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Wilts flatten Shropshire
WILTSHIRE recorded their second Minor Counties Championship win of the season as they humbled Shropshire by nine wickets at Corsham. The visitors, unbeaten in the championship this season, never recovered from losing the toss and seeing Wiltshire smash
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Seniors' double loss
WILTSHIRE'S senior over 50 side suffered two defeats at the hands of Hampshire and the Channel islands. Wiltshire won the toss against Hampshire, and after a cautious start, the first 20 overs realised 53 runs for the loss of two wickets. Warley with
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Tailenders see Swindon to victory
Swindon won a tight encounter away at Malmesbury by two wickets to maintain their promotion push in a low-scoring match where the result was in doubt right up until the end. Malmesbury batted first and slumped to 41-4 off 16 overs. Reece-Jones and Pearce-Smith
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Goatacre slide to defeat against fellow strugglers
A FINE 92 from Steve Gee could not prevent Goatacre slipping to a 58-run defeat at fellow strugglers Trowbridge in Glos/Wilts Division One. The loss leaves Goatacre in the relegation zone but their fate is in their own hands. They face Lydney, Colwall
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Forward planning can make flying a breeze
WITH holiday destinations ever more far-flung, it is essential to make air trips as comfortable as possible and diminish the risk of flight-related deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on flights that last longer than three hours. Get your holiday off to a flying
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Beauty tips from an expert
Sarah Third with make-up artist Joseph. Inset: after the makeover. DA6099P3 When an internationally-renowned make-up artist arrived in town to hand out the star treatment, Lesley Bates was on hand to measure the results. INTERNATIONAL make-up artist Joseph
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What A Pain!
ANDY KING is studying his own injury list and that of Spurs boss Jacques Santini as he struggles to assemble a side to take on Luton Town at the County Ground tonight. The manager is sweating on the fitness of Sammy Igoe, David Duke and Jerel Ifil ahead
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Leisure specialist awarded 10-year contract
TEAM Leisure is celebrating winning a ten-year contract from Sandy Balls Holiday Centre, near Fordingbridge, to manage and operate its family fun centre. Team Leisure specialises in the design and operation of amusement arcades and leisure activity centres
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Manufacturer ready for big expansion
MAHLE Filter Systems UK, of High Post, which was given the go-ahead by Salisbury district council to expand its manufacturing operation last month, will create 50 new jobs as part of the scheme. Mahle, which specialises in the production of air, oil and
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Police warn of internet scam
WILTSHIRE Police are warning firms in the county to be on their guard if contacted by a company offering to register their web address. A Wiltshire firm was contacted earlier this month by a company offering to register its domain name, or web address
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Land manager takes young barn owls under his wing
BARN owls from a farm near Ludgershall have been tagged as part of an initiative to prevent their long-term decline. The two young owls were tagged late last month in a bid to track their movements and check their population levels. They had been nesting
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Cubs are rewarded
HISTORY has been made by two members of the 2nd Bulford (St Leonards) Scout Group. Under the new Scout Association training scheme the highest award a Cub Scout can gain is the Chief Scout Silver Award. And two members of the Cub Pack have become the
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Brigade morale is 'rock bottom'
LOCAL firefighters in Salisbury have written to Wiltshire's chief fire officer telling him that morale is at 'rock bottom'. The letter has gone out from the Ashley Road fire station as Wiltshire's fire authority puts the finishing touches to its plans
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Plug is pulled on college campus lease agreement
SALISBURY College is bringing down the axe on its Tidworth campus, in a bid to cut costs. At a meeting two weeks ago, the board of corporation decided to pull the plug on the lease agreement in September 2006 and talks are already under way to try and
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Accountants given support
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants has launched Young Professionals to support chartered accountants in the years immediately after qualification. Andrew Baigent, chairman of the institute's younger members' focus group, said it "will bring real benefits
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Police warn of internet scam
WILTSHIRE Police are warning firms in the county to be on their guard if contacted by a company offering to register their web address. A Wiltshire firm was contacted earlier this month by a company offering to register its domain name, or web address
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Brigade morale is 'rock bottom'
LOCAL firefighters in Salisbury have written to Wiltshire's chief fire officer telling him that morale is at 'rock bottom'. The letter has gone out from the Ashley Road fire station as Wiltshire's fire authority puts the finishing touches to its plans
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Work starts on city's third park-and-ride
CONTRACTORS have moved in to start work on Salisbury's third park-and-ride site, on the Salisbury-Bournemouth road at Britford. The site, which will have parking for 437 cars and 18 coach bays, is due to open early in April next year. It will follow on
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Salisbury sausage is pronounced delicious!
The Marquis of Salisbury with sous chef Mark Pillinger at the launch of the Salisbury sausage.THE Salisbury sausage was launched last week to huge acclaim and unanimously declared "delicious" by lucky taste-testers. The unique recipe, made from pork hand-reared
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Plug is pulled on college campus lease agreement
SALISBURY College is bringing down the axe on its Tidworth campus, in a bid to cut costs. At a meeting two weeks ago, the board of corporation decided to pull the plug on the lease agreement in September 2006 and talks are already under way to try and
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Hero PC saves army officer's life
PC Darren JenningsHERO cop, Darren Jennings, helped save the life of an army officer whose arm had become partially severed during an horrific road accident. The brave 31-year-old was the first officer on scene at the incident last Wednesday just after
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New research on Alzheimer's
Charlie and Marion Pitts. Mrs Pitts was diagnosed in 1998A MENTALLY demanding job may keep Alzheimer's disease at bay. A study has found that Alzheimer's patients are more likely to have had work that was not mentally challenging than people the same
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How to keep motivated
A LOT of people who join a gym are full of good intentions to go three times a week, put all their effort in to lose those gained pounds and get fit again. For a couple of weeks or maybe a month all is going well, then they start slipping, missing a few
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Distributors' winning flight Down Under
TWO catalogue company distri-butors have been rewarded with a trip to Australia for their high sales. Gloria and Clive Davies, who operate in Swindon, will be jetting out to Sydney next March for the Kleeneze International Conference. Clive started working
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Tax credits push up cost of payroll
SWINDON-FUNDED research has shown that new Government tax credits are costing payroll departments up to 10 per cent extra a year and further problems could be ahead. The Economic and Social Research Council in North Star provided money for two academics
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Firecrews called to tackle blaze at industrial site
Ref. 71708-35A BLAZE at an industrial estate near Cricklade could have caused explosions after fire broke out in a kerosene tank. Cylinders of propane, LPG and oxygen at BH Austin caught fire, as well as tyres, waste and a large amount of agricultural
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Make play while the sun shines
Ref. 71693-67Between the storms, Swindon youngsters have been making the most of the summer holidays, out in the fresh air at Lydiard Park, Barbury Castle and other local beauty spots. For the more adventurous, Lydiard Park offers play areas and obstacle
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Wind remains in their sales!
Ref. 71220-21 Bags of bargains . . . Jackie NewbandA SUMMER slump in high street sales has yet to hit Swindon, if shoppers are to be believed. According to a national survey by the British Retail Consortium, rising interest rates have begun to take their
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'Pundit has paid for his mistake'
Ref. 22489-13 Fraser DigbySwindon Town legend Fraser Digby has defended the club's decision to invite disgraced pundit Ron Atkinson to speak at a sporting dinner. The former goalkeeper, who started his career under Big Ron at Manchester United, said his
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Warning to all motorists
Michael McCann is determined to get back behind the wheel, despite his severe injuries. He was injured when the Ford Mondeo he was travelling in hit a tree in Pinehurst Road, killing Matthew Styles. Another passenger escaped with minor injuries. The driver
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Bridegroom aims to walk down aisle
Ref. 71714-67Michael McCann is determined to walk unaided down the aisle when he marries his fiance next year. After suffering severe head injuries in the accident he is learning to walk and talk again. Four weeks after the smash he took his first steps
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Faces of courage
Ref. 71714-52THE victim of a horrific car crash has spoken for the first time about the devastating loss of his best friend and nephew. Speaking at the rehabilitation unit at Great Western Hospital Michael McCann gave an emotional account of the day he
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Couples get together to celebrate their wedding anniversaries
Ref. 71710-07FIVE couples who belong to the same walking group have been celebrating more than 260 years of married life. At a buffet lunch in the Lawn Community Centre yesterday, 50 people from the Holiday Fellowship Walking group came together to commemorate
