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Overseas post date
Swindonians sending Christ-mas cards to friends overseas should get scribbling. People have just a week until Monday, December 8, to send their airmail to countries outside Europe, except Canada, USA and Japan. For Eastern Europe, North America and Japan
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Bidding for Concorde
A PIECE of aviation history could be winging its way to the Science Museum in Wroughton. Curators are in the process of applying for pieces of Concorde, which are currently being stripped off and donated, sold and auctioned to enthusiasts. But while Peter
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Morphet blow as clubs look for revenge
BOTH local indoor clubs will be looking to get back on the winning trail in the Wessex League tomorrow. Westlecot and Thamesdown men were both beaten in their last East Region group matches a fortnight ago. The former went down 78-68 to Carterton, who
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Morphet blow as clubs look for revenge
BOTH local indoor clubs will be looking to get back on the winning trail in the Wessex League tomorrow. Westlecot and Thamesdown men were both beaten in their last East Region group matches a fortnight ago. The former went down 78-68 to Carterton, who
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Bath's big Catt tackles Tigers
WORLD Cup winner Mike Catt goes straight back into the Bath side to face Leicester Tigers today (3pm) and there are bench spots for two other England aces. Catt regains his club No 10 shirt just seven days after lifting the Webb Ellis Trophy with the
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Be quick to find a partner
LOVE could be in the air tomorrow when a speed dating event takes place at Soda in High Street, Old Town. The evening, organised by Slow Dating, offers people the chance to meet other singles in a safe but fun environment. The event takes place at 7.30pm
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Don't panic, say doctors, but take some sensible precautions
Pregnant Swindon women and their unborn babies could be at risk from a potentially fatal food poisoning bug after four cases of listeria were reported in the town. Tests have confirmed that three of the pregnant women became ill from the same food. It
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Nominations sought for town award
NOMINATIONS are being invited for the next Swindon Citizen Award. The annual round of awards recognises endeavour in six categories ranging from caring for others to environmental work, but the next award will be for sporting achievement. Last year's
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Nominations sought for town award
NOMINATIONS are being invited for the next Swindon Citizen Award. The annual round of awards recognises endeavour in six categories ranging from caring for others to environmental work, but the next award will be for sporting achievement. Last year's
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Panto's cast has designs on Laurence
A WROUGHTON drama society has invited top interior designer Laurence Llewellyn Bowen to attend its pantomime. Wroughton Amateur Dramatic and Music Society told the flamboyant Changing Rooms star he was welcome to come to Little Red Riding Hood at the
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Wheelchair user thanks rescuers
Human kindness is alive and well in Swindon, as retired police officer Richard Fuller knows only too well. Mr Fuller told the Evening Advertiser of his gratitude as passers by rushed to his aid after he fell out of his wheelchair. And now he wants to
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Sure you want to go large?
SOUTH Swindon MP Julia Drown has backed calls for fast food counter staff to tell customers they are eating unhealthy, fatty and potentially dangerous junk food. Politicians on the health select committee clashed with food industry chiefs over their sales
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As sick as a parrot!
Ref. 28006-103CIVIC chiefs are unable to tell how many sick days employees are taking at Swindon Council. The authority, which has a budget of £180 million and employs 8,000 people, does not have the necessary computer software to show how many working
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Don't panic, say doctors, but take some sensible precautions
Pregnant Swindon women and their unborn babies could be at risk from a potentially fatal food poisoning bug after four cases of listeria were reported in the town. Tests have confirmed that three of the pregnant women became ill from the same food. It
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Rory to switch on town's Christmas lights
AROUND 300 people are expected to watch impressionist Rory Bremner turn on the Christmas lights in Lechlade. And residents are hoping the comedian, who lives at Eaton Hastings near Lechlade, will entertain them with a few routines before the big light
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Bath's big Catt tackles Tigers
WORLD Cup winner Mike Catt goes straight back into the Bath side to face Leicester Tigers today (3pm) and there are bench spots for two other England aces. Catt regains his club No 10 shirt just seven days after lifting the Webb Ellis Trophy with the
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As sick as a parrot!
Ref. 28006-103CIVIC chiefs are unable to tell how many sick days employees are taking at Swindon Council. The authority, which has a budget of £180 million and employs 8,000 people, does not have the necessary computer software to show how many working
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Handy Andy!
