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Who stole our flag?
A GIANT Union flag hoisted to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee has been stolen from its pole at an Old Town pub. The 20ft by 6ft flag, which adorned the front of the Kings Arms, in Wood Street, was discovered to be missing yesterday morning and the pub’
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Olympic torch launch in Royal Wootton Bassett
A SCHOOLGIRL will become part of history as she carries the Olympic flame on its journey through Swindon in May. Kathryn Groarke-Oliver, 13, of Royal Wootton Bassett, is one of the 8,000 people chosen to carry the torch on its journey across
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Sian's family pay tribute to her one year on
THE family of Sian O'Callaghan have paid emotional tributes to the popular 22-year-old. Elaine O'Callaghan, Sian's mum THERE is so very much I could say about Sian, so much to share, but given the way ALL her family, her boyfriend Kevin,
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Family and friends pay tribute to Sian one year on
A YEAR ago today 22-year-old Sian O’Callaghan went missing after a night out with friends at a Swindon nightclub. Her disappearance polarised the town in a wave of sympathy which culminated in an outpouring of grief when her body was found
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Host of other unions back angry Carillion employees
HUNDREDS of contracted cleaners, porters and domestic staff and other trade union members marched through the town centre ahead of another strike over alleged bullying at the Great Western Hospital. More than 800 members of the GMB union, Unite, Unison
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Fans flock to new store
A STORE which opened specially for Swindon Town’s trip to Wembley has sold more than 1,000 Swindon Town souvenir T-shirts in just two weeks. The Swindon Town store in the Brunel Centre has seen hundreds of fans flock to buy its Paolo Di Canio and Wembley
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Olympic torch will blaze trail in town
THE Magic Roundabout, Swindon College and Wharf Green will become part of Olympic history as the torch passes through the town. Officials have revealed that the Olympic flame, which arrives in Swindon on May 23, will travel up Kingshill, passing the
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Thieves cut locks to take bicycle girl, 11, saved for
A SCHOOLGIRL has been left heartbroken after thieves stole the bike she bought with money she was given for Christmas. Emily Usher and her father, Paul, of Taw Hill, had locked their bikes in Wharf Green when both of their bikes were stolen
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We deserved Swindon victory - Davis
CREWE manager Steve Davis believes hard work was the key to his side’s 2-0 victory over Swindon at Gresty Road. A goal in each half from Nick Powell and Ashley Westwood subjected League Two leaders Town to their second defeat in four games,
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HELLENIC LEAGUE: Angry half-time team talk does the trick for Wootton Bassett boss
DAVE Turner gave an angry half-time team talk that inspired Wootton Bassett to a stunning comeback against local rivals Malmesbury. Bassett trailed 2-0 at the break following effort from Ed Wilkins and Chris Salt, but emotive words from boss Turner proved
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SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Stanley hails 'important' win for Supermarine
NO ONE at Supermarine will dwell too much on the quality of the performance against Banbury at the weekend, according to goalscorer Nick Stanley. The wide man opened the scoring midway through the first half at the Webb’s Wood Stadium and substitute
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Di Canio calls for change in mentality after Crewe defeat
SWINDON slipped to their second league defeat of the year on Saturday as play-off chasing Crewe secured a 2-0 at Gresty Road. Town never really got going while the visitors, who went into the game unbeaten in six, looked the hungrier of the
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Wildcats grab fourth win on the bounce
SWINDON Wildcats coach Ryan Aldridge hailed his side after notching a fourth consecutive victory, but warned them not to get complacent. Aldridge’s side turned over third-placed Sheffield Steeldogs 4-2 on the road to see them a through a gruelling weekend
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Hans happy after Memorial Trophy podium finish
HANS Andersen declared himself moderately happy with his first outing as a Swindon rider after finishing second at the Bob Kilby Memorial Trophy last night. The Robins skipper was edged out by Birmingham’s Bjarne Pedersen in the final, with
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Final countdown
JEREMY Wray has called for one last push from Swindon fans to snap up the remaining tickets for the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final as the Robins count down the days to the trip to Wembley. Town look set to have at least 30,000 supporters heading to the
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HORSE RACING: Henderson is at it again, this time at Kempton
CHELTENHAM Festival top trainer Nicky Henderson continued his good form on Saturday with another three winners. Yet again Barry Geraghty was brought home the wins, this time at Kempton. The Lambourn trainer’s first success of the day
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Paolo to get tough with players after Crewe reverse
PAOLO Di Canio plans to rediscover his ruthless streak after watching Swindon go down 2-0 to Crewe at Gresty Road on Saturday. Town failed to get going against the play-off chasing Railwaymen until the 70th minute, but by then they were two goals down
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Returning Flint frustrated after defeat
RETURNING centre-half Aden Flint was frustrated not to be able to guide Swindon Town to victory on his comeback from injury in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Crewe. The 22-year-old was sidelined for six weeks with a groin injury he suffered in training, but
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Holmes delighted with fans' reception but disappointed with the result
LEE Holmes was delighted with the reception he received from Swindon fans on Saturday, but was disappointed he couldn’t help Town get a result to go with it. The 24-year-old, who spent three months with the Robins seven years ago, came on at
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THE GARY ROSE COLUMN: Defeat is disappointing but not a big blow
SATURDAY’S defeat to Crewe was disappointing, but ultimately not that much of a blow. Swindon were always going to lose before the end of the season, but what is important is how the players react when they take on Torquay at the County
