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Old foes outgun champions Mitel
MALMESBURY gained some revenge over old foes Mitel with a resounding 5-1 away win in the under 15 division. Mitel had pipped Malmesbury to the title last season, but the reigning champions have struggled to defend their crown this term and were given
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A big 'thank you' from the Meningitis Trust
The Meningitis Trust would like to thank readers in the South West for helping Focus DIY stores raise a fantastic £21,121 towards the 'Support for Life' appeal. Stores across the UK held fun days in September and raised £100,000 nationwide for the Meningitis
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TOWN'S WELSH WOE AS CARDIFF CRUISE
SWINDON Town Ladies were comprehensively beaten 4-0 at Aldbourne by Cardiff City in the South West Combination League. Cardiff grabbed the lead in the 21st minute when Charlotte Miller's cross was met by Marie Barrow at the far post to score from an acute
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Bassett inflict first defeat on Wanborough men
WOOTTON Bassett consigned Wanborough to their first defeat of the season in the Swindon & District League. Bassett eventually won the Division Two encounter by four wickets in a tense affair. Although Paul Sore hit 26 not out, Wanborough were unable
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CD hits the right note for turkeys
Ref. 28305-47CHRISTMAS is a pretty stressful time of year for turkeys, so farmer Andrew Freeston has gone out of his way to help his flock. His 4,000 turkeys have been listening to chill-out tunes in the lead up to the Christmas cull in an attempt to
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Officer accused of biting man's thumb
A POLICEMAN from Swindon bit a kebab shop owner's thumb during a fight and only let go when he was threatened with CS spray, a court was told. The incident left the victim's thumb looking as if it had been "flattened with a hammer,'' said prosecutor Andrew
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Town girl in the ring
Amy Wharton quite literally struck a blow for women's rights by winning the first all female boxing match staged in Wiltshire. Now the 23-year-old hopes more of the county's female population are encouraged to take up the sport. Her debut clash with more
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Immigration policies are a laughing stock
I AM a shopfitter who is out of work over Christmas, so I decided to go into town and register with an employment agency (whom I will not name). Upon arrival and registration I was then told that there was no work available. Now normally I would take
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Devizes are edged out
BOTTOM club Devizes put up a brave fight in the under 16 Red Division of the Mid Wilts Youth League before falling to a 2-1 against Warminster Highbury. Lewis Sparey and Sam Landry scored for Highbury with Joe Unsworth replying for Devizes. Steven Birch
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FInal agony
CHIPPENHAM Under 13s found the hurdle of Bristol just too big to overcome as they lost 34-8 in the final of the Bristol & District Combination Cup. Facing a much bigger and heavier team, Chippenham looked nervous from the start and Bristol immediately
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Cricklade defeated by College
CRICKLADE warmed up for a potentially-crucial Dorset & Wilts Two North home clash with Hungerford on Saturday by slipping to a 35-5 defeat at the hands of Swindon College Old Boys in a friendly. Victory over Hungerford this weekend will continue Cricklade's
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Trio battle it out for seat on town council
THE future of the former St Ivel factory is the main concern of all three candidates in the forthcoming by-election for Wootton Bassett Town Council. Eve Silvester, Ernie Taylor and Bridgett Tubb all say they will do their best to get the right development
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Abused by the carers
SWINDON MP Julia Drown says she has evidence of serial abuse against housebound pensioners by their so-called carers. A series of disturbing cases brought to her notice in Swindon have left her shocked. Ms Drown, the Labour MP for South Swindon, has spoken
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CD hits the right note for turkeys
Ref. 28305-47CHRISTMAS is a pretty stressful time of year for turkeys, so farmer Andrew Freeston has gone out of his way to help his flock. His 4,000 turkeys have been listening to chill-out tunes in the lead up to the Christmas cull in an attempt to
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On alert to go into action
Ref. 28225-78A WELL-KNOWN motoring organisation once got itself into hot water by claiming to be the fourth emergency service. But there is one group of people which could, quite rightly, take the title - The Women's Royal Voluntary Service. They are
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Bad news for Horse
