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Fun in the sun at carnival
CROWDS flocked to Wootton Bassett High Street to witness a carnival bathed in sunshine. Hundreds were out in the town for the annual carnival on Saturday, which saw around 20 floats from the traditional to the weird and wacky pass through the town.
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Airman makes it to Wembley as referee
AIRMAN John Flynn lived his dream of running out on the Wembley turf for the FA Cup final after his boss delayed his tour of duty in Afghanistan. Flight Sergeant Flyn, 41, who is based at RAF Lyneham, was one of the assistant referees at the match between
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Teens in need of a loving home
FOR many teenagers the latest fashion trends or upcoming band are the most important thing in the world to them. But for 25 teens in Swindon all they want is a family. The group are looking for a foster home or supported lodgings in Swindon and their
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Racist sent to prison
A THIEF who yelled racist abuse at a man while brandishing a knife has been jailed for 14 months. Homeless Callum Sherry, 20, who has a history of racist offences, had just taken a mobile phone from a 14-year-old boy in the town centre when
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Plea for witnesses after robbery
SWINDON police are investigating a robbery which took place on the footpath at the underpass at the junction between County Road and Great Western Way. The incident happened at around 8.30pm on Thursday when a male was walking home on his own from the
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Dancers get ready to wow the judges
SWINDON dancer Sarah Josh once danced for Prince Charles at his 50th birthday celebration as part of the Royal Variety Show in London. Today Sarah, 31, is a partner in the Josh and Jones Dance Academy which now boasts 21 members. The academy
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Club helps you succeed in the long run
HELP is at hand for anyone hoping to conquer the Nationwide Swindon Half Marathon this year. Free running club Swindon Shin Splints will launch on Monday and aims to provide support and motivation for runners of all abilities through a dedicated training
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Skydiving to help MS therapy centre
A WOMAN with multiple sclerosis is preparing to throw herself out of a plane to raise funds for the therapy centre in Swindon that has helped her cope with the condition. Mother-of-three Samantha Mulvey, 33, of Eastrop in Highworth, was diagnosed with
