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Andersen inspires Swindon Robins as they sting the Bees
ROBINS skipper Hans Andersen stormed to a superb paid maximum and then claimed his team have all the tools necessary to claim the Elite League title. Andersen, a former top-flight winner with Peterborough in 2006, grabbed paid 15 as Swindon set out their
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New centre is at heart of area
REDEVELOPMENT, fly-tipping and youth facilities are among the election issues in Liden, Eldene and Park South. The ward comprises about half of Liden and the whole of Eldene and Park South, which are currently either in Dorcan or Parks wards. In Eldene
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LADIES' FOOTBALL: Swindon extend their unbeaten record
SWINDON Town Ladies Under 14s continued their unbeaten run to move to within one point of leaders Didcot Casuals with a game in hand after a 5-1 home victory against visitors Thame. The recently crowned Swindon Advertiser Young Team Of The Year started
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SPEEDWAY RESULT: Swindon Robins 54, Coventry Bees 39
SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE, ABBEY STADIUM SWINDON ROBINS: Troy Batchelor (3-R-1*-1)5+1, Nick Morris (0-2-3-2)7, Simon Stead (3-2-2*-1-2*)10+2, Jason Doyle (1-1*-3-2)7+1, Hans Andersen (2*-3-3-3-3)14+1 PAID MAXIMUM, Robin Aspegren (1-FX-0-1*)2+
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Dog chain threat on boy in scooter theft
TWO teenagers threatened a 13-year-old boy with a dog chain and bullied him into handing over his £275 scooter. Officers are appealing for witnesses following the robbery in Polaris Way, which is a bus lane between North Star Avenue and Great Western
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Courts evacuated after bomb alert
A BOMB scare at Swindon’s courthouses brought parts of the town centre to a standstill yesterday. Both the magistrates’ and crown court were evacuated shortly after 2pm as a precaution after police received a phone call with information regarding a possible
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Safety signs should be improved - biker
A MOTORCYLIST has called for motorists to watch how they drive after nearly being knocked off her scooter three times at the same roundabout. Teri Cox, of Hayburn Road, says she won’t be bullied by drivers who cut her up at the roundabout where Ferndale
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Transport provokes debate for elections
BUS services and a controversial highways trial are among the key election concerns for voters in Penhill and Upper Stratton ward. The two communities were previously separate, with Penhill having a ward to itself, but they have been merged under the
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SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Stanley's penalty agony
NICK Stanley endured a nightmare three minutes as Supermarine were thrashed 4-0 by Southern Premier leaders Brackley. With Marine 2-0 down at St James Park courtesy of a Brett Solkhon header and a Glenn Walker strike, Stanley saw his 27th-minute
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Courts and roads reopen following bomb scare
POLICE have reopened the roads around the town's courthouses following a bomb scare. The alarm was raised shortly after 2pm and both the magistrates court and crown court were evacuated. Police closed off Gordon Road, Islington Street
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Bomb scare update: Buses diverted
BUSES have had to be diverted while police investigate a suspected bomb scare at both courthouses. Officers have cordoned off a large area around the two buildings and evacuated staff. The changes to the buses are as follows: Route 1
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UPDATE: Swindon courts evacuated
SWINDON Magistrates and Swindon Crown Courts have both been evacuated due to a bomb scare. The fire alarm went off shortly after 2pm and approximately 100 people were led outside. Police are on the scene and have closed off Gordon Road
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Teenager charged with knifepoint robberies in Swindon
A TEENAGER has been charged in connection with four knifepoint robberies across Swindon. Joseph Kingsley, 18, of Graham Street, was arrested and charged over the weekend in connection with the four incidents, which took place in a two week period. The
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Homes plan is top of list for candidates
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build nearly 250 homes on green space at Gorse Hill top the list of election issues for residents in the new Gorse Hill and Pinehurst ward. Developer Haboakus plans to build 241 homes on the former allotment site, Pickards Small
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PREDICTIONS LEAGUE: Aldershot v Town
Dear all, . Firstly can I add a belayed thank you to Andy Warren for stepping in and providing his support to keep the 'Evening Advertiser Predictions League' running. . Copied from the results Thread - Please can you add any thoughts or posts in
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PREDICTIONS LEAGUE: Results and idea for Aldershot game
Dear all, . There isn't anything to add to all of the heart felt posts from the Swindon fans following news of Mama di Canio's passing. Paolo is now set firmly in the hearts of many if not most Swindon fans and our genuine sadness at the
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Flooding is a major concern for elections
HAYDON Wick has the second biggest population of any ward in the borough and has some big issues to match. The new ward retains the name of the existing one but is a bit bigger, absorbing some of the existing Moredon ward to the south and part of the
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Swindon College demolition will now start next month
DEMOLITION work on the former Swindon College building is expected to start during the first two weeks of May – once the hoardings have gone up. Developer Ashfield Land has faced many delays since acquiring the site in Regent Circus in 2006, but has
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Police chief targets bad behaviour
THE new head of community policing in the town has vowed to work with Swindon Council to share information in a crackdown on anti-social behaviour. Chief Inspector Paul Granger, who recently took over as head of neighbourhood policing from the retiring
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X Factor's Cher Lloyd rocks Oasis
SHE may not have won the TV talent show, but Cher Lloyd still showed she had the X Factor when she took to the stage in front of hundreds at the Oasis Leisure Centre. The pop princess had fans of all ages singing along as she belted out hits
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Author's dark tale is a shining example
‘WRITE what you know’ goes the old and possibly clichéd advice to authors. If it’s true, Bethany Pope will never run short of material. At just 28, her memories already include the kinds of experiences most of us will never have. They range from being
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Please - help our children walk
THREE children - Alycia Ellis, Robbie Davies and Jack Pike - all have cerebral palsy and need the same life changing operation. Two have been told they can't have it on the NHS and one is waiting to hear. Their families are now raising in the
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Dance legend Banxy to help youngsters perform
STREET dance legend Banxy is to leave his sneaker prints on a summer project giving young people a chance to show off their skills. The b-boy luminary will add his experience to a Swindon Dance show which will be performed in the town and at the Olympics
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Swindon man in hospital after boat fire
A 30-YEAR-OLD man from Swindon is being treated for serious burns after a fire on a boat which left another man dead. The incident happened at 6.20am yesterday on the River Avon close to Pulteney Bridge, where the cabin cruiser was moored.
