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Families recall Olympic journey
WHEN the Olympic flame comes to town in May it will be a special trip down memory lane for some people in Swindon. Maureen Clements’ brother Norman Porton had the honour of being a torchbearer back in 1948 when the Olympic Games were last held
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BOXING: Kelvin Young v Martin Robbins LIVE
SWINDON's Kelvin Young fights Bristol's Martin Robbinns over 10 three minute rounds. ROUND ONE The round starts slowly but Young soon works his way in with the jab. Robbins comes back strong and probably just edges it. ROUND TWO Much
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Eco-friendly homes bring prospect of lower energy bills
TV DETECTIVES have been honoured in a new £15m housing project in west Swindon. The street names in the estate, off Mead Way, have been inspired by famous police characters after being built on the former Westlea police station, and include
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BOXING: Live from the Oasis
Welcome to the Adver's live coverage of Keith Mayo's 18th professional boxing bill, held at the Oasis Leisure Centre. The main event of the evening sees Swindon's Kelvin Young fight for the vacant Southern Area Super Middleweight title against
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Council rejects petition on Croft
A PETITION by campaigners against the Croft school has been turned down for debate by the council. The petition, which contained three elements and a total of 800 signatures, was accepted at the Civic Offices by Labour leader Coun Jim Grant on Tuesday
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Ultimate test for Old Boys
SWINDON College Old Boys face the ultimate test of their progress tomorrow when they take on Berks/Bucks & Oxon Premier leaders Drifters. Old Boys have enjoyed a spectacular second half of the season after their innovative coaching methods began to fall
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Double milestone for Bangladeshis
SWINDON’S Bangladeshi community will celebrate two milestones on Sunday – the 20th anniversary of its association and the 40th year of the country’s independence. The event will bring together the community to acknowledge the work of the Swindon Bangladesh
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Double milestone for Bangladeshis
SWINDON’S Bangladeshi community will celebrate two milestones on Sunday – the 20th anniversary of its association and the 40th year of the country’s independence. The event will bring together the community to acknowledge the work of the Swindon Bangladesh
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Cop a look at this
TV DETECTIVES have been honoured in a new £15m housing project in west Swindon. The street names in the estate, off Mead Way, have been inspired by famous police characters after being built on the former Westlea police station, and include Dixon Way
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Petty writer wrong on Town school role
We are writing to you as two Year 11 students at Churchfields Academy to respond to the letter that Mr Trevor Smith had printed in the Monday, March 19 edition of the Adver. We are disappointed to note that Mr Smith has totally misinterpreted the relationship
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Man jailed for fraud
A MAN has been sentenced to four years in prison after defrauding the company he had been working for of over £130,000. Forty seven year old Ian Coley from Wigmore Close in Abbey Mead, Gloucester, who was self employed, was hired as the Business and
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Sushi & seaweed are on the back burner
The renowned Mt Fuji Japanese restaurant has had a £60,000 revamp. MICHELLE TOMPKINS went along for a taste EAT AT: Mt Fuji, Stanton House Hotel, The Avenue, Stanton Fitzwarren SN6 7SD. Tel: 0870 084 1388 “I’LL come as long as I don’t have
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Grab your free Wembley supplement in Saturday's Swindon Advertiser
SWINDON’S big day at Wembley is inching ever closer. Town take on League One Chesterfield in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy on Sunday (2pm kick-off) and here at the Advertiser we want you to enjoy the complete experience. Tomorrow we are
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Jump in at the deep end
Splosh is making waves this month at children’s centres all over Swindon. The new play is presented by Sixth Sense Theatre and is aimed at young people aged between two and five-years-old. For more details of the new theatre experience on tour call
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Taxpayers paid £82k to wi-fi firm chief
A BUSINESSMAN at the centre of Swindon’s wi-fi fiasco was paid £82,000 of taxpayers’ cash to provide training to Swindon Council officers. Rikki Hunt, who stood down as head of the ill-fated Digital City scheme a year ago, was paid for consultancy
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PREDICTIONS LEAGUE: Latest Results
SWINDON beat Torquay on Tuesday to strengthen their place at the top of the standings. Latest results in the predictions league will be posted below.
