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The struggle goes on
Fairford's losing streak stretched to three matches after a five-wicket defeat against a lowly Tewkesbury side. Asked to bat, Fairford struggled for long periods against a limited but disciplined bowling attack. After Clarke departed for 12, Townsend
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LEADERS EASE TO NARROW WIN
Swindon won their top of the table Glos/Wilts Division 2 clash at home to Biddestone by three wickets. Biddestone won the toss and elected to bat, the opening pair of Mason and Thornton starting slowly against the accuracy of Willoughby, who bowled Mason
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FAMILY QUARTET INSPIRE VICTORY
Goatacre are one step closer to avoiding the drop from Glos/Wilts Division One with a convincing 83 -run win at home against fellow strugglers Lydney. Goatacre batted first and lost Steve Lines for just two. But Steve Gee and Matthew Wilkins batted sensibly
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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, Choral Evensong Friday 20: 5.30pm, Choral Evensong Saturday 21: 3.00 Holy Matrimony. 5.30pm, Choral Evensong.
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Veterans pay respects to fallen comrades
Veterans parade in the Market Square.SALISBURY veterans paraded in front of the city's war memorial on Monday, to commemorate the 59th anniversary of VJ Day. Ex-servicemen and representatives of the Salisbury and district branch of the Burma Star Association
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Show of support for village school
THE Farley community is planning a show of support for its troubled village school with a dinner and reunion. It has been a difficult year for Farley All Saints Primary, which was put in special measures following an Ofsted inspection. The school has
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Division faces cut in battalions
News that the infantry is to lose four battalions has led to speculation that at least one of them is likely to be from the Prince of Wales's Division, of which the locally recruited 1st Battalion The Royal Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Berkshire Regiment
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Fair helps clubs and causes
FIGHELDEAN'S 13th annual summer fair proved anything but unlucky - because it turned out to be the best ever. More than 3,000 visitors helped raise more than £4,600 at the fair and associated events, which has now been distributed to village groups and
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Mum's wish comes true
Mary Rankin with daughter Charmaine Burgess.A NINETY-year-old who had almost given up hope of seeing her terminally ill son again has had her wish to visit him granted. Last Wednesday, Mary Rankin and her daughter Charmaine Burgess flew to Tucson, Arizona
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Pub supporters voice objections
CAMPAIGNERS who have been fighting for more than a year to stop their local pub from being demolished to make way for new homes turned out in force at a planning hearing in Salisbury. Residents living in the Pauls Dene area of the city attended last week's
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Top nurse 'always has time for a chat'
POPULAR community nurse Linda Sutcliffe has been nominated for a top award, in recognition of her tireless work for patients in her care. Mrs Sutcliffe (46), who lives in Hamilton Park, Downton, is one of a team of seven community nurses working for the
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Concert is family reunion
The Berger enjoying a toast before their special concert at Elizabeth Court, Salisbury.AN 83-year-old Salisbury woman whose musical family live dotted across Europe enjoyed a very special concert at her home last weekend. Grace Berger's two sons and four
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Veterans pay respects to fallen comrades
Veterans parade in the Market Square.SALISBURY veterans paraded in front of the city's war memorial on Monday, to commemorate the 59th anniversary of VJ Day. Ex-servicemen and representatives of the Salisbury and district branch of the Burma Star Association
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Air crash: propellor fell off
A LIGHT aircraft that had to make a forced landing in a field near Coombe Bissett in June had lost one of its propeller blades and a second blade was badly damaged, a report has revealed. The aircraft's propeller hub had failed due to fatigue cracking
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City FC boss caught up in US hurricane
Salisbury FC manager Nick Holmes.SALISBURY City FC's manager Nick Holmes has terrifying first-hand experience of the destructive force of Hurricane Charley, which has wreaked havoc in Florida, leaving thousands homeless and causing damage running into
