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College comes closer
SWINDON has negotiated the next hurdle in its bid to establish a new University Technical College (UTC) in the town. After submitting the bid to the Government in January, the team has been invited to be interviewed on the project by officials in London
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Marathon man Matt is sure he can hack it
ADVER reporter Matt Edwards is putting down his pen and notebook as he trains to complete the London Marathon. The 23-year-old, of Newhall Street, is getting ready to run in his second marathon to raise money for the cot death charity, the Foundation
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Titanic tales of doomed voyage to be told at Steam
THE Titanic’s links to Swindon and Wiltshire are being dusted off ahead of the 100th anniversary of the disaster. The town’s Steam Museum has put on display long-lost documents relating to the ship’s doomed maiden voyage. They include legal paperwork
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Games stadium run for lucky readers
FIVE lucky Adver readers have won the opportunity to run within the Olympic Park before any of our Olympians begin their warm up. The ballot for 5,000 places to take part in the National Lottery Olympic Park Run will close tomorrow. But the Adver managed
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Monsignor Twomey is given freedom of the borough
LONG-SERVING community bastion Monsignor Canon Richard Twomey was granted the freedom of the Swindon borough at a special ceremony last night. Monsignor Twomey, who has been a Catholic priest in Swindon for 42 years, was granted the honorary
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Restaurants and food stores face new standards test
A NEW scheme has been launched in Swindon to let customers know about hygiene ratings when they eat out. The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme begins today and will be advertised in libraries and leisure centres in coming weeks. The national scheme, developed
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DJs taking a spin in tribute to pal Sandy
A WHO’S who of Swindon DJs will jump behind the decks tonight to remember BBC Wiltshire presenter Sandy Martin, a year on from his death. Sandy died last March, aged 53, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour five months previously. The fundraising
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Bonnet parade for start of spring
CREATIVE toddlers celebrated the start of spring with an Easter bonnet parade at White Cottage Pre-School, in Rodbourne, yesterday. Nineteen children, aged from two to four, made the seasonal headgear at home with their parents before showing them off
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Diamond date as Penhill celebrates its 60 years
AS THE country celebrates the Queen’s 60 years on the throne, one estate in Swindon is also marking its own diamond anniversary. The first bricks for Penhill were laid in 1952 and the model housing estate, which was built to cater for the London overspill
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Air cadet squadron seeks more glory
AN AIR cadet squadron is celebrating a year of success as it bids to win a top trophy. The cadets of 633 (West Swindon) Squadron have stepped up training with eight youngsters achieving their communication qualification. The group has
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Couple tried to sell fake goods
A COUPLE who were planning to sell fake designer goods to get out of debt broke up because of the stress of getting caught, a court heard. Police discovered in December that Lee Stevens, 31, of Elborough Road, and Amanda Ramsdale, 33, of Florey Court
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Bespoke service helps solve clothing problems for disabled
A CHARITY which appealed for help finding new premises last year is settling into its new home. Dressability, which alters clothing for disabled people who have problems dressing and undressing, has moved to York House, in Edison Park, Hindle
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Last-gasp meetings save Cricklade Show
THE Cricklade Show will go ahead this year after last-ditch attempts saved the day. Two meetings have been held in the town this month to help ensure the show goes ahead this August Bank Holiday after 80 years of attracting thousands of people through
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Marathon man Matt is sure he can hack it
ADVER reporter Matt Edwards is putting down his pen and notebook as he trains to complete the London Marathon. The 23-year-old, of Newhall Street, is getting ready to run in his second marathon to raise money for the cot death charity, the
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Working together in fight against crime
THE new heads of response policing and the town centre have vowed to work together in the fight to keep crime down. Chief Inspector Keith Ewart, now responsible for co-ordinating police response to emergencies in the town, and Inspector Adrian
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Benson could miss out on Rovers match
PAUL Benson could miss Saturday's game against Bristol Rovers. The striker, who has scored nine goals for Swindon since joining the club in January, is understood to be recovering from a slight neck injury. Paolo Di Canio has stressed
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GWH serves us all, homes make cash
Peter Timms (letters, March 23rd) asks what my motivation is in fighting development around Coate but not opposing the hospital in the 1990s? First, my motivation. I have lived and worked in Chiseldon for most of the last 30 years, enjoyed the many walks
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The Chef's Table
This week, it’s the turn of Abdul Salam, 52, head chef at The Jewel in the Crown, Victoria Road, for 20 years. Tel: 01793 522687 1. When did you first take an interest in cooking, and when did you decide you wanted to become a
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You are feeling very sleepy...