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Coate campaigners demand appropriate development
DEVELOPERS may have won the battle at Coate Water but they have not yet won the war, say campaigners, as they vow to fight for suitable housing. The proposal by Persimmon Homes and Redrow Homes to develop land at Commonhead, off Marlborough Road, was
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Claim: Rape accused made up story after Adver appeal
THE prosecution in the case of a woman who was allegedly raped after a night out have suggested that the defendant has fabricated a story to try to explain his actions that night. Fareed Issa Tariq, 32, of Hawfinch Close, has pleaded not guilty to two
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PREDICTIONS LEAGUE: Swindon v Chesterfield
SWINDON have the chance to win their first silverware of the season when they take on Chesterfield for the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at Wembley on Sunday. The Robins head into the game as favourites, given the respective form of the two sides. Please
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The Swindon music festival
Wednesday results: Recorder Solo : Grades 1 – 2: Ava Hall Recorder Solo : Grades 3 – 4: Charlotte Balfour Recorder Duet : Grades 1 – 4: Charlotte Balfour & Eleanor Galloway Sonata for 2 Solo Instruments: any age Anahita Falaki & Harriet Barden-Jackson
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Kids cuddle up with host of baby animals
YOUNGSTERS enjoyed all the fun of the farm as they got hands-on with some furry friends earlier this week. Children from the Greendown Playgroup were delighted when some special guests turned up at the group, based at the Lydiard Academy, on
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Author comes out of Shadows for signing
AN author who lived in Swindon for 17 years will be signing copies of his first book in the town. Alan Barrett, who grew up in Watchfield, has written Shadows and will be signing copies at Waterstones on March 31 from 10am-4pm. The 63-year-old retired
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Wyvern's final mdday recital
The Wyvern Theatre will host the final lunchtime concert of the Swindon Recital Series’ season. On Wednesday, March 28 from 1pm Janet Mosley and Mark Wilcocks will perform guitar duets and lute music. Tickets cost £5. Contact the Wyvern on 01793 524481
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Residents want an end to car ban
AN EXPERIMENTAL ban on drivers leaving and entering a housing estate during certain hours of the day could soon be suspended – just weeks after it was put in place. A 12-month traffic order preventing motorists from turning into Queensfield
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Soldiers join comrades on freedom march
MILITARY reservists in the town joined their colleagues in a march as their Squadron was granted the freedom of a London borough. Twenty-nine Territorial Army soldiers from Swindon’s Royal Yeomanry Squadron joined colleagues from their four sister squadrons
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Town’s on the mark over pupils’ first choice
MORE pupils in Swindon who are starting secondary school in September got their first choice of school this year than the national average. A total of 98.8 per cent of pupils got their first choice of secondary school for this year, compared to 85.3
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People we can be proud of
VOLUNTEERS, gymnasts and dedicated fundraisers were just some of Swindon’s finest who were rewarded for their efforts at the Pride Of Swindon Awards. The fourth Pride Of Swindon ceremony took place at the Steam Museum yesterday and saw the winners honoured
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Become a better driver
Brush up on your driving skills with the Swindon and District Group of Advanced Motorists. Most members take the Advanced Driving Test and become full members of the Institute of Advanced Motorists. The group meets at the Blunsdon House Hotel on the
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Chance to name guide dog
PEoPLE are being urged to help a visually-impaired person to have a better life by taking part in the Name A Puppy scheme run by Guide Dogs' For The Blind Donate £5,000 as an individual, group or business to name, meet and get regular updates on the
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Biker came off bike after dog ran loose
A VETERAN Royal British Legion biker says he is lucky to be alive after a dog ran into the path of his motorbike, causing him to fall head-first to the ground. Wayne Lawton, 54, was travelling home along Glebe Road, in Royal Wootton Bassett, at about
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Footy fan couple will be rivals at Wembley
ONE Town fan will have more riding on a Swindon cup win this weekend than anyone else as he will have to travel home to Chesterfield with his Blues-supporting wife – win or lose. James Collis, who grew up in Swindon before moving to Chesterfield
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Event paves way for women to get on their bikes
A GROUP of women got on their bikes to launch a new cycling event in the town. Cycletta is a series of women-only bike rides which take place on safely managed routes and is aimed at inspiring female cyclists. They are fronted by Olympic gold medallist
