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Students settle in at new sixth form
YESTERDAY was hailed as an historic day for Common-weal School as its sixth form opened for the first time. Prior to this term, the school had provided secondary education but following the construction of a state-of-the-art building, they can
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SPEEDWAY LIVE: Swindon Robins v Wolverhampton Wolves
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The Chef's Table
This week it’s the turn of Peter Lakey, sous chef at Chiseldon House Hotel, Chiseldon. Call 01793 741010 When did you first take an interest in cooking, and when did you decide you wanted to become a chef? I’ve always liked cooking from
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Late collapse drops Howell down leaderboard
A HORROR finish cost David Howell a likely place among the first-round leaders at the European Masters in Switzerland today. Swindon’s two-time Ryder Cup star shot a nine-under-par round of 63 on the final day to finish second at the Italian Open
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Festival gears up to do the locomotion
FAMILIES and rail enthusiasts from all over the country will gather for a celebration of steam railways at the Swindon Railway Festival on September 13 and 14. Live steam from Hatch Heritage & Steam Engineers and the evocative sound of the
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Studio still creating in independent era
A WHILE ago David Yates, director of the last four Harry Potter films and multiple BAFTA and Emmy winner, got together for a project with David Collier, a TV writer and producer whose credits range from My Parents are Aliens to the updated Basil Brush
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Cannabis farm uncovered in Penhill
A SMALL cannabis farm was located in Penhill this morning after the electricity company raised concerns about a property. Officers from the neighbourhood policing team were alerted to the property after a visit from the electricity company unearthed
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Stargazers are shining bright
EMMA DUNN catches up with a club whose band of members are always looking upwards PEOPLE who have a passion for stars and planets may enjoy being a member of Swindon Stargazers. The group of astronomers, which formed in 2009, welcomes new members
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Commercial Feature: Join the World's Biggest Coffee Morning with Macmillan
On Friday, September 26, people in your area will be getting together with friends for a cuppa and a delicious piece of cake – all in the name of Macmillan Cancer Support. So gather your favourite people together for the World’s Biggest Coffee
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Voices of spring
Vorbodar Choir from Mosfellsbaer in Iceland is visiting Swindon to perform at the Central Church in Regent Street on Sunday. The singers are under the leadership of Paul Helgason, who was voted Artist of the Year in 2012 by his home town.
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A feast fit for a king
JOHN CARTER is treated like Royalty on a two-night stay in Kingston upon Thames GRAND, imposing and full of splendour, Hampton Court Palace was once the perfect stage for Henry VIII to show off his power. It was here the King would hold court
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All about... Biscuithead and the Biscuit Badgers
I wonder if the oddly-named Biscuithead and the Biscuit Badgers know they are clinically insane or are just basking in the afterglow of their madness without realising? Listening to Dinosaurs Ate My Caravan is like having a direct line to dear-departed
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Album of the week
ARIANA GRANDE My Everything The petite songstress with the big voice returns with her second album, a year after her debut Yours Truly. Already on a roll with Problem, her chart-topping collaboration with Iggy Azalea, Ariana Grande’s success is
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Country music fans should love this experience
DOLLY Parton, Billie Jo Spears and John Denver are just some of the stars celebrated in the Country Superstars Experience. The show, which will be at the Wyvern on Wednesday, September 10, includes tribute performances to Patsy Cline, Billie Jo
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Get rabbiting on about Chas & Dave at the Hippodrome
MUSICIANS Chas & Dave promise to give the audience a night to remember when they perform at Bristol Hippodrome. The show, on Tuesday, September 9, follows the release of their new album That’s What Happens on Warner Brothers Records, which
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You’ll have the time of your lives at tribute show
THE audience will have the time of their lives when An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show comes to the Wyvern Theatre. Now in its fourth smash hit year, the show, at the Wyvern on September 14, is the original tribute to the greatest movie
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Police question 10-year-olds after buses pelted with stones
TWO 10-year-olds have been questioned by police after a number of Swindon buses were pelted with stones. Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after the "dangerous" incidents, which took place over the last month in the Pinehurst Road and
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Do you have what it takes to win Come Dine With Me?
