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Mayor's guest appearance
Amateur dramatics company, Dorcan Performing Arts Group, is busy rehearsing for their performance of Aladdin on March 10, 11 and 12 next year with the promise of a special guest appearance from Swindon mayor Derek Benfield (Lab, Covingham and Nythe).
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Training project is great success
A GROUNDBREAKING scheme in Wiltshire to get people into better jobs has been a huge success, a report has revealed. The multi-million pound Employer Training Pilot has helped thousands of workers improve their skills. More than 3,000 workers and 370 firms
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Memorial tree put up at funeral directors
A SPECIAL memorial Christmas tree is being put up today at a Wootton Bassett funeral directors. Maslin Funeral Service in the High Street is hoping the tree will become a place where people can remember their loved ones and donate money to local good
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Half marathon gets underway
THOUSANDS of pounds are set to be raised for charity when the Swindon half Marathon gets underway. It's good news that the town's race is returning and there will be smaller races for children and those who want a short jog. It's good for the charities
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Marathon is off to a good start
NEXT year's Swindon Half Marathon is finally off the starting blocks and looks set to be run in September. Plans to bring back the town's biggest race in the form of a half marathon were announced earlier this year. Now organisers have reached the stage
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Razzell is planning to appeal
GLYN Razzell, who was last month found guilty of murdering his estranged wife Linda, is planning to appeal against his conviction. Razzell, 44, is currently serving a life sentence in Bristol's Horfield Prison. His solicitor, Rob Ross, said: "He obviously
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Is there any point in making my objections?
I have recently received a letter from Swindon Council regarding my objections to certain parts of the Swindon Borough Local Plan, First Deposit Draft. These were five, well researched logical objections. The council has printed its response to each objection
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Memorial tree put up at funeral directors
A SPECIAL memorial Christmas tree is being put up today at a Wootton Bassett funeral directors. Maslin Funeral Service in the High Street is hoping the tree will become a place where people can remember their loved ones and donate money to local good
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Schools show steady league progress
SCHOOLCHILDREN have shown steady progress in the league tables published this week, although their overall attainment remains slightly below the national average. The tables, based on test results in English, maths and science, show that 10 and 11-year-olds
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Bassett clinch important win
WOOTTON Bassett claimed their second Southern Counties South victory of the season with a 19-10 triumph over Bournemouth and boosted their hopes of pulling away from the foot of the table. With Swindon College having pulled out of the league, Bassett
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FOOTBALL - The coolest classroom
Ref. 28132-44THE power of football has been helping children in Swindon to enjoy learning for five years. The Study Centre in Swindon Town Football Club has given some 3,000 nine to 14-year-olds the chance to use computers and have fun with footballers
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Highworth see red after draw
SOME contentious refereeing dashed Highworth's hopes of putting real pressure on the Premier Division's top dogs on Saturday. John Fisher's side were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Hook Norton as two players were given their marching orders and the hosts
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Razzell is planning to appeal
GLYN Razzell, who was last month found guilty of murdering his estranged wife Linda, is planning to appeal against his conviction. Razzell, 44, is currently serving a life sentence in Bristol's Horfield Prison. His solicitor, Rob Ross, said: "He obviously
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Schools show steady league progress
SCHOOLCHILDREN have shown steady progress in the league tables published this week, although their overall attainment remains slightly below the national average. The tables, based on test results in English, maths and science, show that 10 and 11-year-olds
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Uproarious time with Rory
IMPRESSIONIST Rory Bremner poked fun at George Bush when he turned on the Christmas lights in Lechlade. The comedian and satirist impersonated the US president thanking residents for allowing him to use the nearby RAF Fairford bomber base to launch raids
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Gifts are on the way to children
Shoeboxes full of gifts from Swindon are among the first batch of a national collection to be given to deprived children in Eastern Europe this year. Operation Christmas Child is a campaign to distribute toys, sweets, stationery and toiletries to needy
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Matt's the way
BATH led the predictable English charge in the Parker Pen Challenge Cup by romping to a 75-11 victory over Italian club L'Aquila at Stadio Tommaso Fattori. Prop Matt Stevens was the star of the show, scoring three of his side's 11 tries 10 of which were
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Training project is great success
A GROUNDBREAKING scheme in Wiltshire to get people into better jobs has been a huge success, a report has revealed. The multi-million pound Employer Training Pilot has helped thousands of workers improve their skills. More than 3,000 workers and 370 firms
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Dickensian touch at the light show
