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Book up for Wiltshire Emergency Services Show
WILTSHIRE Emergency Services Show is being held at Hullavington, just off J17 of the M4, on Sunday, September 7 and will be open between 10am and 4pm. Activities will include demonstrations by the Wiltshire Police dog section, displays of new and
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Pensioner reported for careless driving after breaking man's leg at Outlet Village
A PENSIONER drove into a 20-year-old man at Swindon Designer Outlet on Monday and broke his leg. Shortly after 3pm, a silver Kia Rio, driven by an 84-year-old woman, hit a male and female pedestrian. Customers at the scene said security guards
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A new Reverend
CRICKLADE: The Rev Philip Bradley is now in charge of the parishes Cricklade, Ashton Keynes, Latton and Leigh after being installed at a service held at St Sampson’s Church, Cricklade, by the Bishop of Swindon, Lee Rayfield, and the Archdeacon of Malmesbury
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Special meeting
SWINDON: A special meeting of Swindon Council’s cabinet is due to be held tomorrow night at the Civic Offices. The meeting will be held at 6pm in committee room 6. For further information contact Iain Willcox on 01793 4636501.
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Come to a picnic
WROUGHTON: Vision4Wroughton are extending an invitation to anyone interested in attending their late summer picnic event on Saturday, September 13 from 2pm to 5pm at Willow Brook Gardens and the Ellendune Hall. If you would like a stall to promote
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Trading on agenda
SWINDON: A revision of the borough street trading policy and byelaws for tattoo parlours will be discussed at the licensing committee tonight. Also on the agenda will be the introduction of licensing conditions for the home boarding of dogs.
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LUTON TOWN 1 SWINDON TOWN 2: Full time report
MICHAEL Smith turned the game on its head with two goals in quick succession to give Town a win the first round of the Capital One Cup at having fallen behind to a harsh penalty at Kenilworth Road. Town’s number nine first struck after Nathan Byrne
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Sports industry is a real winner
The sports industry contributed almost £70m to the Swindon economy in 2012, according to figures released by Sport England. The organisation has included a wide variety of factors to come up with the figure, including the employment provided through
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'Beatles walk' recreated 45 years on
Day Trippers in St John's Wood would have seen a sight to remember, as the cast of musical 'Let it be' recreated The Beatles's famous Abbey Road crossing, exactly 45 years after the iconic album cover photo was taken.
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See the painter behind the artwork in Swindon's Open Studios
Swindon painters, sculptors, potters, and crafters are throwing open their doors to welcome the general public into the mysterious working world of the artist. Normally hidden away behind closed doors, the artist can appear a lonely character,
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Down on the farm with music and merriment
Pigstock gets under way at the end of this month with a hearty line-up of music, ale and fresh farm food. The Royal Oak at Cues, Lane, Bishopstone is throwing its annual late summer music party, in the garden and farm of the quintesstially English
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Conflict is our fault
BRITAIN created the situation in Israel when it handed over British Palestine in 1948 and a Jewish state was declared without a thought from the people already living there. It’s exactly the same error we made with Ireland. Will we never learn?
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It’s time to face facts
Steve Jack writes to say that the views of those of us who have been critical of Israel’s murderous onslaught on the people of Gaza are inaccurate or not true. He admits he is puzzled about sources, indicating once again that the less people know
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There are no winners
In reply to Steve Jack’s letter (putting it straight: Adver 9 Aug). He asks, would we be writing in vehement protest if it was Israel suffering at the hands of Hamas? Firstly, by that statement he seems to be admitting that Israel isn’t suffering
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Where’s the answer?
I doubt if I am the only one on the planet Earth, our only base in the vastness of the universe, to question what is going on all around us. Life is short as it is. You seriously ponder on the carnage of the futile conflicts that envelope us all
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Our heartfelt thanks
Swindon Guide Dogs for the Blind held a collection at the Pets At Home Stratton store and through the generosity of the people who donated to the collection we raised £476 which was a fantastic amount. The money raised will help to pay for eight
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Good use of car park
Hurrah, a use has been found at last for the former park and ride in Penhill. As a Penhill resident I have no objections whatsoever to a solution being found for this terrible situation that the residents living around the Marshgate waste fire
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Rethink crossings
We attended a meeting of the council’s Locality group on Thursday to express our concerns about the decision to remove both pedestrian controlled crossings at Regent Circus in front of the new development. The planners have implemented a ‘Shared
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Swindon sewers scheme is flush with success
THE £8M upgrade of Swindon’s sewer system in readiness for two big new housing developments represents money well spent. Swindon’s history, like that of many other communities across the country in recent decades, has featured instances of housing
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PREDICTIONS LEAGUE: Scunthorpe results
PREDICTIONS LEAGUE Swindon v Scunthorpe - The Results It’s good to be back. The boys got off to a flying start with Massimo netting with the game just three minutes old. Michael Smith doubled the lead soon after. The Town were in full control.