Premier Division outfit Bradford News were just too good for Division One Horse & Groom as they claimed a comfortable 4-0 victory to ease into the quarter finals of the PPL Presto Print sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup. The Horse and Groom
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Trio battle it out for seat on town council
THE future of the former St Ivel factory is the main concern of all three candidates in the forthcoming by-election for Wootton Bassett Town Council. Eve Silvester, Ernie Taylor and Bridgett Tubb all say they will do their best to get the right development
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Slam Dunc-ed
DUNCAN Fulling booked Wootton Bassett's spot in the Dorset & Wilts 2nd XV Cup semi-finals with three penalties to down last year's finallists Swindon 9-5. Bassett had to survive heavy first-half pressure from the home side, as the strong wind became
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Click on the war of the websites
THE relative merits of two Swindon development sites have now become a war of websites. Land next to Coate Water and the Great Western Hospital has been earmarked in the revised Swindon Local Plan for an 8,000-student campus and 1,800 homes. Then last
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Well Man Centre is going well but needs a little help
Earlier this year you included a letter from me giving details of a new men's health initiative, Man@WWC. This is based at the Health Hydro using the Well Woman Centre facilities. I am pleased to report that the initiative has got off to an excellent
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Clinical Bassett Colts eye summit
Wootton Bassett Colts stormed towards the top of the Dorset & Wilts Under 18 Merit Table with a clinical six-try 40-14 victory over North Dorset at Stoneover Lane. The visitors dominated the first few minutes, but once Bassett got hold of the ball
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Chance your arm with the Crusader?
Ref. 27974-27HE may have a sore arm, but it has been worth it for Julien Cini because his arm wrestling efforts for Brimble Hill School have prompted an overwhelming response. And that is even before his arm wrestling marathon in the town centre this
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Town girl in the ring
Amy Wharton quite literally struck a blow for women's rights by winning the first all female boxing match staged in Wiltshire. Now the 23-year-old hopes more of the county's female population are encouraged to take up the sport. Her debut clash with more
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Wholesaler is getting fit for the German market
Swindon wholesaler UK Leisurewear plc is looking to Germany to expand its export business after establishing successful distribution outlets in Ireland, Holland, Sweden and France. Founded in 1990 by current chairman Alan Quinn, the company has just acquired
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Swindon Co-op in top ten for its generosity
The Guardian's Giving List league table has confirmed that Oxford, Swindon & Gloucester Co-operative Society is one of the UK's top ten most generous companies. The List, which is developed in partnership with the Business in the Community 2003 PerCent
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Spitfires' treble win
IT WAS a successful weekend for Swindon Spitfires as they completed a full house of wins. The Under 14s led the way, defeating Westbury 3-1 in the Wiltshire County League. An early goal from a corner by Emma Blackwell was cancelled out, but Kim Harding
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KO Blow for Saints
Division 6 leaders Deers Leap recorded a fine 4-2 victory over Division 2 team Pewsey Saints in the Knockout Cup. The Leap's goalscoring heroes were Dennis King (2), John Cole and Paul Venables. Another giant-killing act was performed by Mallard from
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Crockett's six-try salvo
CHIPPENHAM Ladies are through to the quarter-finals of the RFU's South Shield competition after a thumping 56-5 victory over Totanians with try machine Harriet Crockett bagging six scores. Totanians turned up with only 12 players but by the end of the
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A public inquiry must be held now
IF THE claims made by Julia Drown MP, that elderly people are being routinely beaten by their carers in our town, are true, then what a sick society we have become. She says that she has evidence of a series of disturbing cases where housebound pensioners
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Matt spurs on the thirds
THE kicking from hand of Matt Spurway set up the first and last tries as Chippenham 3rd overcame their Wootton Bassett counterparts 31-12. Spurway chipped the ball over the defence to set up the opener for Ben Chamberlain, Alun Jones converting, and his
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The right note
