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All aboard for fun
PIRATES rubbed shoulders with children at an ocean-themed activity week. Youngsters from across the town descended on Swindon Evangelical Church on Devizes Road for a fun-filled taste of life on the ocean wave. The event was organised by Rosemary Foster
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Hard work pays off for proud Luke
DELIGHTED Luke Parker has been made a Chief Scout. Most Scouts earn the title when they reach 14 or 15 after completing physical, creative and personal challenges. But for Luke, 17, who has Down's Syndrome and studies at the Uplands Further Education
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Motorcyclist rode across runway
AN impatient businessman has been fined thousands of pounds after riding his motorbike across a runway just as a plane was landing. Martin Whale zoomed past traffic and went through a red light as he made his way to his office on the former RAF Kemble
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Police appeal after road smash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a two car crash to come forward. The smash happened just after 7.30pm on Thursday on Wharf Road, which links Wroughton to junction 16 of the M4. The male driver of a Land Rover was travelling from Wootton Bassett
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People confused by 'charity' collection leaflet
A COMPANY asking for donations to the third world from a number of Swindon homes has aroused suspicions. Helpmates Limited sent out flyers to homes across Swindon last week asking for donations of clothing and toiletries - but residents are unsure if
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Clean up brigade in the neighbourhood
VOLUNTEERS and council and emergency service officials have once again joined forces to help clear up a neighbourhood. The monthly clean-up operation, which involves litter picking, graffiti cleaning and other general improvements to the area, this time
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Worth more than gold
JUNE and David Aldridge got together on the toss of a coin - and 50 years later they're still inseparable. June, 73, and husband David, 70, of Cricklade Road, Stratton, celebrate their golden wedding tomorrow and still get on as well as they ever have
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Club to show its thanks
BENEFICIARIES from the last Sport Relief are now repaying the favour, in spite of their own ongoing financial needs. The Swindon Rockets Powerchair Football Club was started last August thanks to funding from Sport Relief to allow wheelchair bound adults
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Sisters had babies just an hour apart, in amazing set of coincidences
TWO sisters have had a run of coincidences they say must be fate. Since the siblings met their partners on the same night two years ago their lives have become eerily entwined. For Kelly Matthews and Danika Grossi have since fallen pregnant in the same
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SKATER HOCKEY: New team are Flaming good!
SWINDON'S newly-formed Senior Flames outfit made their league debut on Sunday, strolling to a 15-2 win over Banbury Bulldogs. Two early strikes from Dean Morgan added to goals from Mark Lane, Craig Davies and two from Luke Swaby, before Morgan sealed
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Hospital backs Arnel's plea to stay in the UK
WIDOWER Arnel Cabrera, whose visa runs out today, fears he would not be allowed back to the UK if he left. Since his wife Mayra died at GWH during a bungled medical procedure in May 2004, his immigration status has changed. And now Arnel, 38, is anxiously
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WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Wroughton boss set for title showdown
KC FC striker Dave Slattery has his sight set on title glory - 48 hours after having laser eye surgery. The former Supermarine forward will not be able to play in the clash with Swindon APS after his operation. But a Wilts League Division Two winners
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Schools reopen after water problems
TWO Old Town schools have reopened after water supplies dried up yesterday. Lethbridge Primary School and Commonweal School closed their doors after workmen allowed air bubbles to disrupt the water system in Old Town. Thames Water received 460 complaints
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CRICKET: Lechlade make their plans
LECHLADE Cricket Club has begun preparations for the new season with nets sessions at Fairford sports centre. The club is using a newly purchased bowling machine, youth cricket coaching kit and equipment provided by grant funding from Gloucestershire
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Here's the fittest fella in Swindon
IT'S been decided . . . Swindon's fittest fella has been named as 22-year-old bar manager John Edmonds of Old Town. After nearly 40 men were nominated for the title by loving friends and relatives - and, in some cases, themselves! - the short-list was
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The Tiger and the Storm by Peter Newton
The tiger and the stormRoaring from the bottom of their heartsLike a pair of lionsThe storm moving,Slowly, slowlyLike a turtle crawlingThe tiger tiptoeingSearching for its preyAs if it were a mouseBoth of them are twins in disguise
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RUGBY: Martin will be honoured
CRICKLADE Rugby Club are mourning the loss of founder member and president Martin Bickell, who died on Thursday, February 21, following a short illness. A minute's silence will be held before their home game against Calne on Saturday as the club honours
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Google Wants Your Medical Info, Your Soul
I know that the Big G (Google) is great at harvesting, organising, and using data - and great at being controversial about it, too. But this next move might be a huge boon, or a shot in the foot for the search giant. Google has unveiled plans to help
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The Hooter by C.L L'Estrange
Six of us all snug in bedA special placeWhere only angels treadSome awake some asleepMe I'm just having a peepThe stars are shiningThe air is chilledNo clock ticking by the bedThe Swindon hooterGets us all out of bed
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Nothing like a good book
Rachel Cleary sent in this mobile moment of Sparky the cat deciding what book to read next.
