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Restaurant - Demuth's Restaurant, Bath
Demuth's restaurant in Bath confounds any expectation that eating vegetarian food might be healthy and worthy but not, ultimately, an indulgence. Banish any preconceptions that a vegetarian or vegan meal means dutifully chomping on salads the diner at
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Secret baby brings much joy
CONGRATULATIONS to Melanie Day on her surprise delivery. For the mother of two had no idea she was pregnant until baby Stephen started to make his way into the world. There had been no signs that she was pregnant: her periods had been regular, she had
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Councillors will have to think again
IT makes absolutely no sense to close a well-used library that moved into a permanent home only a year ago and whose computers have been in use for just one week. If the borough council goes ahead with this plan for Even Swindon it will be an economic
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Parental worry that never goes away
Next week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Lesley Bates talks to a mother who lives with the heartbreak of anorexia RUTH worries that her daughter isn't eating enough. Most mothers do - in much the same way they fret periodically about whether their
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Hook's vocalist on tour Alone
DENNIS Locorriere is the owner of one of the most recognisable voices of the 70s. But sometimes the ebullient Dr Hook vocalist wishes his face were similarly well-known. "I am forever having to explain to people that I was not the one with the eyepatch
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Choir is recruiting more singers
MORE singers are needed by Warminster-based choir, The Athenaeum Singers. The choir meets on Tuesday nights between 7.30 and 9.30pm in St Boniface chapel, Warminster School. In particular, the choir is looking for people who sing soprano, tenor and bass
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A history revealed in print
A fascinating exhibition depicting the history of Old Sarum opens this Saturday at Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum in The Close. English Heritage artist Peter Dunn has produced a series of 25 paintings that will be used as the basis for new interpretation
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I want to prove Linda is alive
Ref. 27791-19GLYN Razzell's girlfriend has offered a £5,000 reward to anyone who can prove missing mother of four Linda Razzell is still alive. Rachel Smith believes Razzell is the victim of a miscarriage of justice and has appealed for people to "keep
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Hotelier to address networking club
AMBASSADORS, the Salisbury business networking club, welcomes a well-known person to speak at its business breakfast on February 6 at the Grasmere House Hotel in Harnham. Sarah Hudson, who used to work with Macdonald Hotels - owners of the White Hart
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Firms confused by ban on halon extinguishers
A LEADING fire specialist has called for greater clarity on new legislation banning the use of halon gases in fire fighting systems. Chubb Fire say that thousands of businesses have been left bewildered following the publication of confusing press reports
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Legal surgery reaches milestone
SALISBURY solicitors Bonallack & Bishop have celebrated the attendance of the 1,000th client at their free legal surgery. The surgery, which has been running since June 2001, has proved a huge success, says the firm, and has helped the public with
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Hotelier to address networking club
AMBASSADORS, the Salisbury business networking club, welcomes a well-known person to speak at its business breakfast on February 6 at the Grasmere House Hotel in Harnham. Sarah Hudson, who used to work with Macdonald Hotels owners of the White Hart Hotel
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Firms confused by ban on halon extinguishers
A LEADING fire specialist has called for greater clarity on new legislation banning the use of halon gases in fire fighting systems. Chubb Fire say that thousands of businesses have been left bewildered following the publication of confusing press reports
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Innovation 'key to global trade'
AN ACTION plan to increase innovation and help businesses succeed has been unveiled by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt. Competing in the Global Market: The Innovation Challenge, follows a review of innovation policy, led by science minister
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People are invited to alternative health day
A CLUB for women with top jobs in business and the professions is inviting people to try out some unconventional health and beauty therapies free of charge. Swindon Soroptimists, the female equivalent of men's Rotary clubs, is organising a health and
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Hotelier to address networking club
AMBASSADORS, the Salisbury business networking club, welcomes a well-known person to speak at its business breakfast on February 6 at the Grasmere House Hotel in Harnham. Sarah Hudson, who used to work with Macdonald Hotels - owners of the White Hart
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Firms confused by ban on halon extinguishers
A LEADING fire specialist has called for greater clarity on new legislation banning the use of halon gases in fire fighting systems. Chubb Fire say that thousands of businesses have been left bewildered following the publication of confusing press reports
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Legal surgery reaches milestone
SALISBURY solicitors Bonallack & Bishop have celebrated the attendance of the 1,000th client at their free legal surgery. The surgery, which has been running since June 2001, has proved a huge success, says the firm, and has helped the public with
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Innovation 'key to global trade'
AN ACTION plan to increase innovation and help businesses succeed has been unveiled by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt. Competing in the Global Market: The Innovation Challenge, follows a review of innovation policy, led by science minister
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Swindon firm moves in to help athletes
Ref. 3436-27A SWINDON recruitment agency has teamed up with the British Olympic Association to help athletes find flexible work. Blue Arrow in Milton Road will be working with official recruitment partners for Team GB and The Olympic and also with the
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Fraud is on the rise in the south west
FRAUD in the South West is big business and it's on the rise. Figures out this week show cases involving deception have almost doubled in the region over the past 12 months. In 2002 just 10 cases were heard by the courts. But in 2003 that rose to 19.
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D-Day appeal
WITH the 60th Anniversary of D-Day approaching this Association is trying to contact as many ex-members as possible to recount their memories before they are forgotten. The Pioneer Corps landed more personnel on that day than any other Regiment or Corps
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I want to prove Linda is alive
Ref. 27791-19GLYN Razzell's girlfriend has offered a £5,000 reward to anyone who can prove missing mother of four Linda Razzell is still alive. Rachel Smith believes Razzell is the victim of a miscarriage of justice and has appealed for people to "keep
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South West Theatre
JANUARY 28 Waters of the Moon by NC Hunter, Salisbury Playhouse. Ends February 7. Info 01722 320333. JANUARY 30 The Wicker Woman (comedy) by Population 3, Forest Arts Centre, New Milton, 8pm. £6-£8. JANUARY 31 May I Be Frank?, Stage 65, Salberg Studio
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I want to prove Linda is alive
Ref. 27791-19GLYN Razzell's girlfriend has offered a £5,000 reward to anyone who can prove missing mother of four Linda Razzell is still alive. Rachel Smith believes Razzell is the victim of a miscarriage of justice and has appealed for people to "keep
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Staff and classmates are to attend Gary's funeral
THE funeral of Gary Perring, who died after apparently inhaling aerosol spray, will be held at St Mary's Church in Purton on Friday at 10.30am. Gary, 13, a pupil at Bradon Forest School, had been living with his grandparents in Washpool, West Swindon,
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Booked for controversy
It's about time Swindon council turned over a new leaf and made a decision over the future of libraries in the town, writes MICHAEL LITCHFIELD THE long-suffering Swin-don public is up in arms over the prospect of library closures. For the hundreds of
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Teacher over the limit
Ref. 14734-133A TEACHER who secretly drank the lion's share of a bottle and half of wine in a supermarket car park has been fined £1,200 and banned from driving for 21 months. Christeen Fleming, 55, of Bakers Road, Wroughton, pleaded guilty to drink driving
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Ciren run at an end
CIRENCESTER TOWN lost their first Dr Martens League match since early September last night, going down 2-1 at Western Division title rivals Halesowen. The Centurions had led 1-0 at the break, with target man Gareth Hopkins heading home on 17 minutes.
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Ciren bid to turn tables on Crewe
Cirencester bid to spring a major upset this evening in their quest for FA Youth Cup glory. The club's Academy entertain Crewe Alexandra in the fourth round a club famed for producing stars of the future. Internationals such as David Platt, Rob Jones,
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Horses not at risk: RSPCA
The living conditions of four horses grazing in a field in Washpool, West Swindon have been investigated by the RSPCA. Residents living nearby raised their concerns over the state of the 25 acre field, which they said was littered with rubbish. But RSPCA
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Bus firm's 100-year milestone
Ref. 28804-47THAMESDOWN Transport is gearing up for a year of celebrations to mark its centenary and the highlight will be a golden bus. In March, four new 41-seater buses will arrive in Swindon and one of them will be gold and bronze in honour of the
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Police launch bid to recruit more special constables
POLICE are to launch a major recruitment drive to get more special constables in the force. Throughout February Specials will be on the streets of Swindon spreading the word about the life of a volunteer police officer. Wiltshire Constabulary hopes to
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Historic billet will be shipped to US
Ref. 26263-51STABLES once occupied by the troops of the famous Easy Company as they prepared to fight on the beaches of Normandy could soon be on their way to the USA. As revealed by the Evening Advertiser in August, the owner of the six derelict buildings
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People are invited to alternative health day
A CLUB for women with top jobs in business and the professions is inviting people to try out some unconventional health and beauty therapies free of charge. Swindon Soroptimists, the female equivalent of men's Rotary clubs, is organising a health and
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County fire service could be abolished
Ref. 19158-15THE fire-fighting and rescue service for Swindon could soon be controlled from out of the region, putting lives at risk, it is claimed. The Government is planning to abolish the existing Wiltshire and Swindon fire authority which has its
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Reshuffle is completed
ALL key appointments in Swindon Council's top-level management restructure have now been confirmed. Celia Carrington has been appointed as director of environment and property and will take up the position at the end of March. Leader of the Council Mike
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Big-hearted pub staff give up wages
STAFF at an Abbey Meads pub will be donating their weekend wages as part of a three-day fundraising extravaganza in aid of a charity for children with cancer. The Abbey Mead will host a range of activities from February 20 to 22. Some of the events include
