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• Calling Jon!

  SWINDON cricket star Jon Lewis last night flew out to South Africa to act as cover for England's depleted pace attack in the final Test of their tour of South Africa. read more

• Pople boot lifts Devizes

  DEVIZES eked out another victory to stave off their Southern Counties South relegation worries but it was a close-run thing in a scrappy home encounter against Redingensians. read more

• Quick off the mark!

  A POWERHOUSE first half sent Wootton Bassett into the quarter finals of the Dorset & Wilts 1st XV Vase at the expense of local rivals Supermarine. read more

• Stalemate costs Corsham chance to take top spot

  With leaders Bradford on Wilts Senior Cup duty, second-placed Corsham failed to take advantage and move up to pole position when they were held to a 3-3 draw by Bromham, writes RAY BURROUGHS. read more

• Green's treble keeps Shrivvy in contention

  SHRIVENHAM closed on the leaders in Division One West after cruising to a 4-1 win at Middle Barton. read more

• Bluebirds perched at the top of table

  CHIPPENHAM Town stormed to the top of the Premier Division following an impressive 4-1 win over Dunstable. read more

• Understrength Supermarine hold Rothwell

  Swindon Supermarine's fine away form continued with a goalless stalemate at high-flying Rothwell, writes LEIGH MOORE. read more

• Cricklade produce shock of the round at Melksham

  ON an afternoon of precious few shocks, it was left to Cricklade to assume the role of giant killers. read more

• Scott is too hot for Bassett

  Two defensive lapses right at the end of each half cost Wootton Bassett Town a place in the quarter-finals of the Wiltshire Senior Cup. read more

• Historic gift

  STEAM Museum is offering train fans the chance to own a piece of Swindon history. read more

• Teachers learn skill

  TEACHERS from across Wiltshire have been invited to a special conference at Bristol University to discuss how best to deal with troublesome pupils. read more

• Impressionist course

  ART and literature lecturer Bob Woodings is running a series of art classes in Shrivenham. read more

• Regular market in town centre

  SWINDON town centre is to host a new, regular local farmers' market. read more

• Vehicle collision

  FIREFIGHTERS attended a collision between two cars in Corton Crescent, Westlea, shortly before 11am yesterday. read more

• Internet assistance

  AGE Concern Swindon has free copies of Grasp The Nettle A Beginners' Guide To The Internet for pensioners. read more

• It's easy as smooth Swindon coast into last-eight meeting

  LAST season's Dorset & WIlts 1st XV Vase runners-up Swindon moved smoothly into a quarter-final showdown against Bradford on Avon after a 64-14 demolition of second-round hosts Westbury. read more

• Meningitis scare for school

  A TEENAGER is in intensive care at the Great Western Hospital with suspected meningitis. The former St Joseph's School pupil is seriously ill after being admitted last week. read more

• A point to make!

  ANDY KING is convinced that seven fewer points will be needed to clinch a play-off place this year although he concedes that his team must end their infuriating lapses in order to attend the party. read more

• Sales scoop award

  Swindon-based Tyco Electronics has selected IS-Rayfast as its UK and Ireland Specialist Distributor of the Year 2004. read more

• Shoppers went online for Christmas gifts

  CHRISTMAS shoppers spent an estimated £3 billion online during the festive season. read more

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