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Man found with £50k of drugs facing jail term
A drug dealer caught with tens of thousands of pounds worth of heroin is facing the prospect of a lengthy jail term. Darren Walcott was caught with eight ounces of the drug as well as thousands in cash when police pulled over a car he was being carried
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Big success for Bev
RUNNER Beverly Skull has been putting her feet up after completing her first marathon and raising more than £5,000 for a homeless charity. The 50-year-old crossed the finish line at the London Marathon to raise money for St Mungo’s.
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Woman was in debt and taking cocaine
A 30-year-old woman took her own life after spiralling into debt following years of cocaine abuse and depression, an inquest heard. Lia Colucci, a buyer for the Amazon website, hanged herself at her home in Charles Street, Swindon, in November
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Ron's a lifesaver
FEW can lay claim to saving more than 225 lives without moving a muscle. But that is exactly what Ron Erwood has done – by donating more than 75 pints of blood. The 59-year-old, from Taw Hill, was honoured with an Emerald award by NHS Blood and Transplant
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Our dogs need you
CAN you find a home for these gorgeous canines who are desperately looking for someone to look after them? The Lyneham-based Greyhound and Lurcher Welfare and Rescue Centre was set up several years ago following the closure of the Glastonbury Racetrack
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Reading can be fun and games
IT MAY have been a gloomy day but young visitors to Lower Shaw Farm did not let it cast a shadow over their fun. Children of all ages listened to stories around the campfire, played in the barn and talked to the animals in an event celebrating
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Schools join Sats boycott
TWO Swindon schools are among thousands to take part in a boycott of national tests for 10 and 11-year-olds. The Standard Assessment Tests in English and maths were due to be taken by Year Six pupils from yesterday. Goddard Park Primary School and
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Singer's video is shot inside Stonehenge
SWINDON opera singer and composerMaethelyiah won permission from English Heritage to film her video at Stonehenge. The singer has written a novel called The Five Monsters and has now recorded an album of the same name, which focuses on the last three
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Quiet space at hospital will be a get-away for those in need
THE turf has been cut on a new pathway and quiet area by Great Western Hospital’s lake. The £5,000 development, funded by Wiltshire’s Mark Masons – a faction of the freemasons – is designed to provide a calming space for those who have lost
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New boys arrive for their first day at Westminster
SWINDON'S newly elected MPs arrived in Westminster yesterday – as senior Tories and Liberal Democrats continued attempts to agree a national power-sharing deal. Both South Swindon MP Robert Buckland, and North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson, were
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Take a tour of police station
A TOUR of Swindon’s new Gablecross police HQ will take place on Thursday, May 20 at 7pm. Chief Supt Paul Howlett will show residents around the building and lead a discussion about community policing. This event, part of the Swindon Civic Trust’s events
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Busy time for firefighters
FIRE crews from Swindon were called out to a rubbish fire near the tip in Cheney Manor on Sunday. Firefighters were alerted by a member of public who saw plumes of smoke rising out of the woodland behind the tip on Derby Close. The crew were unable
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Man robbed by teenage gang in alleyway
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information following a robbery in Swindon on Friday night. The incident took place in an alleyway towards Tennyson Street between 10.30pm and 11pm. The victim, a 44-year-old man, was approached by three teenage
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Ticket information for Charlton semi-final
TOWN fans wanting to purchase tickets for the League One play-off semi-final against Charlton can do so by ringing Ticket Zone directly. The club's box office lines are struggling to cope with the demand for tickets this morning, but supporters
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SAS Travel details for Charlton semi-final
SAS TRAVEL have announced details of their arrangements for the League One play-off semi-final second leg away at Charlton on Monday, May 17. Due to tight timescales the coaches to The Valley have to be ordered on Thursday morning, so places need to
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This year’s Miss Swindon winner is revealed
THE song Here Come The Girls blared out over the sound system as 20 hopefuls stepped out in their clubwear in their bid to make the Miss England finals. They were competing for the titles of Miss Swindon and Miss Wiltshire at Liquid, in Havelock
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Whitworth Road cyclist named
THE man who died after a collision between his mountain bike and a van on Sunday night has been named by police. James Stewart Hamilton ,59, of Jennings Street, Swindon, died shortly before 11pm on Sunday at the junction between Whitworth Road
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Letter from Deborah Williams
I FELT compelled to write this letter to give support and encouragement to mothers who seem to face a brick wall when phoning for appointments to their doctors or to get a doctor to make a home call when needed and get past the “gargoyles” on some receptions
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Letter from Peter Cook
I WONDER if any Advertiser reader can put a name to this “superbly turned out” wedding group that I have come across. It looks like the photos were taken outside of the Morris Street Community Hall - then known as the Conservative Hall in the 1920/30s
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Letter from Steve Thompson
WITH regard to the recent exchange of letters in your pages concerning religion, I would like my opinion to be heard. I would like to make my position clear at the outset, I am an atheist, that is to say I have no religious belief or as Nick Clegg would
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Letter from Kevin Leakey
AS the Conservative candidate for Central Ward in the recent council elections, I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank my neighbours and friends who kindly nominated me as a candidate, and everyone that took the time to vote for me
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Letter from R W Selway
I CAN assure M J Warner (SA, May 6) that I do have a very good sense of humour but not when the lives of Service personnel are concerned. We are all well aware that he has no time for Mrs Thatcher as he makes this clear in so many of his letters. Being
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Crash victim is given £2.3m compensation
A MAN who was left disabled after a road accident in Swindon has won a multi-million pound High Court damages pay-out from insurers. Nazer Ahadi, who was living in Swindon at the time of the accident, was on his way to work at Hayden Bakeries, in Devizes
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GEORGE THOMAS CUP: Narrow win makes Queenstown champions
QUEENSTOWN won the George Thomas on Saturday Cup after edging out Lower Stratton 1-0 at Hunts Copse. Midfielder Kieran McCarthy scored the winning goal of a tepid encounter when he converted Shaun Smith’s cross in the first half. There was very little
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POWERLIFTING: Shotton-Gale and Constantine enjoy successful Sweden trip
LOCAL powerlifters Patrick Constantine and Charley Shotton-Gale were part of the 10-strong Great Britain team which travelled to Köping, Sweden recently to take part in the European Open Powerlifting Championships. Constantine enjoyed significant success
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ADVER CUP FINAL: Queenie feel Ire of Old Town
TOM Ireson lifted the Adver Cup for Old Town Wanderers at Hunts Copse on Saturday, and then admitted the pre-match verbal volley of Queensfield player-manager Pete Smith had provided his side with all the motivation they needed. A brace from Dean O’Hagan
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Appeal for witnesses after cyclist dies in collision
A 63-year-old Swindon man has been arrested for causing death by careless driving after colliding with a cyclist in Whitworth Road, Pinehurst. The tragedy happened shortly before 11pm on Sunday when the driver, who was traveling along Whitworth
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SUNDAY LEAGUE: Cricklade claim Chairman's Trophy
AFC Cricklade lifted the Swindon Sunday League Chairman’s Trophy for the third time in their history at the weekend, with a 2-0 win over Dorcan Old Boys. Goals from Steve Avenall and Sam Reason fired Cricklade to the silverware, but Dorcan made a good
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Never too young for a play-off semi-final
TOWN’S youth policy on the pitch has grabbed plenty of headlines this season, but off the pitch it is clearly also thriving, writes ANTHONY MARSHALL. A sell-out is expected at the County Ground for Friday night’s League One play-off semi-final first
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WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: Supermarine secure the treble
SWINDON Supermarine Ladies completed a remarkable treble at the weekend as they beat Swindon Town Ladies 2-0 in the Wiltshire Cup final. Having already secured the Gloucester League Division One title with a 100 per cent record and triumphed in the Gloucester
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Ronnie needs convincing after loss to Bees
RONNIE Russell admitted he is considering changes to his Swindon line-up after witnessing the Robins crash to a shock 48-42 defeat at home to Coventry last night. Mads Korneliussen fell twice on his way to paid four while Morten Risager managed only
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Wembley prospect rejuvenates McGovern
JON-PAUL McGovern insists tiredness in the Town camp will not be a factor for their League One play-off campaign. In fact, the midfielder believes the prospect of a showpiece Wembley final at the end of the month will only serve to refresh any aching
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Martin disappointed by no-show
There was disappointment for Walcot boxer Ryan Martin at the Royal Navy Junior ABA Semi Finals on Saturday when his opponent failed to show. The 16-year-old Greendown pupil was due to face Liam Giles from Essex University, but with no prior warning to
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GIRL'S FOOTBALL: Good day for Spitfires
SWINDON Spitfires Under 10s eased past Wantage 4-1 to secure the Oxford Girls League Cup at the weekend. Spitfires took an early lead through Mia Sanghara but were given a scare when Wantage equalised. However, Eloise Hayward restored the lead