Ref. 28305-47CHRISTMAS is a pretty stressful time of year for turkeys, so farmer Andrew Freeston has gone out of his way to help his flock. His 4,000 turkeys have been listening to chill-out tunes in the lead up to the Christmas cull in an attempt to
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Time for a lot of fun
Ref. 28311-36CHRISTMAS APPEAL: EXCITED pupils at Uplands School are busy preparing for tonight's Christmas party - paid for by our Christmas Appeal. This year, rather than donating presents to good causes, the appeal will pay for parties, ensuring everyone
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Devizes are edged out
BOTTOM club Devizes put up a brave fight in the under 16 Red Division of the Mid Wilts Youth League before falling to a 2-1 against Warminster Highbury. Lewis Sparey and Sam Landry scored for Highbury with Joe Unsworth replying for Devizes. Steven Birch
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Firm stays silent over bus crash smash
Ref. 28306-79AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a bus ploughed into an empty bus shelter on Queens Drive. No one was at the stop when the accident happened at about 10.30am yesterday, but bus operator Thamesdown Transport is refusing to state if
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Benefits cheat is warned
A MAN has walked free from court after a judge heard how he fraudulently claimed almost £10,000 in incapacity benefit. Trevor Imhorst, 45, claimed the payments from the state for almost two and a half years in spite of having a series of jobs. But after
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CD hits the right note for turkeys
Ref. 28305-47CHRISTMAS is a pretty stressful time of year for turkeys, so farmer Andrew Freeston has gone out of his way to help his flock. His 4,000 turkeys have been listening to chill-out tunes in the lead up to the Christmas cull in an attempt to
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Click on the war of the websites
THE relative merits of two Swindon development sites have now become a war of websites. Land next to Coate Water and the Great Western Hospital has been earmarked in the revised Swindon Local Plan for an 8,000-student campus and 1,800 homes. Then last
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Matt spurs on the thirds
THE kicking from hand of Matt Spurway set up the first and last tries as Chippenham 3rd overcame their Wootton Bassett counterparts 31-12. Spurway chipped the ball over the defence to set up the opener for Ben Chamberlain, Alun Jones converting, and his
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Send me your old stamps, asks Charlie
Ref. 28295-46YOUNG cancer sufferer Charlie Jarvis is determined to help raise money for other people who have been struck by the condition. And in her latest fundraising effort she has collected more than two million stamps to raise cash for Swindon-based
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Slam Dunc-ed
DUNCAN Fulling booked Wootton Bassett's spot in the Dorset & Wilts 2nd XV Cup semi-finals with three penalties to down last year's finallists Swindon 9-5. Bassett had to survive heavy first-half pressure from the home side, as the strong wind became
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Alford sparks triumph for Chippenham
CHIPPENHAM put a five-week break behind them to confidently dismiss Salisbury/Devizes 25-0. They played tight, tenacious rugby and, after just six minutes, winger Peter MacLerran finished off a move in the corner after a quick tap penalty from Sam Alford
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Treble day for Wright
SWINDON Under 15s completed a 45-5 win over Grove, Jason Wright scoring a hat-trick. Wright opened the scoring, Dan Whitmore converting, and further touchdowns followed from Joe Jamrozy and Danny Vizor after Grove had replied. Jake Sheppard and Liam Carr
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Crockett's six-try salvo
CHIPPENHAM Ladies are through to the quarter-finals of the RFU's South Shield competition after a thumping 56-5 victory over Totanians with try machine Harriet Crockett bagging six scores. Totanians turned up with only 12 players but by the end of the
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FInal agony
CHIPPENHAM Under 13s found the hurdle of Bristol just too big to overcome as they lost 34-8 in the final of the Bristol & District Combination Cup. Facing a much bigger and heavier team, Chippenham looked nervous from the start and Bristol immediately
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Highworth hit five to beat Boys
HIGHWORTH JUNIORS maintained their under 13 Division One title charge by avenging their only league defeat of the season. The hosts thumped rivals Brunel Boys 5-1 at the Rec. Highworth went ahead when Craig Bowden's shot was deflected past the helpless
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Woe for Westfield
Swindon Badgers Girls whites keep up their pursuit of Keynsham Town with another fine display of football at Westfield FC. The girls ran out comfortable 13-0 winners on an uneven pitch. Their run of form has meant that they have banged in 45 goals in
