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Terminally-ill man delivers a poem for the people
A TERMINALLY-ILL man, who has made his life's mission to inspire people, has written a Valentine's Day poem for the people of Swindon. Paul Wilkinson, who has motor neurone disease, a degenerative illness, says he tries to keep fit and healthy through
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Liden youngsters get a yen for Japan
JAPANESE women from the Honda factory brought a flavour of Japan to a Swindon school. Liden Primary School organised the visit after a week of Japanese-based work they had undertaken at the start of term. The three-day event was brought about through
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Inside Tips For Men
This is taken from an email I received earlier, thought it may b useful to you guys, especially Grumpy :) 9 WORDS WOMEN USE FREQUENTLY 1. Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up. 2. Five Minutes
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Valentines Memories
http://archive.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/2004/2/17/125195.html Alfie is 4 tomorrow!
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Praise is served up for school's meals
A SCHOOL has gained the seal of approval from a healthy eating expert. Ridgeway School in Wroughton invited Prue Leith, chairwoman of the School Food Trust, to talk to them about the Government's healthy eating policy. Ms Leith said: "I thoroughly enjoyed
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Put your heart and sole into jog, say organisers
ORGANISERS of a charity fun run are reminding people that they still have time to enter. The Hearts First Jog in Lydiard Park gives people the chance to have fun and help save the lives of people living with heart disease in Wiltshire. The British Heart
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The Warminster Interview - Part One
Steve Dewey, co-author with John Ries of In Alien Heat, and Kevin Goodman, author of Cradle of Contact, are considered experts on the Warminster events in the 1960s and 1970s. We spent a couple of pleasant hours on top of a warm and sunny Cradle Hill
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Town's employment will help cushion economic bite
RISING inflation has put the possibility of further interest rate cuts in doubt for the next few months, offering little relief for homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages. The Consumer Price Index the official measure of inflation, rose to a seven-month
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Pupils are currying flavour!
CHILDREN have been given a taste of Indian cooking by those who do it best. The Jewel In The Crown Indian Restaurant, in Victoria Road, showed children from South Marston Primary School what goes on behind the scenes of a busy restaurant. Teacher Victoria
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Locarno plan is approved
PLANS to transform the Old Town Locarno have been approved by councillors. Some residents had objected to the height of the development and said the proposal to build 129 flats on the site would add to existing pressure on car parking in the area. But
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Pre-school rises from ashes to gain excellent report
A PRE-SCHOOL that was targeted by arsonists has risen from the ashes to earn praise from Ofsted inspectors. Thames Pre-School, in Cricklade, has been given a good Ofsted report with outstanding features after a recent visit from the Government inspectors
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Speedway stadium plans approved
THE future of speedway in Swindon has been secured after plans to build a new stadium for the sport were approved by councillors. The committee members agreed that the new stadium at Blunsdon would bring a much-needed boost to the area. Alun Rossiter
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Focus on crimebusting
YOUNG people from Swindon have made a film to prove to local schoolchildren that crime doesn't pay. The Youth Offending Team is hoping that the film, which will be shown in schools across Swindon, will deter would-be criminals. Kevin Leaning, head of
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Nat fights frazzle fad
A TEENAGER is enjoying a new lease of life after breaking her addiction to burnt bangers. Nat Holland, 19, of St Andrews Ridge, wanted to change her eating habits, but never realised how unhealthy her lifestyle was until she took part in BBC 3's Freaky
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Max Moore.
Max Moore,75, was nominated by his wife.
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Robins announce Associate Partners
SWINDON Robins today announced their two Associate Partners for the 2008 speedway season. Buoyed by the news of a potential stadium redevelopment at Blunsdon, Robins have confirmed George White Superbikes and M&S Van and Truck Rentals as Associate Partners
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Traders fears over new car parking rules
TRADERS in Wootton Bassett are demanding a review on parking in the town to restrict the amount of time vehicles can spend in the High Street. North Wiltshire District Council is now holding a consultation on the parking issue. One solution would be
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Cleaning up after graffiti taggers
SWINDON Council leader Rod Bluh has followed in the footsteps of a former Prime Minister. For the councillor was so fed up with seeing graffiti scrawled on the old canal walls between the Oasis and Hawksworth Industrial Estate he decided to help clean
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Valentines day
Being grumpy is a total way of life. Being forced to worship at the altar of commercialism is one way guaranteed to set a grump of into full flow and nothing more is guaranteed to make a grumpy person grumpier than February 14th. Buy a bunch of flowers
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French link boosts Dolphins
Swindon Dolphin teamed up with French Club, Girondins de Bordeaux, for the first time, to compete in the International Grand Prix Arena Des Girondins De Bordeaux over the weekend. Four Dolphins were able to get in valuable long course preparation before
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Time for you to reveal all!