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It’s all about McFly for all their McFans
POP fans packed into the Oasis last night as chart-toppers McFly stopped off on their UK tour. The band were as much in the limelight for their reality TV exploits as their music last year, with bass player Dougie Poynter scooping the title in I’m A
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Mum and son upset by ‘Prom Passport’
A MUM is concerned her son might not go to the ball after he was issued a list of conditions students must meet or be barred from their school prom. Teachers at Nova Hreod handed a Prom Passport to 15-year-old Ryan Francis and all the other Year 11 pupils
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Sheridan to draw upon previous Wembley experience
CHESTERFIELD boss John Sheridan knows all about what is needed to win a final at Wembley, having been a part of the Sheffield Wednesday side that beat Manchester United in the League Cup there over two decades ago. The Owls were the underdogs
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Aldridge: My Cats will stay grounded
HEAD coach Ryan Aldridge is convinced his Swindon Wildcats players will not suffer from over-confidence when they take to the ice this weekend for two crucial fixtures. Fresh from a spectacular six-point weekend which saw them beat MK Lightning, Slough
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Robins win but Rebels are not without a cause
SWINDON will take a 53-41 lead into their challenge meeting second leg against Somerset tonight after surviving an early scare to triumph at Blunsdon yesterday evening. The Robins were 16-14 down after five heats but rallied with three 5
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We can see off Chesterfield - Ferry
MIDFIELDER Simon Ferry is confident Swindon’s record of beating higher division teams this season will help see off League One Chesterfield at Wembley on Sunday. Town have already disposed of Premier League Wigan and the then League One leaders Huddersfield
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McEveley and Bostock arrive on loan
PAOLO Di Canio further strengthened his title-chasing Swindon side yesterday with the double capture of Jay McEveley and John Bostock on loan for the rest of the season. Left-back McEveley joined the Robins from Championship outfit Barnsley
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We're in the dark
SUPERMARINE director of rugby John Godsell has admitted he is in the dark over what route his side will have to take to win promotion from Dorset & Wilts 1 North this season. Marine are currently the leading candidates for promotion due to
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HELLENIC LEAGUE: Bassett boss launches scathing verbal rant against Malmesbury
WOOTTON Bassett boss Dave Turner has revealed he wants Malmesbury to be relegated from Division One West in a stinging attack on the Flying Monk outfit. The Rylands Way chief presided over a 4-2 victory for his side over Vics at the weekend, but was
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HELLENIC LEAGUE: Fitness concerns for Shrivvy boss Fisher
JOHN Fisher has concerns for the fitness levels of his players as Shrivenham’s Hellenic Premier season meanders to a close. The Rec outfit have four more games to play and Fisher is worried his players will lose fitness as there are sizeable
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SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Safety is just four wins away
SUPERMARINE joint-manager Gary Horgan is targeting four more wins which he believes will secure Southern Premier survival, starting with tomorrow’s home clash with Chesham. Victory over Banbury last weekend saw Marine move to within five points of safety
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Dan the Fan: We'll paint the town red
It’s incredible that this season we are looking at a league and cup double after the club was on its knees a year ago. A year ago this upcoming weekend we were visiting Brighton and the club made it sixteen games without a win, with a team and manager
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JPT win would beat them all - Di Canio
PAOLO Di Canio won a Serie A league title with AC Milan and the UEFA Cup with Juventus as a player, but lifting the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy at Wembley on Sunday would supersede them both. The 43-year-old was dismissed as being too erratic and temperamental
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McEveley rejected League One clubs for Swindon move
JAMES McEveley has revealed that he rejected offers from League One to sign for a Swindon side he believes are a club firmly on the up. The left-back made the surprise decision on Wednesday to drop two divisions and join on loan until the end
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SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Mings has 'high hopes' for Wickens
CHIPPENHAM boss Adie Mings is determined to utilise local talent as he plots his side’s return to form in the Southern Premier. The Bluebirds are without a league win in six games but did manage a 1-1 draw away at Hemel Hempstead on Tuesday evening.
