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Igoe Worry
SAMMY IGOE'S battered and bruised right ankle threatens to leave him sidelined for Grimsby Town's visit to the County Ground tomorrow night. The 28-year-old midfielder received a heavy whack during Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Plymouth Argyle and the joint
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Making the most of your mulch
Why not get your root vegetables and garden weeds to do all the hard work this year by simply composting, for a better quality soil that'll be enriched with goodness for all your new growth You may now be planning new beds and borders for your garden
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Battling the grey menace
If you're checking for any nasties in your greenhouse or cold frame over the winter months, one of the most common diseases which needs to be eradicated is grey mould, otherwise known as Botrytis. It appears on chrysanthemum petals, causes the core of
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Eliminate drab days by putting colour back
Gardening is an all-the-year-around activity although you might not think it on the dark, damp and dreary days of mid-winter when all the gardeners in the district seem to be in hibernation. A survey by one of the big horticultural companies showed that
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Wise up to solve perennial plant problems
Louise Daniels says the idea of a low-maintenance flower border may be just what she needs for the small garden at the back of her ground floor town flat. She writes: "I'm afraid, though, that I am fairly new to gardening and I'm not quite sure about
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Sow flower seeds and watch them bloom
Stocking a garden is a bit like furnishing a house. If you've got a limited budget you've got to work out some priorities and shop around. So it is with the flower borders I've talked about a good deal recently. More than one reader has worked out that
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A model idea for garden designing
Want to revamp your garden but can't picture it in your mind? Try creating a mini-version with this model kit. One of the most difficult aspects of any new gardening project is being able to visualise the end result, particularly if you are designing
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Attract birds, bees and bats to the garden
Birds, bees, butterflies, bugs, bats, native plants and night-scented flowers have all figured in my postbag in recent weeks. All these subjects have much in common and might be grouped together as important features in a wildlife garden. The greater
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Seven wonders of organic gardening world
Although I subscribe to the principles of nature-friendly gardening, I'm not an organic gardener. I use chemicals and fertilisers, in moderation, when they present the best option. I'm not the best person, then, to answer a question from a gardener who
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Sow now and enjoy early fruits of labour
The early English cucumbers get earlier each year. It's not difficult to grow early cucumbers. You need a heated greenhouse to grow a decent crop but you can always grow a few on a warm windowsill in the house. All you need is a medium-sized pot of good
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Slugs and snails slither into third position
Slugs and snails have been public enemy number one in gardens for years. I was surprised when the Royal Horticultural Society named the vine weevil as the worst pest in the garden last year and the scarlet lily beetle second. Slugs and snails slid into
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Treat turf tenderly
Don't forget your lawn at this time of year. Treating the turf and soil are as important as sowing in the first seeds of spring. There are so many jobs to do in spring, from pruning and planting to digging and mulching, that often the lawn is neglected
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Men vs women
Employers should be ashamed. . Kevin Brandstatter of the GMB unionSwindon has the worst gender pay gap in the South West with women taking home less than male counterparts. ANDY TATE looks at the reasons. WOMEN in Swindon are getting a raw deal compared
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Fears rise over river birds' fate
WILDLIFE experts are carrying out an investigation amid fears that seven geese which have lived on the River Nadder in Wilton for around eight years have been shot just as their nesting season begins. One goose has been rescued alive and is now living
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PILL'S SOOTHER TOWN
FARINGDON Town and Lambourn Sports, chasing Ardington for the Division 1 title, drew 1-1 in a close encounter at Tucker Park. The Faringdon scorer was Matthew Pill. Two goals apiece from Chris and Andy Allum sealed a second cup final appearance of the
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Star shine in semi
CALNE-BASED North Star A sprung a shock to book their place in the PPL Presto Print-sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup final. An own goal from Premier Division Dog & Fox Ashley's goalkeeper Darren Roffey handed the Division Two side their
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Parents: There's no need to feel alone
Ref. 29478-28PARENTS of autistic adults and teenagers have launched a group to offer mutual advice and support SCAAS Support for Carers of Adults with Asperger's in Swindon comprises people who know first hand about the condition and can help others in
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Region is one of the nation's hotspots
