husband. And yes, this book is picked up time after time to read the truest account
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Nobody will catch Bath now Evans
HARLEQUINS chief executive Mark Evans backed Bath to top the Premiership in regular season and book one of the slots for the end-of-season play-offs after watching his own side slip to defeat. Evans believes the league leaders are unlikely to be caught
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Marine in contention after Bromsgrove win
SWINDON Supermarine moved ahead of rivals Cirencester in the Dr Martens Western Division after a superb 1-0 home win over title hopefuls Bromsgrove. The victory pushed Marine back into the crucial top eight the probable cut off point for next season's
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Family massacre daughter tells of threats to kill
LAURA Pemberton whose father Alan, 48, apparently killed her mother Julia, 47, and brother William, 17, has made a public statement for the first time since the triple shooting last week. She has been comforted at the home of her grandparents in Swindon
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Mum faces drink issue head on
CONGRATULATIONS go to Julie Hayward who is spreading the word to teenagers about the dangers of drinking alcohol. She knows first hand just how serious this can be after her own daughter, Amanda, was nearly killed when she ran in front of a car after
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"We want more spaces, not less'
MORE disabled parking spaces are needed in Wroughton, not fewer, says a wheelchair-bound driver. Bill Clark plans to take that message to Swindon Council after hearing it is considering removing the two spaces in the Ellendune car park outside the health
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We must fight against old age discrimination
According to the Advertiser (November 18) research by Saga shows that more workers are putting off retirement for financial reasons and even more will work past retirement age by 2020. But far too many people in Swindon who want to work in their fifties
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Car seizure a warning to boy racers
A WARNING has gone out to boy racers and others who drive inconsiderately, that, if they fail to mend their ways, their cars can now be seized by the police. The warning follows the first seizure of a vehicle in Salisbury under new legislation designed
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Hungry Pang notches four
Purton Reserves failed to keep tabs on Bradford Town's top scorer Tom Pang and the young striker scored four times in his side's 5-1 victory at the Red House. Pang struck twice in the first half to give the Town a 2-0 advantage at the break, but must
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Salisbury feelthe Payne asMarlboroughease home
Marlborough beat Salisbury 3rd, their toughest league opponents this season, 19-7. After a Marlborough defensive error which left a two on one overlap, Salisbury's right wing and full back made a break down the right hand touch line, culminating in a
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TV appearance for golden pair
Ref. 27919-39A Blunsdon couple are to mark their 50th anniversary with an appearance on television. Iris and Jim Shewry, of Sutton Park, celebrated their golden wedding on Friday. Their daughter decided to surprise them and wrote to the makers of ITV1
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Railways on show
Ref. 27906-13EXHIBITORS from around the country descended on Swindon for Modrail 2003 on a weekend when the hosts celebrated their 50th anniversary. The show, organised by Swindon Model Railway Club, featured a special display of archive material dating
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It's that time of year again . . it's the Gang Show
Ref. 27916-5EXCITED youngsters put on their costumes for the dress rehearsal of their Gang Show which is already almost a sell-out. Brownies, Guides, Scouts and Cubs from the Swindon area put on the variety show of song and dance every 18 months when
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Concorde will not be flying over its old testing ground
CONCORDE will not be returning to Fairford, where it made its maiden flight in 1969 and then continued to use the test centre. There are no plans to fly the retired aircraft over the town when it makes a final flight to Filton in Bristol on Wednesday.
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Bikers show their mild side
Ref. 27907-3PARKED up on their Harley Davidsons, members of the Pinkertons Motor Cycle Club collected funds for their annual toy run in Swindon town centre on Saturday. It will take place on Saturday December 6 when about 70 members of the club will bike
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Late penalty stops Ciren's victory streak run
A LATE Ilkeston equaliser prevented Cirencester from stretching their winning Western Division run to eight games. Brian Hughes side were on course for another away triumph until Paul Hurrell netted a dubious late penalty to earn the hosts a 2-2 draw.
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Olly boots 'em
OPPOSING coaches John Connolly and Mark Evans were united in praise of Bath's own 'Goldenboot' Olly Barkley as the young fly-half's sweet left foot strengthened his side's grip on the Zurich Premiership. Barkley gave Harlequins a real kicking landing
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Join the marathon for charity
MACMILLAN Cancer Relief is calling all Wiltshire runners to join its team for the 2004 Flora London Marathon on Sunday April 18 and raise money to help people living with cancer. Team Macmillan is one of the largest charity teams in the event, and is
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Is santa's sack bulging this year?
Christmas is a time for fun and frivolity but that doesn't mean good business practice should be put on hold during the festivities. Many local businesses have been planning for the season all year long to ensure Christmas 2003 passes without a hitch.
