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Howe-ler hits Bournemouth
Division Two: An own goal nine minutes from time was enough to maintain Brighton's 100 per cent home record and keep them on top of the table. Bournemouth's Eddie Howe was the visitors' hero when he cancelled out Paul Watson's 13th-minute strike for the
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Teenager stands by her man
A TEENAGER who ran off with one of her teachers has spoken of her plan to set up home with him near Swindon. Katherine Baillie, 16, says she will join 33-year-old Paul Tramon-tini in a flat in Malmesbury once he has completed an 18-month sentence handed
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Society turns on TV banking
SWINDON-BASED Nationwide has become the first financial institution to offer internet banking through television sets. The building society has struck a deal with Bush Internet to offer its customers the service through cut-price set top boxes, which
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Car badges taken
Three youngsters have been interviewed by police in connection with a late-night crime spree involving thefts from 60 vehicles. The vehicles all had their badges removed in the thefts in the Highworth area overnight between Friday, September 14 and Saturday
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New blow for winner
WILTSHIRE Army officer Major Charles Ingram may have lost his chance of keeping his Who Wants to be a Millionaire jackpot because he has breached a contract banning him from speaking about the show. Major Ingram, from Devizes, has been accused of cheating
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Wroughton find Shrewton too strong again
Wroughton failed to avenge their Addkey Senior Cup defeat by Shrewton United when the league leaders ran out winners 3-0 at the Weir Field to complete a quickfire league and cup double. United's victory enabled them to go six points clear at the top of
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Second half blast seals easy victory
Melksham continued their return to winning ways, with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Somerset County side Clevedon United. Town received an early scare when a defensive lapse allowed visiting striker Mike Nash to score. Melksham however, were soon on
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Vaughan is on the mark for bassett
FA VASE: Wootton Bassett are through to the third round of the FA Vase after beating local rivals Calne Town 3-2 after extra time. "We needed that," said a relieved Bassett manager Peter Yeardley. "It was a superb all round performance, the lads stuck
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Teen faces jail for rape
A TEENAGER who ab-ducted, raped and beat up a town prostitute has been warned he faces a long spell in jail after being convicted at Swindon Crown Court. James Raymond Curtin, 19, who police described as a very dangerous man, picked up his 19-year-old
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...and a pint for the pooch please!
DOG-friendly pubs in Swindon are being invited to advertise on a website for animal lovers. And anybody looking for a taproom for their terrier, a saloon for their spaniel or even a boozer for their bassett will be able to find one. The site is the brainchild
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A life ruled by drugs
HEROIN addict Stephen Mall sleeps in Swindon car parks by night, and steals by day to fund his £200 a week habit. Stephen, 20, is desperate to quit heroin but faces a six-month wait for treatment while the town's drug workers struggle to cope with the
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At war
We bring you latest local and national news headlines as events unfold following the terrorist attack in America. For the latest national and international news, plus additional reporting, CLICK HERE. For the experiences and stories of Wiltshire people
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Parking ticket scheme is 'riddled with pitfalls' says driver
A TRANSFERABLE parking ticket scheme operating in Swindon is riddled with pitfalls, according to motorist Alan Mason. He says he has already fallen victim to the policy that claims to allow drivers to transfer tickets from one car park to another to use
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Town youth service heading for trouble
SWINDON'S youth service has a catalogue of weaknesses that need addressing urgently, it was warned today. The man in charge of the service for 13-25 year-olds, Dr Mike Lusty, has ordered a full review in the wake of a highly critical internal assessment
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Daredevil clean up from top to bottom
SPECIALIST climbers were swinging over the heads of shoppers last week as they cleaned the tent-like structures in the town centre. The spider-like figures, from Sheffield-based Access Unlimited, were hard at work sprucing up the canopies around the town
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Man of the Match: Paul Edwards
SADLY it was not so much a case of picking the man of the match, rather a question of which player was less awful than the others. On an afternoon when Town seemed to forget everything that had got them through their last five league matches, only Paul
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Town handed Colchester tie
TOWN will start their LDV Vans Trophy campaign with a trip to Colchester United. Roy Evans' men travel to Layer Road next month looking to try and repeat the form which took them to the southern area semi-final of last year's competition. Town received
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Spotlight to fall on autism next year
The year 2002 has been declared Autism Awareness Year and we are desperately trying to get hold of as many support groups working with the field of autism as possible. The problem is that there is no complete central register of charities and parent support
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Good reasons behind all the decisions taken
YOUR correspondent Ms S Mathews finds some decisions of North Wilts District Council 'hard to believe' with breathtaking naivety, or could it be for party political motives? She trots out Tory porkies about pigs. In fact they were classified as dangerous
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Leader needs to be accountable
CAN Coun Sue Bates really be serious? After receiving the most damning report on her administration's handling of education in Swindon, she seeks to condemn the leader of the opposition party for daring to call for a confidence vote. In the cut and thrust
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League results
South West 1: Barnstaple 19, Cheltenham 10; Bridgwater & Albion 29, Chinnor 21; Dings Crusaders 8, Weston-super-Mare 16; Keynsham 31, Stroud 18; Reading 24, Maidenhead 10; Swanage & Wareham 28, Dorchester 7. South West 2 East: Abbey 31, Aylesbury
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Ciren leave rivals high and Dry...
