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Salisbury's own Richard the Lionheart helps bring England even more glory
FORMER Bishop Wordsworth's School pupil Richard Hill produced a typically gutsy performance on Saturday when he captained England for the first time. Hill, who began his playing career with Salisbury RFC, led the World Cup winners out at Twicken-ham where
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Volunteers needed for wildlife hospital
A WILDLIFE charity that has saved thousands of sick and injured animals is seeking volunteers to help it open a new hospital. For the past two years, Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital has been run from a disused chicken shed and desperately needs new accommodation
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Baby James is home in time for Christmas
Alex Burgess and partner Kelly Parker with their five-month-old son James, all at home together for Christmas after the premature baby fought for his life in Cork, Southern Ireland.A YOUNG Salisbury family are celebrating their first Christmas together
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Horoscopes 2004
IT'S a time for hope and optimism - but when isn't it? Seriously, Jupiter, planet of growth and expansion, is in careful, cautious Virgo and Saturn, celestial symbol of order is, in security-loving Cancer. If you want to hear more about what the stars
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Baby James is home in time for Christmas
Alex Burgess and partner Kelly Parker with their five-month-old son James, all at home together for Christmas after the premature baby fought for his life in Cork, Southern Ireland.A YOUNG Salisbury family are celebrating their first Christmas together
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Lights fail to sparkle as brightly
THE Christmas lights in Wootton Bassett have disappointed residents this year. People have expressed their dismay at the use of smaller bulbs in the lights and said they they did not shine as brightly. Electrical contractors advised the town council in
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NEW BUSINESS SECTION
Check out our brand new Chamber Pot business section on This is Wiltshire containing news and views from the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce. This publication is also in association with West Wiltshire Economic Partnership. This month's Chamber
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Heartbreak after workers are axed
THIRTY-EIGHT factory workers have suffered a shattering blow in the run up to Christmas, with news that a Calne firm is laying off almost half of its workforce. Workers at H&H Electronics' factory, on the Porte Marsh Trading Estate, were told at 4.45pm
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Winter sun seekers favour the Canaries
SCORES of Swindonians are heading south this Christmas in search of winter sunshine. It seems the hot climates, glistening blues seas and mouth-watering foreign cuisine are simply too tempting. According to Amy Restell of Lunn Poly on the Orbital Shopping
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Festive cheer for Belarus children
Ref. 28355-40A GROUP of children from the region blighted by the Chernobyl disaster are enjoying Christmas in Swindon. And they began their 10-day visit with a trip to see Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the Wyvern Theatre. The group are from in and
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Surgery can be an ugly business
Denise BroomfieldGoing under the knife in the search for the body beautiful carries some big risks. ALEX EMERY reports MANY men and women have shed blood, sweat and tears in their quest for the body beautiful. But lately it seems it is less of the sweat
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Malmesbury slip to defeat
Malmesbury battled hard in difficult conditions against Minchinhampton, eventually going down 26-19. Minchinhampton boasted a large, strong pack and played better as a unit against the visitors. Due to front row problems though Malmesbury eventually had
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Cooper Avon flatten Calne
CALNE'S brave young side were given a lesson in controlled, patient rugby in a 32-0 defeat by Cooper Avon Tyres. To their credit, Calen's heads never dropped and the game finished with smiles all round. Graham Neal stood out with some first-class tackling
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The best present a mum can have
THE mother of brave Hannah McCarthy is relishing Christmas this year because it is something she thought her daughter might never see. Shortly after the five-year-old was born she was diagnosed with haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis a rare form of leukaemia
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Nine in a row for Cricklade
CRICKLADE saw off Hungerford 42-0 to make it nine wins on the trot. The visitors held Cricklade until the 25th minute when John Bucksey rounded off a spell of pressure by grounding under the posts and Danny Lloyd converted. Just before half time Bucksey
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A heart of glass
This is how the 19th century Mechanics' Institute will look if plans go ahead to turn it into a 21st century hotel. Plans submitted to Swindon Council could turn the town's decaying Mechanics' Institute into a futuristic hotel. The 1930s brick tower in
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Brace of tries for Mealan
CAPTAINED by Matthew McCluskie, Swindon under 8s were joined by newcomers Sam Skipp and Callum Smith for their two matches with Stow. Also playing for the Swindon team were two loan players from Stow. During a fast and hard-fought first game Swindon won
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Lee is the star in Stow victory
