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Children living in fear and poverty
NEARLY 1,000 children lived in fear of violence, in poverty or were at risk of abuse in Swindon last year, the Adver can reveal. A total of 993 children were deemed ‘in need’ at the end 2013-2014, according to figures released by Swindon Council
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Boris Johnson visits Swindon
ONE of the most famous faces in British politics visited Swindon yesterday to meet apprentices at Nationwide and hailed the town’s Magic Roundabout a “curious masterpiece”. Mayor of London Boris Johnson, who recently announced his intention to
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Staff take on power walk for cancer charity
A TEAM of adventurers from a power company’s Swindon headquarters trekked 26 miles along Hadrian’s Wall last weekend in aid of cancer sufferers around the country, raising more than £4,200. On Saturday Barbara Pocock, Terry Ash, Elaine Newman,
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Musical fireworks mark 21st anniversary of recital series
The Swindon Recital Series comes of age this season kicking off its 21st anniversary with artistic director, Paul Turner, performing a concert of Broadway melodies. The lunchtime recital, by the town’s own concert pianist, is on Wednesday, September
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Jailed pair 'swapped' teen girls during abuse, court hears
A 26-YEAR-OLD who filmed himself having sex with a vulnerable 14-year-old girl before handing her to a another man to abuse has been jailed for seven years. Royston Gonsalves used his mobile phone to film himself with the child before sending the
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Timeless classic for young and not so young
Agatha Christie's Black Coffee At Wyvern until September 6 Tickets range from £17.50 to £28.50, performances are 7.30pm tonight, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Matinee performances are at 2.30pm Thursday and Saturday. An audio-described performance
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Cooper doesn't want to abandon his 'project' at Town
TOWN boss Mark Cooper is flattered by the links being made with Leeds United but insists he has not finished his ‘project’ at Swindon Town. The odds on Cooper being appointed as the new chief at Elland Road shortened dramatically over the weekend
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Police hunt for knife suspect
Wiltshire Police have renewed their appeal for information on a man wanted in connection with an attempted murder. Officers are keen to locate Dzung Nguyen, 20, of Swindon, in relation to the incident which took place in the Town Gardens, Swindon
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PREDICTIONS LEAGUE : Gillingham, Crewe and Brighton results and updates
I have been a little bit behind with the results due to lack of internet connection, so I will use this page to post the results of the Gillingham, Crewe and Brighton games. On with the results... Gillingham v Swindon The Answers 1. Correct
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Guitar work is the highlight of Led Zep tribute
Wyern Theatre, Swindon MUSICALLY, it was excellent, almost flawless, but I left the Wyvern Theatre wondering whether I might have got a bigger kick from Boot Led Zeppelin in a different venue. I am not a seasoned spectator of tribute bands
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Morning collision on the A419
THE emergency services are currently dealing with a four vehicle incident on the A419 which is causing long delays. The crash happened at around 7.30am on the southbound carriageway near the White Hart roundabout and involved four vehicles, two
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LIVE NEWS: September 2
6:14pm That's it from the live blog for today. Don't miss tomorrow's Adver for the latest on the drama in Alfred Street. %if(after3) %if(after7)
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The story behind some of Swindon's many roundabouts
Swindon, as we know, is famous – even infamous – for its roundabouts. Of course there’s the grand-daddy of them all, the Magic Roundabout. Such a rich vein of material is that particular jewel in Swindon’s roundabout crown that it has its own category
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Garvey could get hometown debut
GARVEY Kelly could make his professional debut in Swindon according to his trainer Paddy Fitzpatrick. The 26-year-old welterweight, managed by super-middleweight star George Groves, has signalled his intentions to leave the amateurs behind to join
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Club evacuated in manhole cover fire drama
A TOWN centre nightclub had to be evacuated on Saturday night after an electrical fire blew a manhole cover out of the ground. At around 11.30pm on Saturday, police and the fire service were called to the Liquor Lounge on Henry Street after black
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Graffiti yobs put halt to rail event
VANDALISM has delayed the opening of a new station at the Swindon and Crick-lade Railway. In the last week of August the Taw Valley Halt section of the track, which runs restored vintage engines, was defaced with the ‘basher’ graffiti tag.