RDA - ARE WE GETTING OUT FAIR SHARE: THE south west region contributes nearly eight per cent of the National Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and its growth has consistently out-performed the UK average. Employment growth in the region has also outstripped
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RDA is supposed to help
RDA - ARE WE GETTING OUR FAIR SHARE: THE South West of England Regional Development Agency (RDA) was established in 1999 with a brief to underpin the long-term economic future of the region. The key role of the RDA is to help promote and foster conditions
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Slow starters Bassett pay league price
A POOR first-half effort cost Wootton Bassett dear as they went down 19-12 to Redingensians in Southern Counties South. Bassett trailed by 19 points at the interval, but the secong half was one-way traffic in their favour, centre Mike Dixon touching down
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Supermarine are defeated
INJURY-HIT Supermarine Ladies were forced to travel to Nottingham Casuals with just 14 players and were beaten 27-14. After only arriving five minutes before kick-off, the lack of preparation was apparent as Notts scored an unconverted try in the first
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Under review
Ref. 29551-19As Swindon's parking crisis grows, a major rethink of the council's strategy, spearheaded by transport leader Jemima Milton, is set to take place and could see permit holders using car parks to help ease the pressure on our roads. FREE council
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Swindon's home slump
SWINDON were beaten 53-22 by Wallingford in treacherous conditions at Greenbridge Road. The hosts made a fine start, Ben Loosmore opening the scoring before Nick Cozens ran the length of the field for the second. Loosmore converted and Cozens soon added
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Historic score
Adam Young's try at the end of the first half created history for Calne RFC on Sunday. Under 14 ace Young blasted over the line for the first-ever score for the new Calne junior sections in their clash against impressive Cooper Avon Tyres (CAT) side,
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We're goal kings
KINGSDOWN United went goal crazy in the Cirencester & District Under 14 league, thrashing Oaksey 25-1. Josh Stanley,George Keane and Lee Hanlon bagged five goals each, while Liam Stovell rattled in four. There was a hat-trick for Joe Murphy, two for
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Liden are foiled in county cup
LIDEN Under 15s were edged out of a Wiltshire Cup Final place after going down 1-0 to their Trowbridge counterparts in a hard-fought semi-final. The decisive goal came with just 15 minutes remaining, and proved to be a controversial one. A Trowbridge
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Daniel's first for the champions
Daniel Moore scored his first goal of the season for champions Trowbridge Wanderers to help his side maintain their unbeaten run in the Under 12 Blue Division. Declan Harrison and Ryan Spong both scored hat-tricks along with one other from Joe Stradling
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Town never lost lure for GI bride
GI bride Jill Frabizzio may have lived most of her life 4,000 miles away across the Atlantic but her love for her hometown never faded. Mrs Frabizzio nee Clarke died suddenly at the beginning of March at the age of 80. She was brought up in Swindon but
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'We will boycott,' shoppers declare
Ref. 29546-05Shaw residents are threatening to boycott their local One Stop shop if owner Tesco insists on closing the post office in the face of overwhelming opposition. At an up-beat public meeting yesterday afternoon South Swindon MP Julia Drown urged
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Body of chef found lying at the bottom of a lake
THE splutters of a drowning man were heard by four friends enjoying a late-night lakeside drink, an inquest heard. But it was not until the next day that the body of Alex Ward, 21, was found lying at the bottom of a water skiing lake at the Holborne Cotswold
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I found it so it's mine
Ref. 28700-45THE skull of a woolly mammoth will be kept in Swindon before it is moved to its permanent home in an education centre. The skull, believed to be around 100,000 years old, was unearthed after bones were spotted sticking out of a working gravel
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Taking to the water for good causes
The KENNET and Avon Canal and River Thames are to stage one of the country's most popular and oldest water-based competitions during the Easter holiday period. The 56th Devizes to Westmin-ster International Canoe Marathon will take place from Friday,
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Father and son try to answer an old question
Ref. 29525-19IS the pen mightier than the sword? Children were given the chance to decide for themselves at a hands-on experience at the Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, Bath Road. They learnt about the origins of writing from a monk called Brother Harold
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Hospital short of beds once again
SWINDON'S Great Western Hospital has admitted it will be under pressure to find enough beds for patients for the next year. GWH spokesman Chris Birdsall said the hospital was once again full to capacity. But he said that the burden would be eased when
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Police van to spy on binge drinkers
A POLICE van decked out with CCTV cameras and marshals to escort people to bus stops and taxis at night are two measures the authorities are looking at to combat alcohol-fuelled problems in Swindon. The mobile camera unit will make its appearance in the