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Grove lay the ghost
Grove Rangers finally ended the stranglehold that Appleton (Abingdon) had had on them in cup competitions, when they won 2-1 in the third round of the Berks & Bucks Junior Cup with goals from Barry Mulcock and Stuart Bartholomew. They are now the
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Alford sparks triumph for Chippenham
CHIPPENHAM put a five-week break behind them to confidently dismiss Salisbury/Devizes 25-0. They played tight, tenacious rugby and, after just six minutes, winger Peter MacLerran finished off a move in the corner after a quick tap penalty from Sam Alford
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Trio battle it out for seat on town council
THE future of the former St Ivel factory is the main concern of all three candidates in the forthcoming by-election for Wootton Bassett Town Council. Eve Silvester, Ernie Taylor and Bridgett Tubb all say they will do their best to get the right development
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Agent kept the secrets of war
A FORMER wartime secret agent and Evening Advertiser correspondent has died. Ivy Curzon, who worked for the Adver in the 1970s and '80s died on December 8, aged 79. Unknown to all but her closest friends and family, Mrs Curzon, of Faringdon, played a
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Officer accused of biting man's thumb
A POLICEMAN from Swindon bit a kebab shop owner's thumb during a fight and only let go when he was threatened with CS spray, a court was told. The incident left the victim's thumb looking as if it had been "flattened with a hammer,'' said prosecutor Andrew
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Help is on hand at the safety shop
The Safer Swindon Shop is on hand to help people with problems relating to personal or community safety. Advice on police or council services is available from staff at the shop in Havelock Street. Leaflets on crime prevention, health issues, drugs and
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Skates on to raise money for arena
SKATERS in Swindon are gearing up for this week's skate-culture exhibition. The Swindon Community Sk8 Project is hoping the event will generate support for its plans to raise £250,000 to build an indoor skate arena. The skaters have organised a four-day
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Swindon Co-op in top ten for its generosity
The Guardian's Giving List league table has confirmed that Oxford, Swindon & Gloucester Co-operative Society is one of the UK's top ten most generous companies. The List, which is developed in partnership with the Business in the Community 2003 PerCent
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Send me your old stamps, asks Charlie
Ref. 28295-46YOUNG cancer sufferer Charlie Jarvis is determined to help raise money for other people who have been struck by the condition. And in her latest fundraising effort she has collected more than two million stamps to raise cash for Swindon-based
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The right note
Ref. 28305-47CHRISTMAS is a pretty stressful time of year for turkeys, so farmer Andrew Freeston has gone out of his way to help his flock. His 4,000 turkeys have been listening to chill-out tunes in the lead up to the Christmas cull in an attempt to
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Rayner goal halts Fox fightback
Chairman's Trophy An Ian Rayner winner in extra time gave Duckhams Chiseldon from Division 6 a 5-4 win at Fox & Hounds from Division 3. Paul Canter with a double, John Cave-Ayland and Glen Horsell also scored for Duckhams, who were 4-0 up at one stage
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Treble day for Wright
SWINDON Under 15s completed a 45-5 win over Grove, Jason Wright scoring a hat-trick. Wright opened the scoring, Dan Whitmore converting, and further touchdowns followed from Joe Jamrozy and Danny Vizor after Grove had replied. Jake Sheppard and Liam Carr
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A public inquiry must be held now
IF THE claims made by Julia Drown MP, that elderly people are being routinely beaten by their carers in our town, are true, then what a sick society we have become. She says that she has evidence of a series of disturbing cases where housebound pensioners
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Apprentices help push the boundaries of innovation
Global explorer David Hempleman-Adams presented prizes to Swindon and Wiltshire's best engineering and manufacturing apprentices at the annual Engineering and Employer's Federation Western Apprentice of the Year Awards. The event, now in its fourth year
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Bawden to face a Whitehall telling off
SWINDON council leader Mike Bawden has been summoned to Whitehall for a governmental dressing down today. The summons has come from the Acting Chief Inspectorate for Social Services, Averil Nottage. Joining Coun Bawden (Old Town and Lawns) in the firing