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Judge’s farewell to town’s crown court
JUDGE Douglas Field has been told ‘you have made the world of Swindon a better place’ as he stood down after almost eight years as resident judge at the Crown Court. And in a leaving address the 67-year-old paid tribute to the staff who helped
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Neighbours keep up guard on care home
OPPOSITION to a planning application for a care home in Okebourne Park is pressing ahead, with almost 200 signatures gathered on a petition by the residents’ association. Last month Wiltshire Autism Care said it intended to withdraw plans to convert
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School is celebrating its ‘50th’
STUDENTS past and present will descend on Churchfields Academy to celebrate the school’s 50th birthday at a special fete. On September 13 hundreds are expected to visit the school in Salcombe Grove to take part in the celebrations and mass reunion
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Even tougher times ahead for Luca, 11
THE JOURNEY has proved difficult for Luca Railton and more pain remains in store over the next few weeks – but through hardship the little boy has been a model of patience and resilience. After three difficult operations, during which one of his
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Hospital issues invitation to talk on menopause
people are invited to attend the latest free health lecture at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon, How to Survive Your Menopause. The talk tomorrow will be led by David Griffiths, consultant gynaecologist, and Chris Pearce, a nurse consultant
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Adam eyes a big haul
ADAM Harding is hoping that focusing his attentions to Swindon Wildcats this season will help him bag a hatful of points in the EPL. The young forward committed his future to the Link Centre side over the summer on dual registration with Elite
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Vandals’ wrecking spree at cemetery
HEADSTONES in Radnor Street Cemetery were vandalised by a group of disrespectful teenagers on Sunday. The five boys, believed to be of Asian origin, committed the offence at 4pm with Wiltshire Police urgently wanting to speak to anyone who witnessed
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Solar site fate to be decided
THE fate of plans to build one of the country’s biggest solar farms is set to be decided at a public inquiry starting next week. Due to be located at the Wroughton Airfield, the project is a joint venture between Swindon Commercial Services and
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Action against sick child’s parents is slammed
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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Schoolboy has football Blues
FOOTBALL-mad schoolboy Joseph Thomas-Trickett was left heartbroken when Royal Mail refused to give him a parcel containing a replica shirt of his beloved Chelsea Football Club - nicknamed The Blues. The seven-year-old had been excitedly awaiting
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Main road design is flawed say residents
RESIDENTS are urging immediate action to be taken in revising the infrastructure for the Ridgeway Farm development, which they believe will be deeply flawed. A number of concerns have been raised with developer Taylor Wimpey since March 2013 in
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Staff pave way for a new-look college
STAFF at the new University Technical College had their first day of work yesterday as the final touches are put to the new building. Students do not begin until next week but the staff were called in to get ready for their arrival. As construction
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Shared values top curriculum
HAYDON Wick Primary School is the latest to join the White Horse Federation (WHF), which puts shared values such as respect, co-operation and honesty at the heart of education. It is the tenth school to join the multi-academy trust of primary,
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Elderly victim's daughter's shock after thieving carer walks free
THE daughter of an elderly man who was robbed of thousands is shocked by the breach of trust and feels the culprit should have gone to jail. On Friday, Angela Barefoot, 60, of Saltash Road, was spared jail after pleading guilty to taking £19,000
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Woman pleads guilty to two charges of arson
A WOMAN who started a fire at a house while on bail for arson has been remanded in custody by a judge. Katherine Applegate set light to curtains at the property in Grittleton having already started a blaze at a house in Freshbrook, Swindon.
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Snooker players take their cues in aid of disabled boy
A FIVE-year-old boy who has been shut up inside his own world due to a rare illness is on the cusp of a new life after £1,300 was raised towards an intelligent robot which could allow him to communicate with the outside world. Nearly 20 players
