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Jack's back and Thompson joins Norwich

SWINDON Town had a busy end to the transfer window this evening. The County Ground side announced the re-signing of defender Jack Stephens on loan until the end January minutes before the window slammed shut. Then at 11.20pm it was confirmed

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Swindon peer hits out at treatment of Aysha King's parents

LORD Stoddart of Swindon has hit out at the action being taken against the parents of Aysha King, who took him abroad in a bid to secure treatment in Spain which was unavailable on the NHS. Brett and Naghemeh King are being held in police custody

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Swindon confirm Obika deal

SWINDON Town have confirmed the signing of Jonathan Obika from Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee. Obika was pictured at the County Ground this morning having talks and the club have confirmed a deal this afternoon. The fee is thought to

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ADVER TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY LIVE

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LIVE NEWS: 1/9/14

5:17pm That's it from the live blog today. But keep checking back for news on Swindon Town as the transfer deadline approaches - and don't miss tomorrow's Adver for all the news. %if(after3)

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SHOOTING: Customs issues for Tony having gunned down gold

A SWINDON shooter is counting gold after a successful clay-pigeon competition in South Africa recently Tony Manvell, owner of Wiltshire Rod and Gun Shop on Victoria Road, won in his category ahead of 50 rivals from around the globe. On top of this

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Kenton will add a new dimension to Wildcats

HEAD coach Ryan Aldridge is backing summer signing Kenton Smith to add a new dimension to the Swindon Wildcats. The Canadian D-man agreed to join the Link Centre at the end of July, with Cats the beneficiaries of the 34-year-old’s desire to leave

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David denied Italian job

DAVID Howell was delighted with his performance as he matched his best ever round to finish second at the Italian Open yesterday. After opening with a 73 on day one the Broome Manor pro looked to beheading for another disappointing week, sitting

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FA Cup: Barrington boys lose out to giant-killers

SAM Collier was gutted that his players failed to give themselves a chance to hand last season’s FA Cup giant-killers Shortwood United a taste of their own medicine. Gloucestershire outfit Shortwood made it all the way to the first-round proper

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SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Collier at a loss as Bluebirds slip to defeat after good start

CHIPPENHAM Town manager Mark Collier is struggling to pinpoint the reasons behind his side’s poorest display of the season so far after the Bluebirds were beaten by Hungerford Town on Saturday. Chippenham, who have enjoyed an impressive first month

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SWINDON TOWN 1 COVENTRY CITY 1: Character building

LEARNING from mistakes is character building they say and if that is the case then Swindon Town will be full of characters come the end of the season. Now, it is not because they are playing badly, far from it. To be honest the majority of the

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Town boss hails young guns

MARK Cooper has hailed Wes Foderingham as the best goalkeeper in League One following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Coventry City. The Swindon Town stopper produced a stunning save from a John Fleck headers to prevent his side from falling 2-0 down

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Bargains galore in return of yard sale

OLD Town gardens were transformed into hives of bric-a-brac and bargains as residents brought out their unwanted items for the annual yard sale on Sunday. A welcome break in the clouds brought the community out into the streets to mingle and sell

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Arctic convoy veteran gets Russian military honour

VETERANS of the “worst journey in the world” have been recognised by the Russian government for their efforts in the Arctic Convoys by being awarded the Ushakov Medal. The Russian military honour was presented to 50 veterans from across the south-west

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Critics round on plans for homes and Tesco store

SUPERMARKET giant Tesco have submitted a planning application for a new store and hundreds of homes in Royal Wootton Bassett despite fierce opposition from residents. Leda Properties Limited and Tesco Stores Limited first showed an interest in

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Family fete fun raises funds for good causes

HUNDREDS of pounds were raised for local charities as the Southbrook Fete brought people from across the community together on Sunday. Funds raised from the annual event in the centre of town will be split between the local school, churches, Scout

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Royal Mail worker is jailed for thefts

A FORMER Royal Mail worker has been jailed for stealing more than £60,000 worth of jewellery and watches from the company. Keith Tate, 52, of Buckland Close, worked in the Dorcan Sorting Office as a revenue protection officer and was responsible