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Skates on to raise money for arena
SKATERS in Swindon are gearing up for this week's skate-culture exhibition. The Swindon Community Sk8 Project is hoping the event will generate support for its plans to raise £250,000 to build an indoor skate arena. The skaters have organised a four-day
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CD hits the right note for turkeys
Ref. 28305-47CHRISTMAS is a pretty stressful time of year for turkeys, so farmer Andrew Freeston has gone out of his way to help his flock. His 4,000 turkeys have been listening to chill-out tunes in the lead up to the Christmas cull in an attempt to
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Woe for Westfield
Swindon Badgers Girls whites keep up their pursuit of Keynsham Town with another fine display of football at Westfield FC. The girls ran out comfortable 13-0 winners on an uneven pitch. Their run of form has meant that they have banged in 45 goals in
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Wholesaler is getting fit for the German market
Swindon wholesaler UK Leisurewear plc is looking to Germany to expand its export business after establishing successful distribution outlets in Ireland, Holland, Sweden and France. Founded in 1990 by current chairman Alan Quinn, the company has just acquired
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Apprentices help push the boundaries of innovation
Global explorer David Hempleman-Adams presented prizes to Swindon and Wiltshire's best engineering and manufacturing apprentices at the annual Engineering and Employer's Federation Western Apprentice of the Year Awards. The event, now in its fourth year
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Local SMEs miss out on Christmas bonanza
The £3.3 billion e-spending boom predicted for the Christmas period will bypass the vast majority of small businesses in the Wiltshire region, according to a report from Business Link Berkshire and Wilt-shire. The results of more than 3,000 interviews
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Ashley's treble as goals flood in
ON a day when some matches were called off due to waterlogged pitches, Division 1 saw 39 goals rain in. Westlecott led the way, as they trounced Spectrum 10-0. Ashley Edenborough grabbed a hat-trick, with the others coming from Steve White, Andy Zarczynski
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The old fashioned way to pay for a university education
I was a bit surprised to read Des Moffat's letter in the Adver (December 2) defending the Government's proposed introduction of tuition fees. I have always thought of Des as an example of old Labour thinking, and now he seems to be singing from the New
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CD hits the right note for turkeys
Ref. 28305-47CHRISTMAS is a pretty stressful time of year for turkeys, so farmer Andrew Freeston has gone out of his way to help his flock. His 4,000 turkeys have been listening to chill-out tunes in the lead up to the Christmas cull in an attempt to
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Trio battle it out for seat on town council
THE future of the former St Ivel factory is the main concern of all three candidates in the forthcoming by-election for Wootton Bassett Town Council. Eve Silvester, Ernie Taylor and Bridgett Tubb all say they will do their best to get the right development
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Help is on hand at the safety shop
The Safer Swindon Shop is on hand to help people with problems relating to personal or community safety. Advice on police or council services is available from staff at the shop in Havelock Street. Leaflets on crime prevention, health issues, drugs and
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Local SMEs miss out on Christmas bonanza
The £3.3 billion e-spending boom predicted for the Christmas period will bypass the vast majority of small businesses in the Wiltshire region, according to a report from Business Link Berkshire and Wilt-shire. The results of more than 3,000 interviews
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Rayner goal halts Fox fightback
Chairman's Trophy An Ian Rayner winner in extra time gave Duckhams Chiseldon from Division 6 a 5-4 win at Fox & Hounds from Division 3. Paul Canter with a double, John Cave-Ayland and Glen Horsell also scored for Duckhams, who were 4-0 up at one stage
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KO Blow for Saints
Division 6 leaders Deers Leap recorded a fine 4-2 victory over Division 2 team Pewsey Saints in the Knockout Cup. The Leap's goalscoring heroes were Dennis King (2), John Cole and Paul Venables. Another giant-killing act was performed by Mallard from
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Highworth hit five to beat Boys
HIGHWORTH JUNIORS maintained their under 13 Division One title charge by avenging their only league defeat of the season. The hosts thumped rivals Brunel Boys 5-1 at the Rec. Highworth went ahead when Craig Bowden's shot was deflected past the helpless
