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Sam's out of range
SAM Parkin looks unlikely to be heading to Loftus Road next season despite further speculation linking him with his boyhood favourites. The Evening Advertiser understands that while Ian Holloway is indeed a member of the Parkin fan club, his summer transfer
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Visitors enjoy flitting among the fritillaries
77032-118HORTICULTULISTS in their hundreds have been gathering in Cricklade for a glimpse of one of the country's rarest flowers. North Meadow in Cricklade is one of the few places in the country where the rare snakes head fritillary flourishes and over
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Film review - The Interpreter (12A)
In an imposing building, located on the east side on Manhattan, diplomacy reigns supreme. Within the hallowed corridors and halls of the United Nations headquarters, global crises are addressed and hopefully averted. One poorly chosen word can destroy
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Drummers are on the right beat
77025-03A GROUP of young musicians are trying to drum up support for the chance to play in public. The Swindon Mela Dhol drumming group came together four months ago to prepare for the July's Mela and Swindon Summer Festival. Since then they have come
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Footie fan has dream come true
FRIENDS of football fan Michael Flatman will be green with envy this morning when he tells them of his adventures at Liverpool at the weekend. On Saturday, 10-year-old Michael lived out a dream when he walked out on the pitch at Anfield as the team's
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School faces half million overspend
Head teacher Jan ShadickA SWINDON secondary school is heading for a half million pound overspend Headlands School currently has a budget deficit of £250,000 and education officers predict that by the end of this year this could go up to £500,000. The
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Visitors enjoy flitting among the fritillaries
77032-118HORTICULTULISTS in their hundreds have been gathering in Cricklade for a glimpse of one of the country's rarest flowers. North Meadow in Cricklade is one of the few places in the country where the rare snakes head fritillary flourishes and over
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Evening stroll
ENJOY an evening stroll around Coleshill estate tomorrow. The walk will go through wood and parklands to the River Cole. Rebecca Rees, of the National Trust, said: "The trees are starting to sprout leaves and springtime flowers such as the snakeshead
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Call for helpers
VOLUNTEERS are wanted to help organise the 2005 children's fete at Faringdon Road Park. The fete, which will include games, races, rides, stalls, fireworks and local bands, will be held on August 13. Anyone who would like to book a stall, has an idea
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Wiltshire kids lift trophy
WILTSHIRE'S talented batch of youngsters triumphed 4-1 against Devon to lift the Nick Parry Memorial Trophy at the County Ground. After falling behind early, Yan Klukowski levelled for Wiltshire's under 18s and Corsham's Jamie Lyons duly put them in front
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Corsham are back in the title chase
CORSHAM are suddenly back in the race for the Screwfix Premier title. Nobby Bush's men enjoyed a clinical 4-0 win at Bridport, while leaders Bideford lost 1-0 at Keynsham and second-placed Frome drew 0-0 with Welton. If Corsham win their three games in
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£23,000 theft
A £23,000 diamond ring has been stolen from a Cirencester jeweller's. The 1.5 carat sparkler set in platinum went missing from John Titcombe Jewellers in Market Place at around 2pm last Wednesday. Police suspect a man and woman who left the store apparently
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Hot Scott puts pressure on
A hat-trick from Scott Lane helped New College to a 5-1 win over Devizes Town Reserves to keep to the Swindon outfit's hopes of the Wiltshire Premier Division title alive, writes RAY BURROUGHS. With the sides level on a goal apiece at the break, Lane
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Elton tells all
SINGER Elton John opens his heart to Sir David Frost in a television documentary this week. Elton, who will be appearing at Swindon's County Ground on June 19, will be talking to Sir David in the programme called Inside Elton's World, revealing secrets
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Lawyer dies in skiing accident
A SKIING accident has claimed the life of an Aldbourne man. Ian Gardener, 36 fell to his death while skiing off-piste in Switzerland The lawyer fell some 300 metres (984 ft) after losing his footing ending up in a snow gully at the resort of Verbier in
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Rail passengers may face delay
RAIL passengers face delays and lengthened journey times over the May Bank Holiday. Network Rail plans to carry out engineering works between Reading and London Paddington, which will affect passengers travelling from Swindon to London. On Saturday April
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Libraries to launch bookcrawl scheme
THE National Baby Bookcrawl will be launched at another Swindon library on Monday. The scheme, which is aimed at children under four, will be launched at Park Library at 10.30am on Monday. After joining the library, every time the youngsters visit they
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Quiz to boost charity funds
BREAKTHROUGH Breast Cancer in Wiltshire is holding a fundraising quiz evening. The event will take place at the Haydon Wick Workingman's Club in Blunsdon Road, Haydon Wick on Tuesday, May 3 at 7.30pm. Those taking part in the charity event have to join
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Prize time for winning team
One of the award-winning photographs by Adver photographer Stuart Harrison THE Evening Advertiser has picked up a string of local awards for outstanding journalism. We triumphed in several categories at this year's Wiltshire Media Awards. And one of our
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Company removes banners
A CAMPAIGNING mum says she will paint her fence with slogans after her protest banners were removed. Karen Kelly, 47, of Manor Crescent, off Akers Way, Moredon, wants a mobile phone mast moved from outside her home. On Tuesday Mrs Kelly and other local
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Have you got what it takes to be a castaway?