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Mum's wish comes true
Mary Rankin with daughter Charmaine Burgess.A NINETY-year-old who had almost given up hope of seeing her terminally ill son again has had her wish to visit him granted. Last Wednesday, Mary Rankin and her daughter Charmaine Burgess flew to Tucson, Arizona
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Let sun shine on executives
STRESSED executives looking for a place in the sun can visit a Spanish homes' exhibition at the end of the month. While England is deluged by unseasonal storms, Parador Properties and sister company VentaCenter is holding an exhibition at the De Vere
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Air and train services are getting better
BUSINESS leaders say air and rail services are improving in the south west but are less happy about the buses. A survey of more than 100 board rooms in the area, including several in Swindon, found that business leaders said the airport links such as
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Businesses miss a trick over pensions
ONLY six per cent of job adverts make any mention of pensions. Researchers from the TUC went through job supplements to see how many advertisements made reference to pension schemes. TUC general secretary Brendan Barber said: "Employers who offer a pension
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Firm suggests 'Driver MOT'
A SWINDON multi-national firm has warned bosses to make sure any company drivers are tested just as regularly as their vehicles. Arval PHH, which is UK's largest fleet and fuel management company, employs 1,100 people at its offices in Windmill Hill,
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We wish you were here
So far most of the summer has been a wash-out and one result has been a big drop in the number of people heading out from Swindon for fun days to the Cotswold Water Park. At the heart of the water park is Keynes Country Park where, because of the bad
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Flasher scares two girls sitting outside church
TWO young girls are in shock after a man indecently exposed himself in a churchyard. The youngsters, both 14, were in the grounds of St Mary's Church Rodbourne at 4.30pm on Monday when the incident happened. PC Rick Barnes, of Swindon police, said: "The
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Mobile phone thieves organise target areas of town
VIOLENT mobile phone thieves are targeting Walcot and Greenbridge. The thieves appear to be targeting young men between 15 and 20, and are also stealing bicycles. Police have received a large number of reports of thefts since the end of July. On some
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Crackdown on gangs in force
POLICE are to have the power to break up gangs of louts who are terrorising shoppers in Toothill and Freshbrook. Two dispersal orders covering village centres in both areas come into effect this weekend. Police hope the orders will reverse a worrying
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Jonathan's off to party in the house
Ref. 71785-11A SWINDON man has been given time off by his employers so he can spend a day in the Big Brother house. Jonathan Davis, 20, of Nythe, who works for Nationwide, can now take his place at a 12 hour party in the house at Elstree Studios in September
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Lethal weapon or fight club?
A MAN got so "hyper" watching the film Lethal Weapon that he punched a fellow resident who told him to be quiet, knocking out five of his teeth. Victim Thomas Clarke had no idea of the extent of his injury until he went to wash the blood out of his mouth
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Wood you like to find an interesting hobby?
Ref. 71449-25A GROUP that has carved a niche for itself in wood is hoping for some new members. Pinehurst Woodcarving Group has been running for about 14 years at Pinehurst People's Centre, but has dwindled to just seven members. Now the members want
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Sun shines on bright decisions
RESOLUTION and pledges are more likely to be made on holiday than in the New Year, a survey has revealed. Three-quarters of holidaymakers decide to make life-changing decisions after returning from a break in the sun, according to holiday company Thomson
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Mammoth attraction is on the way
The number of items on display in the centre's Gateway Centre exhibition area is to be increased It is hoped that the giant woolly mammoth skull which was found in a gravel pit at Ashton Keynes will provide the centrepiece in the education centre. The
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We wish you were here
So far most of the summer has been a wash-out and one result has been a big drop in the number of people heading out from Swindon for fun days to the Cotswold Water Park. At the heart of the water park is Keynes Country Park where, because of the bad