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Calne claim friendly win
MALMESBURY served notice that they could be a force to be reckoned with in league rugby next season despite falling to a 22-6 home friendly defeat to Calne. The visitors adjusted their pack with the versatile Mike Palfrey moving from hooker to the flank
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Benefits cheat is warned
A MAN has walked free from court after a judge heard how he fraudulently claimed almost £10,000 in incapacity benefit. Trevor Imhorst, 45, claimed the payments from the state for almost two and a half years in spite of having a series of jobs. But after
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On alert to go into action
Ref. 28225-78A WELL-KNOWN motoring organisation once got itself into hot water by claiming to be the fourth emergency service. But there is one group of people which could, quite rightly, take the title - The Women's Royal Voluntary Service. They are
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All packed up and ready for Christmas presents
Ref. 28283-29CUBS and Scouts offered service with a special smile at the weekend when they packed shoppers' bags for them. The lads went on duty at the Boots store at Greenbridge to raise funds for their group, the 1st Dorcan. Store manager, Bethan Powell
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Cricklade defeated by College
CRICKLADE warmed up for a potentially-crucial Dorset & Wilts Two North home clash with Hungerford on Saturday by slipping to a 35-5 defeat at the hands of Swindon College Old Boys in a friendly. Victory over Hungerford this weekend will continue Cricklade's
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Calne claim friendly win
MALMESBURY served notice that they could be a force to be reckoned with in league rugby next season despite falling to a 22-6 home friendly defeat to Calne. The visitors adjusted their pack with the versatile Mike Palfrey moving from hooker to the flank
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Bawden to face a Whitehall telling off
SWINDON council leader Mike Bawden has been summoned to Whitehall for a governmental dressing down today. The summons has come from the Acting Chief Inspectorate for Social Services, Averil Nottage. Joining Coun Bawden (Old Town and Lawns) in the firing
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Firm stays silent over bus crash smash
Ref. 28306-79AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a bus ploughed into an empty bus shelter on Queens Drive. No one was at the stop when the accident happened at about 10.30am yesterday, but bus operator Thamesdown Transport is refusing to state if
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Drive for cancer appeal
Ref. 28273-50SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: SHOPPERS at the Great Western Outlet Village can help improve cancer care in Swindon simply by parking their cars there this weekend. McArthurGlen, which runs the centre, is donating all the money from car parking charges
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Abused by the carers
SWINDON MP Julia Drown says she has evidence of serial abuse against housebound pensioners by their so-called carers. A series of disturbing cases brought to her notice in Swindon have left her shocked. Ms Drown, the Labour MP for South Swindon, has spoken
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Clinical Bassett Colts eye summit
Wootton Bassett Colts stormed towards the top of the Dorset & Wilts Under 18 Merit Table with a clinical six-try 40-14 victory over North Dorset at Stoneover Lane. The visitors dominated the first few minutes, but once Bassett got hold of the ball
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Agent kept the secrets of war
A FORMER wartime secret agent and Evening Advertiser correspondent has died. Ivy Curzon, who worked for the Adver in the 1970s and '80s died on December 8, aged 79. Unknown to all but her closest friends and family, Mrs Curzon, of Faringdon, played a
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All packed up and ready for Christmas presents
Ref. 28283-29CUBS and Scouts offered service with a special smile at the weekend when they packed shoppers' bags for them. The lads went on duty at the Boots store at Greenbridge to raise funds for their group, the 1st Dorcan. Store manager, Bethan Powell
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TOWN'S WELSH WOE AS CARDIFF CRUISE
SWINDON Town Ladies were comprehensively beaten 4-0 at Aldbourne by Cardiff City in the South West Combination League. Cardiff grabbed the lead in the 21st minute when Charlotte Miller's cross was met by Marie Barrow at the far post to score from an acute
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Spitfires' treble win
IT WAS a successful weekend for Swindon Spitfires as they completed a full house of wins. The Under 14s led the way, defeating Westbury 3-1 in the Wiltshire County League. An early goal from a corner by Emma Blackwell was cancelled out, but Kim Harding
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Bad news for Horse