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MATCHDAY LIVE: Luton Town v Swindon Town
10:36pm ADVER CHIEF SPORTS WRITER SAM MORSHEAD: "That's about it for this evening's coverage and from me on matchdays at the Advertiser. I'll leave you in the capable hands of the rest of the team at Adver Towers from now on
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The continued debate on Regent Circus
The Regent Circus redevelopment continues to focus attention on, what appears to many, the folly of blurring the distinctions of priorities between motorist and pedestrian. Now, with the project getting closer to its conclusion, we learn that one
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Enjoy the reggae
OLD TOWN: The Reggae Garden Family Festival takes place at the Town Gardens on September 6 from noon to 9pm. Call the Reggae Garden Festival team on 07401 477765 or 07921 227763 for any further information.
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Take your partner
ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT: The Nathan Jones Allstars Tea Dance will be held at the Memorial hall on August 31 from 2pm to 5pm, with big band music, dancing, tea and home made cakes in aid of the Maisie Gibbins Star Tribute Fund. Tickets are £6 and are
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Bank on some fun
OLD TOWN: A bank holiday fun day will be held at The Old Bank on August 24. There will be a free barbecue from 4pm to late, and fun will include sumo wrestling, a bungee run and music from DJ JK. For more information call 01793 527798.
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Go barking mad for show
LYDIARD: Lydiard Park and Swindon’s Eastcott Veterinary Clinic have teamed up to create the Lydiard Bark Dog Show for 2014 on August 31 from 11am to 4pm. There are a variety of classes to suit all breeds, shapes and sizes, including Best Veteran
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Make a meal of it
TOOTHILL: Toothill Lunch Club is open every Wednesday from 12pm at Toothill Community Centre. The cafe serves two-course meals followed by tea or coffee for £3.20. To book a meal call 07944 134915. If you are unable to travel to the community centre
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Path through art
TOWN CENTRE: An installation created by Swindon College students as part of their residency at Artsite’s Post Modern, titled The Path, will be on show at the venue, in Theatre Square until August 24. For more details visit artsite.ltd.uk
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Dementia benefit
SWINDON: The Gig to Remember in aid of Alzheimer’s UK will be held at the Oasis Leisure Centre on Saturday, November 8, with the Bootleg Beatles and Duke Beatbox. Tickets are £25. To book go to thegigtoremember.com
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Pop-up cafe at the farm
PURTON: Purton House Organics farm and shop’s new pop-up cafe will be open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday throughout August. For details call 01793 772287, email info@purtonhouseorganics.co.uk or visit purtonhouseorganics.co.uk
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Avenue Q will make you blush and warm the cockles
Avenue Q is at the New Theatre, Oxford, until Saturday, August 16 To book, visit atgtickets.com/oxford or call 0844 871 3020 THOSE of you who have heard of Avenue Q will immediately think two things: puppets and rude. And yes – it is rude
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Family pay tribute to tragic grandson
The family of Matthew Symonds have described the impact his death has had on them. The body of the 34-year-old was found at a Biffa waste facility in Avonmouth on August 1. A post mortem has been conducted and further tests are being carried
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Police hunting man who walked out of supermarket with more than £1,000 in goods
Wiltshire Police is appealing for witnesses following the theft of goods from a supermarket in Swindon. The incident took place on July 14, 2014 between 1pm and 1.30pm at the Tesco store in Ocotal Way. A male was seen leaving the store with
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A parish date
SOUTH MARSTON: The next meeting of the parish council will take place on August 19 in the village hall. From 7.30pm to 10pm residents can head along to find out more about what their councillors are doing to represent them.
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Shop to pop up
OLD TOWN: The next Vintage to the Core pop-up shop event in aid of local charity Empower will take place on October 4 and October 5 at The Core in Devizes Road. From 11am to 4pm on both days visitors will be able to come along and browse a range of
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Take part in a day of fun
GREENBRIDGE: On August 24 visitors to Swindon Rugby Club can enjoy a Family Fun Day in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. From 12pm to 5pm visitors can browse a range of different stalls and enjoy a number of activities and fair ground rides including
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Parish meeting
WROUGHTON: The next meeting of Wroughton Parish Council will be held on Monday, August 18 at 7pm at the Ellendune Community Centre. For more details call 01793 814735 or email clerk@wroughton.gov.uk.
