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SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Swindon Supermarine beaten by Redditch
Struggling Swindon Supermarine suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat at home to fellow relegation candidates Redditch United last night. Marine needed a win to suck the Worcestershire side into the depths of the battle to avoid relegation from the Southern
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PREDICTIONS LEAGUE: Latest Results
SWINDON got back to winning ways on Tuesday night with an emphatic 4-0 win over Dagenham & Redbridge. Latest results from the predictions league will be posted below.
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SWIMMING Tough night for Turner
SWINDON’S Grant Turner cut a disconsolate figure at the British Swimming Championships as his dreams of a London 2012 qualifying berth were temporarily shelved at the London Aquatics Centre. Turner raced in the 100m freestyle final last night with two
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‘Nasty intimidation’ of Town fans in derby clash
SWINDON Town fans involved in violence before and after the derby clash with Oxford United were subject to “nasty intimidation” from Us fans, police have said. After Saturday’s game, police said one of the buses carrying Swindon supporters
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Warning after cats die from anti-freeze poisoning
PET owners are being urged to be extra vigilant after at least two cats in the town died from anti-freeze poisoning. The cats, who belonged to the same family living in Haydon Wick, died at Drove Veterinary Hospital this week, and vets are now warning
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Mum and son unhurt in rush-hour smash
A MUM and her four-year-old son had a lucky escape from a rush-hour smash which left their car a burnt-out wreck. Ellie Cutler and her son were in a vehicle which collided with another about a mile south of the Science Museum, near Wroughton. The other
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Fire service plan sparks staff fury
A UNION official says firefighters are angry about proposals to change the way they work as part of a bid to save £1.8m by the end of 2014. Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service started a 12-week public consultation on Monday, over proposals for a major
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Work progresses at Latham Road Aldi
SHOPPERS are set to be quids in again when another Aldi store opens in North Swindon later this year. Work has started on the new 990 square metre store in Latham Road, which was given planning permission by Swindon Council more than a year
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New electric car features student's striking livery
CREATIVE pupil Sean Elliott yesterday got the chance to sit behind the wheel of a new electric car whose livery he designed in a Swindon-wide competition. Swindon Commercial Services Ltd, the main service provider for Swindon Council, has bought its
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Residents hope for more say in town planning
THE CHAIRMAN of a residents’ group has said he is waiting to see the fineprint of plans aimed at giving residents a greater say in town planning. Colin Doubleday, of the Pipers Area Residents’ Association, said the neighbourhood forums would be an “opportunity
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Scheme to find out about a violent past
A NEW scheme giving people who fear their partner may be abusive the right to know if they have a violent past has been welcomed by former victims – but they have raised concerns over how it would operate. Home Secretary Theresa May announced this week
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Organisers hope Pride’s fifth birthday will be biggest yet
THE SWINDON and Wiltshire Pride will be celebrating its fifth birthday this year and organisers are hoping it will be the biggest and best so far. The event, which aims to promote equality and diversity within the community, will be held on August 4
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Hospital contractors 'disappointed' at strike action
CARILLION bosses at the Great Western Hospital have spoken of their disappointment at further strike action by workers. A total of 109 workers, mainly housekeeping staff employed by contractors Carillion, are keeping a picket line outside the
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£350 vet bill after ‘attack’ on pooch
A DOG owner was left with a £350 veterinary bill after his Yorkshire Terrier was allegedly attacked by a neighbour’s canine. The incident is believed to have happened at about 8.30pm on Monday evening in Shelfinch, Toothill, when Nick Gregory’s wife
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Concerns over new domestic abuse policing powers
A NEW scheme giving people who fear their partner may be abusive the right to know if they have a violent past has been welcomed by former victims – but they have raised concerns over how it would operate. Home Secretary Theresa May announced this week
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Téhoué completes loan switch to Town
SWINDON have signed striker Jonathan Téhoué on loan until the end of the season from Leyton Orient. The much-travelled Frenchman was in the stands at the County Ground last night to watch Town increase their lead at the top of League Two with
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Pooch pampering is picture perfect
A FATHER and daughter from Penhill are proving that keeping it in the family is always best after setting up their own unique business. Geoff Hemmings and daughter Zoe, of Penhill Drive, have joined forces to ensure our fluffy four-legged friends are