Ref. 28136-9Community spirit came alive in Wootton Bassett when the Christmas lights were switched on to the sound of carols. The annual Dickensian Even-ing has been running for nine years and residents were thrilled with the turnout. Caroline Brown,
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Derby clash opener
A WEST COUNTRY derby between Bath and Gloucester helps get the Zurich A League underway tonight (7.30pm). The two clubs meet at the Rec in a new league format that combines first team squad members and Under 21 players from the Zurich Premiership clubs
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New director
GAVIN Jones starts work today as Swindon Council's new director of cultural change. Mr Jones, who is married with two children, joins the council from the private sector and will be responsible for modernising all aspects of Euclid Street. His first job
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Floods bring misery
Flooding in Fisherton Street last Monday. DA4483P1TORRENTIAL rain brought misery to traders in Fisherton Street last week, as blocked drains forced flood water over pavements and into shops. Among the worst hit was Chain Reaction, which had water pouring
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Schools show steady league progress
SCHOOLCHILDREN have shown steady progress in the league tables published this week, although their overall attainment remains slightly below the national average. The tables, based on test results in English, maths and science, show that 10 and 11-year-olds
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Lights to remember someone special
THREE thousand twinkling lights will be shining from Salisbury's civic Christmas tree throughout the Christmas and New Year festivities, each one remembering someone special. The symbolic lights are at the forefront of Salisbury Hospice's Light Up A Life
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Rory's reality check!
RORY FALLON'S winning goal against Oxford United may have earned him the adulation of the Town faithful but he is not expecting his derby friendly heroics to cut any ice with his manager. The 20-year-old's 'reward' for his strike at the Kassam Stadium
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Facts for businesses
Treating a person less favourably because they have a disability has been unlawful since 1996. Businesses with less than 15 employees are currently exempt from the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act. This is set to change from October 2004. A Regulatory
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'The ramp pays for itself'
Jerry's Caf is a small coffee shop in the centre of town. With only five employees they too are exempt from current legislation regarding people with disabilities. But with changes to the law imminent they have wasted no time in making the building more
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From Brunel to Galileo, Johnny Ball gets excited about science
Ref. 28154-52JOHNNY Ball, TV personality and father of Zoe, shared his love of science with an audience at the Steam Museum. About 200 people turned up to hear the former presenter of programmes ranging from Playschool to Think Of A Number enthuse about
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Baverstock's birthday joy
SUPERMARINE boss Ray Baverstock was handed the perfect 40th birthday present as his troops overturned a 2-0 half-time deficit to defeat new-look Mang-otsfield 3-2. Baverstock returned from a celebratory trip to France yesterday to find his side had moved
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Dickensian touch at the light show
Ref. 28136-9Community spirit came alive in Wootton Bassett when the Christmas lights were switched on to the sound of carols. The annual Dickensian Even-ing has been running for nine years and residents were thrilled with the turnout. Caroline Brown,
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Memorial tree put up at funeral directors
A SPECIAL memorial Christmas tree is being put up today at a Wootton Bassett funeral directors. Maslin Funeral Service in the High Street is hoping the tree will become a place where people can remember their loved ones and donate money to local good
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Chippenham juggernaut makes it eight on trot
Chippenham's remarkable turnaround continued on Saturday as they beat WImborne 34-17 in South West Two East to make it eight wins on the trot. Their cause was not helped before kick-off, with several players out through injury and unavailability. John
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Training project is great success
A GROUNDBREAKING scheme in Wiltshire to get people into better jobs has been a huge success, a report has revealed. The multi-million pound Employer Training Pilot has helped thousands of workers improve their skills. More than 3,000 workers and 370 firms
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Project given a boost
WASTE Not Want Not - a Swindon-based furniture recycling project - is set to receive £42,703 to pay for new facilities. The group will receive the money over three years from the National Lottery Community Fund. The money will pay for a new van, the salary
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Revving up christmas
Ref. 28141-31Hospital is not the nicest place to spend Christmas - especially for children. But the youngsters at Great Western Hospital had a surprise in store at the weekend. victoria tagg reports. Jordan O'Brien will not eat or drink this Christmas
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FOOTBALL - Centres are huge success
The Government has opened 38 study centres in football clubs over the last four years. And it has been popular - at least 20,000 children have gone to the after school classes. Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Leeds United are all taking part
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Floods bring misery
Flooding in Fisherton Street last Monday. DA4483P1TORRENTIAL rain brought misery to traders in Fisherton Street last week, as blocked drains forced flood water over pavements and into shops. Among the worst hit was Chain Reaction, which had water pouring
