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• Asians 2nd are back in the groove

  Asians 2nd got back to winning ways by defeating Civil Service by eight runs in Division 1 of the Swindon Indoor Cricket League. read more

• NSC on top in nine-goal battle royal

  The top two teams met on Sunday with NSC coming out 5-4 winners against Mainlink Couriers. read more

• Robert saves the day for leaders Faringdon

  Division One leaders Faringdon Town were fortunate to defeat bottom-of-the-table Benson AFC 1-0 thanks to a superb run and shot from ex-Oxford United youngster Robert Lovegrove 10 minutes before half-time. read more

• Season of classics

  SPRING, BATH: A CLASSIC Seventies comedy, vintage Gilbert and Sullivan and a new stage version of a modern best seller are among the treats to look forward to at Bath read more

• Time for another assembly

  Ref. 28978-45Two former Haydon Wick Primary pupils who left more than 50 years ago are organising a reunion. read more

• Firewomen blazing a trail

  Ref. 28729-30Most people imagine solidly-built men when they think of firefighters. However, petite Hannah Graham is changing all that. And now Wiltshire Fire Service says it needs more like her. EMMA-KATE LIDBURY reports. read more

• French-made cars become the target of thieves

  CAR thieves are targeting French-made vehicles around Swindon, the latest crime figures reveal. read more

• Police quiz public over sex attacker

  Ref. 29010-17REGULAR users of Queens Park were yesterday approached by police in a bid to track down a man who indecently assaulted a teenage girl. read more

• Website is relaunched

  THE Clifton Diocese has re-launched its website to bring Swindon's Catholic community a few clicks away from the latest mass times and clergy details. read more

• Probe into soldier's death

  A FOURTH pre-inquest review over the death of a young soldier in Porton Down Army experiments in 1953 begins on Thursday. read more

• Devizes dig deep to prevent Keynsham rout

  DEVIZES produced an impressive display before going down 45-17 to South West Division 1 side Keynsham in Saturday's friendly encounter. read more

• Man in court on charge of dangerous driving

  LORRY driver William Ishani, 47, appeared before Bedford Magistrates yesterday charged with causing the death of a family of four through dangerous driving. read more

• Harriett lifts ladies with a try treble

  Chippenham Ladies maintained top spot in South West Division Three with a 29-0 victory over St Mary's. read more

• Mother punched in racist attack

  A NURSE was punched in the face in a racist attack while queuing with her eight-year-old son in McDonald's. read more

• Horse win thriller

  FIRST Division Horse & Groom came from behind four times to send Chippenham Police packing in an amazing 15-goal thriller in the Vanitec-sponsored Chippenham & District Sunday League. read more

• Heartbreak for Swindon

  SWINDON Primary Schools suffered a 3-2 defeat to Bristol having fought back from two goals down. read more

• Firms ready to join forces to show Swindon cares

  FEBRUARY 10: SOME of the biggest names in business will get together next month to launch this year's Swindon Cares appeal. read more

• A Mint Deal

  Town chief executive Mark Devlin has given Andy King the board's blessing to sign Everton man Sean O'Hanlon on a free transfer. read more

• Tears for Kate

  Ref. 29009-19Family and friends bid a final farewell to Kate Walsh, the teenager who died of a suspected drugs overdose while living in a squalid Swindon squat. read more

• Mixed team book quarter final place

  WESTLECOT'S mixed team are also on the glory trail, reaching the quarter-finals in the Egham Trophy after producing a superb team performance on Sunday in the last 16 of the national inter-club mixed championship to demolish Jack Hi by 29 shots. read more

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