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Canine cacophony CD helps dogs with noise phobia
Ref. 71704-39IT may not be How Much is that Doggy in the Window, but it's topping the canine hit parade. A veterinary hospital in Swindon is selling a CD specially aimed at helping dogs and cats who have phobias about loud noises. The 40-track album,
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The horror that haunts my girls
THE mother of two sisters subjected to indecent assaults by pensioner Grahame Adams claims his behaviour has smeared the older generation. Adams, 65, was jailed for three months on two counts of indecent assault while child abduction charges were ordered
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Key date for jazz fans
FANS of the keyboard driven jazz of the James Taylor Quartet will be delighted to learn that the band will be in town on Saturday, September 11. JTQ have collaborated in the studio with the likes of U2, Tina Turner, Manic Street Preachers and Tom Jones
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Homeless need a hostel
Homeless people: Coun Milton's Comments reported on Friday, August 6, were both misinformed and complacent. On Thursday when a soup kitchen is run in the centre of town, we became aware that those arrested had been re-released without their possessions
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Speeding drivers not only cause of crashes
Having spent an enormous amount of money on a motor cycle with state-of-the-art camera technology, it's only to be expected that it will be used to catch errant motorists exceeding the speed limit. Of course its main purpose is to patrol the rural areas
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YOUNG GUNS GRAB DRAW
SWINDON under 13s survived a middle-order collapse to grab a losing draw with Biddestone in the North Wilts Junior League. Martin Sawyer's fine 79 not out provided the cornerstone to Biddestone's 207-6 declared in 33.4 overs. He was ably supported by
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Fairford crumble
A MUCH-improved Fairford performance was not enough to defeat runaway league leaders Apperley who are now certain for promotion. Bowling first, Apperley got off to a flying start, racing past 50 after only nine overs then 200 off only 20 as Leeke worked
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148-run partnershipseals Marlboro win
A first league double of the season was the outcome for Marlborough on Saturday in an entertaining win over a spirited Gloucester City side. The key to Marlborough's 237-5 was a resounding 148-run fourth wicket partnership in the last 21 of the allotted
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Chopper landing leads to Devizes 'black-out'
THE game between Lansdown and Devizes at Bath was abandoned in darkness, with Devizes needing 19 off 12 balls. The result of the match will be decided by West of England Premier League officials. The late finish was due to the air emergency helicopter
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Pour on extra sunscreen, advises expert
HOW much is too much when it comes to sunscreen? Far more than we think, apparently. A recent study showed that only a third of women and less than one in ten men use sunscreen and, according to Dr Ossie Morton, clinical dermatologist with Tesco, when
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UV-safe is the latest in style
PROTECTING babies and small children from the sun has been hammered home in recent years, but the popularity of water sports amongst older children and teenagers puts them at risk because it is so easy to burn when out on the water all day. Surf paradise
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Law limits disposal of hazardous wastes
THE Environment Agency is urging businesses that create hazardous waste to consider the impact of new legislation governing the disposal of such material. It is also reminding them of their obligation to handle waste safely and responsibly and only give
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Awards focus on women
NOMINATIONS are now being sought for the NatWest everywoman Awards, 2004. The awards, now in their second year, celebrate the successes of the UK's one million businesses owned by women. They are designed to highlight the efforts and achievements of all
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Accountants given support
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants has launched Young Professionals to support chartered accountants in the years immediately after qualification. Andrew Baigent, chairman of the institute's younger members' focus group, said it "will bring real benefits
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Rapid growth continues
AN ESTATE agency that was established in Salisbury only two years ago has grown so quickly it has moved to larger premises. Bassets Sales and Lettings began life next to the Gala bingo club, on the corner of Endless Street and Chipper Lane, and earlier
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Senior ranger is appointed
