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Home security
A story this week I heard out of the USA tickled me. A man’s neighbour was being burgled and when the homeowner caught and challenged the robber, he fled. Now the man having heard a commotion was about to peep over his fence when the burglar appeared
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Don't let them in, warn police
POLICE have urged people not to let strangers into their homes. The warning comes days after prolific distraction burglar Shane Jarvis was jailed. In yesterday's Advertiser Eileen Halfpenny, 81, of Saxon Close, Cricklade, told how Jarvis tried to con
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Allison heads above the rest
SAM Allison's headed winner six minutes from time kept Chippenham Town clinging to the coat-tails of the Southern League leaders, and condemned rivals Cirencester Town to another damaging home defeat. Allison rose highest to convert Martin Paul's floated
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Staff anger as firm goes into administration
A SHOPFITTING company employing 350 people has gone into administration. The JDS Group, which manufactures joinery, metal and plastics, has its headquarters in Faringdon and other plants in the West Midlands and Norfolk. The company has been in business
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'Tourists will flock to canal'
A SUPPORTER of plans for a new canal through Swindon has hit back at negative comments featured in the Adver' s letter pages. Roy Cartwright is chairman of the Swindon branch of the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust. He believes that the canal project could
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Free fun for youngsters
FAMILIES can enjoy a day of free fun activities in Cricklade this week. Barnardo's South West is organising a number of events in partnership with the town's library on Friday for families with children aged up to five. Youngsters can enjoy a soft play
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Wrong-way driver dies after crash
A PENSIONER who drove the wrong way up a dual carriageway has died following a head-on collision. The 75-year-old man from Shrivenham was driving against the flow of traffic on the A417 near Cirencester on Saturday afternoon when he collided with another
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Spreading the composting message
VOLUNTEERS are spreading awareness of composting thanks to a council-funded scheme. A Compost Ambassadors training course was held on Saturday at Lower Shaw Farm so people could learn about composting and how they can help others recycle. It was set
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Jet fighter to take UK bow at Fairford
THE world's most advanced jet fighter will make its UK debut at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford this summer. The F-22A Raptor, from the US Air Combat Command, represents a new generation of fighter aircraft incorporating state-of-the-art
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See the Barclays Premier League Trophy
The Barclays Premier League trophy is unlikely to be hoisted aloft at the County Ground in the near future. But Barclays Bank is giving football fans in Swindon the opportunity to see at first hand the ultimate prize in English football and have their
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When they called a hut their home
PEOPLE who lived in Nissen huts on a disused airfield in the period after the Second World War were reunited on Saturday. Residents who lived at Blakehill, near Cricklade, between 1947 and 1955 met at the Jenner Hall in the town to share a cup of tea
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Ofsted delights Nythe Primary
A SCHOOL is proving so successful that pupils don't want to go home, according to a glowing Ofsted report. Nythe Primary School in Nylands Road, which fought the threat of closure six years ago, has been rated a good school with some outstanding elements
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Toddler pinned by Rottweiler attack
A MUM has spoken of the terrifying moment two dogs fought on top of her young son. Lisa Smith, from West Swindon, was terrified to discover a 12-stone Rottweiler attacking her greyhound as two-year-old Liam sat in his pushchair. The 35-year-old mum-of-two
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FOOTBALL: 10-man Marlborough book semi-final spot
MARLBOROUGH Town booked their place in the semi-finals of the Corsham Print Senior Cup, beating Premier Division leaders Wroughton 4-2 despite being down to 10 men for the majority of the match. Doug Imrie was the villain for the home side, sent off
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The benefits of hindsight
Q. Hi Andy. The music business has always been sort of a fickle monster. In hindsight, why do you think XTC never received such enormous international acclaim? Outside of what I read about the very poor treatment you had received from Virgin, do
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To tell the truth, I love new Springer show
COMPANY director Paul Rawlings has put his reputation and his relationship with his loved ones on the line in a bid to scoop a £50,000 television quiz show jackpot. The 29-year-old, from West Swindon, appears in the hot seat on Sky One's Nothing But
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It's a tricky one...
