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Petkoff tames Tigers
WILDCATS got their EPL play-off push back on track with a much needed victory at fellow strugglers Telford Tigers this evening. It was an all-Canadian affair for Cats, as top scorer Joel Petkoff and centre John Wheaton combined to give the visitors
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Marine subs stun Rugby with late double strike
SUPERMARINE came from a goal down at half time to beat Rugby Town 2-1 in a contest that exploded into life late in the second period. Having arrived just 15 minutes before kick off, Marine found themselves a goal down inside 30 seconds, on-loan Walsall
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Feeling Good!
That's more like it, I lost 3lbs this week so I'm feeling good. The most noticeable difference though is ny body shape. I can actually see a change in myself which is slightly weird and just a bit scary.... So I am still at the gym, did something REALLY
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Parents win fight for new school
A NEW school is set to ease the shortage of infants and primary age places in north Swindon. An extra £8m has been secured to tackle the lack of school provision in the Oakhurst area, much to the delight of parents. It follows months of work between
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Lou the lamb's got a spring in her step
A BLACK sheep who was left out in the cold after being orphaned has a new family. Lou the lamb, adopted by Lower Shaw Farm, has already begun to feel the effects of a loving family, as she now resembles a cuddly dog' rather than a cold Welsh mountain
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Addicts are urged to speak up over rogue heroin batch
ADDICTS are being urged not to fear coming forward for help if they think they have taken a dangerous dose of heroin. Police have announced that a deadly cocktail containing the date rape drug rohypnol, which incapacitates users, is circulating. The
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MPs.
The news this week featured a couple of stories about bugging MPs. why not? They bug me. If they are going to be yapping to jailed suspected terrorists why should they not be? Apparently, with due concern about your activities, any of us can be bugged
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Man savaged by rottweiler
A MAN was savaged by a Rottweiler after the snarling animal broke free from its tether outside shops in Nythe. Lawrence Kirvy was bitten on his legs and thigh as he tried to fight off the animal. The 49-year-old was taken to hospital where he was treated
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TURF TALK: King targets Franchoek for another Triumph
WITH the Cheltenham Festival just over a month away, this year's JCB Triumph Hurdle has attracted 91 entries, including 32 from Ireland and four from France. Local trainer Alan King could saddle his third winner of the race in four years if recent course
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TURF TALK: Unlucky break gives Hughes a dream ride
BROAD Hinton trainer Andy Turnell caused a few eyebrows to be raised ahead of today's feature race at Newbury, the £150,000 Totesport Trophy Handicap Hurdle, by booking top Flat jockey Richard Hughes to ride his charge Blue Bajan. With regular rider
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TURF TALK: Fine's win eases pain for Martin
MARLBOROUGH trainer Martin Bosley had a welcome change of luck when his charge Fine Ruler won the seven-furlong maiden at Kempton in midweek ridden by local jockey George Baker. "It was all very emotional," said the Lockeridge handler, whose father John
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GOLF: Clubs' charity dates set
THE Home Farm Trust Charity Golf Day will again be staged at Wrag Barn this spring, writes Ernie Newell. The annual fund-raiser for the Bristol-based charity for people with learning difficulties will be played over the 6,600-yard parkland course on
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GOLF: Lefty Rod swings in at Wrag Barn
THE Wrag Barn club will have a "southpaw" at the helm again this year, writes Ernie Newell. Rod Grinsted, who was elected club captain at last week's annual meeting, has driven into office as successor to fellow left-hander Steve Powers. Grinsted, 49
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JUNIOR ICE HOCKEY: Haringey's dogs tamed
PUMAS went five points clear in Under 14 South One with a 3-2 win over Haringey Greyhounds at Alexandra Palace. The win extended their unbeaten run to 12 and left them on course to win the section and a place in the play-offs. Yet they made it hard
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JUNIOR ICE HOCKEY: Mowhawks in a Hayes!
TWO empty-net goals in the last minute from Jamie Hayes enabled Swindon Cougars to complete a fine comeback and secure a 5-2 home win over Chelmsford Mohawks. They trailed 2-1 at halfway but Hayes, a third line regular in the senior Wildcats team making
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ATHLETICS: All set for the Sunshine State - Yasmin lands Florida place
YASMIN Smith has been offered a four-year scholarship to study and run at the University of South Florida. The 18-year-old Swindon Harrier was literally bombarded with offers from colleges in America after winning the South West Schools' 3000m title
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BASKETBALL: Junior team in need of a Sonic boom
THE final buzzer could be set to sound on the future of part of the Swindon Sonics Juniors unless new players join the club, writes ANTHONY MARSHALL. That is the fear of coach Carl Williams, who has seen mini-basketball training numbers dry up to as