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From Brunel to Galileo, Johnny Ball gets excited about science
Ref. 28154-52JOHNNY Ball, TV personality and father of Zoe, shared his love of science with an audience at the Steam Museum. About 200 people turned up to hear the former presenter of programmes ranging from Playschool to Think Of A Number enthuse about
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Marathon is off to a good start
NEXT year's Swindon Half Marathon is finally off the starting blocks and looks set to be run in September. Plans to bring back the town's biggest race in the form of a half marathon were announced earlier this year. Now organisers have reached the stage
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Razzell is planning to appeal
GLYN Razzell, who was last month found guilty of murdering his estranged wife Linda, is planning to appeal against his conviction. Razzell, 44, is currently serving a life sentence in Bristol's Horfield Prison. His solicitor, Rob Ross, said: "He obviously
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New trees give home to wildlife
Ref. 28148-12Wildlife habitat in Swindon has grown this weekend with the planting of trees and hedges in the Hreod Burna Parkway. About 60 volunteers joined an activity day to enhance the area, which runs westwards from Tydeman Street along Akers Way,
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Bulldoze the lot
NORTH Swindon MP Michael Wills says he wants to see Swindon's centre flattened and rebuilt from scratch to ensure it has a vibrant future. He said the tide of economic and social change will wash Swindon up and leave it stranded and decaying if progress
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Chippenham juggernaut makes it eight on trot
Chippenham's remarkable turnaround continued on Saturday as they beat WImborne 34-17 in South West Two East to make it eight wins on the trot. Their cause was not helped before kick-off, with several players out through injury and unavailability. John
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Bassett clinch important win
WOOTTON Bassett claimed their second Southern Counties South victory of the season with a 19-10 triumph over Bournemouth and boosted their hopes of pulling away from the foot of the table. With Swindon College having pulled out of the league, Bassett
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Training project is great success
A GROUNDBREAKING scheme in Swindon and Wiltshire to get people into better jobs has been a huge success, a report has revealed. The multi-million pound Employer Training Pilot has helped thousands of workers improve their skills. More than 3,000 workers
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Parcels of food given to elderly
Ref. 28123-16CHILDREN helped bring Christmas cheer to elderly neighbours by packing food parcels. The youngsters from Kingsdown School teamed up with Stratton Age Concern committee for the Christmas Parcel Event. More than 1,600 parcels were distributed
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Pugh fires up Purton
Two strikes, one in each half from Simon Pugh, gave Purton Reserves a 2-1 win over Wroughton in a closely-fought Premier Division game at the Red House. With the game switched to Purton because of Wroughton's ground problems, the visitors looked at home
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Highworth see red after draw
SOME contentious refereeing dashed Highworth's hopes of putting real pressure on the Premier Division's top dogs on Saturday. John Fisher's side were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Hook Norton as two players were given their marching orders and the hosts
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Rovers rocked as sixth straight win moves Corsham into top five
IN-FORM Corsham Town recorded their sixth straight victory with a 3-0 canter at home to Willand Rovers. Nobby Bush's side dominated from the outset with Dave Kilmurray heading against the bar after 19 minutes. Alan Griffin's header was then saved low
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Ciren run continues after Bromsgrove stalemate
Cirencester made it 10 league games unbeaten with a goalless stalemate at potential promotion rivals Bromsgrove. Had both sets of forwards been in better form, a 5-5 draw would have been a fairer reflection of the game. Ciren were first to threaten with
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Rovers rocked as sixth straight win moves Corsham into top five
IN-FORM Corsham Town recorded their sixth straight victory with a 3-0 canter at home to Willand Rovers. Nobby Bush's side dominated from the outset with Dave Kilmurray heading against the bar after 19 minutes. Alan Griffin's header was then saved low
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Baverstock's birthday joy
SUPERMARINE boss Ray Baverstock was handed the perfect 40th birthday present as his troops overturned a 2-0 half-time deficit to defeat new-look Mang-otsfield 3-2. Baverstock returned from a celebratory trip to France yesterday to find his side had moved
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Project given a boost
WASTE Not Want Not - a Swindon-based furniture recycling project - is set to receive £42,703 to pay for new facilities. The group will receive the money over three years from the National Lottery Community Fund. The money will pay for a new van, the salary
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Dickensian touch at the light show
Ref. 28136-9Community spirit came alive in Wootton Bassett when the Christmas lights were switched on to the sound of carols. The annual Dickensian Even-ing has been running for nine years and residents were thrilled with the turnout. Caroline Brown,
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Time to halt the gravy train
SWINDON Council is preparing to impose another extortionate tax rise on the town's financially vulnerable citizens. On November 25, it was reported that next year's council tax may rise by ten per cent. When Swindon became a unitary authority in 1997
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How can we afford it?