TOWN fans were given a bit of a thrill at last night's match against Cheltenham when Billy Paynter pulled down skipper Hasney Aljofree's shorts to reveal his Superman pants. The prank came after the Adver's back page which showed Aljofree as Superman
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Slick Bath sink sad Swindon
SWINDON were outclassed by a powerful City of Bath side as they failed to extend their winning run to three matches. In a contest bossed by the visitors from start to finish, Swindon were fortunate not to lose by a greater margin, the 2-0 scoreline scarcely
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Just Words by M Turton
Words and thoughts are preciousGuard them with your tongue.Never speak an unkind word,If only meant in fun.Whisper a kind word todayIn somebody's ear.Just a word could change that dayTo happiness from fear.Friendship helps the world go round.If people
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It's wheelie bin 100 days
IT HAS proved to be one of the most divisive issues in the borough for many years. Yet the signs are that Swindon's fortnightly rubbish collections are slowly overcoming early teething problems. Councillors say that the scheme has been an overwhelming
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Barry turns up the heart
AnglingTHE weekend saw a major improvement in the weather and with this the fishing improved. Weights were well up on previous weeks, and after nearly a week with no rain, matches were being held again on the rivers. Coleview AC held their match at
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Battle to cut knife crime
EVERY two and a half days a person in Swindon faces being stabbed. Knife crime penetrated every area of the town in 2007 it is revealed in freedom of information figures obtained by the Adver. Police dealt with 146 knife related crimes including stabbings
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Jamie's got a new pad man
JAMIE Cox has returned to his Swindon roots as he continues to look for an extra edge that will help him in his bid to become World Champion. The Swindon southpaw is still committed to Richie Woodhall's Birmingham-based training team but, on a part-time
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Mallet hammered by Bassett
HockeyWOOTTON Bassett maintained their 100 per cent home record with a 7-2 defeat of Wilts & North East Somerset 1 rivals Shepton Mallet. Having lost for only the third time this season the previous weekend, Bassett were nervous in the opening minutes
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Crying Boy gets further begging ban
CRYING boy Wayne Rose has been given his third Asbo. Rose, 28, pictured, who is notorious for trying to con the people of Swindon with his sob stories, was handed a new interim Asbo banning him from begging. Swindon Magistrates' Court gave Rose the
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Ladies no match for in-form Falmouth
WOOTTON Bassett Ladies 1sts, facing one of their sternest tests of the season, lost 8-2 at home to Falmouth, who are currently second in Premier 2. The visitors showed their supremacy in a spectacular display of speed and accuracy. They scored the
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Free bus travel for over 60s and disabled
AN ENHANCED travel scheme that will benefit everyone aged over 60 or registered disabled is set to be introduced by North Wiltshire District Council. From April 1, people aged 60 and over or who are disabled will be able to travel on buses throughout
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It's a right Royle effort from Nationwide staff
COMIC actor Ralf Little, one of the stars of hit series The Royle Family, brought more smiles to Nationwide at the building society's Employee Community and Environment Awards. Individuals and groups from Nationwide Building Society collectively raised
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Webb remains upbeat despite drubbing
DETERMINED Dave Webb pledged not to get too despondent after his Highworth Town side were crushed 4-0 by title-chasing North Leigh at the Elms. Phil Corcoran hit the crossbar for the hosts and Gary Hill should have done better from Dan Hilder's teasing
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Marine are hit for six
MARK Collier was hoping to have a selection headache after last night, but he had to settle for a nasty hangover instead after his Supermarine side were thrashed 6-0 by rampant Clevedon Town. With a place in the semi-finals of the Errea (Southern League