TWO popular recreation areas near Salisbury will be protected from now on by a newly-appointed countryside ranger. Leo Wirtz has been appointed senior ranger by Wiltshire county council to look after and improve a number of parks, woodlands and recreation
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Resident speaks out after trees are killed by vandals
John McIllmurray stands beside a dead tree on the green outside his house.AN Amesbury missionary wants youths who play on the recreation ground behind the town's Spar shop to curb their antisocial behaviour and respect the area in which they live. John
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Festival has new director
AUSTRALIAN Jo Shore has been appointed as director of Salisbury Festival and hopes to "enliven and invigorate Salisbury audiences". She takes over from Trevor Davies, who, after his four-year term, has moved to Norwich to run a writing partnership. Ms
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Hero PC saves army officer's life
PC Darren JenningsHERO cop, Darren Jennings, helped save the life of an army officer whose arm had become partially severed during an horrific road accident. The brave 31-year-old was the first officer on scene at the incident last Wednesday just after
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Cathedral Notes
Morning Worship with Holy Communion is at 7.30am each weekday, usually in the Trinity Chapel. Today: 11.15am, Holy Communion (1662). 5.30pm, Evening Prayer said Friday 13: 5.30pm, Choral Evensong Saturday 14: 4.00 Holy Matrimony. 5.30pm, Choral Evensong
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Law limits disposal of hazardous wastes
THE Environment Agency is urging businesses that create hazardous waste to consider the impact of new legislation governing the disposal of such material. It is also reminding them of their obligation to handle waste safely and responsibly and only give
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Leisure specialist awarded 10-year contract
TEAM Leisure is celebrating winning a ten-year contract from Sandy Balls Holiday Centre, near Fordingbridge, to manage and operate its family fun centre. Team Leisure specialises in the design and operation of amusement arcades and leisure activity centres
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Awards focus on women
NOMINATIONS are now being sought for the NatWest everywoman Awards, 2004. The awards, now in their second year, celebrate the successes of the UK's one million businesses owned by women. They are designed to highlight the efforts and achievements of all
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Manufacturer ready for big expansion
MAHLE Filter Systems UK, of High Post, which was given the go-ahead by Salisbury district council to expand its manufacturing operation last month, will create 50 new jobs as part of the scheme. Mahle, which specialises in the production of air, oil and
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Rapid growth continues
AN ESTATE agency that was established in Salisbury only two years ago has grown so quickly it has moved to larger premises. Bassets Sales and Lettings began life next to the Gala bingo club, on the corner of Endless Street and Chipper Lane, and earlier
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Festival has new director
AUSTRALIAN Jo Shore has been appointed as director of Salisbury Festival and hopes to "enliven and invigorate Salisbury audiences". She takes over from Trevor Davies, who, after his four-year term, has moved to Norwich to run a writing partnership. Ms
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Charity event aids hospice
Raymond Tuffin, whose coffee morning raised £3,100 for Salisbury Hospice.WHEN it comes to raising money for charity, there is no one better than Raymond Tuffin, of Tisbury. Mr Tuffin's splendid garden, in Tisbury Row, was the venue for a coffee morning
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Nationwide raises rate
NATIONWIDE, the UK's biggest building society, has said it will raise its mortgage rates in line with last week's rise in interest rates. It means someone with a £100,000 loan will see repayments rise by £15 a month to £643.70 as the rate goes up 0.25
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Firms may be missing out on new investment
A TAX expert has warned businesses in Swindon they may be missing out on a scheme that could help them raise money. The Enterprise Investment Scheme is a way of raising private equity investment for unquoted trading companies as well as business start-ups
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Motorola lends hand with playground project
MOTOROLA has helped build a new playground for youngster at Freshbrook School in West Swindon. Climbing equipment was put in and bright murals have been painted around the edge of the playground. The pupils from the school council helped with planning
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It's come too late for us ...
A PRIMARY school is set to expand after parents in North Swindon were not allowed to send their children to the same school as older brothers and sisters. The decision may have come too late for parents who made the original complaint because Catherine
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We've got it and we should flaunt it says Mayor
Swindon Mayor Peter Stoddart has said the town should take more pride in its cultural assets. The Abbey Meads councillor, who took over as mayor in June, said that he had been surprised at the quality of artistic talent in Swindon. He urged Swindonians
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Roach relish the rain on the Avon
THE Bristol Avon has been producing some cracking match catches. On Sunday in the Isis AC club match it was roach that showed in good numbers after recent heavy rainfall. Richard Clarke on peg 136 took plenty of roach but bulked his winning weight of
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'Pair who always made me smile'
Ref. 30860 & 30897 Matthew Styles and Mitchell McCarthyMICHAEL McCann paid emotional tributes to Matthew Styles and to his nephew Mitchell McCarthy. And he said he would never forget either of them. Mr McCann met Matthew at the Moonrakers pub, Cricklade
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Restoring bends will see return of wildlife treasures
WORK will soon begin on restoring wildlife riches to the River Ray at Rivermead. The Swindon Water for Wildlife group is launching a restoration project that begins next month and will last for two years. A key feature of the work will involve putting
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Vicar's departure spells DIY services
CRICKLADE will be left without a vicar from next month because of cutbacks in the Church of England. The Rev Stephen Oram is due to take up a post at the Southmead Hospital in Bristol as co-ordinating chaplain. But because of the Church's nationwide financial
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Retired copper returns home to visit old haunts
A retired Swindon police officer who moved to the other side of the world more than 50 years ago returned to Wiltshire to visit his old haunts. Ted Clarke became a PC in Swindon in the early 1950s but got itchy feet and moved to New Zealand to join the
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Hundred help their church
A SOCIETY devoted to raising money to preserve Chiseldon's Holy Cross Church is reminding members that their subscriptions are due. Membership is strictly limited to 100 people, who must each pay an annual subscription of £12. Membership also includes
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Mechanics' decision due
A decision on the future of the Mechanics' Institute is expected within the month. The Government Office of the South West has been considering whether to recommend a public inquiry into proposals by owner Mathew Singh to turn the building into a hotel
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Hampers to aid injured wild animals
WILDLIFE lovers are being asked to donate special hampers that could help treat sick or injured animals. The South West Swan Sanctuary and the Swindon Council ranger service work together to save wildlife on local nature reserves. The partnership is appealing
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It's true! Men are better listeners
FOR generations women have claimed to be the better listeners. But new research show it's men not women who have the edge when it comes to communicating. According to entertainment giant, Dolby Laboratories, men are significantly better at identifying
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Youngsters create magical mosaics
Ref. 71709-03THE magic of mosaics captured the imagination of children of all ages at the Swindon Museum and Art Gallery in Bath Road. "The mosaics come from Rome," said Matthew Birch, six. "I made a cat because I like them, but my dad is allergic to
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Help snare racist graffiti vandals
POLICE in Swindon are urging residents to come forward with clues to help snare vandals who sprayed racist graffiti on walls in Old Town. Inspector Bob Markham, of the Community and Race Relations department, said officers only learned about last week's
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Rambling on
A SPONSORED fundraising ramble along the Wroughton Timberland Trail is being organised by the Swindon Well Woman Centre. The ramble, on September 5, will be led by Patrick Norris of the Great Western Community Forest. It will begin at the Ellendune Centre
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Firecrews called to tackle blaze at industrial site
Ref. 71708-35A BLAZE at an industrial estate near Cricklade could have caused explosions after fire broke out in a kerosene tank. Cylinders of propane, LPG and oxygen at BH Austin caught fire, as well as tyres, waste and a large amount of agricultural
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Lover drove into girlfriend's car
A SPURNED lover reversed a people carrier into his ex-girlfriend's car and nudged it repeatedly as she tried to drive to her parents, a court has heard. Paul Hammond, 35, was distraught at the break up of a 14-year relationship when he got behind the
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Bring your furry friends
If you have a rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, mouse, rat, gerbil in fact anything that squeaks and is furry with four legs, you may be interested in pet shows taking place at Lydiard Millicent Parish Hall on Saturday, August 28. A great day is in store with
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Campaigners on the march
COUNTRYSIDE campaigners from across Wiltshire and Dorset have vowed to return to Swindon after setting up a successful weekend stall. The Countryside Alliance had a stall in the town centre, complete with gun dogs and birds of prey, on Saturday. It was
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Actions not very neighbourly
APPROXIMATELY two weeks ago I saw a man pushing branches into the litter bin outside Liden Primary School. This later built up and could be seen as a blocked bin unusable by anyone else should they be litter tidy. I saw this man return across the road
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Who is going to enforce these laws?
I WAS pleased to hear of the new law regarding fireworks, but I'm concerned that there will be no one to police this law, in the same way that lots of laws in this country are flouted. I speak of the 20mph speed limits on town roads, the riding of cycles
