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SNOOKER: Lee trails in first-round clash
WILTSHIRE cueman Stephen Lee trails Andrew Higginson 5-4 in the pair's World Championship first-round clash at the Crucible. Lee, who practises at the 147 Club in Swindon, will need to improve in tomorrow night's second session if he is to
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Splash out and help hydrotherapy pool
A POOL for disabled people has raised just a quarter of the money needed to carry out urgent repairs, despite months of fundraising. Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool, which launched a fund-raising appeal in September, needs to carry out urgent work on the
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Therapy centre calls on groups to join its £50 challenge
THE Swindon Therapy Centre is looking for schools, pubs, shops and businesses to take on its £50 challenge to help those suffering with MS and other neurological illnesses. It costs the charity, which helps people with MS with a range of physio, holistic
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Club’s bowled over as it hits 100 mark
ONE BOWLS club is certain the grass is greener on the other side of 100 as they celebrated its centenary this weekend. The Town Gardens Bowls Club held a celebration at the green on Saturday with a host of dignitaries including three-time world indoor
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Thief found on the sofa
A PROLIFIC burglar who was found sitting in a victim’s living room after breaking in has been jailed for four years and two months. Oliver Reed, who was on early release from prison for a similar matter, had smashed his way into a flat in Bath Road where
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Litter and parking are huge problems for us
NUISANCE parking, littering and speeding are among the key election issues in the Walcot and Park North ward. The new ward, which will return three councillors, comprises the existing Walcot ward, plus part of the current Parks ward. Carol Brownlee,
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PREDICTIONS LEAGUE RESULTS: Gillingham v Swindon
WE ARE GOING UP, SAY WE ARE GOING UP!! Bit of a rollercoaster ride within the bigger rollercoaster of a season on Saturday but never have I been so happy after a 3-1 defeat as I was Saturday! The results will follow later today once I've had chance
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St George given a patriotic welcome
HE MAY have slain a dragon and rescued a princess, but a mere footbridge proved too much for St George as he paraded through the town centre this weekend. The 20ft-tall model of England’s patron saint had to be carried unceremoniously on his back under
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Town fans joy at gaining promotion
JUBILANT Town fans were celebrating an immediate return to the third tier of English football on Saturday, even though the team went down 3-1 to arch rivals Gillingham. The travelling faithful, and many more in earshot of a radio, were made
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Nuisance gangs can be made to move on
UNRULY gangs causing a nuisance late at night can now be moved on after police obtained a dispersal order. Officers had received numerous reports of groups of youths aged between 10 and early 20s engaging in anti-social behaviour and crime in Cavendish
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Can you solve the mystery of sash?
WE ALL have piles of junk up in our attics that has been passed down through the generations. But Graham Hughes has a particular item that he believes is not junk and is appealing to Adver readers to help him solve the mystery behind it.
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Posties hit by rise in attacks by dogs
Dog attacks on postmen and women in Swindon are leaving scores of staff off work with serious injuries. More than 100 workers suffered bites in the past three years as a result of owners failing to control their animals, figures obtained by the Adver
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Neilson show set to pack a punch
THE Swindon Heavyweight Championship title will be on the line when Neilson Promotions stage their next show at the MECA next Saturday. Two of Swindon’s toughest heavyweights will slug it out for the title in the Neilson’s eighth whitecollar show. Dave
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SNOOKER: 147 Club's Lee targets World glory
STEPHEN Lee takes aim at world glory next week but admits even he is stunned by his sensational return to form in recent months. Lee, who trains at Swindon’s 147 Club, takes on world number 19 Andrew Higginson in the opening round of the Betfred.com
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Di Canio urges players to step up their game and win the title
WHILE Town boss Paolo Di Canio urged his players to enjoy the feeling of promotion and celebrate with the club’s fans, the Italian was the first to remind them they need to improve Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Gillingham if they are going to win the League
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THE ANDY WARREN COLUMN: Only ever a matter of time
ANYONE who has seen Swindon play since the turn of the year surely knew this day would come sooner rather than later. Paolo Di Canio and his players swept all before them in the first few months of 2012, to the point that it was 'when' rather
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Boss dedicates promotion to mother and father
PAOLO Di Canio dedicated Swindon Town’s promotion to League One at Gillingham on Saturday to his late mother and father. The Italian has faced a tough year off the pitch in what has been a special campaign on it, first losing his father Ignazio
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I was so close to quitting - Di Canio
PAOLO Di Canio’s promotion pledge to the Swindon fans was the only thing that stopped him walking out of the club six weeks ago, but now he has delivered on his promise he is already looking forward to pushing for a second straight promotion.
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HELLENIC LEAGUE: Beware the backlash
HIGHWORTH boss Dave Webb masterminded a final-day trouncing of Binfield and then warned his team of a backlash in the Challenge Cup final. The Elms side cruised to a 5-0 win over their visiting opponents with Matty Bennett, Ritchie Saunders, and Craig
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Swindon deserve promotion - Hessenthaler
GILLINGHAM manager Andy Hessenthaler paid tribute to Paolo Di Canio and his Swindon team as they secured promotion at Priestfield on Saturday. Hessenthaler masterminded a 3-1 victory for his side over Town, but results elsewhere went Swindon’s way and
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Bouncing back is extra special for Ferry
WHILE promotion felt sweet for everyone involved at Swindon Town on Saturday, it is fair to say it felt even sweeter for Simon Ferry. The Scottish midfielder, along with Matt Ritchie and Paul Caddis, was part of the side which was relegated
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Caddis satisfied despite result
CAPTAIN Paul Caddis was disappointed his side could not secure promotion to League One with a victory at Gillingham, but admitted it felt sweet however it was secured. Town lost 3-1 at Priestfield, but a defeat for Torquay and a draw for Crawley
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SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Supermarine on brink of drop
SUPERMARINE’S relegation from the Southern Premier has been confirmed - barring a miracle of goal difference or a reprieve. The South Marston side lost 2-0 at home to Barwell on Saturday, meaning they will need to win their final game of the
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Funny way to get your life back on track
AMID Swindon's weekend shoppers, a new crime rehabilitation and wellbeing group gathers on John Street in the Town Centre. Every Saturday morning around 10 members meet for nothing more than a good laugh. The Swindon Young Laughter Group has been
