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Traders suffer, not thieves, says metal dealer
A scrap metal dealer, who was at the centre of a police operation, has said traders are taking the hit rather than the thieves. Les Saunders, the director of family firm Saunders Metals Ltd, was arrested following the raid in January but was later released
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Group aims to gather public opinion over Locarno plans
AN URGENT public meeting is to be held tomorrow on possible uses for the Locarno following a controversial application to knock it down. Landowner Gael Mackenzie has recently submitted an application to Swindon Council, through site developer
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Knife-carrying hoodie is jailed for three years
A TEENAGE hoodie who robbed two people of their mobile phones at knifepoint has been jailed for three years. The 17-year-old, who was on a youth rehabilitation order at the time, targeted the men as they walked home from work shortly after midnight.
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Glue Pot is a haven for ale drinkers
WITH a blackboard of constantly-changing tipples keeping a small army of beer and cider connoisseurs refreshed, the Glue Pot deserves its reputation as Swindon’s real ale emporium. Yet ask manager and former brewer Jonathan Crisp what keeps
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Tributes pour in for trade unionist
A RESPECTED trade unionist whose compassion and outgoing personality made him a natural for the role will receive his final farewell today. Peter Langan remained fit and healthy well into his later years but died aged 88 last week from suspected exposure
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Howell holds firm in windy South Korea
DAVID Howell is on course to make the cut at the Ballantine’s Championship despite an inconsistent opening round in South Korea. Many players suffered in windy conditions at Blackstone Golf Club in Icheon while the undulating greens presented plenty
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School children provide the mane attraction at village trail
A LIFESIZE sculpture of a horse will be making an appearance at this year’s Wanborough Scarecrow Trail. About 25 children from Wanborough Primary School have helped to make the creation, which is a revamp of a sculpture pupils made several
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Father hopes rat run ban will stay in place
A FATHER whose daughter was nearly killed when a car smashed into his porch believes the experimental ban in Queensfield should stay in place for good. Markus Lehmann, who lives on Queensfield, was horrified when a Volkswagen Polo crashed into
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The Chef's Table
This week, it’s the turn of Barny Haughton, 61, head chef at The Royal Oak in Bishopstone. Tel: 01793 790481 Helen Browning has been farming organically at Eastbrook Farm in Wiltshire since 1986. Her pub, The Royal Oak, in the middle of the farm
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Quietly confident
JOSH LAYTON discovers a discreet restaurant which deserves to be shouted about EAT AT: Casa Paolo Common Platt, Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 5JX Tel: 01793 772027 EVEN before Casa Paolo’s white plates had landed on my table, the superlatives were
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The serious & the not-so
TWO comedians and a one-woman show are among the line-up at the Arts Centre in Swindon this week. Funnymen Charlie Baker and Josh Widdicombe are both on the bill at the venue in Devizes Roaed next Thursday, May 3. Charlie, who won Let
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Town not in for Grabban
SWINDON interim chairman Jeremy Wray has denied that the club has made any approach for Rotherham striker Lewis Grabban. New Millers boss Steve Evans revealed today that three clubs, two from League One and one from League Two, have been in
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Sounds around town with Dave Franklin
One of the things I love about the more serious and creative side of music (as opposed to the famous for 15 seconds, in it for the quick buck, types) is that it’s interesting to chart the family trees and watch the complex career paths of musicians who
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PREDICTIONS LEAGUE: Swindon v Port Vale
Dear all, Due to personal circumstances I haven't been able to get everything updated after the Gillingham match but I'll do so before Saturday's kick-off. Well after all of the highs and lows of the last two weeks the rollercoaster of a season
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Laugh with the meat van man
CANADIAN comedy export Tom Stade – perhaps better known as “the meat van man” – comes to the Wyvern Theatre on Sunday. The Swindon date is part of a nationwide tour which started at the beginning of the month, and which is proving so popular that 46
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Wiltshire MP blasts microchipping plans
Middle-class pet owners will be hit by the Government's crackdown on dangerous dogs, an MP said today. Conservative James Gray claimed plans to microchip all puppies will fail to deter yobs from using dogs as weapons but will place additional
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Moore of the same
SWINDON Wildcats have moved quickly to re-sign defence man Shane Moore for next season. Moore was an integral part of the side which reached the end of season play offs, and the club were keen to keep him. Moore is the third Wildcats player to sign
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Old favourites drift in for some good ole rock 'n' roll
During 58 years of peddling their close harmony pop more than 60 singers have drifted though the band that brought us such classics as Up On The Roof, There Goes My First Love, Saturday Night At The Movies and Kissing In The Backrow. The Drifters are
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Discuss degree courses at college