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Driving on past any bumps in the road

GORDON Frost, 47, is Thamesdown Transport’s new operations director. His responsibilities include improving services and encouraging more people to use buses. A father of three, he lives with wife Melissa, a social worker, in Telford, but is planning

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FA Cup: Luke’s blast is enough to see off spirited Hallen

DAVE Webb was relieved to see his Swindon Supermarine side avoid an FA Cup banana skin after they were pushed all the way for a place in the first qualifying round by Hallen. An early strike from Luke Hopper got Marine off the mark at the Webb’

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Mass always a believer

MASSIMO Luongo always believed that Swindon Town would go on and get at least a point against Coventry City on Saturday. The County Ground side had to come from behind against the Sky Blues to secure a point and maintain the club’s unbeaten home

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It's time for Town to do the ironing

SWINDON Town’s saviour Raphael Branco believes that his side can use the next two weeks to iron out their imperfections. The County Ground side have been conceding some soft goals of late and the Brazilian defender, whose 72nd minute header earned

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Chairman leaves gig on high note

CHAIRMAN Keith Newman made this year’s Broad Town Big Gig his last after eight years in charge but he leaves it at its biggest-ever size for a successor. Keith is moving to North Devon before the next Big Gig comes around as he is seeking a change

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Flower seller was part of many lives

FAMILY tributes have been paid to Beth Howes, a stalwart of Swindon’s market trade for more than 30 years, after she lost her battle with cancer. Beth, 54, was diagnosed with terminal cancer in May and passed away on August 20 with family around

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Site set aside for grieving travellers

HUNDREDS of travellers are expected to arrive in Swindon today to attend a family funeral and will be given access to the vacant Groundwell Park and Ride site. The traveller liaison office has been speaking to those involved with the funeral and

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Support pours in for young Charlie’s cancer fight

CHARLIE Allen is still smiling in the face of his battle with leukaemia as family and friends of the five-year-old continue their fundraising efforts. Following a charity car wash at Drove Fire Station, friends of the boy from Stratton put on a

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Hospital food put to the test

THE Great Western Hospital will now be judged on its food as the NHS introduces mandatory standards across the country. For the first time, hospitals will be ranked on the NHS Choices website for the quality of their food, the choice available

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Hands up for signings

SWINDON Town boss Mark Cooper says that he would like to bring in three more players ahead of their trip to Bradford City in a fortnight’s time. Although the transfer window slams shut this evening, Cooper knows that the emergency loan window will

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TOWN LADIES: Robertson sees reasons to be cheerful despite defeat

SWINDON Town Ladies boss Steve Robertson doesn’t see any reason why his team should beat themselves up over their heavy cup defeat at the hands of Charlton yesterday. Despite taking a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Sarah Uzzell and Beth Thompson

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HELLENIC LEAGUE: Hopkins goes back to school as College lose

ROB HOPKINS is hoping that he can welcome boss Mark Teasdale back to the New College dugout having secured some cup progress for the student side. Hopkins stepped down as College chief in March due to his work commitments, taking over the running

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FA Cup: Cup road closed for un-streetwise Bassett

WOOTTON Bassett Town boss Paul Braithwaite thinks that if his players had been slightly more streetwise, they could now find themselves in the mix in the FA Cup first qualifying round. Bassett’s involvement in the country’s most famous cup competition

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Man in dock for going to see mum

A MAN who breached a restraining order designed to keep him away from his mum for a 12th time has been spared jail. Mark Stiggers turned up drunk at his family’s house in the middle of the night after stealing a key on an earlier visit. The

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Hobbit star does his bit at local school

A DWARF from Peter Jackson’s blockbuster trilogy, The Hobbit, stomped into Millbrook Primary School yesterday as part of a themed week dedicated to the novel. Hungerford actor Adam Brown, 34, who plays Ori in the Middle-Earth series, attended the

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Smart way to find missing children

WILTSHIRE Police have become the first force in the country to sign up to an enhanced Child Rescue Alert system. The system, run by the NCA (National Crime Agency) and CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) and managed alongside the charity