THE headline of November 26, Get ready to pay up, came as no surprise and our council seem to be assuming that most of us can afford a ten per cent rise in council tax next year. We have seen rises in income tax, national insurance, price rises for facilities
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There are alternatives to speed humps
I would like to voice my appreciation to councillor Glenn Smith (Con, Covingham/Nythe ) for his support for the removal of the speed humps in Covingham. This includes St Paul's Drive, I hope. I read with interest a letter from S Moore who apparently is
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Is there any point in making my objections?
I have recently received a letter from Swindon Council regarding my objections to certain parts of the Swindon Borough Local Plan, First Deposit Draft. These were five, well researched logical objections. The council has printed its response to each objection
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Dickensian touch at the light show
Ref. 28136-9Community spirit came alive in Wootton Bassett when the Christmas lights were switched on to the sound of carols. The annual Dickensian Even-ing has been running for nine years and residents were thrilled with the turnout. Caroline Brown,
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Matt's the way
BATH led the predictable English charge in the Parker Pen Challenge Cup by romping to a 75-11 victory over Italian club L'Aquila at Stadio Tommaso Fattori. Prop Matt Stevens was the star of the show, scoring three of his side's 11 tries 10 of which were
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Facts for businesses
Treating a person less favourably because they have a disability has been unlawful since 1996. Businesses with less than 15 employees are currently exempt from the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act. This is set to change from October 2004. A Regulatory
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Residents want playground to go
Ref. 28130-03RESIDENTS are demanding the council paves over a playground that has become a haven for unruly youths. Father-of-two Graham Carter, who lives in Jefferies Avenue, in the Headlands area of Swindon, says that the playground, which backs on
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White rues misses as Bluebirds lose again
CHIPPENHAM slipped to a sixth successive league defeat against Welling as Bluebirds boss Steve White cursed his side's lack of finishing prowess. White's side carved chances aplenty and should have been out of sight before Welling struck a pair of sucker
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How can we afford it?
THE headline of November 26, Get ready to pay up, came as no surprise and our council seem to be assuming that most of us can afford a ten per cent rise in council tax next year. We have seen rises in income tax, national insurance, price rises for facilities
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Corsham pierced by Minety skipper
MINETY ambushed Corsham 25-18 on their own Lacock Road ground after a topsy-turvy Dorset & Wilts Division One match. The home side held the upper hand for much of the encounter, but two lapses in defence cost them dear. Minety took the lead when James
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Half marathon gets underway
THOUSANDS of pounds are set to be raised for charity when the Swindon half Marathon gets underway. It's good news that the town's race is returning and there will be smaller races for children and those who want a short jog. It's good for the charities
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Revamp our town centre
THERE is a lot to be said for MP Michael Wills' impassioned plea that Swindon town centre should be flattened to make way for a big, bold scheme that would draw people to the centre like a magnet. Cities like Birmingham and Newcastle for years had a bad
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Hospital's birthday
FORMER patients at the Great Western Hospital's intermediate care centre have been welcomed back to help celebrate its first birthday. The £6m 60-bed ward is used as a place to convalesce for people who have undergone operations and as such alleviates
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Rory's reality check!
