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• New political party needed

  MR Scott's excellent letter (SA Oct 15) in which he calls for a new political party, while couched in humorous vein, hides I believe a casting of bait upon the political waters. read more

• Bus driver cleared of assault on schoolboy

  A BUS driver found guilty of assaulting a schoolboy has had his conviction quashed. read more

• Soccer's top prize comes to town

  ENGLISH football's ultimate prize, the Premiership trophy, was sized up by Swindon shoppers. read more

• Youth accused of setting fire to mosque

  A TEENAGER who is accused of setting fire to a Swindon mosque has been remanded in custody by a judge. read more

• Brick attack man escapes prison

  A MAN who caused horrific injuries when he smashed a brick into the face of Noor Mohammed has walked free from court. read more

• WIN YOUR DREAM WEDDING

  THE search is on for Swindon's 2006 Bride of the Year. The competition gives a couple the chance to enjoy the wedding of their dreams without the worry of what it is costing. read more

• Put a roof over their heads

  Azim Khan who lost 20 members of his family in the Pakistan earthquake Ref: 100009-99TODAY the Swindon Advertiser is launching an appeal to collect 200 tents for the people left homeless by the Pakistan earthquake. read more

• A new threat to survivors

  Survivors beg for foodAzim Khan was devastated to lose 20 members of his family in the terrible earthquake in Pakistan earlier this month. We accompanied the Swindon shopkeeper on a heart-rending visit to his home town read more

• Still no sign of missing mother and baby son

  POLICE are stepping up their search for a Swindon mother and her six-month-old baby son who have been missing for ten days. read more

• Crafty beggars return to town

  CRAFTY beggars are playing a game of cat and mouse with police, it has been claimed. In August the Adver reported how Swindon town centre was fast becoming a "no-go area" for vagrants. read more

• Ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties get spooky

  Pictures: Siobhan BoyleWITCHES and devils filled Freshbrook Community Centre as a group of toddlers celebrated Halloween. read more

• Credit card cheat jailed

  Credit card cheat Steven Gravelle was caught after store detectives spotted him buying a £100 watch without properly looking at it. read more

• A banger to suit everyone's tastebuds

  A LOCAL family farm has been experimenting in the kitchen to mark the eighth national sausage week. read more

• Unhappy over plan for flats

  AN Old Town businessman wants to turn his house into 11 flats. And Gael Mackenzie, who owns the Locarno and Mackenzie's bar, also wants to build another four flats in the garden of his Bath Road house. read more

• Karen's day is coming!

  Karen Day who will be having her head shaved Ref: 99995-42WHEN Dave Howells decided to do a daredevil stunt in aid of the Prospect Hospice, his wife Karen Day did not want to be outdone. read more

• Soldier is killed in Afghanistan

  A SOLDIER from the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Light Infantry has been killed and five others injured in a gun attack in northern Afghanistan. read more

• WIN YOUR DREAM WEDDING

  THE search is on for Swindon's 2006 Bride of the Year. The competition gives a couple the chance to enjoy the wedding of their dreams without the worry of what it is costing. read more

• Stroud and proud!

  David Stroud gets a hug of approval from the boss (left) after his starring role in Town's 1-1 draw at Huddersfield Ref: 100005-222DAVID Stroud's arrival on the first team stage is no surprise to Iffy Onuora as the boss warns Town's fellow strugglers 'we're hot on your tail'. read more

• Urban folk from an Aussie singer

  AUSTRALIAN singer and songwriter Rory Ellis will perform at Swindon's Beehive Pub, on Prospect Hill, on Wednesday. read more

• Billie is up for new Bond girl

  SWINDON'S Billie Piper could star in the next James Bond film. The pop princess turned actress is reportedly being lined up to be a Bond girl in the new 007 movie Casino Royal. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive