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Thatch home blaze tackled by 70 firefighters
A THATCHED house sparked a full-scale emergency in Burcombe, near Wilton, when it went up in flames. Seventy firefighters and 10 fire engines were called to the blaze at about 6.15pm on Friday. The fire was eventually brought under control six hours
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Sporting dinner will be a knockout
BOXING legend Sir Henry Cooper has lent his support to the Callum Kaye appeal. The former heavyweight champion will be the guest of honour at a sporting dinner, which has been organised by OTT Events, to raise funds for the youngster. The fundraiser
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Group backs changes to water bills
THE Consumer Council for Water has welcomed Thames Water's decision to introduce a fairer system of charging that applies only to customers who have requested a water meter but are unable to have one installed. Metered customers pay for the water they
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Trial date for alleged assault
A DATE has been set for the trial of a man accused of a violent robbery. Terry Stevens, pictured, was hit with a hammer as he made his way home from the Windmill pub, in Freshbrook on October 13. Appearing at Swindon Crown Court, Sheldon Thomas, 26
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ICE HOCKEY – FINAL SCORE: Swindon Wildcats 7 Wightlink Raiders 5
Two goals in the last 13 seconds from Joel Petkoff and fellow Canadian John Wheaton gave Swindon Wildcats a hard-fought 7-5 home win over bottom club Wightlink Raiders tonight. It completed a remarkable recovery for the Cats as they had trailed bottom
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Pupils learn lessons from the Climate Cops
CONSERVING energy, considering climate change and learning about alternative power sources are among the subject's children have been studying at a Swindon primary school. Pupils at Oak Tree Nursery and Primary School, in Priory Road, spent the day with
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ICE HOCKEY – SECOND PERIOD: Swindon Wildcats 5 Wightlink Raiders 4
Trailing 3-1 from the first period, Wildcats came out firing in the second, scoring after just 33 seconds. Matty Davies was the hero, forcing home a rebound from lee Richardson's shot. However, a goalmouth scramble at 23.53 saw former Swindon player
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Arty folk show off their skills
DOGS, ships and trains are just a few of the subjects featured in a new art exhibition. Lawn Art Group was set up a year ago after artist Debbie Tubb decided she wanted to give something back to the community. And judging by the group's exhibition at
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ICE HOCKEY – FIRST PERIOD: Swindon Wildcats 1 Wightlink Raiders 3
Wildcats made a disastrous start against Wightlink Raiders getting caught cold three times in the opening five minutes. The first came on only 44 seconds when former Cats player Andrew Shurmer powered home a shot from the point that flew past netminder
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Park cafes go out of business
TWO popular park cafés have closed after more than 18 years operating. Mark Johnston, who ran the businesses in Queens Park and Old Town Gardens, has moved out and the buildings have been fenced off. It follows a dispute between Swindon Council and
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Robot team scoops design prize
A TEAM team of home-educated youngsters have won a national robot building competition. The Tech HEd's, from Swindon, won the Technical Design Award in the UK and Ireland final of the FIRST LEGO League Robotics competition in Birmingham on Saturday,
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Man dies in road collision
A MAN has died after he was struck by two cars on Dorcan Way. The accident took place at 7.10pm last night between Covingham Drive and Kingfisher Drive. The man, who has not yet been identified by police, was crossing the road towards Nylands Road when
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COUNTY NEWS: New life for old brewery
A BUILDING that used to make beer, will soon be keeping people in the region entertained in other ways. A multi-million pound refurbishment has transformed a disused Cirencester brewery into an art gallery, theatre, café and hub of the community. The
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Revised speedway plans unveiled
SWINDON speedway manager Alun Rossiter is urging fans to show their support when revised stadium plans are submitted to councillors next week. The new stadium venue, with speedway and greyhound tracks, also includes plans for 450 houses and 16,000 square