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All teachers need training to spot child abuse cases
I was worried to discover that a third of schools surveyed by the NSPCC were really concerned child abuse could go unnoticed because teachers lacked child protection training. And when I learned more than half of newly qualified teachers, also surveyed
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Unzip that tropical look with banana trees
They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. In my case it's a banana. I eat one for breakfast, without fail. And the rest of my family too are banana eaters. My idea of self sufficiency would be a large garden with a small banana plantation. What
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Make way for borderline beauty in the lawn
In one of the most eloquent letters in my postbag over the past few months, Martine Garbacz says it breaks her heart to see that almost all the huge gardens in the street where she lives are laid down to grass. "Flower borders are beautiful and attract
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Top aubergine crop can be grown from seed
Two gourmets were discussing the many ways of cooking aubergines. One said that there were 101 different dishes and the other reckoned he could double that number. Yet neither could name a single variety. It would be good if we all knew much more about
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Give your house the wow factor
Gardens say a lot about the place you live in. If it's a mess outside it doesn't bode well for a clean and clutter free interior. You want your home to be an inviting place - and first impressions of how it is kept inside will always be made from the
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Cut back now to bear fruit later
It's time for the kindest cut - so hunt out the pruning shears and get your garden in trim. As the weather starts to warm and spring is just around the corner, roses, and shrubs may need a prune. Most deciduous shrubs and trees should be starting to bud
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Texture the walls with floral fauna
Make a feature of a doorway or garden fence with climbers that will create a mass of colour and texture and will hide any unsightly bricks, rusty frames and fencing. Do you have an unsightly wall, fence or garden shed which you would like to disappear
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Why employers 'fail' interviews
TWO out of three people turn down jobs because they are unimpressed by the attitude and style of the firms interviewing them. Nearly 4,500 job hunters were surveyed by employment consultancy reed.co.uk, and according to those interviewed, their top 10
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Hospital short of beds once again
SWINDON'S Great Western Hospital has admitted it will be under pressure to find enough beds for patients for the next year. GWH spokesman Chris Birdsall said the hospital was once again full to capacity. But he said that the burden would be eased when
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A BUNCH OF FIVES!
STRIKERS Glenn Armstrong and Darren Hawkins both notched five goals for their clubs in high-scoring Division 1 encounters. Armstrong fired Wroughton WMC into second spot in Division 1 as they beat Carriers Arms 7-1. Mitch Wyatt and Richie Saunders added
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BENDING IT LIKE BECKHAM
JUST 10 years ago, football was still the preserve of men and boys, both on and off the pitch. Yet there now seems to be a new generation of female footballing fanatics who are intent on kicking and tackling their own way to soccer stardom. And at the
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Spitfires reach final after fine derby victory
SWINDON Spirfires booked their place in the Under 12s County Cup Final with a 4-1 win over Wootton Bassett. Amy Aitken gave Bassett the lead before Leah Blanchard levelled for Spitfires. Emma Skinner added two more goals to put Spitfires in control before
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Is swindon missing out?
Ref. 18314-68The South West Regional Development Agency has a pot of gold to help towns like Swindon. However, reports MICHAEL LITCHFIELD, there's a growing suspicion we are not getting our fair share. THERE are suspicions among politicians that the South
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Teenagers warned to be vigilant
Ref. 29542-18A DETECTIVE who helped jail chatroom pervert Paul Jones has made an impassioned plea for teenagers to be aware of dangers on the net. Jones, 21, was jailed for four years for molesting a Swindon girl he had groomed online. The computer support
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Court says sex attacker needs help, not jail
A MAN who carried out a sex attack has escaped jail. George Jarvis, 23, of Pinehurst Road, Swindon, stalked a woman as she walked home in the early hours of the morning after he exposed himself to her. Jarvis, who has mental health problems, was given
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Pair's marriage made in heaven
Ref. 29486-14 INSET: Carole with husband EdwardCAROLE Gait's life was shattered the day her husband was crushed to death in a bizarre accident while they were enjoying a foreign holiday. For 13 years Carole battled for compensation for the negligence
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You can contact us with your story 24 hours a day
IF you have a story for the Evening Advertiser you can now call in at any time, day or night, with our new phone service. The Adver's updated telephone system now has voicemail and can be reached out of hours. If you want to contact us late in the evening
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Corsham are off to Twickenham... Marine have just been!