THERE is still time to become an island castaway in September in aid of the Anthony Nolan Trust. The Island Challenge is a five-day long event which will abandon 24 people on a remote island off the south coast. Three people from Swindon have already
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But Malone defiant as Tykes carry off the cup
Twickenham fall-guy Chris Malone last night insisted that Bath must "get back on the bike" after enhancing their growing reputation as cup final chokers. And the Australian fly-half, who missed two vital penalties and threw out a reckless interception
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Chippenham lose top spot
WITH just three games left, Chippenham has been deposed from the summit of the Southern Premier. A 1-1 draw at home to third-placed Bedford allowed Histon to take over at the top by a point courtesy of their 3-0 romp against relegated Solihull. The title
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Don't panic Mr Collier...
SUPERMARINE'S league position is starting to look a little precarious. A 4-1 home defeat to Yate on Saturday and results elsewhere going against them leaves the men from Hunts Copse looking at the serious threat of relegation. Despite banking their best
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Jones' strike earns Bassett crucial point
Wootton Bassett earned a precious Hellenic Premier Division point as they salvaged a 1-1 draw at home to eighth-placed Almondsbury. That was enough to lift them outside the bottom two the widely predicted cut-off point for the drop. In a contrast of styles
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Tots get creative at new play sessions
77006-32TOTS got crafty at the Arts Centre for the launch of a new parent and toddler group. Childminder Nicky Ge, of Pembroke Park, Swindon, has set up Creative Tots to get toddlers interested in art. Based on creative art, the sessions will feature
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Stepping out for charity
Natalie King, 31, and Lucy Skittrall, 37DOZENS of Swindon runners have been at the forefront of the 25th London Marathon. They were among the 30,000 people who pounded the streets of the capital in the 26-mile race. Taking first place in the women's race
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Teenager beaten up with ninja weapon
Sean Kearney with his mother Jenny 77015-23A GANG of thugs viciously assaulted a teenager with a ninja weapon having chased him through the town centre. And now the victim's mother is calling for tighter controls on the sale of martial arts weapons on
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Car blaze on M-way
A CAR travelling eastbound on the M4 between junctions 17, Chippenham, and 16, West Swindon, burst into flames before coming to rest on the hard shoulder at around 11.30am on Saturday. No one was hurt in the incident.