NEW College is holding an open evening showcasing degree level courses. The college has courses suitable for people considering study straight after taking A-levels, or who are looking to get back into education. In partnership with BPP University
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Pasha’s three women
Strictly Come Dancing stars Pasha Kovalev and Katya Virshilas are walzing into Swindon tonight, and five lucky people from the audience will get the chance to join them for a dance on stage. The Strictly Come Dancing star may be most passionate about
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College gives away books for free
NEW College celebrated World Book Night by giving away free copies of some of the selected world book titles. World Book Night, which took place on Monday, is a celebration of reading and books which sees thousands of passionate volunteers gift books
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Prince Charming back on stage with some Antmusic
EIGHTIES pop legend Adam Ant will be performing at the Wyvern Theatre on July 26. The star will be singing all of his hits, such as Stand and Deliver, Ant Rap and Prince Charming, as well as some of his new material. For almost two years Adam and the
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Blood pressure event aims to avoid strokes
THE link between high blood pressure and strokes will be highlighted at a Know Your Blood Pressure event on Saturday. The event, which is being organised by the Rotary Club of Swindon Phoenix (provisional) in the Brunel Centre, is a national campaign
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Demolition workers get ready at college
DEMOLITION contractors have moved onto the site of the former Swindon College to prepare for the removal of the building. Once cleared, the Regent Circus site will be used for a six-screen cinema, a supermarket and eight restaurants. Contractors from
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Cleaner in lift fall drama remains in a critical condition
A MAN is still fighting for his life after falling 50ft down a lift shaft. The 34-year-old, of Swindon, who is believed to work in construction, suffered a fractured skull and broken ankle and ribs after the fall at a shopping centre in Northamptonshire
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Store's staff off on Ridgeway bike trek
A GROUP of Aldi employees will escape the checkouts and get on their bikes for a worthy cause next month. The nine workers will cycle a gruelling 86 miles, along the Ridgeway and back, on May 5 and 6, in a bid to raise money for Prospect Hospice. They
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New kid on the block steals the show
Phoenix Players Come Blow Your Horn Arts Centre Swindon Come Blow Your horn, by Neil Simon, is the classic comedy play on offer from the Phoenix Players this week at the Arts Centre. As always this company got it right. Nicholas
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Swindon is first-time buyer hotspot
SWINDON has been named as being in the top three places in the UK for first-time buyers. It was pipped to the top spot by Milton Keynes and Dartford in Kent came in second place in the survey compiled by online service Experian PropertyCheck
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Nine hours of hell for a one-hour job
DRIVER Andy Reeves has hit out at car store Halfords after he was left out in the cold for nine hours while they failed to carry out a job that should have taken just an hour. Andy, of Taw Hill, took his silver Honda Civic to the Chippenham store earlier
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Internet investment could create thousands of jobs
A NEW report has revealed that BT’s investment in super-fast broadband in Wiltshire is expected to create thousands of new jobs in the next 15 years. The report, by Regeneris Consulting, predicts the high-speed technology is capable of contributing
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Who forgot this mystery medal?
CHARITY workers got more than they bargained for when they discovered a rare silver medal hidden in an old chest of drawers. Volunteer Arthur Mead, who works for Top Drawer, a charity that collects and sells donated furniture found the 1990 Queen’s Scout
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Social housing hits crisis point
THE true scale of Swindon’s housing crisis has been revealed in figures which show more than 12,000 people are stuck on the waiting list for a council home. The total is the highest in more than 15 years and reflects a national housing crisis, with 40
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Patchett hoping form remains
SWINDON co-promoter Gary Patchett is hoping the Robins’ run of postponed meetings will not interfere in their impressive start to the Elite League season. Tonight’s meeting with Poole Pirates was called off yesterday evening due to heavy rain
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Foderingham set to return after late night antics
WES Foderingham is set to return to the Swindon side for Saturday’s potential title clinching game with Port Vale after boss Paolo Di Canio forgave him and three other players for their part in a night out which saw them dropped from his squad.
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EQUESTRIAN: Swindon's Rhian starts her season in style
WILTSHIRE riders were in fine form at the Ascott-under-Wychwood BE (British Eventing) affiliated one day event in Oxfordshire.. Swindon’s Rhian Evans opened her 2012 season with a win in the BE80 section, the first training rung on the BE ladder.
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THE PAOLO DI CANIO COLUMN
PAOLO ON: Nearly quitting Swindon I need to assure everyone there was no problem with the chairman, no problem with the players, and no problem with Swindon as a town. It was my personal problem that I do not want to tell the public.
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Swindon's Howell in action in South Korea
DAVID Howell teed off for his first round at the Ballantine’s Championship in South Korea looking to bounce back from the disappointment of missing the cut at the China Open last time out. The Swindon player was in a good position after his first three