Corsham County Primary School will compete on the hallowed turf of Twickenham after overcoming stiff opposition to win the final of the Bath Community Powergen Tag festival. Corsham, who defeated St. Phillips Primary School, will represent Bath and take
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Wing wonders lift Chippenham to triumph
CHIPPENHAM Under 14s completed a Sunday double-header, first claiming a 19-0 triumph over Cleve. They scored three unanswered tries, through wingers Josh Brierley-Lyon and Todd Jenkins and centre Tom Boreham, two of which were converted by Boreham. Against
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Seven-goal hero New gives Town double joy
SWINDON Town Ladies' Under 14 side marched into the Wiltshire Cup Final with a 5-1 win over Bradford on Avon. And, Ladies enjoyed further joy when they made the semi-finals of the Surrey Under 15 Cup with an 8-2 win over Farncombe. In the County Cup clash
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Wroughton on trax for cup
A GOAL just before the break set Wroughton on the way to a semi-final success over Trax in the George Thomas Cup. Having already completed the double over Trax in the league, Wroughton secured a third win over their fellow Division 3 side with a 2-0 win
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NSC are handed a cup shock by Lady Margaret
LADY Margaret pulled off a shock 7-1 victory against Intermach Sunday League leaders NSC in the cup. NSC had taken the lead but Margaret hit seven unanswered goals to book their place in the final. In the league, Mainlink Couriers closed the gap on NSC
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Cup Battles Decided
The last set of cup semi-finals were played this weekend including those in the Evening Advertiser-sponsored under 9 competition. Ashton Keynes made it into the final with a 2-0 win at Purton. In an excellent game of football, two Daniel Roberts goals
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Wanborough and Nythe in finals
TWO Swindon primary schools are still on the glory trail in the Sainbury's English Schools FA Cup. In the nationwide schools six-a-side football competition for children under 11, which is backed by former England international Teddy Sheringham, Wanborough
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Ciren seeking a Yate treble
CIRENCESTER travel to Yate in the Dr Martens Western Division tonight with a distinct psychological edge. The two sides have yet to meet in the league this season but the Centurions have dumped the Bristol outfit out of two cup competitions and bid to
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Grab chance to win cash
THE Prospect Hospice is appealing for more members to join its fundraising lottery. The Wroughton charity has been running the lottery for four years but, from April, the number of weekly prizes will be reduced to keep administrative costs as low as possible
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Fire crew rescues blaze cat
A CAT was revived by firefighters after it was trapped in a burning house in Wootton Bassett. Meko, a three-year-old Persian cross, had to be rescued from a house in Noremarsh Road around midnight on Friday. Three people had escaped the house after flames
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Plea to save maternity hospitals
Campaigners fighting against the closure of maternity units have a chance to make their views known at a public meeting. The meeting at Malmesbury Town Hall tomorrow at 7pm has been organised by Kennet and North Wilts Primary Care Trust which is currently
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Hitting the trail to aid Wiltshire's wildlife
WILTSHIRE Wildlife Trust is calling on walkers to register early for its 26-mile fundraising hike. The Sarsen Trail, on Sunday May 2, covers some of the most beautiful countryside in Wiltshire, from Avebury to Stonehenge. Past participants have ranged
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Memories of music hall
SWINDON fans of music hall are being offered a final chance to see one of the last shows at Turner's in Northampton. John Holmes, who owns John Holmes Music in Faringdon Road, has reserved 100 seats for one of the last performances of the Old Time Music
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Cab drivers set to meet councillors
SWINDON Council officers will be meeting the town's taxi drivers on March 30 in the council chamber. Council leader Mike Bawden (Con, Old Town and Lawn), Coun Jemima Milton (Con, Wroughton and Chiseldon), the lead member for transport, Coun David Glaholm
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Sign of the times baffles residents
Ref. 29523-47CYCLISTS and walkers shouldn't have too many problems working out where to go when visiting Covingham. For the recently opened footpath and cycle track in Dorcan Way is now home to no less than 16 signposts on just a 200 yard stretch. And
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You've heard of the foxtrot . . . now it's the dogtrot!
Ref. 29524-75"WALKIES" became "dancies" for Swindon dogs at the weekend as they learned to walk to heel to music with the help of Crufts expert Mary Ray. Mary visited the Raleigh Dogs Club at Freshbrook Community Centre on Saturday and 12 hounds were
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Thanks for pitching in to help Well Woman Centre
I AM writing to thank you for highlighting the fact the Well Woman Centre is looking for the support of the community to raise the £11,000 it needs to maintain its services during 2004 and for the article about the people from JJBs, who undertook the
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Dig deep to help provide safe, clean water
WITH the approach of World Water Day (Monday, March 22), I would like to take the opportunity to thank Thames Water customers who have given so generously to our annual appeal on behalf of our principal charity, WaterAid. In the past 14 years, Thames
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It's a confusing world for modern job hunters
The problems I have found applying for employment recently, I was wondering is it me or has anyone else noticed, the job market these days seems to be operating a double standards clause. When I left school, I went to college, but employers at the time
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Fleck and Perry lift for Bath
SPRINGBOK centre Robbie Fleck is on course for a Bath comeback after successfully negotiating a brief run-out in the second string's weekend triumph over London Irish. Fleck, who fractured his ankle during the victory against Gloucester at Kingsholm back
