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Events will light up torch arrival
A MEDLEY of dance, samba and gymnastics will welcome the Olympic Torch into Swindon town centre next month. The relay’s eagerly-awaited visit to Wharf Green, site of the Big Screen, will be celebrated with an action-packed schedule of events
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Howell misses cut in China
DAVID Howell will not have a long weekend in the Far East after failing to make the cut at Binhai Lake. The Broome Manor Star was well-placed on two-under-par following the opening round, but slipped off the pace this morning. It was in the main a solid
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ELECTION COUNTDOWN: Rodbourne Cheney
A NEW food shop, traffic fears and protection of green space are among the top community issues in the new Rodbourne Cheney ward. The ward, comprised partly from the existing Moredon Ward, covers Rodbourne Cheney, Moredon and Cheney Manor Industrial
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ELECTION COUNTDOWN: Shaw
THE three councillors who are elected in the Shaw ward will be expected to fight against the development of 700 homes at Ridgeway Farm, residents say. Shaw is a new ward, with a similar boundary to the existing Shaw and Nine Elms ward, and
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Colleges tough on discipline
SWINDON’S two main colleges took action against more then 100 students over the past 12 months for disciplinary problems ranging from poor attendance to criminal convictions. At New College, seven students were expelled after being disruptive, getting
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Community Pubs Month: Crowd pleasers
FORMER Swindon Town footballer Paul Hunt is still pleasing the crowds after taking up the managerial reigns at the Wheatsheaf in Stratton St Margaret. The Swindonian, who played under Ossie Ardiles and Glenn Hoddle, took the plunge with his
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Place to honour those who died for freedom
PLANNING is underway for a place of remembrance and reflection for friends and family of fallen servicemen and women. Sheridan Parsons is fundraising for a new visitor centre in the former British Legion Hall, in Sparrow Lane, near High Street. She
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Thank you for your help, say families
THE families featured in our Help Us Walk campaign have thanked Swindon people for their overwhelming generosity. The parents of Jack Pike, Robbie Davies and Alycia Ellis say the public’s support has been a great comfort to them as they continue to raise
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Man in charity run for saving his life
WHEN he was just 16-months-old, David Coates had to fight for his life after contracting meningitis. But now the 23-year-old is taking on a fight of a different kind with his mum Kathy – 26 miles around London to raise money for the Meningitis Trust
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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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Gone gone gone in a tepid genre
LOCKOUT (15) Starring Guy Pearce, Maggie Grace, Peter Stormare. Directors: Stephen St Leger, James Mather. The year is 2079 and hard-bitten CIA agent Snow (Pearce) is caught in the crossfire of an undercover mission. Snow’s superior is killed and
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A FISHY STORY
by Stephen Webb Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (12A) Starring: Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin Scott Thomas, Amr Waked, Rachael Stirling. Director: Lasse Halstrom GO on, how many films can you name about fishing? Let’s face it, it’s not the
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Robins' trip to Coventry is off
SWINDON'S Elite League meeting at Coventry tonight has been postponed due to rain. A new date for the fixture has yet to be announced.
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Nearly all parents given preferred place for primary school
ALMOST 99 per cent of parents in Swindon who applied for a primary school place have been offered one of their three preferred choices. Of the 2,706 on-time applications received by Swindon Council, 91 per cent were matched with their first choice –
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Former Cunard worker admits crimes against children
A FORMER Cunard worker has pleaded guilty to the taking, making and possessing of indecent images of children and the sexual assault of thirteen children, most of whom were under 13. In a statement released on behalf of the investigating officer
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Ugly because we’ve lost our architecture
In the Adver on Saturday April 7, there was an item in which Swindon was described as ugly and average. Yes, I will go along with ugly, although I think that average is perhaps a shade too generous. It’s ugly because successive councils have sought to
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Rhino Les in running for a marathon effort
Rhino Les in running for a marathon effort 9:00am Friday 13th April 2012 in Local By Matthew Edwards Les Slinn A PERSONAL trainer is attempting a marathon effort to help save the rhino. Les Slinn will be wearing a rhino outfit as he attempts
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Friends take on even tougher challenge than London Marathon
TAKING on the London Marathon is a challenge in itself, but Chris Lennon will be swimming and cycling more than four times the distance of the race before the starter’s gun even goes off. The 32-year-old, along with friends Dave Colford and Paul Bevis
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This one’s for Dad
Landscape gardener Andy Peel Cross, who recently lost his father to motor neurone disease, will run the London Marathon to help raise money for others affected by the disorder. Andy Peel Cross Mr Peel Cross, 41, from Mildenhall, ran the mara-thon