CONFIDENT culinary couples are being urged to put themselves forward for the new-look Come Dine With Me. The hit Channel 4 show is set to film a new edition of the couples-based format in Swindon and producers are keen to hear from anyone interested
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New Chesterfield date confirmed
SWINDON Town's postponed League One clash against Chesterfield will now be played on Tuesday, October 28 (7.45pm). The away match, originally scheduled for this Saturday, was called off due to international call-ups, involving Town's Massimo Luongo
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Chianese scores two as Town’s fringe players lose out
A SWINDON Town XI, featuring Australian triallist Joel Chianese, lost 4-2 in a development friendly against Cheltenham Town at Quat Lane yesterday. Chianese scored both of Town’s goals with Mark Cooper watching on from the sides. The first was
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Sounds around town with Dave Franklin
I know I bang on about gig information being a bit thin on the ground, especially for those not trained in the art of covert music research and stealth operations to locate said gigs but I have just thought of the real advantage to the people of Swindon
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There’s magic in store with jokes and tricks galore
Pete Firman tells EMMA DUNN he loves to make people laugh COMEDY magic... or magical comedy. However you say it, Pete Firman’s performance in Swindon will be magical (and funny too). The leading UK comedian and magician, who is the star of
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Schools had running water, but only because the roofs were leaking
As children start the academic year, I am pleased to see the ever-growing choice from the good schools that are available in this borough. This September we will see the new University Technical College join our existing secondary schools and colleges
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Hunt for suspect
TOWN CENTRE: Police have confirmed that armed police were searching an address in Alfred Street on Tuesday afternoon following information regarding the location of Dzung Nguyen, who is wanted in connection with an attempted murder. Nguyen was not
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Court date for ‘false ID’
SWINDON: A man accused of being in possession of false identity documents has been remanded in custody by a judge. Amandeep Singh, who was arrested at Swindon register office, is said to have had the paperwork between October last year and August
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LIVE NEWS: September 4
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SCHOOL SPORT: Swindon’s young stars head north
FIVE youngsters will be representing Wiltshire against more than 1,800 compeitors in a pair national school sport events starting today. Swimmers Craig Harris, Paige Fellows and Daniella Whiting will travel to Manchester for the Sainsbury’s School
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TOWN LADIES: Robertson after a response
SWINDON Town Ladies boss Steve Robertson is looking forward to getting back into action tonight after his side’s Leaue Cup defeat last Sunday. Town visit Larkhall Athletic on Thursday evening for a FA Women’s Premier League South West Division
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ROWING: Lend me your oars
TEENAGE rower Toby Heaton is looking long-term as he pursues his dream of sculling at the 2020 Olympics but needs a leg up. The 18-year-old, of Purton, only came into the sport two years ago having been idetified as someone with potential to go
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Worrall urges Robins to make home advantage count
STEVE Worrall has urged his teammates to continue their strong home form at the Abbey Stadium tonight in an effort to sustain their play-off push. The fight for the final play-off spots is on a knife edge, with just four points separating Coventry
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Cooper tells Town kids: ‘follow Louis’ lead’
LOUIS Thompson is an example to his younger teammates according to his manager Mark Cooper. The 19-year-old midfielder was the big deal for Town on transfer deadline day, signing a deal with Norwich and returning to Town on a loan-back deal until
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Form indicates Stephen will be a reliable Ryder
FORMER Ryder Cup star David Howell has backed his friend Stephen Gallacher to continue his good form into the bi-annual showdown, after the Scot was announced on Tuesday as one of Europe captain Paul McGinley’s picks. It was Howell who prevented
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Cooper hoping his stars return in one piece
FOR Mark Cooper the most important thing for his Swindon’s international stars is that they come back to the club fit and healthy. Town’s fixture with Chesterfield is one of four in League One that have been postponed this weekend due to one of
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Hissy fit! Mum tells of shock after discovering 4ft python in her airing cupboard
MUM-OF-ONE Naomi Bushall received the shock of her life when she opened her airing cupboard to find a four-foot python staring back at her. Naomi, 34, of Redhouse, was putting her washing away when she was confronted by the slithering reptile,
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Biker taken to hospital after rush-hour crash
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital following a collision with a Land Rover in Stanton Fitzwarren yesterday morning. The man suffered a suspected broken arm in the incident which took place on the B4019 at 8.45am. The emergency services were
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Schoolchild obesity levels have risen
OBESITY in year six pupils reached 19.5 per cent in 2013 in Swindon. This represents a slight increase since 2006-2007 when obesity prevalence was 17.3 per cent. For reception year the prevalence was 10.2 per cent in the 2012/13 school year
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Special needs pupils on rise
A STUDY is set to be launched into why Swindon has an above average number of children with special education needs. New figures reveal that 3.6 per cent of pupils in the town are statemented, compared with 2.8 per cent nationally and 2.7 across
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M4 flip leads to drive ban
A DRINK-DRIVER who flipped his car on the M4 in April has been banned from driving for 38 months after a court heard it was not his first offence. Ezekiel Ojo was driving through Swindon on April 5 when he lost control of the vehicle, striking
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TV doctor samples a dose of real hospital life
A TV doctor used to treating patients in Coronation Street was doing the rounds at Great Western Hospital in Swindon yesterday. Former Street star Oliver Mellor, famous for his role as Dr Matt Carter in the soap opera, is currently performing at
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Holiday club ‘is back on course’
THE management of Crazy Crocs Club is proud of the children’s holiday group despite Ofsted inspectors calling for improvements to be made. The authority carried out an inspection of the holiday club, based at Stratton Community Leisure Centre,
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Hopes of cutting road risk
A survey of traffic on Kingsdown Road could lead to safety improvements, a councillor hopes. Campaigners say the road, which links Kingsdown, with South Marston Industrial Estate is dangerous. Last October, Chris Passmore, a cyclist of Beechcroft
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Maria beats fears to assist patients
GREAT Western Hospital’s Maria Moore has raised more than £9,000 for a new life-changing breast cancer treatment after scaling the roof of North Africa. The director of finance and performance at GWH spent 12 days in the harsh Saharan summer when
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Listed building is to become homes
A GRADE II listed building owned by the council is set to be turned into housing as key family services become more centralised. Lime House, located in Upper Stratton, is currently home to the youth offending team, which from October will move
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Volunteers’ big shot in the arm
PATIENTS will receive extra support during and particularly following treatment at the Great Western Hospital thanks to a £100,000 boost to recruit no fewer than 300 new volunteers. Staff were celebrating yesterday after being awarded the sum by
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Ex-fireman wins prize for engine
RETIRED firefighter Chris Wannell and his wife Audrey won a top prize at the Great Dorset Steam Fair after displaying their vintage fire engine. Mr Wannell, 73, who serves on Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council, received the Bill Budden Challenge
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LADIES FOOTBALL: Wadey leads Spits to victory
SWINDON Spitfires made a convincing start to their South West Women’s Premier Division campaign with a 5-1 win over Bridgwater Town. Spitfires drew first blood through Katie Wadey who latched onto a Beth Turner ball in from the right to give the
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Wolves missing their stars but Swindon must win
ALUN Rossiter is disappointed the visiting Wolves side will be so under-strength but knows his Robins side must take advanatage and move back up to fourth in the Elite League tonight at the Abbey. The Robins remain in search of a top four spot
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Howell aiming for repeat success
DAVID Howell will not be getting complacent at the European Masters after his best finish of the season last week in the Italian Open. In Torino the Swindon golfer posted successive good rounds, cumulating into a final day where he shot a nine
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17 years’ prison for historic sex crimes
A MAN found guilty of a series of sex assaults in Swindon has been jailed. Michael Sean Saunders, 51, of Swindon, was jailed for 17 years after being found guilty on three counts of attempted rape and three counts of indecent assault. This
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Man faces sentence for drug deals role
A MAN found with bags believed to contain diazepam, ketamine and methylamphetamine during a routine police check will appear at Swindon Crown Court next month to be sentenced for his “significant” role in a drugs operation. James Buckby, 27, of
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733 patients left in backlog limbo
NEARLY 750 patients are still waiting for treatment more than 18 weeks after being referred to the Great Western Hospital. As of August 18, 733 patients had not been seen by a consultant or been booked for an operation in the required four and
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Serving up school meals in real style
LUNCHTIME was better than ever for pupils starting the new school term at Mountford Manor Primary School after a full refurbishment of the kitchen. During the summer the school’s kitchen was given a refurbishment in order to meet the increased
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Appeal for litter pickers
VOLUNTEERS and businesses are joining forces in a new effort to rejuvenate Shaw Village Centre and save it from being paved over. Residents have been collecting litter on a regular basis, but are now appealing for businesses in the area to lend
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Fun-damentals in place for great day
THE FINAL preparations are being put together for the inaugural North Swindon Community Fun Day, which is taking place on Saturday. A team of volunteers has been working hard since February to make sure everything is in place and now everything
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Pupils play part in opening solar farm
PUPILS from South Marston Primary School helped officially open the village’s new solar farm yesterday. The Sevor Farm Solar project has been overseen by energy firm Eneco UK, which has regularly worked with the community while building the 43-
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Find room in your life for a Guide Dog
PHOENIX is only five months old, but she has already started her journey towards potentially saving somebody’s life, as she trains to be a qualified Guide Dog. The labrador is the latest puppy to be funded by the 4Joy Appeal, set up by the chairman