Most people head to Berlin for the renowned nightlife, but JOSH LAYTON went there with one thing on his mind... getting a good night’s sleep MOST cities make a virtue of their non-stop status. I’ve been to bagel bars at 4am in New York, shivered on
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Sounds around town with Dave Franklin
You know things are going well when over the course of one long weekend you have the options of watching feisty female rock from Minneapolis, a Celtic rock guitar legend, sublime shoe gazers from along the M4 corridor, chilled out, cinematic folk or
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Forces favourite
THE RAF set up their own dance band in the 1940s to combat the glamour of the American airforce groups and to boost morale in wartorn Britain. The musicians were officially known as No 1 RAF Dance Band but their popularity soon earned them
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Duo will have you doubled up
AN evening in the company of comics Bob Mills and John Moloney can be had at the Arts Centre in Swindon on Tuesday. The audience at the Devizes Road venue is promised comedy, chat, music and storytelling. Both performers are much-loved veterans of the
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Game on
The Games is a piece of clowning comedy based on stories of ancient Greece, and it’s heading for the Arts Centre tomorrow. It tells the story of three nobodies who are at the brunt of a bet between Zeus, Hera and Hercules. They must compete in the ancient
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Jon is coming home
JON Richardson plays a sellout show at the Wyvern Theatre on Sunday. The 29-year-old, widely hailed as one of Britain’s best young comedy talents, has performed many times in Swindon, but has an even stronger local connection as he once lived here.
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Q-DOS GOES TO THE PUPPETS
IF you haven’t booked tickets to see Avenue Q at the Wyvern this week, what are you waiting for? This fantastically mischievous, politically incorrect show, which comes to us on tour after five years in the West End, is one of the funniest things I’ve
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Q-DOS GOES TO THE PUPPETS
IF you haven’t booked tickets to see Avenue Q at the Wyvern this week, what are you waiting for? This fantastically mischievous, politically incorrect show, which comes to us on tour after five years in the West End, is one of the funniest things I’ve
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Gripping drama when an inspector comes to call
AN Oscar-nominated director’s take on a classic British play comes to Swindon for five days next week. An Inspector Calls is a mystery thriller by JB Priestley, in which the comfort of a well-heeled dinner party is shattered by the sudden appearance
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Residents: Changes to planning rules are too late
CHANGES to the planning rules have come too late according to many residents who have fought to stop development around Swindon. The guidelines, which have been amended after arguments about their affect on the countryside, include encouraging
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Schoolgirl does BBC diabetes doc to help other children
A SCHOOLGIRL who is on a mission to find a cure for diabetes is helping other children to understand the condition as part of a BBC television programme. Phoebe Maddison, of Ground-well West, appeared in Same But Different on BBC 2 this morning, which
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Pull out your feathers and dance down to the Hilton, Swindon for a Burlesque night
n Bella Rouge, pictured, will be performing some risque moves in a Burlesque evening at the Lydiard Suite, Hilton Hotel, Swindon tomorrow at 7.30pm. Tickets to the Moulin Rouge-style night are £20 from 01793 410988. Carriages at 1am. Picture
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Hats off to Mr Beaney
Albert Beaney was a well known figure in Swindon, popping up all over the town with his trustee camera capturing a picture of the social history of the times. Tonight Swindon Museum and Art Gallery begins a series of free exhibitions highlighting his
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Fixed place for Swindon band in Live and Unsigned national competition
Young indie rock band The Fixed have come through the live auditions of the national Live and Unsigned competition, already beating hundreds of other aspiring groups. The Swindon band will now compete at the Regional Final Showcase on April 15 at Sub89
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Children can compete to grow luscious lettuces
CHILDREN across Swindon are being invited to show off their gardening skills and take part in a salad challenge. The Harvester, in Drove Road, will be giving away 500 packets of lettuce seeds to children who visit from April 2 to encourage them to grow
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Performers show town's got talent
ORGANISERS of the Swindon Music Festival have said their latest event was the best yet, with the calibre of entries at an all-time high. The annual festival, held at the Arts Centre, came to an end on Saturday, with performers across all disciplines
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Homes for heroes
NORTH Wiltshire MP James Gray has called on the Government to do more to enhance the provision of accommodation for service personnel and their families. Speaking in the House of Commons on Monday, Mr Gray praised the Government for what is has done
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A new lunch club for the elderly
Age UK Wiltshire has set up a lunch and activity club in Rodbourne Road Methodist Church every Wednesday. After lunch there is the option to join in with the activities on offer which include fun chair-based exercise, quizzes, art and craft-based activities
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Think safety first while gardening