Premier Division outfit Bradford News were just too good for Division One Horse & Groom as they claimed a comfortable 4-0 victory to ease into the quarter finals of the PPL Presto Print sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup. The Horse and Groom
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Grove lay the ghost
Grove Rangers finally ended the stranglehold that Appleton (Abingdon) had had on them in cup competitions, when they won 2-1 in the third round of the Berks & Bucks Junior Cup with goals from Barry Mulcock and Stuart Bartholomew. They are now the
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Old foes outgun champions Mitel
MALMESBURY gained some revenge over old foes Mitel with a resounding 5-1 away win in the under 15 division. Mitel had pipped Malmesbury to the title last season, but the reigning champions have struggled to defend their crown this term and were given
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Ashley's treble as goals flood in
ON a day when some matches were called off due to waterlogged pitches, Division 1 saw 39 goals rain in. Westlecott led the way, as they trounced Spectrum 10-0. Ashley Edenborough grabbed a hat-trick, with the others coming from Steve White, Andy Zarczynski
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Bassett inflict first defeat on Wanborough men
WOOTTON Bassett consigned Wanborough to their first defeat of the season in the Swindon & District League. Bassett eventually won the Division Two encounter by four wickets in a tense affair. Although Paul Sore hit 26 not out, Wanborough were unable
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Time for a lot of fun
Ref. 28311-36CHRISTMAS APPEAL: EXCITED pupils at Uplands School are busy preparing for tonight's Christmas party - paid for by our Christmas Appeal. This year, rather than donating presents to good causes, the appeal will pay for parties, ensuring everyone
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CD hits the right note for turkeys
Ref. 28305-47CHRISTMAS is a pretty stressful time of year for turkeys, so farmer Andrew Freeston has gone out of his way to help his flock. His 4,000 turkeys have been listening to chill-out tunes in the lead up to the Christmas cull in an attempt to
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Crumbling schools may get repairs if cash released
NEARLY £1 million is about to be released to schools from Swindon's education budget. The money, part of contingency funds, will go to schools for emergency repairs if approved by Swindon Council's cabinet tomorrow. The school standing to benefit most
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Chance your arm with the Crusader?
Ref. 27974-27HE may have a sore arm, but it has been worth it for Julien Cini because his arm wrestling efforts for Brimble Hill School have prompted an overwhelming response. And that is even before his arm wrestling marathon in the town centre this
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Drive for cancer appeal
Ref. 28273-50SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: SHOPPERS at the Great Western Outlet Village can help improve cancer care in Swindon simply by parking their cars there this weekend. McArthurGlen, which runs the centre, is donating all the money from car parking charges
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Well Man Centre is going well but needs a little help
Earlier this year you included a letter from me giving details of a new men's health initiative, Man@WWC. This is based at the Health Hydro using the Well Woman Centre facilities. I am pleased to report that the initiative has got off to an excellent
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Date
A big 'thank you' from the Meningitis Trust
The Meningitis Trust would like to thank readers in the South West for helping Focus DIY stores raise a fantastic £21,121 towards the 'Support for Life' appeal. Stores across the UK held fun days in September and raised £100,000 nationwide for the Meningitis
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Date
The old fashioned way to pay for a university education
I was a bit surprised to read Des Moffat's letter in the Adver (December 2) defending the Government's proposed introduction of tuition fees. I have always thought of Des as an example of old Labour thinking, and now he seems to be singing from the New
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Immigration policies are a laughing stock
I AM a shopfitter who is out of work over Christmas, so I decided to go into town and register with an employment agency (whom I will not name). Upon arrival and registration I was then told that there was no work available. Now normally I would take
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Crumbling schools may get repairs if cash released
NEARLY £1 million is about to be released to schools from Swindon's education budget. The money, part of contingency funds, will go to schools for emergency repairs if approved by Swindon Council's cabinet tomorrow. The school standing to benefit most