RORY FALLON'S winning goal against Oxford United may have earned him the adulation of the Town faithful but he is not expecting his derby friendly heroics to cut any ice with his manager. The 20-year-old's 'reward' for his strike at the Kassam Stadium
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'The ramp pays for itself'
Jerry's Caf is a small coffee shop in the centre of town. With only five employees they too are exempt from current legislation regarding people with disabilities. But with changes to the law imminent they have wasted no time in making the building more
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Date
Schools show steady league progress
SCHOOLCHILDREN have shown steady progress in the league tables published this week, although their overall attainment remains slightly below the national average. The tables, based on test results in English, maths and science, show that 10 and 11-year-olds
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Majorwrecks march to a different beat
THE popular and hilarious Majorwrecks band visited Salisbury on Saturday to entertain shoppers and try and take their minds off the atrocious weather. The group, from Devizes, gave three performances - all of them in pouring rain - to raise money for
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Men trapped after car smash
TWO people were taken to hospital after their car smashed into a tree in Whitworth Road. The collision left the two men trapped inside their vehicle until they were freed by firefighters using hydraulic cutting gear. The men, who have not been named,
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Singer in good voice for charity concert
Ref. 28160-39CRICKLADE crooner Stuart Burnley topped the bill at a sell-out charity concert in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal. The cabaret artist, who has sold more than 150,000 CDs, performed a range of songs from opera to popular ballads, including
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Bulldoze the lot
NORTH Swindon MP Michael Wills says he wants to see Swindon's centre flattened and rebuilt from scratch to ensure it has a vibrant future. He said the tide of economic and social change will wash Swindon up and leave it stranded and decaying if progress
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Yours for £110,000
A KEMBLE firm is selling a jet trainer aircraft for £110,000 on the internet auction site ebay. The two-seater Gnat trainer aircraft, similar to the ones used by the Red Arrows from 1965 until 1979, is being sold by Delta Jets. Based at the former RAF
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Christmas cheer for the homeless
A HOT shower, a good dinner and a warm bed are simple pleasures that most people enjoy on a regular basis. But for some, they are the height of luxury - a luxury the Christmas Care campaign intends to provide to homeless people in Swindon later this month
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Ciren run continues after Bromsgrove stalemate
Cirencester made it 10 league games unbeaten with a goalless stalemate at potential promotion rivals Bromsgrove. Had both sets of forwards been in better form, a 5-5 draw would have been a fairer reflection of the game. Ciren were first to threaten with
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Date
Time to halt the gravy train
SWINDON Council is preparing to impose another extortionate tax rise on the town's financially vulnerable citizens. On November 25, it was reported that next year's council tax may rise by ten per cent. When Swindon became a unitary authority in 1997
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Date
Lights to remember someone special
THREE thousand twinkling lights will be shining from Salisbury's civic Christmas tree throughout the Christmas and New Year festivities, each one remembering someone special. The symbolic lights are at the forefront of Salisbury Hospice's Light Up A Life
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Date
Majorwrecks march to a different beat
THE popular and hilarious Majorwrecks band visited Salisbury on Saturday to entertain shoppers and try and take their minds off the atrocious weather. The group, from Devizes, gave three performances - all of them in pouring rain - to raise money for
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'It's about the feelgood factor'
The Rat Trap in Stratton is just one of the many pubs in the town that has introduced changes to comply with the amendments to the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act. Swindon brewery Arkells have carried out work on half of their 102 pubs in order to
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Family carriages back on line
FAMILY carriages are returning to be hitched up to First Great Western trains for the Christmas holidays. On board will be activity packs which include games, quizzes, models, and postcards from some train destinations. The Family Carriage also has extra
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'It's about the feelgood factor'
The Rat Trap in Stratton is just one of the many pubs in the town that has introduced changes to comply with the amendments to the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act. Swindon brewery Arkells have carried out work on half of their 102 pubs in order to
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Time to open your doors to everyone
Ref. 28129-50Small firms may be exempt from conforming to the Disability Discrimination Act, but only until October next year. So it is time to find out that being fair is good for business. GARETH BETHELL investigates. Small businesses, which are currently
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Date
There are alternatives to speed humps
I would like to voice my appreciation to councillor Glenn Smith (Con, Covingham/Nythe ) for his support for the removal of the speed humps in Covingham. This includes St Paul's Drive, I hope. I read with interest a letter from S Moore who apparently is
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Date
Ensemble to perform in eisteddfod