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Fun and games at cadet camp
ARMY cadets from two Swindon detachments have just returned from a two-week adventure in East Sussex. The youngsters from the Church Place and Peatmoor community centre units spent their time in the Ashdown Forest learning how to patrol, cook rations
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Oh brother! That was a silly idea
A MOTORIST tried to convince a traffic policeman that he was his own brother even after the officer took him home for identity documents and his brother opened the door, Swindon Magistrates Court heard. Kenneth Cox continued with his charade until someone
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Time to make up my mind
Ref. 71778-16A LEVELS: SARAH Gray relishes the idea of having an adventure once the stress of exam result day is over. The 18-year-old hopes to save up enough money to work with sea turtles during her gap year. She wants to take a break in her education
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A waiting game
Ref. 71760-24Tomorrow is D-Day for thousands of Swindon students. After weeks of waiting, they will then know what their A-Level results are. BHAVANI VADDE reports on the help available to them TOMORROW thousands of A-Level students in Swindon will experience
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Poveys join back-to-school fashion show
FOUR of Swindon's famous 15-strong brood of Poveys have been on the catwalk taking part in a back to school fashion show at Asda in West Swindon to raise cash for the NSPCC. Abbie, Jessica, Katie and Thomas Povey, who have 11 brothers and sisters, joined
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College to provide personal trainers for fitness
A TEAM of experienced personal trainers offer a range of services at the New College sports centre. They can tailor a training programme for each individual, catering for a number of health and fitness objectives. Weight loss can improve personal appearance
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Council disputes disability survey
A POLL to find the least "disabled-friendly" places in Britain has been topped by Swindon Council. But the authority insists that the findings are unfair because it provides aid for disabled people ranging from wheelchair access to large print editions
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Marlborough stung into winning action
Marlborough crushed sorry Wootton Bassett by 119 runs on Saturday to leave the home side in likelihood of being relegated for the second season running. In the process, Marlborough, moved up to their highest league position of the season of fifth. Skipper
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In The Nic of Time!
ANDY NICHOLAS has declared himself fit for battle should his manager wish to throw him into the derby day fray at Ashton Gate on Saturday. The young defender came through yesterday's 'appetiser' without a hitch as Town thrashed Bristol City reserves 5
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Teenagers hurt
TWO teenagers were injured after a crash between an offroad motorcycle and a car on Friday. The accident happened about 12.30pm, when the Kawasaki collided with a Volkswagen Polo on the road running through Bulford Camp. One of the teenagers riding on
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Badger mayhem
BURROWING badgers are wreaking havoc near ancient burial sites on Salisbury Plain. The army training estate north of Stonehenge is rich in archaeological artefacts and human remains that date back to around 3500BC. But the excavations of badgers have
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Award for cadet officer
A WILTSHIRE Army Cadet Force officer has been rewarded for his services to the force. Captain Peter White, of Netheravon, has been presented with the Army Cadet Force Medal for outstanding service to Wiltshire ACF. Lieutenant General Sir Maurice Johnston
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Hospital cars shake-up puts pressure on volunteers
SOUTH Wiltshire's community link schemes are preparing for an increase in their workload following changes in the car service run by Salisbury District Hospital. There are fears among many of the voluntary drivers, who are mostly retired, that they could
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Rodbourne'sbid for fours glory ends at Worthing
RODBOURNE CHENEY'S bid for glory in the National Fours Championship at Worthing is over. The quartet of Dave Royle, Rob Petrie, Roy Carter and Gary Morphet went out in the third round. In their opening match they came from 9-0 down to beat Middlesbrough
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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, Choral Evensong Friday 20: 5.30pm, Choral Evensong Saturday 21: 3.00 Holy Matrimony. 5.30pm, Choral Evensong.
