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Why did they ask us about closing post offices?
ALL four of Swindon's post offices earmarked for closure are to shut in a few weeks' time. As revealed by the Adver yesterday, Cheney Manor and Westcott Place post offices are to close, but Post Office Ltd confirmed yesterday that Lawn and Lydiard Millicent
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Cannabis plants found in Haydon End
A HOUSE in one of the town's newest suburbs has been used as a haven for growing cannabis. Crime Scene investigators camped out in Torun Way, Haydon End, today following a raid at a semi-detached property. Neighbours say police had the house surrounded
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Honda produces its two millionth car
SIXTEEN years ago Steve McCord was among the proud workers who saw the first Honda roll off the line at South Marston. And although he wasn't working when the two millionth car was produced late on Thursday, the 42-year-old brought something special
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Child safety is to hand
A NEW safety scheme has been launched to make sure children do not stray from their parents at the Swindon Designer Outlet. The shopping centre has introduced a wristband which can be worn by youngsters as they walk around the shops. The wristband will
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Feeling thirsty
STEPHANIE Ringham, of Taw Hill, snapped this picture of her uncle taking a drink from the dog's bowl after a party
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A night out for a very good cause
HUNDREDS of women are being urged to pull on their walking boots to remember lost loves and to support a good cause. Prospect Hospice is making the call to women across Swindon to take part in its Starlight Memories walk. The event, which is taking
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Pupils master art of integration
YOUNG artists have been getting their creative juices flowing by entering the North Swindon Secondary Schools Art Competition. The first round of the competition was judged by a panel of local judges, including Neil Selby of Swindon Council and Rebecca
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Developers angry after plan refused
ANGRY developers have rounded on the council after plans to redevelop part of Swindon town centre were thrown out. The Advertiser reported last week that developers were told by councillors to think again after submitting plans to turn the town's tented
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The Carpenters Arms, Lacock
It was Saturday night and we went for a meal at the Carpenters Arms in the ancient village of Lacock. The narrow street that leads to the pub is lined with stone cottages and Tudor buildings and the pub is situated by the church and across the road from
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Council spends £34k a year on drinking water
SWINDON Council spent £34,668 of taxpayers' cash on water last year. The council revealed how much it spent on supplying non-mains water earlier this week. And when the BBC compiled a national league table of what councils spent on non-mains water,
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Kenny's back on the road again!
A COMPANY has put a pensioner who had his mobility scooter stolen back on the road. Kenny Marsh, 78, and his 77-year-old neighbour Sara Slack both had their mobility scooters stolen from their sheltered housing complex in Park South. But after hearing
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County's young stars are courting new sponsors
WILTSHIRE will be one of 40 counties represented at the Harrod Inter-Counties Badminton Tournament in Nottingham next month, when the cream of young talent from around the country will be on display, writes GARETH MOORHOUSE. It will be the first time
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The Final Nail In The Coffin Of HD-DVD
Whilst those who were watching could see the HD-DVD ship sink in slow motion, the final battle has been lost by HD-DVD. Hours after Toshiba pulled the plug on HD-DVD, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, moved to Blu-Ray. Now, with all six major Hollywood
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Pie Man by Inez M Pennock
Dear Sir No wish to be nasty, But even my dog Couldn't stomach your pasty In the end we had to bin it, Bad for business innit? And while I'm having a gripe, Are you aware That your fruit isn't ripe And my, oh my Just look at that pie No wonder
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Axe falls on all four post offices
FOUR post offices are to close in Swindon. Post Office Ltd has confirmed that post offices at Westcott Place, Lydiard Millicent, Lawns and Cheney Manor will close in April. The news will come as a blow to campaigners in Lawn and Cheney Manor who had
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RUGBY: Title triumph on Swindon's debut
SWINDON'S Development Squad are celebrating after clinching the Under 18 Dorset & Wilts Division One North Merit Table at the first attempt. Having gone head-to-head with Chippenham, Corsham A, Devizes, Wootton Bassett and Frome, Swindon won eight of
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"We're not home and dry yet'
HEAD coach Pete Russell has warned his Swindon Wildcats they are "not home and dry" in their bid to reach the EPL play-offs and is targeting at least four more victories to secure a top-eight finish. Cats have clawed their way into seventh place after
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Cetaj bid has more weight
There is a clash of national champions at the Cwmbran Stadium, Gwent, tomorrow when Walcot's Jorgen Cetaj takes on Aaron Rees of Newport in the semi-final of the National Association of Children and Young Persons' Championship, writes DAVE VEYSEY. The
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£50,000 up for grabs
CHARITIES in and around the town have a chance to claim grants of up to £50,000 through the Swindon Advertiser. The Gannett Foundation Fund, which is the charitable arm of the Advertiser's parent company Gannett, is looking for the registered charities
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Two million...and counting
The two millionth Honda was produced at Swindon last night on the late shift. It was a silver CR-V of which 100,000 are built in Swindon every year. A total of 5,000 people work at the South Marston factory.