THE Abbey Meads-based Wessex Male Choir have been invited to participate in the prestigious International Musical Eisteddfod at Llangollen in Wales next July. The male ensemble is one of only 12 choirs from across the world to be invited to what is regarded
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Date
Training project is great success
A GROUNDBREAKING scheme in Wiltshire to get people into better jobs has been a huge success, a report has revealed. The multi-million pound Employer Training Pilot has helped thousands of workers improve their skills. More than 3,000 workers and 370 firms
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Date
Revamp our town centre
THERE is a lot to be said for MP Michael Wills' impassioned plea that Swindon town centre should be flattened to make way for a big, bold scheme that would draw people to the centre like a magnet. Cities like Birmingham and Newcastle for years had a bad
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Skaters line up in family ice show
WEST Swindon is to get a taste of London's West End with an ice show featuring songs from famous musicals. This year's Christmas Show at the Link Centre is a departure from the traditional pantomime theme, and sees two retired stage actresses reminisce
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Training project is great success
A GROUNDBREAKING scheme in Wiltshire to get people into better jobs has been a huge success, a report has revealed. The multi-million pound Employer Training Pilot has helped thousands of workers improve their skills. More than 3,000 workers and 370 firms
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Date
Time to open your doors to everyone
Ref. 28129-50Small firms may be exempt from conforming to the Disability Discrimination Act, but only until October next year. So it is time to find out that being fair is good for business. GARETH BETHELL investigates. Small businesses, which are currently
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Date
Razzell is planning to appeal
GLYN Razzell, who was last month found guilty of murdering his estranged wife Linda, is planning to appeal against his conviction. Razzell, 44, is currently serving a life sentence in Bristol's Horfield Prison. His solicitor, Rob Ross, said: "He obviously
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Date
Pugh fires up Purton
Two strikes, one in each half from Simon Pugh, gave Purton Reserves a 2-1 win over Wroughton in a closely-fought Premier Division game at the Red House. With the game switched to Purton because of Wroughton's ground problems, the visitors looked at home
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Date
FOOTBALL - Centres are huge success
The Government has opened 38 study centres in football clubs over the last four years. And it has been popular - at least 20,000 children have gone to the after school classes. Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Leeds United are all taking part
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Date
FOOTBALL - The coolest classroom
Ref. 28132-44THE power of football has been helping children in Swindon to enjoy learning for five years. The Study Centre in Swindon Town Football Club has given some 3,000 nine to 14-year-olds the chance to use computers and have fun with footballers
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Date
Parcels of food given to elderly
Ref. 28123-16CHILDREN helped bring Christmas cheer to elderly neighbours by packing food parcels. The youngsters from Kingsdown School teamed up with Stratton Age Concern committee for the Christmas Parcel Event. More than 1,600 parcels were distributed
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Date
Christmas cheer for the homeless
A HOT shower, a good dinner and a warm bed are simple pleasures that most people enjoy on a regular basis. But for some, they are the height of luxury - a luxury the Christmas Care campaign intends to provide to homeless people in Swindon later this month
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Date
Residents want playground to go
Ref. 28130-03RESIDENTS are demanding the council paves over a playground that has become a haven for unruly youths. Father-of-two Graham Carter, who lives in Jefferies Avenue, in the Headlands area of Swindon, says that the playground, which backs on
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Date
Derby clash opener
A WEST COUNTRY derby between Bath and Gloucester helps get the Zurich A League underway tonight (7.30pm). The two clubs meet at the Rec in a new league format that combines first team squad members and Under 21 players from the Zurich Premiership clubs
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Date
Corsham pierced by Minety skipper
MINETY ambushed Corsham 25-18 on their own Lacock Road ground after a topsy-turvy Dorset & Wilts Division One match. The home side held the upper hand for much of the encounter, but two lapses in defence cost them dear. Minety took the lead when James
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Date
Sleep out for charity
Scores of stalwarts braved the winter weather and slept outside to help the homeless in Swindon. Around 70 people of all ages spent the night outside Immanuel United Reformed Church in Upham Road on Friday and hope to raise more than £15,000. Former mayor
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White rues misses as Bluebirds lose again
CHIPPENHAM slipped to a sixth successive league defeat against Welling as Bluebirds boss Steve White cursed his side's lack of finishing prowess. White's side carved chances aplenty and should have been out of sight before Welling struck a pair of sucker
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Date
Training project is great success
A GROUNDBREAKING scheme in Wiltshire to get people into better jobs has been a huge success, a report has revealed. The multi-million pound Employer Training Pilot has helped thousands of workers improve their skills. More than 3,000 workers and 370 firms
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Date
Mayor's guest appearance
Amateur dramatics company, Dorcan Performing Arts Group, is busy rehearsing for their performance of Aladdin on March 10, 11 and 12 next year with the promise of a special guest appearance from Swindon mayor Derek Benfield (Lab, Covingham and Nythe).