Q. I want to learn the three chord trick, do I have to cut off three of the strings on my guitar? Andy Scott A. Oh Andy of the Antarctic. You silly Billy, of course you don't. Everyone knows you can only play a three chord trick on the flute. Andy
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Fairford do the double over Bassett
FAIRFORD completed the double over Wootton Bassett 2nd with a comprehensive 28-0 victory at the Twin Rivers ground on Saturday. The hosts outplayed Bassett from the kick-off, putting in one of their best displays of the season. Mike Bowman got the
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Heart-stopping stuff for Pethick
FOUR goals, four penalties and a dodgy heart for the manager - that was how Chris Pethick summed up his side's amazing 2-2 draw away at leaders Easington Sports in the Hellenic League Division One West. With 17 minutes remaining, Purton were two down
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HELLENIC LEAGUE: Shrivenham boss demands ruthless streak
SHRIVENHAM manager Pete Horwat has demanded to see a ruthless side to his shot-shy team, following their 3-1 defeat at Lydney Town in the Hellenic League Premier Division. Scott Lane's goal five minutes before half-time was all Shrivvy had to show for
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College fall short against Stow-on-the-Wold
SWINDON College Old Boys scored two tries against Stow-on-the-Wold, but it was nowhere near enough as the Gloucestershire hosts ran in seven of their own to take a 39-12 win. The home side took the lead when the Stow number nine got around the side of
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They're all getting in on the act
THIS year's Harold Jolliffe One Act Play Festival was a celebration of imaginative artistry and acting talent, but tinged with sadness. The death of vice president Charles Grace played heavily on the minds of those closely connected to the festival,
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Pensioner's warning after conman rings twice
A PENSIONER targeted by the same thief twice in her own home remains fearless, but has warned vulnerable people to check before they open the door. Eileen Halfpenny, 81, of Saxon Close, Cricklade, first encountered serial distraction thief Shane Jarvis
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Be There by Adrian Raymond Taylor
Bright blue and folded time,Burst through this quake of mine,Sun kissed bulbs grow to flower,Giving me, my strength and power.Apple, pear crossed with light,That comes from unclouded sight.A picture now drawn by me,Is full of hope like golden trees.Prospects
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Bassett maintain unbeaten home record
WOOTTON Bassett maintained their unbeaten home record this season with a thumping 55-5 win over Sherbourne at Stoneover Lane. Bassett made the breakthrough early on when a simple cut out move from the backs led to debutant winger Frank Black cruising
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The Artist by Joyce Morton
A sheet of paper snowy white,Stretched on a board until it's tight.Brushes laid all in a row,Waiting their turn a mark to show.Paints like jewels of brilliant hues,It's hard to know which one to choose.Lost in thought and free from care,A picture grows
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Deafness To Sound by BJ Meader
They look up to the skyAnd see aeroplanes going byThey cannot hear a soundThen they look all aroundSee birds flapping their wingsBut cannot hear them singThey see the shaking of the treesBut cannot hear the rustle of the leavesThey feel the wind passing
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Deafness To Sound by BJ Meader
They look up to the skyAnd see aeroplanes going byThey cannot hear a soundThen they look all aroundSee birds flapping their wingsBut cannot hear them singThey see the shaking of the treesBut cannot hear the rustle of the leavesThey feel the wind passing
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Last-gasp Parker try wins it for Swindon
A LATE converted Johnny Parker try saw Swindon continue their run of impressive form with a 17-12 win against Buckingham at Greenbridge Road. After a spell of sustained pressure, Swindon finally got their reward when Parker touched down, with Adam Westall
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Burst main brings back flood fears
HUNDREDS of gallons of water turned part of Haydon Wick into a lake - just seven months after downpours left people homeless. But the water that gushed out of a hole in Thames Avenue had nothing to do with Mother Nature. It was caused by a burst water
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FOOTBALL: Top draw for Bluebirds ahead of derby clash with Ciren
CIRENCESTER Town and Chippenham Town meet tonight at the Corinium Stadium, following a weekend where the visitors extended their unbeaten run to seven games. The Bluebirds held leaders King's Lynn to a 2-2 draw at Hardenhuish Park, while Cirencester
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Kids love bedroom graffiti
A DAD who had his van emblazoned with graffiti art has gone a step further by having his children's bedrooms painted with spray-paint designs. Pete Fry came up with the idea as part of his campaign to get people to change their perceptions and see graffiti
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FOOTBALL: Ashley dinks Marine near play-offs
SUPERMARINE moved to within three points of the Premier Division play-offs after Ashley Edenborough's courageous lob was enough to sink battling Cheshunt. Edenborough put his body on the line as he glided in front of the sprawling Nedjet Hussein to dink
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Family centre gets a lifeline
THE Family Contact Centre, which is in danger of closing, has been saved by the Swindon Lions for six months. The centre provides a safe place for youngsters of separated parents to meet their mum or dad every week. From the Well Woman Centre in Milton