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ICE HOCKEY: It's crunch time, says Cats skipper
CAPTAIN Wayne Fiddes is gearing up for the "most important" weekend of Wildcats' season as the Swindon side look to cement their place in the EPL play-offs. Cats host rivals Chelmsford Chieftains at the Link Centre tomorrow night before a trip to bottom
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HELLENIC LEAGUE: Purton out to avoid Cirencester upset
PURTON boss Chris Pethick is adamant his team won't become Cirencester United's third victim of the season - even more so following last weekend's horror show. Pethick, pictured right, could only watch in shock as Purton capitulated to a 7-1 defeat at
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BOXING: Penhill trio edged out in East Ham
PENHILL ABC took three boxers to East Ham in London, with Simon Knowles losing a unanimous points decision to Barking's Billy Moughton at 35kg level. Knowles came out with a sharp double left jab, catching his opponent and then boxing cleverly off the
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Southern League: Collier set to tinker without Taylor
A COMBINATION of hard work and a licence to attack has transformed Chris Taylor into the first name on Supermarine's team sheet this season. But Mark Collier's side may have to do without the influential midfielder as they travel to Bromsgrove Rovers
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Southern League: Substance over style is key for the Bluebirds
ROSS Adams insists he will settle for a "scrappy three points" every week if it keeps the Chippenham Town promotion ship on course, writes GARETH MOORHOUSE. Tuesday's 1-0 triumph over Hitchin Town at Hardenhuish Park was anything but pretty, but it moved
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'School should have done more to help Henry'
RIDGEWAY School failed to protect Henry Webster, his angry mother has claimed. Speaking outside Bristol Crown Court after the convictions were made public yesterday, Liz Webster, 43, accused the school of making no "efforts to assist" her family after
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HELLENIC LEAGUE: The Chris of death
WHEN you come up against a player who once cost Nottingham Forest £500,000 and who has netted 18 league goals in 23 games so far this season, you could be forgiven for being a little cautious. But Shrivenham boss Pete Horwat insists his resilient side
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BADMINTON: County's youngsters lose
WILTSHIRE under 15s suffered a 26-10 reverse at the hands of table-toppers Dorset in the latest round of the ICC South West League, writes GARETH MOORHOUSE. The boys' singles set the tone for the match as hosts Dorset, boasting several junior England
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A time when the media can be responsible
SO Prince Harry has been serving in Afghanistan as a battlefield air controller. The Prince, who is third in line to the throne, has been calling in air strikes and carrying out surveillance of Taliban fighters in Helmand province. The story only became
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OAP celebrates 20th birthday
A PENSIONER will celebrate his 20th birthday today, despite being 80 years old. Leap year birthday boy Reg Selway only celebrates his proper birthday every four years. Reg, of Stratton St Margaret, says he usually celebrates his birthday on March 1,
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GOLF: Sell to get lift out of Africa?
THE unstable political crisis in Kenya could be the unlikely setting for a boost to golfer Martin Sell's 2008 prospects next week. Wrag Barn pro Sell, 29, has earned an invite to the Kenya Tuska Open, staged just outside the country's capital, Nairobi
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Moving tributes to Chelsea
THE family of a 16-year-old who took her own life earlier this month have thanked all those who have supported them. Chelsea Smith was laid to rest last Thursday at Kingsdown Crematorium. Now mum Trudy Young, sister Kristy, and brother Ben have spoken