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DJ leaving radio studio for Marathon race
DJ leaving radio studio for Marathon race RADIO presenter and producer Mark Jones is running in his first London marathon on Sunday in aid of the Royal National Institute for the Blind with his lifelong friend Nick Penny, who is partially sighted and
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Trekking for the troops
Royal military policeman Del Hatton is running the London Marathon to support The Soldiers’ Charity. Mr Hatton lives in Devizes and is based at Bulford. The charity supports specialist charities and gives grants to individuals. Mr Hatton, who
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Mothers are inspired by sisters to step forward
ALISON Pitceathly from Allington, near Devizes, is running the London Marathon to raise money for cancer charities after her sister was diagnosed with the disease. Claire Webb Mrs Pitceathly, a mother-of-three, has never run a marathon before
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Causes close to the heart
Rowde pub landlord Phil Hale is running the London Marathon to raise money for the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust. Phil Hale The trust is a charity that fits security equipment to the homes of elderly and vulnerable people in the county. This
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All the mickey-taking will drive me on
SWINDON firefighter Lee Morse is out to empty pockets at the town’s fire station by coming home in a respectable time at the London Marathon. The 32-year-old will get £1 for every minute he finishes under four hours after a bout of mickey-taking turned
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Gardening apprenticeships launched by centre
BLOOMS Swindon Garden Centre and the Swindon Garden Centre have launched an apprenticeship programme. The two centres are offering the scheme to people aged 16 and above. Blooms manager David Williams said: “We are delighted to be launching an apprenticeship
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John Lewis at Home celebrates Easter holiday boost
STAFF at John Lewis at Home were celebrating after hearing that profits at the Swindon store were up nearly 15 per cent compared to the same week last year. The figure, 14.7 per cent, was in line with branches across the country and the company's revenues
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Tribute night for Foo fans
A Foo Fighters Tribute Night is being held at Riffs Bar, Greatfield. Enjoy the sounds of The Faux Fighters, the UK’s premier Foo Fighters tribute act at Riffs Bar tomorrow night. Doors open at 7pm and admission is £5 in advance or £7 on the door. For
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Pupils’ imaginations soar when they meet aviation artist
ACCLAIMED artist David Bent welcomed Churchfields Academy students into his studio yesterday as part of a series of events to celebrate his renowned aviation art. The visit came ahead of the launch next month of his year-long retrospective at the RAF
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Largest ever increase for pensions
NORTH Wiltshire MP James Gray has welcomed the biggest ever cash rise in the basic state pension as it comes into effect this month. The Government’s new ‘triple lock’ guarantee on the basic state pension ensures it rises every year with inflation, earnings
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MP suggests help for young Dragons
SWINDON North’s MP, Justin Tomlinson, has led his own Parliamentary debate on encouraging young entrepreneurs. In his speech, Mr Tomlinson, who set up his own business as a young person, mentioned the New College Young Enterprise scheme, which
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Emergency specialist joins air ambulance
WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance charity has secured the services of Dr Rod Mackenzie as its medical director. Dr Mackenzie is a consultant in emergency medicine and pre-hospital emergency medicine at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, and the clinical director
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GWH investigation will end this month
A CONCLUSION by Carillion of the investigation into alleged bullying, harassment and discrimination by workers at Great Western Hospital is expected to be concluded on April 27. GMB officers representing 150 GMB members employed by Carillion at GWH have
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Crime writer’s novels sell for £20,000
AN AUCTIONEERS has sold a collection of Agatha Christie first-edition novels, signed and dedicated by the author, for almost £20,000 Kidson-Trigg Auctioneers, which has offices in Highworth, made the sale on Wednesday of the 18 books which had belonged
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Naked man on path says he needed toilet
A YOUNG man with a history of exposure stripped naked on a footpath in the middle of the afternoon for ‘an adrenaline rush’. Ross Offen, of Twickenham Close, Greenbridge, said he had stopped, just over half-a-mile from his home, to go to the toilet behind
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Magnetic attraction from slick, sexy and seductive singers
The Magnets Wyvern Theatre, Swindon PARDON the pun, but you can't help but be attracted to The Magnets. Slick, sexy, skilful, seductive... your eyes are drawn to each one of the six-piece a cappella group in turn as you try to work out just how
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HELP US WALK: Miracle man holds key to our dreams
HE HAS been recognised as a ‘Best Doctor in America’ and news of his miracle operation to change the lives of cerebral palsy sufferers is travelling across the world. Dr TS Park, 65, who works at the St Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri
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Town not making an open-top bus parade
SWINDON Town will not go ahead with an open-top bus parade which would have been one of the biggest parties to hit the streets in years - however fans will be able to celebrate with the team. The club, which has virtually secured promotion
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Bodyguard: I want to see Jacko's son
MICHAEL Jackson’s former bodyguard is heading to Los Angeles to get visitation rights for the singer’s youngest son Blanket. Matt Fiddes, 32, who is from Swindon, claimed in 2010 he could be the biological father of the 10-year-old and in June he will
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Twins to grace West End stage together
THEY already share most things in life and now twins Chloe and Kaitlyn Hill will be sharing the stage – as they have both won roles in the West End production of Billy Elliott. Chloe, 11, will be starring in the musical as Sharon Percy from May 18, joining
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Plea for action after second lorry topples
OUTRAGED householders are calling for action to be taken after a lorry toppled over in the same spot as one that tipped up last year. A EW Gardner and Grandson waste lorry lost its load on Tuesday, at Dauntsey Lock, near Lyneham, inches from
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School and centre win praise in Ofsted report
TEACHING children who speak more than 40 different languages is no mean feat. But staff at Drove Primary School and Children’s Centre are outstanding at it – and everything else they do – according to inspectors. The school and centre
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Back to business for new dad Gary
THERE’S nothing like family events to take your eye off the ball, but Gary Horgan aims to avoid such pitfalls for 90 minutes on Saturday afternoon. The joint boss has had an eventful week after his partner Clare gave birth to the couple’s second
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Binfield clash should be final warm-up says Webb
HIGHWORTH meet Binfield in their final game of the Hellenic Premier season tomorrow, and manager Dave Webb believes his side will face the same opposition in the final of the Challenge Cup. The Elms side will finish either fifth or sixth in the division
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Chairman Forty quits Shrivenham
HE LOVES the club so much that he has its logo tattooed on his arm, but after 18 years at Shrivenham, chairman Robb Forty is leaving the Rec. In a major shake-up that has seen five senior figures reveal their intention to depart, Forty’s is perhaps the
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Dan the Fan: Promotion, take two
On Tuesday night as I was walking towards the Recreation Ground in Aldershot everything looked in place for a big promotion party. Mark Clemmit from the Football League show was at the ground ready to interview celebrating fans and players, the champagne
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Di Canio expects a reaction
SWINDON Town manager Paolo Di Canio is convinced his side will drastically improve on their recent performances when they travel to Gillingham tomorrow. Town were far from at their best when they lost 2-1 at Aldershot on Tuesday night, which followed
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Hessenthaler holds no grudges against Rooney
GILLINGHAM manager Andy Hessenthaler does not hold anything against Swindon’s Luke Rooney following the midfielder’s decision to swap Priestfield for the County Ground earlier in the season. Town boss Paolo Di Canio was a long-term admirer of the young
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Caddis convinced side will bounce back
CAPTAIN Paul Caddis is convinced the Swindon squad will bounce back from manager Paolo Di Canio’s criticism and secure promotion at Gillingham tomorrow. Town need only a point at Priestfield to make sure of their place in League One, while
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Kennedy keen to hang onto his shirt
CALLUM Kennedy is hoping he has done enough to hold onto his place in Paolo Di Canio’s first team for the rest of the season. The left back returned to the starting line-up for Tuesday night’s defeat at Aldershot having not been involved since the 2-
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SWIMMING: Dolphin on form in Portsmouth
A STRONG Swindon Dolphin squad took part in the recent Portsmouth Northsea Easter Swim Festival and came home with a new national qualifier, two club records, and the knowledge that the club had been represented in 10 finals during the weekend. James
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'We can both be in the play-offs'
SCOTT Nicholls believes there is every chance that his Coventry team could meet Swindon in the Elite League play-offs at the end of the season. The former Robins number one and his Bees side have endured a difficult start to the year after
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'We deserve third place'
ADAM Westall believes snatching third place on the final day of the season will be just reward for an impressive campaign for Swindon Rugby Club. In their first season of South West 1 East rugby the club has gone from strength to strength, spending much
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Play-off defeat still hurts - Watt
NICKY Watt has revealed Swindon are still hurting following their English Premier League play-off exit at the quarter-final stage. The Wildcats lost out to Manchester over two legs after finishing seventh in the regular season table.
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Boss forgives players after apology
PAOLO Di Canio has forgiven five of his players for their late-night drinking session on Saturday after they apologised and insisted they would never let him down again. The Town manager heavily criticised members of his squad following Tuesday