ANDY NICHOLAS has been heralded as 'a massive plus' by his manager and the young Liverpudlian is eager to help Town successfully storm fortress Hartlepool today. Matty Heywood's suspension opens the door for either Nicholas or Alan Reeves to play alongside
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Claverton is back in touch with his owner
A MUCH-LOVED bear has turned up safe and well after an appeal in the Advertiser. Avid Bath rugby fan Martin Burton, 48, of St Andrew's Ridge, was heartbroken to find Claverton the bear disappeared last week. Mr Burton, who had accompanied Claverton to
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Panto's cast has designs on Laurence
A WROUGHTON drama society has invited top interior designer Laurence Llewellyn Bowen to attend its pantomime. Wroughton Amateur Dramatic and Music Society told the flamboyant Changing Rooms star he was welcome to come to Little Red Riding Hood at the
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Sure you want to go large?
SOUTH Swindon MP Julia Drown has backed calls for fast food counter staff to tell customers they are eating unhealthy, fatty and potentially dangerous junk food. Politicians on the health select committee clashed with food industry chiefs over their sales
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Meeting Santa down on the farm
FATHER Christmas will soon be putting on his winter wonderland wellies to visit Roves Farm. The farm in Sevenhampton has transformed its visitor centre into a magical Christ-mas scene. Father Christmas will be visiting the farm throughout December so
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Handy Andy!
ANDY NICHOLAS has been heralded as 'a massive plus' by his manager and the young Liverpudlian is eager to help Town successfully storm fortress Hartlepool today. Matty Heywood's suspension opens the door for either Nicholas or Alan Reeves to play alongside
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Jamie is back and it's on the cheap!
JAZZ sensation Jamie Cullum will be returning to his home county this Christmas to perform at one of Swindon's leading live music venues. The 24-year-old, who grew up in Hullavington, is scheduled to perform an afternoon of jazz at the Apartment, Havelock
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Jamie is back and it's on the cheap!
JAZZ sensation Jamie Cullum will be returning to his home county this Christmas to perform at one of Swindon's leading live music venues. The 24-year-old, who grew up in Hullavington, is scheduled to perform an afternoon of jazz at the Apartment, Havelock
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Claverton is back in touch with his owner
A MUCH-LOVED bear has turned up safe and well after an appeal in the Advertiser. Avid Bath rugby fan Martin Burton, 48, of St Andrew's Ridge, was heartbroken to find Claverton the bear disappeared last week. Mr Burton, who had accompanied Claverton to
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Council housing chief is acting no longer
BERNIE Brannan is to move in as Swindon Council's new director of housing. He has been the council's acting director of housing for the past 11 months. During this time he has worked with housing staff to achieve progress in the way the council manages
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Wheelchair user thanks rescuers
Human kindness is alive and well in Swindon, as retired police officer Richard Fuller knows only too well. Mr Fuller told the Evening Advertiser of his gratitude as passers by rushed to his aid after he fell out of his wheelchair. And now he wants to
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Meeting Santa down on the farm
FATHER Christmas will soon be putting on his winter wonderland wellies to visit Roves Farm. The farm in Sevenhampton has transformed its visitor centre into a magical Christ-mas scene. Father Christmas will be visiting the farm throughout December so
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Overseas post date
Swindonians sending Christ-mas cards to friends overseas should get scribbling. People have just a week until Monday, December 8, to send their airmail to countries outside Europe, except Canada, USA and Japan. For Eastern Europe, North America and Japan
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Date
Be quick to find a partner
LOVE could be in the air tomorrow when a speed dating event takes place at Soda in High Street, Old Town. The evening, organised by Slow Dating, offers people the chance to meet other singles in a safe but fun environment. The event takes place at 7.30pm
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Bidding for Concorde
A PIECE of aviation history could be winging its way to the Science Museum in Wroughton. Curators are in the process of applying for pieces of Concorde, which are currently being stripped off and donated, sold and auctioned to enthusiasts. But while Peter
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Council housing chief is acting no longer
BERNIE Brannan is to move in as Swindon Council's new director of housing. He has been the council's acting director of housing for the past 11 months. During this time he has worked with housing staff to achieve progress in the way the council manages
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Rory to switch on town's Christmas lights
AROUND 300 people are expected to watch impressionist Rory Bremner turn on the Christmas lights in Lechlade. And residents are hoping the comedian, who lives at Eaton Hastings near Lechlade, will entertain them with a few routines before the big light
