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Community centre re-opens under new management with new name
A COMMUNITY centre in Stratton was reopened under new management this week after the former parish council offices were signed over to Swindon Youth for Christ. Last month, Stratton St Margaret Parish Council signed over the lease to Meadowcroft
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Casa de Pico new Spanish eaterie named for owner Spike
Tapas ‘virgin’ ELIZABETH MACKLEY checks out Wootton Bassett’s new Spanish restaurant SEARCHING for a taste of more southern climes to match the warmer weather on the horizon, maracas in hand a friend and I descended on Royal Wootton Bassett’s latest
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PLAY-OFFS 2015: 'Better than we'd hoped'
MATCH winner Nathan Byrne admits victory at Bramall Lane was more than Swindon Town could have imagined as the Robins hold the advantage in the League One play-offs. Byrne’s dramatic late strike stunned hosts Sheffield United on Thursday night
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Nicholson retains lead at Badminton
ANDREW Nicholson will go into tomorrow’s cross-country phase leading the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials on board Deborah Sellar’s Nereo. Despite some strong challenges from a legion of dressage protagonists yesterday, no one managed to
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SOMETHING FISHY: Throw another prawn on the barbie
Simon Rhodes, of the fishmongers in Wood Street Food Hall, Swindon IT IS now officially the start of the outdoor season which means long walks, cycling in shorts, festivals, and most importantly al fresco drinking and dining. A couple of years
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Picture this a photographic exhibition showcasing work of Swindon students
A group of Swindon students, studying photography, have a special exhibition of their work on show. A Few Frames is showcasing work from a BTech Level 3 extended Diploma in Photography course at New College. The exhibition is at the Post Modern
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OFF TO MARKET: Brimming with seasonal fayre
Market manager Kardien Gerbrandstalks about Swindon farmers' markets Obviously in my position I’m a bit of a local food fanatic. What this means in real terms is that I try very hard not to eat anything out of season. So, for example, I wouldn
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Learning how to live without wheat and stay healthy
Giancarlo Caldesi has given up two of his favourite foods - sugar and wheat - to stay healthy. Before Coeliac Awareness Week begins on Monday, Kate Whiting joins the chef and his wife Kate for a masterclass in gluten-free gourmet From your first
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: with Melanie Richens
Melanie Richens, 45, life coach at the Life Coaching Centre in Old TownDo you cook a lot yourself? What is your failsafe dish? Not as much as I would like, I’m rarely at home in the evenings! I do make a mean vegetable lasagne!Where do you like to eat
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PUB CRAWL: The Saracen's Head
The Saracen’s Head Hotel High Street Highworth SN6 7AG Tel: 01793 762284 Website: www.saracenshead.co.uk WHAT’S IT LIKE? The Saracen’s Head was in use as an inn of some kind in 1825 and is probably much older. Just how old has sadly not been
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How to make truffles
Andrew Scott The Sudbury Hotel 56 London Street, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7AA 01367 241272 Some delicious treats for when the neighbours pop round for coffee or to tempt the taste buds after dinner. Ingredients: • 30g sugar
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Dog walk fundraiser for charity
DOG owners are being sought to take part in a walking wonder of a fundraiser for cancer treatment. The Best Paw Forward, now in its second year, is being held at Coate Water lake on Sunday, July 12 and is raising money for charity Cancer Research
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Serving up a festival full of inspiration
Ahead of the Marlborough Food & Drink Festival, which takes place on May 16 and 17, MARION SAUVEBOIS takes a trip down memory lane with headliners Duncan Jones and Chris Wooldridge WHEN Duncan Jones ditched the classic crumble to present his
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It's a good start for Robins on road to Wembley
SWINDON Town fans spoke of their delight and excitement as the club’s bid to reach the play-off final at Wembley got off to a winning start. A flurry of football fanatics descended on the County Ground to pick up tickets for the eagerly anticipated
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REVIEW: Claire brought us close to The Carpenters golden era
The Carpenters story Wyvern Theatre Nineteen standard Carpenters tunes rounded off with a montage of eight more, beginning with Rainy Days and Mondays and ending with Yesterday Once More. This was a magical night for Carpenters fans where the
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Writer lifts the lid on gathering storm
IMAGINE being caught in Hurricane Catriona, in which 1,833 people died and $108bn worth of damage was caused. Then imagine a storm much, much worse – and that is an experience Summertime, by Wiltshire-based author Vanessa Lafaye, will lead you
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Arresting tales of officer courage
ACTS of immense bravery and public service on the thin blue line were rewarded this week at the last Force Awards for retiring Chief Constable Pat Geenty. A haul of awards went to Swindon officers, for efforts ranging from life-saving CPR to disarming
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Family’s law change plea over killer husband’s next-of-kin rights
TRACY Walters’ family have called for a change in the law after her murderer was able to keep control of all her assets, with her ashes still held at a funeral directors in Swindon. Husband Ian Walters, who used next-of-kin rights to have his wife
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Dawn O'Porter: Fashion disasters helped discover my love of vintage
At the launch of Dawn O'Porter's pop up shop, she reveals that she had a lot of fashion mishaps before she discovered her love of vintage. Jade Williams, Diana Vickers and Sophie Ellis Bexter joined O'Porter at the opening of her two-week vintage shop
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Pupils raise cash for Great Western Hospital
PRIMARY school pupils saved up their pocket money to help poorly children at a Swindon hospital. Year two students at Oaktree Nursery and Primary School, in Park South, were given tubs to fill with 5p pieces only – and raised more than £120 for
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Smiles may turn to frowns for Tories
THE Conservatives increased their majority in the council chamber in the local elections but have warned of tough times ahead. In what was a good night for the Tories, they managed to increase their majority to seven, taking some big seats.
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Tories turn the tables over
DESPITE all the talk of a neck-and-neck battle for South Swindon, in the end it was a comfortable victory for Conservative incumbent Robert Buckland. Both parties campaigned hard in the constituency but in the end, it was the Tory who won, increasing
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Runners get set to race Swindon Half Marathon as registration opens
REGISTRATION for this year’s Swindon Half Marathon is open after the Seqol Charity saved the event. In February, the organisation stepped in after the British Heart Foundation withdrew from overseeing it. It will be working with other groups
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Barclays notches up new tech with a £100m fund for fast growing firms
In a UK first, Barclays is launching a new £100m fund to help fast growing technology businesses accelerate to the next level. The new drive will see the bank backing some of the most innovative UK technology businesses with lending of up to £5m
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Robins' trip to Coventry is off
SWINDON Robins' Elite League trip to Coventry Bees tonight has been postponed. The Midlands club took an early decision to call of the fixture with the Brandon Stadium track wet and further rain forecast. A Bees club statement said: "Coventry
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Oklahoma! Oh what a beautiful show it will be!
STARRING in a new production of one of the greatest classic American musicals of all time, actors Belinda Lang and Gary Wilmot are happily saddled with a success. They tell us more ahead of their visit to the Theatre Royal Bath from May 18 to 23.
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Local elections 2015: Conservatives increase majority but warn of tough times ahead
THE CONSERVATIVES increased their majority in the Swindon Borough Council chamber in the local elections but are warning of tough times ahead. In what was a good night for the Tories, they managed to increase their majority to seven, taking some
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LIVE NEWS: Friday, May 8
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THE FULL REPORT: The Byrne Supremacy
IN THE City of Steel Swindon Town showed they were made of strong stuff as Nathan Byrne completed a dramatic comeback with a goal in the dying moments to give his side a precious 2-1 win at Bramall Lane. Mark Cooper and his young side head back
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'Bluer' Swindon today as both Buckland and Tomlinson increase majorities
AFTER months of campaigning, Swindon turned a deeper shade of blue today as the Conservatives celebrated a ‘stunning’ victory across the board. Justin Tomlinson had been widely expected to win in North Swindon but few thought he would increase
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Lechlade all ready to fire says skipper Breet
LECHLADE skipper Joe Breet says that his troops will be backing their own firepower once again when they welcome a side to the Manor Ground in the Premier Two for the first time this weekend. Breet’s side, promoted as Glos/Wilts Division champions
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Conservative Robert Buckland holds South Swindon with increased majority
Despite preditions of a close contest Conservatiove Robert Buckland held off Labour's challenge to hold his South Swindon seat with an increased majority tonight. He pipped Anne Snelgrove, who first lost the seat in 2010, who only gained 16,992
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Tory Justin Tomlinson 'overwhelmed' to retain his seat in North Swindon
JUSTIN Tomlinson said he was ‘overwhelmed’ to have been returned as the MP for North Swindon at the next parliament. The Conservative candidate scored a huge victory, extended his majority by almost 4,500, returning a total of 26,295 votes.