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Calne trounced
Minety romped past Calne 23-0 in a Dorset & Wilts Division 1 game. Looking relaxed and confident after a week's break, Minety made light work of this fixture against league rivals Calne. They scored a try in each half and calmly absorbed whatever
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Car seizure a warning to boy racers
A WARNING has gone out to boy racers and others who drive inconsiderately, that, if they fail to mend their ways, their cars can now be seized by the police. The warning follows the first seizure of a vehicle in Salisbury under new legislation designed
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Mum faces drink issue head on
CONGRATULATIONS go to Julie Hayward who is spreading the word to teenagers about the dangers of drinking alcohol. She knows first hand just how serious this can be after her own daughter, Amanda, was nearly killed when she ran in front of a car after
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Family massacre daughter tells of threats to kill
LAURA Pemberton whose father Alan, 48, apparently killed her mother Julia, 47, and brother William, 17, has made a public statement for the first time since the triple shooting last week. She has been comforted at the home of her grandparents in Swindon
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Is santa's sack bulging this year?
Christmas is a time for fun and frivolity but that doesn't mean good business practice should be put on hold during the festivities. Many local businesses have been planning for the season all year long to ensure Christmas 2003 passes without a hitch.
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Refugees get help from the Beehive
A KIT to create a hairdressing salon and a metal workshop in a prison has been shipped to Croatia by Swindon people. The 13 volunteers also took 50 tons of aid and five tons of food to help 531 needy families in a 38-ton truck and six smaller lorries
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Bikers show their mild side
Ref. 27907-3PARKED up on their Harley Davidsons, members of the Pinkertons Motor Cycle Club collected funds for their annual toy run in Swindon town centre on Saturday. It will take place on Saturday December 6 when about 70 members of the club will bike
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Assessment unit worries residents
A DOCTOR has denied rumours that a proposed family assessment centre in Cricklade is going to be a home for paedophiles and drug addicts. Dr George Hibbert has been running a centre that assesses families involved in care proceedings in Tadpole Lane,
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Mum warns of teen drink peril
Ref. 27921-90IT MAY seem like harmless fun, but Swindon mother Julie Hayward knows the dangers of underage drinking only too well. Last year, her teenage daughter Amanda was nearly killed when she ran in front of a car after drinking to celebrate the
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Calne trounced
Minety romped past Calne 23-0 in a Dorset & Wilts Division 1 game. Looking relaxed and confident after a week's break, Minety made light work of this fixture against league rivals Calne. They scored a try in each half and calmly absorbed whatever
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Resolute Calne pinch a point against the odds
Understrength Calne secured a respectable draw at First Division high flyers Hallen. The Bremhill View club were missing Ben Highmore, Ben Moore and key striker Glen Armstrong the subject of an approach from Melksham, but a resolute defensive display
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Bassett facing another scrap
WOOTTON BASSETT find themselves flirting with relegation again after a 3-1 Hellenic Premier Division defeat at in-form Brackley. Andy Baird proved to be the difference between the two sides, netting twice to leave Pete Yeardley's side fourth from bottom
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Marine in contention after Bromsgrove win
SWINDON Supermarine moved ahead of rivals Cirencester in the Dr Martens Western Division after a superb 1-0 home win over title hopefuls Bromsgrove. The victory pushed Marine back into the crucial top eight the probable cut off point for next season's
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Fledgling flats with a pedigree
Trainer Ivor Anthony and stable lad Alfie Garrett with Brown Jack, after whom the pub in Woughton was namedThe local history group is hoping that developers will bring Wroughton's glorious racing past to life when they redevelop a local pub. SHIRLEY MATHIAS
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"We want more spaces, not less'
MORE disabled parking spaces are needed in Wroughton, not fewer, says a wheelchair-bound driver. Bill Clark plans to take that message to Swindon Council after hearing it is considering removing the two spaces in the Ellendune car park outside the health
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Meet another world champion, his name is Paul
Ref. 27910-2ALTHOUGH most of Swindon went rugby crazy on Saturday, there were some people thinking of world championships of a different kind. The world championships of Tribound - a board game designed in Wiltshire - were held in Long's Bar, Old Town
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Swindon MPs speak at Third World debt conference
SWINDON MPs Michael Wills and Julia Drown were headline speakers at the World Development Movement's west regional conference on Saturday. The event to discuss Third World debt and international trade, hosted around 50 delegates from around the region
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CALM says thanks for support
I would like to thank the people of Swindon and the surrounding area for their continued support for CALM, the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Movement, most recently shown in the £1,863 raised in just two days of local collecting. This local charity
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Date
We must fight against old age discrimination
According to the Advertiser (November 18) research by Saga shows that more workers are putting off retirement for financial reasons and even more will work past retirement age by 2020. But far too many people in Swindon who want to work in their fifties
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Big worries on PFI plan
WHEN Dr Mary Bousted took over one of the teaching unions she headed for a tour of Swindon's schools within months. Dr Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, took up her role earlier this year and is one of just three
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Date
Olly boots 'em
OPPOSING coaches John Connolly and Mark Evans were united in praise of Bath's own 'Goldenboot' Olly Barkley as the young fly-half's sweet left foot strengthened his side's grip on the Zurich Premiership. Barkley gave Harlequins a real kicking landing
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County has new deputy chief exec
WILTSHIRE County Council has appointed Janet Relfe as its new deputy chief executive. Janet will lead the reorganised Department of Corporate and Library Services. This department will spearhead the council's Performance and Improvement Programme, including