WITH the warm weather luring people outdoors, Southern Electric Power Distribution is reminding gardeners in Swindon to ‘think safety’ before they get their hands dirty. It said many gardeners are unaware that their seemingly harmless pastime could be
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Pupils give new school dinners the thumbs up
A SCHOOL’S new kitchen has been given an astronomical rating of a million out of 10 from pupils. East Wichel Primary School, which opened in September, has began dishing up cooked food for the first time. Pupils chose from meatballs
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More help for the disabled
NATIONAL learning disability charity Mencap has launched a new advocacy service in Wiltshire. The launch of the service, Empower Me, comes amid a surge in inquiries from people with a learning disability looking for support services. Mencap Direct,
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Barnes Coaches’ drive to support cystic fibrosis charity
BARNES Coaches has announced the Cystic Fibrosis Trust as its charity of the year. The family-owned coach and travel company, which has been established for more than 90 years, chose to raise money for the CF Trust as Sebastian Barnes, the son of director
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Web trade worry over hike in cost of postage
A CHARITY which trades on the website eBay has raised concerns over sharp rises in the cost of sending post through the Royal Mail. A first-class stamp will go up in price from 46p to 60p and a second-class stamp will rise from 36p to 50p from April
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Families’ cash hope after 'Swindon disease' ruling
A LANDMARK legal decision will give many more sufferers of the ‘Swindon disease’ the chance to win compensation payouts from the firms that exposed them to deadly asbestos. The Supreme Court yesterday ruled insurance liability was triggered from the
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Photographic exhibition offers a look at the town’s past
SWINDON residents who grew up in the town during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s are being challenged to recognise themselves and their neighbours. The Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, in Bath Road, is hosting a collection of Albert Beaney photographs, and
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Charity grant will go to help children learn first aid
THE British Red Cross has been presented with a cheque for more than £1,800 from telecommunications company AFL Swindon. Margaret Harman, HR and EHS manager for the company, which is based at Hawksworth Industrial Estate, presented £1,890.72 to Joanne
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Drivers panic buy to stock up on petrol
PANIC buying hit petrol stations in Swindon yesterday after the Government advised people to stock up on fuel ahead of a strike by tanker drivers. Cabinet Officer minister Francis Maude said extra fuel in a jerrycan would be a sensible precaution
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Jay confident Town will show more bite against Rovers
JAY McEveley has backed Swindon to bounce back from their Johnstone’s Paint Trophy defeat by beating Bristol Rovers on Saturday and edge closer to securing promotion back to League One. The left-back was certainly given a baptism of fire for
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Blizzard wedding leads to warm love
THERE may have been a heatwave this week, but when June and Howard Jones tied the knot 60 years ago the town was in the midst of a blizzard. Snowballs were thrown instead of confetti and the vicar was wearing Wellington boots when the couple got married
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Call to sign up for 2012 half marathon
PEOPLE across the town are being encouraged to take inspiration from the Olympic Games and enter this year’s Nationwide Swindon Half Marathon. The 13.1-mile race, five-mile multi-terrain and two-mile fun run will be run on Sunday, October 14, and entries
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The Paolo Di Canio Column: "I won't even be assistant to Mourinho"
PAOLO on...ever becoming an assistant manager.“Di Matteo started at MK Dons, they didn’t finish top but he didn’t have a bad run there. Then he moved to West Brom where he got them promoted from the Championship but was sacked in the Premier
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Bodin out to prove himself
BILLY Bodin is disappointed that he will likely miss a promotion party with Swindon, but is determined to do all he can to secure a new deal at his hometown club by proving a success at Crewe. The forward had anticipated playing a part in the
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'I'm not in the GPs to make up the numbers'
HANS Andersen has fired a warning to speedway’s elite that he is ready to beat the best in the world once again. The Swindon skipper accepted a wild card into the Grand Prix series - which begins in New Zealand in the early hours of Saturday
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THE EVENT: Tapner leads local charge at Badminton
HIGHWORTH-BASED Paul Tapner will lead the local charge at the 2012 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. The Aussie returns with his 2010 winner Inonothing, back in action after over a year out through injury for the event on May 3-7.
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HELLENIC LEAGUE: Winstonerules out another cameo
MALMESBURY boss Simon Winstone says he is unlikely to make another cameo appearance in a Vics shirt tomorrow, but fancies another run-out before the season is out. The former Stoke reserves man, now 37, brought himself on up front late against Cricklade
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Less is more for Rosco
SWINDON boss Alun Rossiter reckons he will be a ‘sharper’ team manager in 2012 having dropped nearly a stone-and-a-half in weight. The 46-year-old made the decision to use the Cambridge Weight Plan, formerly known as the Cambridge Diet, after