SWINDON'S under-7s enjoyed a double success with two victories over Stow. The first game was evenly matched with Swindon winning by one try, in a match that ended 7-6. The tries were scored by James Easton (2), Josh Lee (2) and one each for Kathleen Cox
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legends lend a helping hand
TWO of Swindon Town's all-time greats and most respected players are assisting the game at grass roots level. Don Rogers and John Trollope MBE, both members of the Town's victorious 1969 Wembley League Cup winning side, have been passing on some of their
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Lights fail to sparkle as brightly
THE Christmas lights in Wootton Bassett have disappointed residents this year. People have expressed their dismay at the use of smaller bulbs in the lights and said they they did not shine as brightly. Electrical contractors advised the town council in
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Top scientist earns award
DAVID BROWN, a senior scientist at Great Western Hospital has been awarded a MSc in medical molecular biology from the University of Westminster. Mr Brown, 46, who works in the haematology and blood transfusion department, said: "In this field it is important
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Grave issue of crumbling tomb stones
OLD gravestones of people who lived in Cricklade in a bygone era are falling into disrepair. That is because the family members of loved ones buried in the cemetery of St Mary's Church have also died. The issue was discussed last night at a meeting of
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Appeal for funds aims to keep Music Alive
A GROUP that gives disabled musicians the chance to take part in jam sessions at a local pub is appealing for support from Swindon companies. Regulars of Music Alive, formed in the town last year, join regulars of the Bell Inn at Purton Stoke for the
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You owe her, says judge
A MAN who threatened to carve up his girlfriend into pieces has been spared jail after she made an emotional plea to a judge at Swindon Crown Court. Kevin Malcolm told Jane Woodley he was going to have her killed and that she would be carved up and put
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Arm wrestler throws his strength behind cash bid
Ref. 28399-29STRONG-arm tactics have been used to raise money for Brimble Hill School. British number two arm wrestler and former national champion Julien Cini, 32, took on all comers for a £3 fee. Brimble Hill caters for children with special needs,
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Fight on to keep Inna in Britain
A CAMPAIGN to stop a teenager being deported back to the Ukraine has begun. The Save Inna Haville Campaign has collected its first 300 signatures in its attempt to stop the Government removing the 19-year-old from her home in Sevenhampton, near Highworth
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It's the little things that make Christmas so special
Ref. 28371-30Decorating the Christmas tree is no sweat for Reg Bolton. A bonsai grower for nearly 30 years, his miniatures don't tend to require much tinsel. But even though they only stand a few inches tall, the trees can make a big impact during the
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Individuals' lights put shopkeepers to shame
PETER Heaton-Jones in his Evening Advertiser column (December 9) states "Scrooge I ain't" in the context of the topic of his choosing, "Christmas Lights," I say "Scrooge he is." A year has flown by since my letter in your columns regarding the pathetic
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We're Not Afraid
MARK DEVLIN has categorically stated the club is 'not afraid' to win promotion back to Division One and that the new year will see a budget worked out to prepare for such an eventuality. Players' contracts at the County Ground are structured in such a
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Salisbury's own Richard the Lionheart helps bring England even more glory
FORMER Bishop Wordsworth's School pupil Richard Hill produced a typically gutsy performance on Saturday when he captained England for the first time. Hill, who began his playing career with Salisbury RFC, led the World Cup winners out at Twicken-ham where
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Whites' Christmas spirit ensures game goes ahead
SALISBURY City have rushed to the aid of cash-strapped Dr Martens League Eastern Division colleagues Newport IoW to ensure their next home game can go ahead as planned. The Islanders are due to visit Old Sarum on New Year's Day. But with the club in the
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Warm-hearted friends take a cold swim for Rachel
TWO hardy fundraisers are planning to take the plunge in a charity stunt sure to send shivers down your spine. Noel Barry and John McKeown will be leaping off Swanage pier and swimming in the sea in freezing temperatures on Boxing Day. The warm-hearted
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Volunteers needed for wildlife hospital
A WILDLIFE charity that has saved thousands of sick and injured animals is seeking volunteers to help it open a new hospital. For the past two years, Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital has been run from a disused chicken shed and desperately needs new accommodation
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Fun for panto fans
UNTIL JANUARY 25, BATH: AS a young reporter in East London, I once had the unenviable task of reviewing seven pantomimes in the space of two weeks. Traumatised as I was by the whole experience, I vowed there and then, never to go to another panto. But
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Life of Big Friendly Giant is celebrated
A MAN whose kindness and size earned him the nickname Big Friendly Giant has been killed in a car accident. Martin Eddolls, 37, died in a collision near Cheltenham. His life will be celebrated tomorrow when his funeral takes place at Fairford Church.
