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• Take cartoons into a new dimension

  IF you have the yearning to create cartoon characters or wreak havoc with special effects, then Swindon Council's latest courses could bring your dreams to life. read more

• Determined to improve service

  Housing benefits manager Elaine Burch with Councillor Nick Martin Ref: 99600-69PLEDGE WATCH: Swindon Council has made 50 pledges to its voters, covering all aspects of life and services. Today we look at its fourth pledge. read more

• Motorbike rider fled from police

  A MOTOR-MAD 20-year-old has escaped being sent to jail after he drove dangerously to get away from police. read more

• Life on the farm is featured at musem event

  Matthew Weir, two, at the wheel of a 1949 Ferguson tractor at the Earth Under Our Feet event Ref: 99619-34FOR anyone who has ever wondered where food comes from and how agriculture has shaped the earth beneath our feet, the answers were on offer at the Wroughton Science Museum at the weekend. read more

• Traffic turning

  I have a simple solution to the problem of traffic having to turn in Woodland View to access the Wroughton park and ride. Make it accessible from Swindon, as it should have been all along! read more

• Big thank you

  We would like to say a very big thank you to the people who stayed with our daughter Natalie while she was waiting for an ambulance following an accident in Storeover Lane, Wootton Bassett September 28, 2005. read more

• What issues?

  There was no discussion of the issues at the Labour Party Conference. Even one word of disagreement got you thrown out along with anyone who happened to be sitting nearby. read more

• Is this you?

  Without the work of the UK's six million carers, Social Services and the NHS would not be able to cope. These services would be overwhelmed. read more

• Just desserts

  Marvellous! Swindon gets left off a heritage map and out come the usual suspects bleating on about Swindon and its great industrial heritage. read more

• Plan to join with Glos is pure folly

  I was surprised to see the comments about police amalgamation, made by someone living in Fairford. If we were to join Gloucester, the policing of the air tattoo and any other anti war demonstrations would fall heavily on Swindon, furthermore, there is also the protection of the Royals, living in Gloucestershire another costly demand. read more

• There is some honour in his resignation

  I note the excuse offered by Coun Owen Lister that his remarks were taken out of context. Again we see someone under pressure blaming the messenger for their message. read more

• Chance to have a say on police matters

  WILTSHIRE Police are asking people to have their say on policing issues with a series of public consultations over the next two weeks. read more

• Flea fun touring the town

  A TRAVELLING flea circus wants to know if Swindon is ready for a visit. Fluffies and Scruffies, a Southampton-based troupe, will be touring the country next summer, and wants any circus enthusiasts to give them a call. read more

• Crash causes traffic chaos

  DRIVERS using the A419 on Saturday morning faced queues following a car accident near Dorcan. read more

• Fans gather to celebrate

  TWO Israelis have made a pilgrimage from Tel Aviv to Swindon to join XTC fans at The Meeting Place 2005. read more

• Pratley's Swift to strike as Lewis returns to club

  Matt Pratley was the hero again as Swindon Supermarine rediscovered their winning touch. After back-to-back defeats, Mark Collier's men defeated Stourport Swifts 1-0 at Hunts Copse courtesy of Pratley's early strike. read more

• 'Burgled by my brother'

  HERION addict Richard Naunko has been jailed for three years after burgling his sister's bedroom. The 33-year-old, who has 14 previous convictions for burglary had been put up by his mum and sister. read more

• Ampney peg back leaders as hot Aldbourne march on

  Down Ampney did well to hold league leaders Corsham Town to a 2-2 draw on their own ground in an entertaining top-of-the-table clash. read more

• Fullam makes amends

  Lee Smith is on the move to retain possession during Saturday's game Ref: 99614-81CRAIG Fullam made amends for an earlier defensive lapse as Cirencester fought back from a goal down to register their third win on the trot at home to Hitchin. read more

• Bin fire tackled

  FIREFIGHTERS from Stratton were called out to a fire in a wheelie bin on Saturday night. read more

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