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Car wash at superstore
SWINDON: A hand car wash will be set up at Tesco’s car park in Ocotal Way after Waves Consultancy was granted planning permission to take over nine spaces. The applicant predicts the car wash will be used mostly by shoppers at the superstore. The
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It’s cool for cats
SHRIVENHAM: Animal welfare charity Cats Protection will be at Shrivenham Fete on August 23 from 1pm to 5.30pm at the Shrivenham Memorial Hall and recreation ground. For information contact Linda Adams on pr@swindoncp.co.uk.
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Break for market
WANBOROUGH: There will be no farmers’ market this month as the village show and carnival take place on the same day, August 16, at Church Meadow. Markets resume on Saturday, September 20. For more information call Sue Birley on 01793 79043 or email
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Fifties fun at garden party
SWINDON: A Garden Party to Remember, to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK takes place at Orchid Care Home on August 23 from 11am to 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome. There will be a 1950s fancy dress competition for children, raffle, cream teas, BBQ
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Have your say on art
The Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is planning to move from its current location to a new purpose built facility in the town centre, in the heart of the new cultural quarter. This move will enable the Museum and Art Gallery to display more of its
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A date for breakfast
THAMES Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a business breakfast ahead of Swindon’s South West Expo next month. The Chamber, which is an official partner of the event, will hold the breakfast in the grandstand at Steam Museum from 7.30am until
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Teen faces tough task for charity
TEENAGER Matthew Howard from Swindon will face the ultimate fitness challenge when he takes on the Reebok Spartan Race to raise £500 for the Stroke Association. The college student, 18, will take part in the 5km obstacle race on August 30 at Pippingford
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Go back to the 1950s and raise cash for Prospect
REVELLERS will rock around the clock at a 1950s-themes night of music and dancing next month for Prospect Hospice. After a string of fundraisers including a motown evening and 70s disco, Steve and Natalie Hearn, mainstays of the charity’s Swindon
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Waste not at shopping mall
UNEATEN food from cafes and damaged fruit and vegetables from supermarkets are just some of the food waste from shopping centres up and down the country. But waste food from shops in Swindon’s Brunel Shopping Centre now no longer ends up in landfill
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Presentation for youngsters
KEEN youngsters who took part in the Rotary Club’s District 1100’s 2014 RYLA course celebrated their achievement at a special presentation. Charlie Woodhall, who was the candidate selected by the Rotary Club of Royal Wootton Bassett Town, was one
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Par for the cause
ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT: The Rotary Club of Royal Wootton Bassett Town presented a cheque for £1,700 to Prostate Cancer UK after the money was raised at a Golf Competition. The cheque was presented to Jim on August 4 by Club President Ceri Pridding
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Tips to head off burglars
NORTH SWINDON: Following a rise in burglaries in the Stratton St Margaret area, neighbourhood police will hold drop-in sessions to answer residents’ concerns and give safety advice. Officers will be joined by representatives from Swindon Council
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Volunteers sought to help victims in fire trauma
A VOLUNTEER-LED service that supports people in the immediate aftermath of a fire is looking for new recruits in Wiltshire. Trained volunteers from the British Red Cross fire and emergency support (FES) service respond around the clock to provide
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Search for volunteers for diabetes roadshows
DIABETES UK is looking for volunteers to take part in Healthy Lifestyle Roadshows in October and November. The 10 roadshows, run with Wiltshire Council, are aimed at finding some of the one in seven people at high risk of Type 2 diabetes. Risk
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Protect your baby from whooping cough
HEALTH professionals from NHS England are urging pregnant women in Swindon to get vaccinated against whooping cough. This will protect their new baby during its first months from whooping cough, by passing on immunity from mother to child. Young
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Man is missing
SWINDON: Wiltshire Police are concerned about Daniel Newman, who has gone missing from Salisbury nd is believed to be in the Calne area. He is 40, of slim build, 5ft 8in, with short blonde or ginger hair and worn down black teeth. He was last seen
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Piercing debate
SWINDON: New byelaws for tighter control over cleanliness in skin piercing premises in Swindon will be the subject of the licensing commitee when it meets tomorrow at 5.30pm. The Department of Health has introduced new national byelaws which will be
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Date set for rape trial
SWINDON: A 24-year-old man who is charged with rape will face trial next January. Abdul Shinwari, who needs an interpreter for the Afghan language Pashto, is said to have carried out the sex attack on a woman on Sunday, April 27. The defendant
