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Choir rolls back years
SINGERS, musicians and patrons who have hit the high notes with the Kentwood Show Choir over the years are being invited to a reunion. The choir, which started 48 years ago with just five members, will be reuniting past and present members at Wroughton
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Swindon's KO Cup trip to Peterborough off
SWINDON'S Knockout Cup quarter-final first leg at Peterborough on Friday has been postponed due to problems arising from the recent wet weather. The East of England Showground landlords have reported that their stadium car parks are flooded following
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Literature a festival to feed your mind
THERE are just days to go until this year’s Swindon Festival Of Literature gets under way – and it will be an early start for those who go along to the opening event. The 19th festival kicks off on Monday, May7, with the now traditional Dawn
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ELECTION COUNTDOWN: Mapping out a new political future
THE result of Swindon’s local election rests on how an unusual cocktail of factors plays out at the ballot box. The fortunes of each party are expected to be affected by the new ward boundaries, the coalition Government, local issues such as Croft School
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Bonsai gardener all set for Chelsea Flower show
BONSAI plants may be miniature but taking 35 of them to the Chelsea Flower Show will be no small task for gardening expert Reg Bolton. Reg, of Stratton, a member of the Swindon Bonsai society, is already gathering plants ready for a display of European
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New war memorial by 2014 milestone
STRATTON St Margaret could have a new war memorial by 2014 – the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. The parish council is investigating grant aid to cover the estimated £10,000 cost of such a memorial, whose design would be thrown
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Samantha wants beauty show title
SCHOOLGIRL Samantha Tapfumaneyi is hoping to impress the judges in the finals of a national beauty pageant. Samantha, 16, has entered Miss Teen Zimbabwe UK, a competition for teenage girls living in the UK who come from or whose parents come from the
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Swimmers diving in for good causes
SWIMMERS of all abilities proved there is no age limit on raising money for charity as they took a dip at the weekend. Dozens of people took part in the Swimathon Weekend at Highworth Recreation Centre which was one of 645 pools across the country taking
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BADMINTON: Course had no chance of recovery
ORGANISERS cancelled this year's Badminton Horse Trials after they accepted there was ‘no chance’ of the ground drying out in time. The most prestigious four-star competition in world eventing was due to start on Friday with two days of dressage, followed
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Could money grow on trees at school?
MONEY doesn’t grow on trees, but they could win green-fingered pupils from Pinewood School in Shrivenham a cash prize of up to £1,000. The school’s community woodland has caught the eye of judges from the Royal Forestry Society who have shortlisted the
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Two vehicle accident closes road
WHITEHILL Way has been closed temporarily after a two vehicle accident. The accident has occurred between the Hook Street roundabout and the Gainsborough roundabout. Police are at the scene and local diversions have been put in place
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Suzie Chard to star alongside Keith Chegwin in panto
THE Wyvern Theatre has announced that Suzie Chard will join Keith Chegwin in this year’s pantomime Aladdin as Genie of the Lamp. Suzie will join the pantomime straight from the UK Tour of Oliver!, where she playing Widow Corney. “I am
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PREDICTIONS LEAGUE Update
Dear all, I will be updating this thread with a number of elements later today and tomorrow morning so..PLEASE VISIT THIS THREAD AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY for the full list of updates. QUESTION FOR ALL: I want to arrange a fun presentation night for
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It’s now even easier to search for property on the move
Searching for your new home or property couldn’t be easier with our New Homes and Lettings App for the iPad, iPhone or Android smart phone. This FREE app gives you the ability to search for that new home or property any time you want, where
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Wet start to Wiltshire's jubilee celebrations
TORRENTIAL rain and rumbling thunder heralded the launch of Wiltshire's jubilee celebrations in Salisbury this morning. The Queen will be visiting the Cathedral Close at noon but until then more than 200 families cowering under umbrellas and
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Auction aims to raise thousands for heroes
AN OUTFIT worn by Shirley Bassey, a car covered in mosaic and piano book signed by Jamie Cullum are just some of the items that will be up for grabs at a silent auction for Help for Heroes. Former serviceman Colin Jackson, of Covingham, has collected
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A royal assignment
LUCKY schoolchildren will be hoping to catch a glimpse of the Queen today as they travel to Salisbury for a special Diamond Jubilee event. Five pupils from Longleaze Primary School in Royal Wootton Bassett have been picked to help open the event in the
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Investigation launched after man who fell down lift shaft dies
A FATHER who fell 50ft down a lift shaft in a shopping centre last week has died in hospital. Paul Dolphin, 34, of Grange Park, suffered a fractured skull and broken ankle and ribs when he fell at Newlands Shopping Centre in Kettering, Northamptonshire
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Restaurant owner fined over shocking electrics
AN Asian restaurant has been fined thousands of pounds after failing to ensure the safety of its customers. Tarka, in on Victoria Road, was fined £3,600 after owner Daktesh Patel admitted to six offences relating to electrical issues at Swindon Magistrates
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Town fans to be rewarded with party on the pitch
FANS will get a chance to feel like champions as they can pose for pictures with the League Two trophy this weekend. Swindon Town Football Club will host a party on the pitch on Sunday, May 6 to celebrate the successful 2011/12 season, which culminated
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Sam Maisey Memorial Day
On bank holiday Monday May 7th, the North Wilts Model Engineering Society will be holding their annual charity day at Coate Water miniature railway. This year the day is in memory of Sam Maisey, an enthusiastic member, who sadly died in November 2011
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Crossing bid victory ... only 20 years late
A CROSSING island will finally be installed on Kingshill this summer following a 20-year campaign by residents and councillors. Campaigners who completed their own survey to show the needsaid the pedestrian refuge would help people get safely across
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Axed 21 bus returns, but its future's unclear
A SPECIAL bus service for vulnerable people isolated by the axing of routes in two communities started yesterday. Residents and ward councillors launched campaigns when Thamesdown Trans-port cut its service 21, for Penhill and Pinehurst, and
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Drivers warned to take care in Wanborough
MOTORISTS are being watned to take extra care when travelling along the High Street, in Wanborough. Drains are reported to be over flowing and the road has flooded. There is a concern that flood water may begin to affect local dwellings
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Rodbourne Cheney Primary School partially closed
RODBOURNE Cheney Primary School has been closed to some pupils following a lead theft. The material was stolen from the roof. The closure affects pupils in reception, Years 1 and 2. Keep checking the website for more information
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£695k register office is marking first birthday
IT MAY have only been open a year, but the register office has already seen more than 400 happy couples tie the knot at its new premises. Staff at the venue, in the Civic Offices, are celebrating its first anniversary in Euclid Street today. Their first
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Water water everywhere... but it's not enough
THE HEAVY rainfall over the weekend has done little to ease pressure on the water supply in the region, the Environment Agency has said. Just weeks after the area was declared to be in drought and a hosepipe ban was imposed by Thames Water, the town
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Shadow chancellor urges town voters to oust Tories
SHADOW chancellor Ed Balls urged voters to strip the Tories of council control when he visited Swindon to back Labour’s local election campaign yesterday. Mr Balls went canvassing in Eastcott before meeting up with about 30 Labour councillors
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GIRLS' FOOTBALL: Spitfires finish in fourth place
SWINDON Spitfires under 13s secured fourth place in the Oxford Girls League with a 2-0 victory away at local rivals Swindon Town. On the weekend when the two clubs’ first team meeting in the Ladies County Cup final fell victim to the weather, the youngsters
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No more National fences for Rocker
ALAN King has vowed not to run West End Rocker over the Grand National fences again after the Becher Chase winner failed to end the season on a high at Sandown. The 10-year-old was pulled up in the bet365 Gold Cup on Saturday, two weeks after he fell
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BADMINTON: Washout hits Olympic hopes
PAUL Tapner admits the possibility of him linking up with top ride Inonothing at London 2012 has suffered a blow following the cancellation of this weekend’s Badminton Horse Trials. The Highworth-based eventer has limited chances to prove the fitness
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'Paolo deserves all the credit'
INTERIM chairman Jeremy Wray has hailed manager Paolo Di Canio’s contribution towards transforming the entire mood of Swindon Town in the space of 12 months. Just over a year to the day after Town were relegated from League One following defeat
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ATHLETICS: Swindon Harriers start their season with second place
SWINDON Harriers made an emphatic start to the track and field campaign when they took second place in a Southern League Division Two West meeting at their own track. Although the early start to the season meant the men and women's teams were missing
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Keeleigh smashes her club's 15-year-old record
KEELEIGH Chapman beat a Swindon Harriers club record dating back 15 years at Yate Sprints & Hurdles Festival recently. Competing in the under 17 women’s 300m hurdles, Chapman clocked 45.49 in abject conditions in South Gloucestershire. That beat the
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Lechlade skipper backs Dhyani
LECHLADE captain Paul Godding is confident Rahul Dhyani can continue his superb start to life in the club’s first team when they travel to Spye Park this weekend. The young bowler made his debut in Lechlade’s seven wicket victory over Marlborough last
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RUNNING: Athletes brave wet weather at Highworth 5
HUNDREDS of runners braved the rainy conditions to take part in the 27th annual Highworth 5 Mile on Sunday. Large puddles covered much of the course and the 307 athletes had no option but to splash their way through, with a harsh and changing wind an
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The man with the Swindon tattoo
SWINDON Town Football Club is set to become a permanent part of Paolo Di Canio as he intends to keep his promise and have the club’s crest tattooed on his body. The Italian famously has the badge of former club West Ham etched on his upper
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Ritchie never doubted Town
MATT Ritchie always knew Swindon Town would bounce back from their tough start and secure promotion from League Two, and is convinced the club is capable of competing at the top end of League One next season. Town lost four of their first five games
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Dizzy
Hi, I wonder if a plea could go into your wonderful newspaper I am based in Didcot and I am putting on a new type of show at Farmer Gows SN7 7PR on the 8th September 2012. I know its a long way off BUT I am desperate for help, both on the day