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Hospital scare fails to spoil happy day
NEWLYWEDS Eric and Hannah Baker are now happily settling into married life after their big day was nearly called off when Hannah was rushed into hospital. Eric (31) was born with brain damage after complications during his birth and Hannah (25) has Down's
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Show of support for village school
THE Farley community is planning a show of support for its troubled village school with a dinner and reunion. It has been a difficult year for Farley All Saints Primary, which was put in special measures following an Ofsted inspection. The school has
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Brian goes back to nature for Ace of Hearts appeal
KEEN gardener Brian Till put on a brave face when he was persuaded to do a spot of nude gardening for the benefit of members of the Bemerton Flower Arranging Club. Wearing just a fig leaf and a pair of tights to hide his modesty, Brian put on his special
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Hospital cars shake-up puts pressure on volunteers
SOUTH Wiltshire's community link schemes are preparing for an increase in their workload following changes in the car service run by Salisbury District Hospital. There are fears among many of the voluntary drivers, who are mostly retired, that they could
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Heavy risk of going up in smoke due to arson
BUSINESSES are risking going up in smoke by not taking enough measures against the growing threat of arson. Government figures put the annual cost of arson to the UK economy at more than £2 billion, and a survey has found that more than half of companies
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Local gallery hosts work of Wiltshire landscape artist
Artistic director Juliet Reid, Charles Rodwell and gallery director Kevin MoneyA SWINDON gallery is hosting a one-man show by a Wiltshire artist. Gallery 39 in Godwin Court, Old Town, runs as a shop and gallery and this month is hosting an exhibition
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Warminster Forest 10 mile run
RUNNERS are invited to sign up for the scenic Warminster Forest 10 miles run, which takes place on Sunday, September 12. The run is a multi-terrain, undulating course through the scenic Longleat Estate. Starting near the centre of Warminster runners will
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Pizza man plans a delivery to Oz
Ref. 71797-11PIZZA manager Nick Onslow is hoping for a slice of the action in a world record attempt for the furthest food delivery. Nick, manager of Domino's Pizza in Old Town, is one of 10 managers from across the country hoping to be chosen to trek
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Come and chill out with Wade at his festival
Ref. 71764-38PEOPLE are being invited to chill out for charity at a festival being planned for next year. The Chillin' for Charity event is due to take place in the Town Gardens on July 9, 2005. Organiser Wade Hunkin, 20, is now embarking on a series
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Still no sign of Wayne missing for a week
Wayne LanfearTHERE is still no sign of missing man Wayne Lanfear, who has not been seen for a week. Mr Lanfear, 30, left his father's home in Wootton Bassett last Wednesday at 12.30pm. He was going to the bus stop in Longleaze Close but has not been seen
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Sylvia swoops to land Haydon Dace Cup
Sylvia Cottle became the first woman to win a Haydon St AS trophy on Sunday, when she won the club's 'Dace Cup' with 5lb 12oz from a swim just below the bridge at Hannington on the River Thames. The river was in perfect condition, good flow and colour
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Did workers breathe the killer dust?
Ref. 71802-39RAILWAY maintenance crews have been exposed for years to asbestos in trackside buildings in Wootton Bassett, it has been revealed. Network Rail has admitted the shocking situation that equipment rooms in two sites in the town have been contaminated
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Hopkins injury blow for Ciren
CIRENCESTER trek to Tiverton this evening without last season's top scorer Gareth Hopkins. The target man was kicked in the back during Ciren's 2-0 win over Histon on Saturday and has ruled himself out of tonight's Southern League Premier Division clash
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Two goals in a minute undo unlucky Marine
SWINDON Supermarine's first home game of the Southern League season ended in a 2-0 defeat to Evesham. The visitors took the lead in controversial fashion on 30 minutes when David Cairns' looping header dropped in despite offside protests. Evesham doubled
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Future for canal looks watertight
Ref. 24647-28ENTHUSIASTIC volunteers are more confident than ever of seeing their dream of a restored waterway finally becoming a reality. The Wilts and Berks Canal Trust has been included in a national programme of engineering work for the next 20 years
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Don't give them cash
A POSTER campaign will be launched in Swindon town centre next month to urge shoppers not to give money to beggars. The scheme is part of the Street Safe project unveiled earlier in the year. Under the plans, instead of money being given to vagrants,
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Pup owner warns of deadly disease
Ref. 71796-40 Pat Munster with English Bull Terrier Jimmy A PUPPY owner has warned dog-owners to be alert to the danger of a virus that almost killed her young pet. Pat Munster, 57, of Rodbourne recently bought an English Bull Terrier puppy, Jimmy, but
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Groups get set to spend windfall