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Euro 2012 won't be on Wharf Green's Big Screen
FOOTBALL fans are missing out again after it was announced Euro 2012 matches will not be shown on Swindon’s Big Screen. The news is set to enrage fans who were disappointed when World Cup 2010 matches weren’t shown at the Wharf Green venue. Concerns
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Arkell's pull punters into a new career
DESPITE being a tough time for pubs across the town, potential landlords poured into a special open day yesterday. Arkell’s Brewery opened its doors to offer people the chance to see that running a pub is more than just being able to pull a good pint
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John Lewis at Home workers celebrate bonus
A BONUS that is the equivalent to seven weeks pay will be arriving in payslips this month for everyone who works for John Lewis at Home. The store, in Mannington, revealed this morning that they would be getting a 14 per cent bonus, along with all 81,000
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Ice wall planned for Oasis
THE TALLEST indoor ice climbing wall in the world could be built at the Oasis as part of a £65m project to turn the run-down leisure centre into a regional leisure destination. Moirai Capital Investments, a property developer specialising in leisure
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Accident near Science Museum closes road
A ROAD smash left two cars wrecked by the side of the road after an accident near the Science Museum this morning. A blue Ford Fusion collided with a grey Fiat Punto at a junction about a mile south of the museum on the A4361. The Ford
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Brinkworth Ball
Brinkworth School PTA organise a ball every year, we raise funds for the village primary school and this year our nominated charity is Rainbow Trust Children's Charity who will receive 25% of the profits. It is a great event with 4 course silver service
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Brinkworth Ball
Brinkworth School PTA organise a ball every year, we raise funds for the village primary school and this year our nominated charity is Rainbow Trust Children's Charity who will receive 25% of the profits. It is a great event with 4 course silver service
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Thuggish Town fans may miss Wembley
TOWN fans involved in disorder before and after Swindon’s derby clash with bitter rivals Oxford United could face lifetime bans, the club have confirmed. Three fans on a Swindon Town supporters’ bus were among those arrested during disorder
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Driver in hospital after bus crashes
A DRIVER and his four passengers had a lucky escape after their bus crashed into a back garden. The Thamesdown Transport service 48 bus, which was travelling from Swindon to Marlborough, collided with a tree in Oxford Street in Aldbourne yesterday after
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A royal flashback
WHEN Maureen Skinner found handmade scrapbooks capturing the Queen’s early reign among her mother’s belongings she could not bear to throw them away. But now, almost five years since Doris Webb died at the age of 86, Maureen has said she needs to clear
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165 people lose jobs as Westmode folds
A CIVIL engineering firm has folded with the loss of 165 jobs amid questions about why bosses didn’t try to salvage it. Westmode Ltd, based in Stratton St Margaret, ceased trading after operating across the south for 23 years. The company shut down
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Loader hails Swindon after Cheltenham win
SWINDON coach Neil Loader hailed his side’s 20-18 victory away at Cheltenham as their best win of the season, but is convinced there is still more to come from his team. Despite leading at half time Swindon trailed 18-13 going into the final minutes
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Town find a cutting edge
SWINDON strengthened their grip on first place in League Two last night as they emphatically swept aside struggling Dagenham & Redbridge 4-0 at the County Ground. Billy Bodin opened the scoring midway through the first half before the visitors
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SWIMMING: Miley grabs second gold
HANNAH Miley has so many medals she doesn’t know where to keep them anymore, although there will always be space for the one she prizes most this summer. Miley’s victory in the 200m medley at last night’s British Swimming Championships was
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Marine stun the league leaders
SUPERMARINE director of rugby John Godsell described his side’s 34-28 victory over Dorset & Wilts 1 North leaders Chippenham 2nds as the pinnacle of his rugby career. Marine, who sit third in the table but lead the race for promotion, matched their visitors
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3 Peaks Challenge 24 hours
A team of 16 are attempting the 3 Peaks Challenge in 24 hours or under. This challenge consists of hiking each of the highest mountain peaks in Scotland, England and Wales. We are attempting this to raise money for the Prospect Hospice in Swindon. All
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Town set to land Tehoue
SWINDON are today set to complete the signing of striker Jonathan Tehoue on loan from Leyton Orient until the end of the season. The much-travelled Frenchman was in the stands at the County Ground last night to watch Town increase their