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Garreth's example gives hope to others
WHEN Garreth Berridge was diagnosed with cerebral palsy doctors in South Africa told his parents there was no hope for him. But his family refused to accept this and moved to Wootton Bassett two years ago so he could be close to Brainwave, a Somerset
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Pensioner faces charge of abducting schoolgirls
A SWINDON pensioner who denies abducting four schoolgirls and indecently assaulting one girl will face trial in the New Year. Graham Adams, 65, of Mulberry Grove in Rodbourne Cheney, was yesterday given permission by Swindon Magistrates to spend the Christmas
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Minety end year on a high
MINETY ended the first half of their Dorset & Wilts Division 1 campaign with an emphatic 60-0 home win over Weymouth. Minety for their part looked sharp in all phases of play and benefited from an outstanding performance from number 8 Keith Arrell
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Ringleader Gibbs gets seven years
THE prime mover and driving force behind the Swindon end of a major drugs ring has been jailed for seven years. Vincent Gibbs, 38, of Croft Road, Old Town, stood with his head bowed as he was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court after pleading guilty to conspiring
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Swindon sneak it
SWINDON ground out a narrow 5-0 victory over rivals Oxford in terrible conditions. The home side won the toss and decided to play into the strong wind and as expected spent the majority of the first period camped in their own half. Despite dominating
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Swindon are too strong for rivals Bassett
SWINDON under 15s recovered from a distressing start to their match with Wootton Bassett to run out 27-0 winners. Things started badly for the home team when the full-back, Josh Shave, received an accidental blow to the head in the opening tackle of the
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Corsham young guns fight back
Corsham Centre were involved in the tie of the round in the WG Parr Trophy against fellow second division side North Bradley and it was the youngsters of Corsham who emerged 3-2 winners. After being 2-1 down with just two minutes remaining, Corsham stormed
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Knockout blow for students
NEW COLLEGE'S dreams of a South West Counties Cup final appearance were shattered after a last-four defeat at the hands of Newport County on Saturday. The Welsh side triumphed 3-0 at Supermarine, although the scoreline flattered the visitors after an
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Ciren rivals demolished
THE North Wilts League's representative teams swept aside their Cirencester counterparts in a double header at the Corinium Stadium on Wednesday night. Both the under 14 and under 15 teams ran out comfortable winners against their rivals from the Ciren
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Century cruise through in cup
New Century WMC progressed into the third round of the Sunday League's Knockout Cup after defeating Nationwide Life 6-2. Andrew Walsh struck four times and there was a goal apiece from Liam Preedy and Kevin Dunn to ease New Century through. In the Chairman's
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Windmill blow away plucky Queensfield
DESPITE the wretched weather conditions, all but one of the Swindon & District League's top flight matches got the go ahead on Saturday. Windmill kept their unbeaten record in tact with a 6-1 win over Queensfield. Dean Parson scored four and Nick
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Get merry on a taste of fine Christmas ale
BEER fans are enjoying the taste of Christmas in a pint following the launch of Arkell's annual Christmas brew. Just 15,000 pints of Noel Ale have been brewed this year and they are available in all Arkell's pubs from the cask. They are also available
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Critic says beer is too good for town
Ref. 25972Arkell's Kingsdown ale is a beer of which Swindon is rightly proud. It has a dark, rich colour, tantalising fruitiness and enticing aroma. But now the town's real ale lovers have been told it is too good for them. Writing in the Yorkshire Evening
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Making a splash
MAY I through your newspaper thank everyone who recently took part in the annual Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool Association Swimathon. Their efforts have raised £4,622.70 with a small amount still to come in, a truly magnificent achievement. The total will
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Selling Lydiard and Steam not answer
I REFER to the letter from R G Sheppard (December 15, 2003) concerning his suggestions to bring money back into Swindon Borough Council and can respond to the points raised as follows: Sell off Lydiard House and Park this would have a detrimental effect
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Swindon Council should be more caring
Through your pages I would like to say a huge thank you to the emergency services, ie the fire brigade and police who attended the arson attack on the flat below my daughters on Tuesday night. Their professionalism and compassion was much appreciated.