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£8m scheme will tackle flood risk
THAMES Water has announced £8m worth of investment to upgrade the town’s sewer system in preparation for two major housing projects. With thousands of houses due to be constructed over the coming years plans are underway to put in place the infrastructure
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Fraser is the eighth wonder at Dolphin’s season ender
FRASER Durston was the biggest winner at Swindon Dolphin’s end-of-season open meet. The 16-year-old bagged eight out of eight possible first-place finishes although he was denied receiving a medal in two due to exceeding the ‘no faster than’ rules
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POWERCHAIR FOOTBALL: Rockets powering up
SWINDON Rockets powerchair football club are hoping to serve up a feast of powerchair football on a regular basis following last weekend’s inaugural annual tournament. The Rockets, who play in the Championship Division of the Wheelchair Football
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Luongo knows away form must improve in 2014/15
MASSIMO Luongo knows Swindon Town will have to wise up away from home if they are to avoid the sort of inconsistent form on the road that plagued their 2013/14 campaign. The Robins won just two of their first nine games on their travels last term
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More of us have faster broadband
MORE than 13,000 Wiltshire homes and businesses now have access to fibre optic broadband thanks to Greater Western Broadband. GWB is the multi-million pound public and private sector partnership between Wiltshire and South Gloucestershire Councils
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The Wiltshire to host cancer charity fundraiser
WOOTTON Bassett’s The Wiltshire Golf Hotel & Leisure Club again plays host to the Shark Attack Charity Golf Day in aid of Heads Up Head & Neck Cancer Research in Oxford on Friday. The event will be comprise of a nine-hole Texas Scramble
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Say no to homes on valued green space
A CONTROVERSIAL housing development is set to go before the planning committee tonight. The application is to build 74 homes on land off Hyde Road, which is currently home to a number of football pitches used by the Kingsdown Sports Centre.
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Girls abused by babysitter
A MAN who sexually abused two young girls over an eight year period has been jailed for five-and-a-half years. Michael Long repeatedly molested the girls during the 1990s when he was looking after them. The 53-year-old pleaded not guilty to
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£40,000 goes to guide dogs
A CHARITABLE appeal set up in memory of a guide dog has doubled its initial target raising an impressive £40,000. In August last year Alan Fletcher, chairman of Swindon Guide Dogs, launched the 4Joy appeal, aiming to raise £20,000 to train four
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Get ready for open air cinema sequel
THE team behind Swindon’s outdoor cinema are already planning next year’s sequel even though there is half of this summer’s programme left to run. Overwhelmed by the success of the six events which they’ve held at the Old Town Bowl, Cult Screens
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Full steam ahead half century on
GOLDEN couple John and Janet Davies have celebrated 50 years since nearly being married by the inventor of Thomas the Tank Engine. John, 75, and Jan, 74, from Royal Wootton Bassett were both only-children and first met in Southall, Nottinghamshire
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WEPL 2ND XI CRICKET: Williamson knock is critical to win
A GRITTY batting performance from Swindon’s Dean Williamson helped his side to a four-wicket victory over Frocester at Pounds Close in Premier One. Williamson hit 69 of Swindon’s successful chase of 185 to anchor the visitors’ reply after Frocester
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WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Under-strength Bassett keep up the pressure
DESPITE missing four of their regular first-team members, Wootton Bassett kept the heat on table-topping Malmesbury in the Wiltshire League title chase, as they edged past Hinton Charterhouse on Saturday. With talismanic batsman Sam Lawro out through
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Confidence flows with Eagles on the horizon
ROBINS boss Alun Rossiter is confident his side can make big strides towards the Elite League play-offs this week as they prepare for home and away meetings with Eastbourne. The Blunsdon side jumped ahead of the Eagles following their home win
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EASTBOURNE EAGLES 53 SWINDON ROBINS 40: Difficult Passengers
BOSS Alun Rossiter admitted his Robins side carried too many passengers once again as they went down to 53-40 defeat at Eastbourne last night. Despite another stellar display from Steve Worrall, with 13+1, the only other resistance to the hosts
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Cooper pleased to hear his leaders
SWINDON Town’s young players are becoming more and more vocal, according to manager Mark Cooper. A feature of Swindon’s pre-season was the relative quiet in which Town went about their business, and when questioned on the subject Cooper said he
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Robins and Rodgers still waiting on results of scan
SWINDON Town were last night waiting on the results of a scan to determine the extent of the damage sustained by Anton Rodgers’s knee in the warm-up on Saturday. Rodgers, Town’s only permanent summer signing, was taken off the teamsheet for the
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Cooper vows his side will go 'all guns blazing' into League Cup tie
SWINDON Town manager Mark Cooper has vowed that his side with go into tonight’s Capital One Cup clash with Luton Town “all guns blazing”, as they chase a chance of facing the world’s biggest club in round two. With Manchester United not involved
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NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: Supermarine sweating over fitness of star signing Adams
SWINDON Supermarine are praying on the fitness of big summer signing Ross Adams ahead of their first home Southern League game of the season against Yate tonight. Adams picked up a few knocks in the defeat at Didcot on Saturday and Marine boss
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Pearce is leaving the ponies behind
TEENAGE Wiltshire eventer Chelsea Pearce admits that she’ll be sad to close the book on her time with ponies but is hoping that she’s on the path to realising her dream of becoming a professional rider. The 15-year-old, who lives in Shalbourne,
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CYCLE SPEEDWAY: Swindon beaten by Hull in quarter-final
DESPITE taking their British Team Championships quarter-final to the wire, Swindon CSC could not overhaul Hull in their clash at the Oasis on Sunday. After heavy thunder storms and hail held up the first gate, Swindon fell behind to a Hull side
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Three arrested over building site burglary
THREE men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary at a building site in Blunsdon following a tip-off from a member of the public. After spotting some suspicious activity at the construction site near Abbey Stadium on Saturday evening, a member
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Youngsters brave dragons to launch charity bid
YOUNGSTERS got to test their business skills in a Dragon’s Den-style environment to raise money for charity last week. The teenagers, aged between 15 and 17, were looking for money to run fund events as part of their National Citizen Service award
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A day of football... and food
HUNDREDS of people crowded the Supermarine Club to watch a football competition hosted by the Nepalese Association of Wiltshire. Around 19 different teams took part in the competition, which takes place each year to bring the community together
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Ward revamp will improve dementia sufferers’ experience
KEEPING dementia patients’ anxiety to a minimum is at the heart of a £98,000 ward redesign to speed up their recovery and give them greater support at the Great Western Hospital. The hospital’s charity Brighter Futures has invested nearly £100,000
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Let’s focus on sexual health
SWINDON Pride saw the launch of the town’s first Sexual Health Week – a campaign designed not only to tackle the rise of infection but promote tolerance. The initiative will see staff at the Great Western Hospital reach out to the public and offer
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WILTSHIRE DIVISION: Purton edged out again
PURTON lost by a single wicket for the third time this season to all but end their hopes of promotion from the Wiltshire Division. Marshfield were Purton’s conquerors on this occasion, scrambling past their twice-revised target of 122 with three
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WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Langley's wickets keep Malmesbury top
MALMESBURY maintained their slender lead at the top of Division One with a seven-wicket win over Collingbourne. Josh Langley took 4-28 as Collingbourne were all out for 117, Archie Scott scoring 44 before an unbeaten 29 from James Gaunt saw the
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Lechlade closing in
SWINDON opener Marc Williamson insisted his side were pleased with their performance against Lechlade, despite a 61-run defeat to the Glos/Wilts Division champions-elect on Saturday. Lechlade, who are now 22 points clear at the summit with three
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Ron Perlman's funny side revealed in The Book Of Life
Guillermo del Toro has revealed that his new film, The Book Of Life, shows off Ron Perlman's comedic streak. The Mexican filmmaker reunites with the 64-year-old actor for their sixth collaboration in the feature-length animation, following their previous
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Family’s shock at dad’s death
THE unexpected death of Paul Grey, a kingpin of the furniture business in Swindon, has left his family devastated. The 69-year-old who helped found Manor Furniture on the Cheney Manor Industrial Estate died in the early hours of August 6 shortly
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Hotel thief turned wedding ‘to dust’
A BURGLAR who turned a couple’s wedding day “to dust” when he ransacked the bridal suite and stole the bride’s engagement ring has walked free from court. Jamie Anstey broke into the hotel room and went through the couple’s belongings. But
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Move to finally put out smouldering fire
WASTE from the fire at Averies Recycling could be transferred to Hills Waste Management after the company agreed to take on the task which would allow the fire service to finally extinguish the 1,000 tonne pile. The fire at the waste site in Marshgate
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Another giant leap for Luca
ANOTHER day heralded a new milestone for Luca Railton who stretched his legs in the sea for the first time since moving to Florida and following three painful leg operations. After walking with his feet flat on the ground for the first time last
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Brewery meeting will explore inn’s future
ARKELL’S Brewery will be questioned by Bishopstone Parish Council before the latter decides how it wishes to respond to Swindon Council’s invitations for interest in The True Heart Inn. Swindon Council published a public notice last week, which