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Date
Ensemble to perform in eisteddfod
THE Abbey Meads-based Wessex Male Choir have been invited to participate in the prestigious International Musical Eisteddfod at Llangollen in Wales next July. The male ensemble is one of only 12 choirs from across the world to be invited to what is regarded
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Date
Memorial tree put up at funeral directors
A SPECIAL memorial Christmas tree is being put up today at a Wootton Bassett funeral directors. Maslin Funeral Service in the High Street is hoping the tree will become a place where people can remember their loved ones and donate money to local good
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Date
Revving up christmas
Ref. 28141-31Hospital is not the nicest place to spend Christmas - especially for children. But the youngsters at Great Western Hospital had a surprise in store at the weekend. victoria tagg reports. Jordan O'Brien will not eat or drink this Christmas
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Date
Yours for £110,000
A KEMBLE firm is selling a jet trainer aircraft for £110,000 on the internet auction site ebay. The two-seater Gnat trainer aircraft, similar to the ones used by the Red Arrows from 1965 until 1979, is being sold by Delta Jets. Based at the former RAF
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Date
Sleep out for charity
Scores of stalwarts braved the winter weather and slept outside to help the homeless in Swindon. Around 70 people of all ages spent the night outside Immanuel United Reformed Church in Upham Road on Friday and hope to raise more than £15,000. Former mayor
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Date
Gifts are on the way to children
Shoeboxes full of gifts from Swindon are among the first batch of a national collection to be given to deprived children in Eastern Europe this year. Operation Christmas Child is a campaign to distribute toys, sweets, stationery and toiletries to needy
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How you can help families to cope
Ref. 28157-63Bringing up young children is more than a full time job - and sometimes parents need a helping hand. That is where Homestart comes in - a charity which supports families with under five-year-olds in the Swindon borough. Homestart has been
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Family carriages back on line
FAMILY carriages are returning to be hitched up to First Great Western trains for the Christmas holidays. On board will be activity packs which include games, quizzes, models, and postcards from some train destinations. The Family Carriage also has extra
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Singer in good voice for charity concert
Ref. 28160-39CRICKLADE crooner Stuart Burnley topped the bill at a sell-out charity concert in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal. The cabaret artist, who has sold more than 150,000 CDs, performed a range of songs from opera to popular ballads, including
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Training project is great success
A GROUNDBREAKING scheme in Swindon and Wiltshire to get people into better jobs has been a huge success, a report has revealed. The multi-million pound Employer Training Pilot has helped thousands of workers improve their skills. More than 3,000 workers
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Uproarious time with Rory
IMPRESSIONIST Rory Bremner poked fun at George Bush when he turned on the Christmas lights in Lechlade. The comedian and satirist impersonated the US president thanking residents for allowing him to use the nearby RAF Fairford bomber base to launch raids
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New director
GAVIN Jones starts work today as Swindon Council's new director of cultural change. Mr Jones, who is married with two children, joins the council from the private sector and will be responsible for modernising all aspects of Euclid Street. His first job
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Hospital's birthday
FORMER patients at the Great Western Hospital's intermediate care centre have been welcomed back to help celebrate its first birthday. The £6m 60-bed ward is used as a place to convalesce for people who have undergone operations and as such alleviates
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Skaters line up in family ice show
WEST Swindon is to get a taste of London's West End with an ice show featuring songs from famous musicals. This year's Christmas Show at the Link Centre is a departure from the traditional pantomime theme, and sees two retired stage actresses reminisce
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Men trapped after car smash
TWO people were taken to hospital after their car smashed into a tree in Whitworth Road. The collision left the two men trapped inside their vehicle until they were freed by firefighters using hydraulic cutting gear. The men, who have not been named,
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New trees give home to wildlife
Ref. 28148-12Wildlife habitat in Swindon has grown this weekend with the planting of trees and hedges in the Hreod Burna Parkway. About 60 volunteers joined an activity day to enhance the area, which runs westwards from Tydeman Street along Akers Way,
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How you can help families to cope
Ref. 28157-63Bringing up young children is more than a full time job - and sometimes parents need a helping hand. That is where Homestart comes in - a charity which supports families with under five-year-olds in the Swindon borough. Homestart has been