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Councillor hits back – 'I'm not in Spain on a jolly'
UNDER-FIRE Swindon councillor Barrie Thomp-son has rounded on his critics from his Spanish sickbed. The Advertiser revealed on Saturday that councillor Thompson, (Lab, Parks) had represented his ward from Spain since the summer. We told how he was still
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Southern League: Safety first for Marine & Horgan
AMBITIOUS Gary Horgan insists reaching the Premier Division play-offs can be more than just a pipe dream for Swindon Supermarine, but admits securing their league status must remain the club's number one priority. The dynamic midfielder, pictured, takes
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Southern League: Adie bids to stop the rot at Ciren
ADIE Viveash admits his Cirencester Town side find themselves in a "relegation hole" but the former Swindon star remains as determined as ever to dig them out. Three consecutive defeats has left the Centurions five points from safety in the Southern
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Axe falls on town post offices
THE last post will soon be sounded for at least two local post offices, the Adver has learned. Facilities in Cheney Manor Road and Westcott Place will definitely close in the coming months. And the fate of the outlets at Lawn and Lydiard Millicent were
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Dressing up
At just 16-months-old Alice Lehane already enjoys dressing up. This picture was sent in by her mum Ruth, of Stratton.
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Hellenic League: Fairford doing overtime
FAIRFORD Town's players will literally be chasing shadows as they take to their Cinder Lane pitch at 1pm tomorrow, as there won't be an opponent in sight. John Paget's side entertain Ardley United in the Hellenic League Premier Division, but the furious
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Hellenic League: We must fulfil our potential - Burke
PAUL Burke is desperate for his Wootton Bassett side to find some consistency in Hellenic League Division One West, starting tomorrow away at Pewsey Vale. Bassett currently lie third from bottom in the division, with just 19 points to their name from
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Hale's plan for new College recruits
ACADEMY co-ordinator Steve Hale is hoping to produce the next Paul Stonehouse when Swindon College continue their blossoming partnership with Blue Square Premier outfit Forest Green Rovers. Hale, who oversees six hours of professional coaching at the
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Wiltshire League: Wroughton start to feel pressure at the top
WILTS Premier leaders Wroughton will be looking to halt their mini slide when they entertain Corsham Town at the Weir Field this weekend, writes RAY BURROUGHS. Consecutive defeats by Purton and Marlborough have left manager Mark Love wondering what has
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Trust teams up with football club
SWINDON Town is teaming up with The Prince's Trust to help disadvantaged young people get ahead in the sports industry. A new four-week intensive Get Into Sports course, the first of its kind in Swindon, has been created. It aims to give young people
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Appeal for witnesses after woman is knocked down
A WOMAN is fighting for her life after being knocked down by a car as she tried to cross a busy road. The pedestrian suffered injuries following the road accident on the A4 London Road in Marlborough. PC David Lockwood from the northern roads policing