FIVE community groups from Haydon Wick are looking forward to spending grants they have been awarded. More than £2,600 has been allocated to the groups from the Haydon Wick Fund of the Wiltshire Community Foundation. Among those benefiting are the Haydon
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Resident revels in life in Penhill
Ref. 71791-28NEW Penhill resident Angie Baker says there is nowhere she would rather live. Mrs Baker moved to the estate seven weeks ago from Wroughton, where she suffered from vandals and burglars. The 42-year-old says her life has been transformed by
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New waves
A NEW radio station could be operating full time in Swindon by next March. That is when a new commercial radio licence for the town will become available. Swindon FM has been lobbying for the licence since 2001, pledging to deliver a top quality dedicated
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All the fun of the fair
THE third annual autumn fair and fun run organised by members of Christ Church with St Mary's takes place on September 25. Money raised will be used by Christ Church to support their charitable giving for the year. As part of the fair there will be a
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Summer school is popular with kids
The latest Greenbridge Summer School is proving to be another success with local children and there is still one more free session next week. Last week's classes took place at Cannons Health Club with children enjoying a free art class hosted by staff
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Bank holiday warning to those travelling by rail
RAIL passengers travelling through Swindon face reduced services because of engineering works. The amended times are available from www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk and apply to high-speed First Great Western services and both long-distance and local First
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Battling to keep our post offices
Ref. 71795 Ferndale shopkeeper Sohail Awan with residents Jean Tucker and Kenneth Carter SAVE OUR POST OFFICES: DOZENS of Evening Advertiser readers have backed our campaign to save three Swindon post offices. They support the idea that post offices are
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Jobs created at new look superstore
FORTY jobs have been created in preparation for when the former Safeway store in Haydon Wick, Swindon, reopens as a Morrisons next month. Yorkshire-based Morrisons bought the Safeway chain earlier this year. It announced Safeways stores across the country
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Up, up and away to raise cash for appeal
SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: A SWINDON gliding enthusiast has found an original way of contributing to the Swindon Cancer Appeal. Barry Key, 45, a business development manager from Haydon Wick, is inviting guesses as to how long he can stay in the air in his
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Useful ways of filling the gap
Gap years are no longer the preserve of public school types. Upfront tuition fees mean that people are using their gap year to earn money to fund their way through university or gain real work experience. Students applying for university in 2004-5 but
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Where you can find help
A LEVELS: HERE is a list of useful websites and contact numbers for when the A Level results are published: To find out more about Connexions in Swindon and Wiltshire, see www.cx4u.org.uk For more information about higher education visit www.aimhigher.ac.uk
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Simon's looking forward to student life but debt worries him
Ref. 71792-03A LEVELS: IT'S been an anxious wait for student Simon Ward. The 18-year-old needs three B grades to secure his place on a creative writing degree at the London Metropolitan University Simon, who lives in Lyneham, took A-Levels in English,
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Cameras to be used by pubs to catch yobs
A ROGUES gallery of yobs is to be created as part of Swindon's blitz on drink-fuelled violence. Pub staff will use digital cameras attached to mobile radios to snatch photographs of troublemakers. These will be sent instantly to licensees across town,
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Chance to tour Roman site
THERE will be more chances to tour the Roman site at Groundwell Ridge where exciting finds were made at digs last month. Heritage Open Days are being held by English Heritage to allow visitors free access and a guided tour. Among the finds during this
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A new standard for Legion
SUNDAY will see the Stratton St Margaret branch of the Royal British Legion have its new standard dedicated. Members and well-wishers will gather at St Philips Church in Beechcroft Road for the ceremony, which will begin at 10.30am. The ceremony will
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Ramblers ready to welcome you
LES Slinn's article on August 4 under the headline walking is easy step on path to good health contained some excellent advice for those making a start on this form of exercise, such as gradually building up the length and pace of your walking. Walking
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Argument over site does not seem to affect Bath
AS someone who used to work at Bath's Royal United Hospital I am mystified by the argument from Bath University that it needs the new Swindon campus to be next to GWH, in order to provide medical research and teaching. In Bath the university is located
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Unwelcome choice is all we will have
I AM sorry Mr Davis has chosen to personalise the important issues around the University of Bath's plans for expansion in Swindon in his condemnation of my recent remarks (letters August 4). The university's proposal is profoundly important for the future