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Hurry to join race
PLACES are filling up for this year's Race for Life events in Swindon. Cancer Research UK's Race for Life will be returning to the town for the sixth time in June. The popular five kilometre, women-only fundraiser takes place on both June 4 at 2pm and
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First class site
STONEHENGE features on stamps due for release on Thursday. The set of eight stamps are being produced to celebrate World Heritage Sites, created by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation in 1972. The ancient stones will appear
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All set for May fair
COMMUNITY leaders in Pinehurst hope to make this year's May Day fair the best yet. The event takes place each year at the Pinehurst Community Centre. A host of stalls and family fun will be on offer between 11am and 2.30pm on May 7. Anyone wanting to
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Bassett's big point
LEIGH Jones' second-half strike earned Wootton Bassett a priceless point against high-flying Almondsbury. That return was enough to lift them outside the bottom two of the Hellenic Premier Division. And with two clubs tipped to face the drop, they will
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Food gets very burnt
A SKIING accident has claimed the life of an Aldbourne man. Ian Gardener, 36 fell to his death while skiing off-piste in Switzerland The lawyer fell some 300 metres (984 ft) after losing his footing ending up in a snow gully at the resort of Verbier in
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Children want big celebrity parties
BIRTHDAY boys and girls are no longer satisfied with pass-the-parcel and musical chairs. Instead, youngsters today want celebrity appearances by TV presenters Geordie duo Ant and Dec, pictured, or Dick and Dom. A survey by sweet firm Haribo said peer
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Clean-up planned for ambulances
BOSSES from Wiltshire Ambulance Trust have confirmed that they are holding talks with a cleaning specialist firm. Previously, Paul Gates, pictured, the trust's operations manager, admitted that cleaning standards on board its fleet of ambulances were
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Fair open to all
ST GEORGE'S Day will be marked in style at an Old Town school. Lethbridge Primary School is holding a St George's Day Fair on April 23, including a table top sale and an organic food fair. From 11am until 2pm local organic farmers will be selling their
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Tour the Cotswolds on the bus
BUS firm Thamesdown Transport is to re-introduce its popular X99 Cotswold Express route in May. The seasonal route will be introduced on May 31 and will run on Tuesdays until August 30. The route offers half-day visits to either Lechlade, the Cotswold
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Brunel's legacy spans the test of time
WESSEX Trains has launched an engine with unique Brunel 200 livery as part of the celebrations of the great engineer's life. The rail operators have even called it 'Isambard Kingdom Brunel'. Wessex Trains has named a frontline 'class 158' train after
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Thief snared by hospital CCTV
CHARITY box thief Simon Ambler has returned to a life of crime this time potentially harming heart patients. Last year, the 28-year-old was jailed for six-months for a string of offences including stealing a Barnardo's collection box. Now he
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Farewell to my lifelong friend
Tracy Parker, left, and Kathy Moore who died of cancer in 2001. Ref: 77005-03A LIFELONG friend has paid tribute to devoted mum Kathy Moore. Kathy, 45 of Middleaze, died this week after a short fight with cancer. Her best friend of 20 years Tracy Parker
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Orchestra hopes to turn notes into notes
SWINDON Symphony Orchestra will be giving a concert to raise funds for international poverty relief. The programme for the concert includes the Ruy Blas Overture by Mendelssohn, Dvorak's New World Symphony and the Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola
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Can you spare time for the elderly?
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help brighten up the lives of older people in Swindon. Age Concern has nearly 200 volunteers in the Swindon area, but is always looking for more people, who can give an hour or two a week to visit someone regularly in their own
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Sam sets pace for hospital's baby care unit
A Swindon man is running a half marathon to raise money for the special care baby unit at the Great Western Hospital. Sam Gillespie, 31, is hoping local companies will back him after he was inspired by the care a relative received at the hospital. Mr
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Carnival capers are on the cards
Last Year's event Ref: 71274-39PREPARATIONS are well under way for this summer's Wroughton Carnival. Organiser Sue Carter has coordinated the event for the past 10 years. And she says this year promises to be the biggest and best yet. The fun and games
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There's no vital spark
ELECTION NOTEBOOK with Parliamentary Correspondent Mark Hookham: The most common plea belated to voters by nervous election strategists before this campaign kicked off was "don't support the Stay At Home Party". In the 2001 only 59 per cent of people
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Ignore the elderly at your peril
Eileen Luker, 79, with volunteer carer Nathan Baine Ref: 76985-86PENSIONERS at a Swindon day centre are gearing up for an important day on May 5. But it is not the election they are excited about it's a birthday party. Fessey Day Centre turns five years
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Still rubbish!
Down in the Dumps Bin bags are still left uncollected on St Austell Way Ref: 77010-30DESPITE attempts to clean up its act Swindon Council still has its work cut out. The council has apologised for the chaos that followed the introduction of the town's
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Driver lied to police about his identity
Walcot motorist Kenneth Brown has admitted twice lying about who he was when he was stopped by police. The 26-year-old, who does not have a full licence or insurance, gave officers someone else's details when he was pulled over while driving. Brown first
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Questions regarding finances need answering
Open letter to Mayor of Marlborough, Graham Francis - I would like to take this opportunity to restate how successful I thought the 2004 celebrations were. At the annual parish meeting last week you promised to reply within seven days to letters regarding
