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• Adi's final push

  Ref. 30027-48ADI VIVEASH has got his football 'appetite' back and he is hungry to help his hometown club across the promotion finishing line in the coming weeks. read more

• Kerri's late winner

  KERRI Abbley scored a late winner as Swindon Ladies Under 14 B side beat Bradford on Avon. read more

• Double success for Spitfires

  SWINDON Spitfires Under 12s completed two fine friendly wins over Hungerford Town, winning 8-0 and 5-0. read more

• Corsham grab fourth victory

  AFC Corsham United earned their fourth win of the season in the under 16 Division on the Mid-Wilts Youth League at the weekend. read more

• Abbey need new players

  FC ABBEY Meads are looking for new players for next season. read more

• On Trax for six a side?

  TRAX FC are holding their six-a-side tournament on Saturday, May 15 and are inviting teams to enter. read more

• Tate rakes up four for Moonies

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• Medieval fun

  MAY 2 & 3, FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD: Visit Farleigh Hungerford Castle over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend and you will be forgiven for thinking that you've stepped back in time. read more

• Spot of rain for fritillary spotters

  Ref. 30015-142FLOWER spotters were left soaking wet at the weekend when driving rain prevented them from viewing some of the country's rarest blooms. read more

• Two left in contest for £83m contract

  THE WINNER of an £83m contract to rejuvenate education in north Swindon is to be announced next month. read more

• RSPCA FEATURE - Steph never knows what to expect

  SNAKES are not the only out-of-the-ordinary pets Steph has encountered on her daily rounds. read more

• RSPCA FEATURE - Horror over the extent of cruelty

  Tony Crittenden, the RSPCA's chief officer of the Inspectorate, said that he was shocked by the barbarity people show to animals. read more

• RSPCA FEATURE - Mistake to buy a snake

  Ref. 29957-90This boa constrictor was found on a local bus . . . one of a growing number of abandoned exotic pets the RSPCA has to deal with. KEVIN SHOESMITH finds out how the animal charity deals with the problem. read more

• Nice trick from Carly

  CARLY Smith grabbed a fine hat-trick as Swindon Town Ladies wrapped up a 3-2 away win against Newton Abbot. read more

• Fine brace for Bailey

  TWO goals from Lucy Bailey and one from Tash Perry gave Chippenham Town Ladies a fine win over neighbours Swindon Town Ladies. read more

• BOYS TAKE TO BIG STAGE

  The inaugural North Wilts & District League cup finals weekend proved a tremendous success until the heavens opened. read more

• Quad bike theft man walks free

  A TEENAGE dad who stole tens of thousands of pounds worth of quad bikes while in league with travellers has walked free from court. read more

• Face of a killer?

  This is Ian Cortis, the twice-convicted rapist who hanged himself on the day police found the body of Amanda Edwards read more

• Face of a killer?

  This is Ian Cortis, the twice-convicted rapist who hanged himself on the day police found the body of Amanda Edwards read more

• King Sturge appointed to promote innovation centre

  REAL estate consultancy firm King Sturge has announced it has have been appointed by the University of Bath in Swindon to help promote the Swindon Innovation Centre. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive