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Fans upset over football shirts
SWINDON Town fan Floyd Chamberlain feels that he's been ripped off after football kit he saved up for was destroyed' in one wash. The 14-year-old die-hard fan saved money from his paper round for a month to so that he could buy the £40 replica shirt
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Judge sums up before jury considers verdict
A JUDGE has told a jury they must find the teenagers accused of attacking Henry Webster guilty, if they are sure the boys were present during the hammer attack. Summing up at the end of five weeks' of evidence, Her Honour Judge Carol Hagen told the jury
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Second successive win for Swindon
SWINDON recorded their second successive win with a 41-29 victory away at bottom side Amersham & Chiltern in Southern Counties North. The home side scored a converted try after five minutes but, with Adam Westall pulling the strings, Swindon hit back
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Missing girl reunited with parents
A TEENAGER who went missing from her Eldene home has been found safe and well. Stacey Clifford, of Hewitt Close, pictured, had not been seen for several days in the run-up to her birthday at the weekend. But police have confirmed the 18-year-old was
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Keep your dog under control, warn police
DOG owners in the Cotswolds are being urged to take extra care when walking their pets near livestock. Livestock worrying from dogs is a real fear for farmers and is of a particular concern in lambing season when the result of this behaviour can result
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Pupils are helping to teach teachers
CHURCHFIELDS School will be helping pupils across the country to reach their full potential. The Salcombe Grove school was filmed for a promotional clip which will be screened on Teachers TV. The educational channel commissioned a production company
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Service is the victim's friend
VICTIMS of crime can feel very isolated and vulnerable - but a service which offers support and comfort wants people to know they are not alone. This week is Victim Support Week and staff in Wiltshire can expect to be busier than ever. The team of
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The rain in Spain
Today is cold and windy and drizzle, so yes we do get that weather too, however unlike my sunny weekend which took me up to the gorgeous village of Torrox, whereby the Pueblo(village) was holding an Arts & Craft day including local produce - which
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Pinehurst's netball hat-trick
Pinehurst completed a hat-trick of wins over the weekend, their Regional League Division Two side leading the way with a 43-34 success over Team Bath Tigers. Despite losing Debbie King with an ankle injury in the first quarter, Danni Coole and Sarah
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SWINDON SUNDAY LEAGUE: Wroughton to face Greyhound in KO Cup semis
Former winners Wroughton WMC and Greyhound are through to the semi-finals of the Knock Out Cup where they will be joined by Duckhams from Division Two. Tom Steptoe, Rich Saunders and Glenn Armstrong (2) helped Wroughton WMC defeat AFC Cricklade 4-0.
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Learn about art of tai chi
RESIDENTS who would like to try something new can get down to Christ Church Leisure Centre in Old Town next month for a day of tai chi. The one-day seminar will provide an introduction to the entire sequence of tai chi forms, known as the Beijing 24.
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Simon Cox
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Hot topics?
I can’t be arsed writing much today so thought it would be good to hopefully spark up a debate. I said around Christmas time that beardy bloke the Arch Bishop of Cadbury was a numpty. Can anyone argue against that now? Secondly, Heather ‘ my god,
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A hairy ride in the dark
Things are pretty hairy at the moment. Big waves and wind have meant that we have had to get the storm sails out. Helming at night is pretty scary, as it is pitch black- no moon or stars at all - and all of those big waves that are lurking out there
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Calling all people in Stratton!
THE Advertiser is looking to start an exciting new web project, aimed at putting the community at the heart of the news. Your Stratton will be for the use of all members of the community in Stratton - voluntary groups, Scouts and Guides, schools, the
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Schools prepare for strike action
A THOUSAND teachers could walk out of the town's schools if a proposed strike gets the go ahead. The National Union of Teachers (NUT) will ballot members to strike against the continued cutting of teachers' living standards. And teachers in Swindon
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Bassett's best at North Dorset
WOOTTON Bassett put in one of their best performances of the season as they won 29-12 at North Dorset to continue their promotion push from Southern Counties South. After a stubborn opening which saw both defences functioning well, the deadlock was broken
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A (paint) brush with the law
AN ADORING fan of a German shepherd dog that saved the life of a policeman has delivered a work of art to its handler. Judi Jones, a part-time artist, was inspired to recreate a photo from the Advertiser following the attack on PC Neil Sampson and his
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Coe leaves it late for Minety
A LAST-MINUTE Martin Coe try secured a 17-10 victory for Minety away at Wootton Bassett 2nd in Dorset & Wilts One North. On a heavy surface, both sides had problems keeping their feet and Minety, who came with only two substitutes, soon had to use both
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Nature's Way by Les Fox
Think on, young Bucks' in pubs and clubsYou may be one of oldgrey fox's cubsSo watch your chickswhen he's aboutOr he will have oneThat's no doubtBut they won't come to any harmWhen he's a roaminground the farmAll they will get ismany thanks''Cos the
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Oh, I wish I'd looked after me feet by Jean Spindler
Oh, I wish I'd looked after me feetBut the young have this need to compete,So when fashion beckonedWell, comfort came second,I wish I'd looked after me feet.Those ridiculous shoes that I choseRubbed heels and squashed up all me toes,My Mother would sighAs
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John Edmonds
Bar manager John Edmonds is the latest hunk to throw his hat into the ring. The 21-year-old works at the Spot bar, in Old Town.
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On the track of the Broad Street firebomber
STANDING in Broad Street at midnight the only thing I could hear was the gentle hum of distant traffic and frost crackling on car windows. So it was hard to believe that just over a week ago the same road was awash with firefighters trying to save a
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Headteacher Andrew Fleet to retire
NOVA Hreod School is looking for a new headteacher following Andrew Fleet's decision to call time on his career. Mr Fleet, 59, announced his retirement to staff and pupils and will be waving goodbye to the school in August. News of his retirement sparked
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SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Bluebirds flying high
A RAMPANT first-half display from Chippenham Town saw any goalscoring worries well and truly forgotten as they crushed Yate Town 4-0 away in the BGB Premier Division. Having drawn blanks in three consecutive games, the Bluebirds have now scored nine
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HELLENIC LEAGUE: Future looks bright for Highworth after make-shift side grab victory
DAVE Webb watched his young make-shift Highworth Town side pick up a 3-1 away win at Ardley United in the Hellenic League Premier Division, and then admitted the future's bright'. Highworth's boss saw his hand forced by injury and unavailability to six
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Pupils get a taste of Bollywood
PUPILS at Kingsdown School have been experiencing a taste of Indian culture with a week of Bollywood dancing and Indian cooking. The week of events was part of a month-long project on India and its culture. The youngsters aged 11 and 12 enjoyed playing
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SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Super subs win it for Marine
TWO goals in four minutes from second-half substitutes saw Supermarine snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in a frantic finale at Butlin Road. Trailing 1-0 to hosts Rugby with just 14 minutes to play, Mark Draycott brought Marine level and then winger
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HELLENIC LEAGUE: Smiles better for Burke
PAUL Burke spent the whole of Saturday night with a grin on his face after his side ended their miserable form in style - with a 2-1 win over league leaders Easington Sports in the Hellenic League Division One West. Goals in either half from Terry Moore
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Get on your bike... and be safe
A CAMPAIGN to cut the number of fatalities involving cyclists has been launched by Swindon's Community Safety Partnership. Two hundred reflective jackets and flashing lights will be offered to bike riders after three cyclists were killed on the town's
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Firefighters suffer attacks from yobs
BRICKS, stones and bottles are just some of the things Swindon's firefighters have had to face while serving the community. But despite just 12 recorded attacks on crews in Wiltshire, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) says the figures barely scratch the