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Rail land on a new track
Ref. 28816-79A PART of Swindon's railway heritage could be put under a new threat because of a change in the planning guidelines. The former Great Western Railway Staff Association's sports ground has been reclassified from a greenfield status to an area
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Meet police officers
POLICE in Highworth hope an seminar tonight will help build stronger links with the community. Residents attending the event, which runs from 5pm to 7pm at the town council office, will be able to meet officers and discuss local problems. Sergeant Adrian
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Girl helps furry pals
Ref. 28825-31A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl who organised her own sponsored walk to raise money for the RSPCA had the chance to meet the animals her money will help. Molly O'Donoghue, of Lakeside, did a seven-mile sponsored walk while on a family walking holiday
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Thanks for making the day so memorable for our children
AS a committee member and single dad of two boys I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of all the families from the Welcome Centre to thank the Swindon Chamber of Commerce and Swindon Town Football Club for inviting us to see the game between
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Time to support provision for the younger residents
I was concerned to read Ms Giles letter in which she apparently condones the type of anonymous campaign reported on elsewhere in the same issue "Councillors sent poison pen letters" (EA, January 16). Whatever one's views may be about any matter that has
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Informal concert by boy choristers
A short, informal concert is taking place in Salisbury Cathedral on Sunday, February 8 between 4.15 and 5 pm, by the boy choristers. The boys will be performing some of the music they will sing when they visit Toulouse later in the month. This includes
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C'mon Town!
ANDY KING would love to further strengthen his squad before the end of the campaign and hopes the Red Army Fund will provide him with timely funds to secure the player who could make a crucial promotion impact. The County Ground boss is an advocate of
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Tribute band gives wonderful Abba salute
The girls from Abba tribute band Voulez Vous on stage at the City Hall last Friday. SO much sweaty Spandex, but so much fun and whether you are an Abba fan or not, full credit must go to Voulez Vous for their sheer enthusiasm and expertise in the performance
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Meet police officers
POLICE in Highworth hope an seminar tonight will help build stronger links with the community. Residents attending the event, which runs from 5pm to 7pm at the town council office, will be able to meet officers and discuss local problems. Sergeant Adrian
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Innovation 'key to global trade'
AN ACTION plan to increase innovation and help businesses succeed has been unveiled by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt. Competing in the Global Market: The Innovation Challenge, follows a review of innovation policy, led by science minister
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Legal surgery reaches milestone
SALISBURY solicitors Bonallack & Bishop have celebrated the attendance of the 1,000th client at their free legal surgery. The surgery, which has been running since June 2001, has proved a huge success, says the firm, and has helped the public with
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Small firms hit by rising insurance
A HIKE in insurance is threatening many small firms, according to Sir John Egan, president of the BBI employers' organisation. Speaking at the 10th annual lecture to the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers, he expressed his concern over rising
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The party from hell
UNTIL JANUARY 31, BATH: Mike Leigh's modern classic paints a picture of a generation which had grown up shaking off the austerity of post war Britain and was experimenting with the trappings of new prosperity. The set just screams Seventies, with its
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Parents speak of daughter's death as 'waste of life'
THE PARENTS of a 14-year-old girl who was killed in a hit and run accident near Faringdon have described her death as a waste of a vibrant life. Jennifer Koester was killed as she stepped off a bus on the A417 at Kitmore last Friday afternoon. She was
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Odds are 20,000/1, say experts
SURPRISE babies occur in only one in 20,000 pregnancies but Wiltshire has seen several in recent years. In April last year Lisa Watson went to hospital with severe stomach pains and went home with baby Lily, weighing in at 7lbs 2oz. Lisa, from Casson
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Surprise package for shocked mum
When mother-of-two Melanie Day settled down to watch TV last week she had no idea she was about to become a mother of three. In fact, the 29-year-old didn't even know she was pregnant until she felt a huge contraction as she waited for partner Paul, 37
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Locals pipped in Danny Bohane Memorial match
THE Danny Bohane Memorial match attracted 90 anglers to the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal on Sunday and these anglers raised £312 for the Prospect Foundation. Overnight frost didn't help the generally poor weights but on paper the match looked better
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Fight will continue pledge
June Webb, 65, treasurer of the Even Swindon Community Centre, home to the local public library, cannot understand why their facility is on the hitlist when computers were installed only a week ago. The library moved from a temporary cabin into its present
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Fundraising fun for cancer charity
A Swindon children's cancer charity is kicking off its 20th year with a diverse series of fundraising events. CALM, Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Movement, hopes to provide fun and entertainment while raising money. On Friday, February 20, a bingo evening
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600 back Frank's anti-tax crusade
Ref. 26863-15PENSIONERS' champion Frank Avenell says he has now received more than 600 signatures demanding Swindon council bosses keep this year's tax down. The secretary of the Swindon Fairness for Pensioners group has distributed hundreds of petition
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Stargate sci-fi stars to beam into Swindon
FOLLOWERS of the cult sci-fi TV series Stargate should take a trip to the Brunel Shopping Centre tomorrow. Two of the most popular stars of the series, Michael Shanks (Daniel Jackson) and Christopher Judge (Teal'c), will be at Infinitely Better, the memorabilia
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Monkeying around to raise money for abused apes
Ref. 28809-24A FITNESS enthusiast is to show his sensitive side by raising cash for abused monkeys. Leon Moore, who lives in Colebrook Road, Coleview, was so upset after watching a Christmas documentary on monkey cruelty that he decided to do something
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Driver admits causing death
A LORRY driver accused of falling asleep at the wheel and driving into the back of an ambulance parked on the hard shoulder of the M4 motorway has admitted causing death by dangerous driving. James Kelly was on trial after he denied causing the death
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Researchers help catch a falling star
Funding from a Swindon-based research council has helped scientists chart what happens when a star dies. These pictures from a galaxy 32 million light years away show the energetic explosion at the end of a star's life the supernova. The star, imaged
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Under the hammer
Among the items up for auction are: Isambard Kingdom Brunel castle class replica engine name plate taken from original mould (Guide price £800-£1,000). Oak plaque entitled Putting League Winners 1935-1955 (£40 to £80). Mahogany cash register from the
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Addict jailed for conning elderly
A heroin addict who preyed on vulnerable old people has been sent to prison for four and a half years. William Doran, 32, of Kingsdown Lane, in Blunsdon, used a string of excuses to get into their homes, even inviting them to a neighbour's funeral. Swindon
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Mud horror
SHORTLY before Christmas I was out walking with a group from the local Ramblers Association near the Ridgeway. We were negotiating a green lane which had been reduced to deeply rutted mud by motor vehicles when I slipped and broke my leg in two places
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A stupid girl
THE recent action of student Samantha Marson in joking to American airport security staff about having bombs in her rucksack has to be the height of stupidity when travelling abroad. In these times of increased terrorist activity and following September
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A real saint for our century
With reference to the Evening Advertiser of Jan 17, it was a great pleasure to read the story of Ivy Sheppard, a real saint for our century. I had the great pleasure to work with Ivy at the now closed St Margaret's and would like to wish her all the luck
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If this is 'blackmail' then give us more
ROSEMARY and Martin Savage did warn us that they were objecting 'in the strongest possible terms' about plans for the new university campus, but their letter (Evening Advertiser, January 20) was uncalled for. Though they are entitled to express their
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Some questions which need to be answered
THE letter from Mrs Frost claims that the closure of old people's homes is Tory policy, and once again lays the blame at their doors. Can she explain why the previous Labour controlled council had failed to ensure that these homes were brought up to the
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Everyone get behind Frank
AS that distinguished and articulate veteran sharpens his teeth and his pencil as the council prepares to set the council tax I refer of course to Frank Avenell, the pensioners champion (God bless him) could the people of Swindon give him some support
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Don't they realise we have no choice?
Once again we read actual residents and businesses state, clearly, that parking in Old Town is a problem only to be met with a pantomime style 'Oh no it isn't' from our illustrious councillors. (EA, Tuesday January 13 'No car parking room at the inn')