Cirencester opened their Gloucestershire Premier campaign with a hard-fought 13-10 victory over Forest of Dean visitors Drybrook. After an earlier miss, Adam Seager kicked the home side ahead after Drybrook were caught offside. The visitors surged forward
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Crockett at the double
Chippenham stayed top of South West 2 East after defeating Amersham & Chiltern 17-13. The late withdrawal of winger Jocelyn Barnes with a hamstring injury saw James Barnard, recently returned from a summer playing in Australia, make his first appearance
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Supermarine get a Little trip in national cup
SUPERMARINE are on the road to Littlemore in the second round of the national junior knockout cup next month. They have been drawn against the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Division 2 side on October 13, while Calne also travel to Trowbridge and Minety have
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Courtney dismissed as Swindon fall in opener
Swindon travelled away to Grove in Oxfordshire for their first Southern Counties North game of this season, and returned from last season's runners-up with a 22-5 defeat and scrum-half Jimmer Courtney sent off. Grove once again boasted their 6ft 7ins
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A bit late to change mind
Liberal Democrats in Swindon say the council should be concentrating on improving education in the town instead of driving for city status. The cry comes somewhat far down the line, considering a bid has already been submitted and the decision is due
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Let's hope their cry is answered
ANYONE with a child must despair at the plight of Elaine and John Challinor. They have been doing their upmost to wean their son Stephen off the drug that is ruining his life. But after moving him out of Swindon, setting him up in a flat. booking doctors
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Salt shaker
ROY EVANS will not punish his players with drastic selection changes ahead of tomorrow night's clash with Brentford despite a 4-0 thrashing at Chesterfield on Saturday. The club's director of football rubbished suggestions that his players had been guilty
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Last-gasp blow for bluebirds
Chippenham surrendered the league's final unbeaten record as they slumped to a disappointing 2-1 home defeat against pre-season title favourites Evesham. It was Town's first loss since March, and it took a injury time winner to end that impressive run
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Teacher jailed for abduction
Teacher Paul Tramontini, who went on the run with a 15-year-old schoolgirl, was described by a judge as every parent's nightmare as he was jailed for 18 months. Tramontini, 34, of Ron Golding Close, Malmesbury, triggered a massive hunt when he disappeared
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Carvery offers slice of its takings for charity
THE mayor of Swindon David Cox tried his hand at the carving deck of the new Toby Carvery in Swindon and helped raise money for charity at the same time. David Farr, general manager of the Toby Carvery in Abbey Meads, has pledged to donate £1 for each
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New blow for winner
WILTSHIRE Army officer Major Charles Ingram may have lost his chance of keeping his Who Wants to be a Millionaire jackpot because he has breached a contract banning him from speaking about the show. Major Ingram, from Devizes, has been accused of cheating
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Destroyer otto
Dr martens: The Supermarine resurgence was halted on Saturday, as Clive Maguire's charges lost 2-0 to a Bloxwich side inspired by former Birmingham City star Ricky Otto. The midfielder - who once commanded a million pound transfer fee - scored one, made
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Burnley boosts Ciren
Hellenic: Only two games were played in the Hellenic Premier, Cirencester Academy gained a 2-0 away success over Bishops Cleeve thanks to goals from Burnley in the 52nd and 90th minutes. Brackley and Yate drew 1-1, Dempsey scoring in the first minute
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Devizes end nightmare at nursteed
It was third time lucky for Brian Newlands' Devizes, as they finally overcame Odd Down 2-0. The vistors had already won twice at Nursteed Road this season. After comprehensive defeats against the 'Downers' in the League and FA Cup, Devizes claimed a deserved
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Wake-up call
Chesterfield 4, Town 0: The crowd rose to salute Reeves as he powered home the terrific header which put his side on course for a convincing victory at Saltergate. Unfortunately for Town, the 'Reeves' in question was called David and how apt that his
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bath suffer off-day again
Rock-bottom Bath could enter the transfer market in an attempt to try and rescue their alarming Premiership slump. The six-times English champions plumbed new depths with a club record 48-9 league defeat against title holders Leicester. And they also
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Callard blast after Mallett sending-off
BATH prop John Mallett will face an RFU disciplinary hearing after two yellow card offences saw him dismissed in Saturday's 48-9 Zurich Premiership defeat at Leicester Tigers. Referee Brian Campsall sin-binned first-half brawlers Mallett, the Advertiser
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Responding to disaster
FIREFIGHTERS collecting for their colleagues across the Atlantic were overwhelmed by the response of the Swindon community. They spent the weekend fundraising outside supermarkets and the Outlet Village to collect cash for the New York Fire Department
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Teenager stands by her man
A TEENAGER who ran off with one of her teachers has spoken of her plan to set up home with him near Swindon. Katherine Baillie, 16, says she will join 33-year-old Paul Tramon-tini in a flat in Malmesbury once he has completed an 18-month sentence handed
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No skydive for vicar
SPONSORED parachute jumps by vicar the Rev Robin Cardwell and his churchwarden David Gent have been postponed for the second time due to poor weather. The skydives were originally due to take place last weekend but high wind speeds put the dampers on
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New blow for winner
WILTSHIRE Army officer Major Charles Ingram may have lost his chance of keeping his Who Wants to be a Millionaire jackpot because he has breached a contract banning him from speaking about the show. Major Ingram, from Devizes, has been accused of cheating
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Children are tickled to take part in Reading Carnival party
MORE than 700 children turned into book worms during Swindon's Reading Carnival. And at the weekend the finale of the summer event was marked with a party with Ticklish Allsorts and Mr Tickles. The magic act entertained children and then presented them
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City bid is dealt a blow
THE Liberal Democrat group on Swindon Council has withdrawn its support for the town's bid for city status, in a move that has been condemned by council leader Sue Bates as a publicity stunt. The bid has already been submitted to the Home Office and has
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Cheers to Liverpool Loo at pub beer festival
REAL ale buffs are in for a treat at Swindon's Beehive pub. They have a choice of 22 pints, with names like Polly Folly and Liverpool Loo, at a festival this week. The Prospect Hill pub's Beerex starts today and will run until Thursday. It is expected
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Honouring the man with a mission
"I WAS gobsmacked," said Frank Avenell on receiving his Spirit of Swindon award, which honours his tireless campaigning work. The award was presented to the war veteran on the night of his 80th birthday. Frank said: "I was completely astonished. I feel
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Learn to channel anger
A RANGE of courses are being offered by the Swindon branch of the Women's Educational Association. The national educational organisation provides courses for adults of all ages and backgrounds. The Swindon branch was formed in 1984 and the courses offered
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Wrong attitude but right result
ROY EVANS felt Town could have no complaints after their thrashing at Saltergate and said the attitude of his side left much to be desired on the day. The club's director of football was not impressed with his players and let them know in no uncertain
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School travel advisor appointed
SCHOOLS can turn to a new council officer to help them cut down traffic at their gates and make pupils' journeys safer and healthier. The council's new school travel plan co-ordinator, Lisa Gibbs, will provide one-to-one support and advice to schools
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Crashing down to earth
PAUL Edwards admitted that Town had been sent crashing back to earth with a bump by Chesterfield after the elation of the win at Port Vale. The 21-year-old made only his second start in a Town shirt at Saltergate and saw that football has 'downs' as well
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Defeat is so hard to take
ALAN REEVES spent the evening with his twin brother on Saturday but admitted that goal-hero David had done most of the talking. The Town captain barely acknowledged the fact that his brother's opening goal of the Chesterfield clash was the 150th of his
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Salt shaker
ROY EVANS will not punish his players with drastic selection changes ahead of tomorrow night's clash with Brentford despite a 4-0 thrashing at Chesterfield on Saturday. The club's director of football rubbished suggestions that his players had been guilty
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Time to give our schools money
I HOPE that the letters' page will have useful comments by the ton about our, and I mean our, terrible education report. Our only concerns should be to get to the heart of the matter and to get help quickly to our children. At the heart of the matter
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Bassett apply the matt finish
Wootton Bassett kicked off their Southern Counties South campaign with a deserved but never easy 22-10 victory over north Wiltshire rivals Corsham. Corsham took an early lead with a penalty from Haydn Brockhurst for an offside offence in Bassett's backs