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Council officer set to retire
THE officer who created Swindon Council’s licensing function from virutally nothing is to retire on May 3 after 28 years at the authority. Lionel Starling, 60, transformed licensing from an administrative task into a broader, modern discipline that fits
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Club together to save group
ONE of Swindon’s oldest sports and social clubs is urgently appealing for new members in a bid to survive. The Cycle Club in Dixon Street first opened in Eastcott in 1896 as a watering hole for a group of keen cyclists. Today it has lost its link with
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Family's DIY store is wrecked by blaze
A FIRE at a hardware shop caused thousands of pounds’ worth of damage when it took hold in a backroom during the early hours of Saturday. Ron’s Stores in Rodbourne Road saw damage to an estimated £1,000 to £1,500-worth of stock, plus thousands more to
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HELLENIC LEAGUE: The slump is over
HIGHWORTH ended their disappointing run of form with a 2-0 victory at Wokingham & Emmbrook in the Hellenic Premier at the weekend. The Elms side, who had been defeated three times in a row by Wokingham and most recently on Thursday, scored two early
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Solid display from Howell in Malaysia
DAVID Howell shot a superb final round 68 to secure a good finish at the Maybank Malaysian Open. Howell bounced back from a disappointing third round in which he shot a 75 to finish tied for 33rd on three-under-par for the tournament. The Swindon golfer
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Stead urges fans to stand by duo
SIMON Stead has called on Swindon fans to give their full backing to Aussie duo Troy Batchelor and Jason Doyle, insisting both riders will come good sooner rather than later. Despite the Robins’ impressive start to the season, Batchelor has scored just
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HORSE RACING: Four-timer for Henderson
NICKY Henderson had the solace of a superb four-timer at Aintree as Paul Nicholls took a huge step to retaining the trainers’ championship by winning the John Smith’s Grand National with Neptune Collonges at Aintree. Henderson’s near 155-1 quartet of
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HELLENIC LEAGUE: College boys' bright future
NEW College first-team coach Rob Hopkins says the future is bright if Saturday’s performance at Trowbridge is anything to go by. The visitors scored twice in each half to wrap up an easy 4-0 victory in Division One West, all the more impressive given
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Caddis delighted with return to side
RETURNING skipper Paul Caddis was just pleased to complete 90 minutes following his late call-up for Town’s 1-0 victory over Plymouth on Saturday. The right-back was due to start on the bench after missing nine games with an ankle injury suffered
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Emotions run high for Connell
MATCHWINNER Alan Connell was full of praise for boss Paolo Di Canio’s professionalism after scoring the only goal of the game in Town’s 1-0 victory over Plymouth on Saturday. Connell pounced to fire home following good work from Luke Rooney to keep
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Goal was always going to come - Flint
ADEN Flint was always confident Swindon Town would find the goal they needed to see off Plymouth and take another huge step towards promotion to League One. Alan Connell struck late to secure a 1-0 victory over Plymouth and leave Town within a point
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DARTS: Haines to face Painter in Austria
SWINDON darts player Johnny Haines will take part in the first-ever Austrian Open after making it through the qualifying stage this weekend. Haines was competing in the qualifiers at the Barnsley Metrodome on Friday night, and beat both Robert
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Take your time
SWINDON manager Paolo Di Canio will be given as long as he needs to come to terms with the death of his mother, but interim chairman Jeremy Wray is convinced he will take his place in the dugout for tomorrow’s visit to Aldershot. Di Canio returned to
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On the brink of promotion
ALAN Connell’s late winner all-but secured Swindon Town’s promotion to League One with a 1-0 victory over Plymouth on a day of high emotion at the County Ground. The striker was presented with the ball in the Argyle area following good work
