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• Revolving door

  NO-nonsense Iffy Onoura has hinted that the emergency loan exit door could start swinging as well as the entrance portal at the County Ground in the next few days. read more

• Solo at last for pilot, 81

  AT the age of 81, Gordon Jones is flying high, after he became one of the oldest pilots to complete a first solo flight. read more

• Lucky escape from Bali bombing horror

  A SALISBURY man was caught up in the suicide bombings that brought new horror to the island of Bali at the weekend. read more

• Posties rescue bridge jumper

  POLICE have praised the quick actions of two postwomen, who stopped a woman throwing herself off a bridge over the A303. read more

• 'I think you need to take a left here, boss'

  Ref: 99499-24DON'T be surprised to see a white pick-up truck, a dog and a convoy of dumbstruck drivers travelling through Haydon Wick. read more

• Shocked but not surprised

  Paul Lawrenson who lost part of an arm in the 2002 terror attacks on the islandA MAN who lost part of his arm in the 2002 Bali bombing has said he is not surprised that the island is suffering again. read more

• MP ponders leadership bid

  A WILTSHIRE MP is threatening to turn the Tory leadership contest on its head by making a last gasp declaration. Michael Ancram, could be poised to stand as a right wing candidate to succeed Michael Howard. read more

• Civic roles for pupils

  The mayor of Swindon, Ray Fisher, with the mayor and mayoress of Pinehurst Junior School, Jack Gilder and Kerryanne McGovern Ref: 99643-14PINEHURST Junior School has held an official inauguration ceremony to welcome their new mayor and mayoress. The school has created a bustling suburb, Pinesbury, which, like any other town, has a town council. read more

• Honour for war hero is overdue

  Bob Gurney who has been tending his grave Ref: 99655-104THE man who embarked on a painstaking search to uncover Harold Starr's neglected grave is thrilled the war hero's courage has been nationally celebrated. read more

• Burglar stole from friend's grandmother

  A BURGLAR who stole cash from the home of a friend's grandmother could face jail when he is sentenced at Crown Court. read more

• 'I think you need to take a left here, boss'

  Ref: 99499-24DON'T be surprised to see a white pick-up truck, a dog and a convoy of dumbstruck drivers travelling through Haydon Wick. read more

• Star pops in to show he cares

  Justin at Swindon gig on SaturdaySWINDON born pop legend Justin Hayward finished what he helped start 14 years ago when he turned up for a special service at Great Western Hospital. read more

• Unlucky numbers from lottery con

  Robert Taylour of Swindon trading standards is concerned about the latest scamPEOPLE are being asked to be on their guard against a scam, which has targeted ethnic minorities. read more

• Mayor sees factory's plight

  PRESSURE on Wiltshire county council to resolve the funding crisis threatening a factory for disabled people increased last Thursday, when the mayor of Salisbury visited the premises. read more

• Expo newcomers attract interest

  BUSINESS leaders in Salisbury have a challenge on their hands - how to make the annual South Wilts Business Expo even better next year. read more

• Profits on the cards

  MORE than 230m Christmas cards will be sent out by businesses to customers, suppliers and other contacts, Royal Mail has estimated. read more

• Quantity and quality

  SURVEYOR Jodie Wyatt from Bloor Homes has passed her quantity surveying degree. "I couldn't be happier now I have this to my name," said Jodie. read more

• Tobacco firm sells F1 stake to Honda

  HONDA has bought out the BAR Honda Formula One team. read more

• A tightening of belts all round

  THE economy is on a downward slide, with consumer confidence steadily draining away. read more

• Food bank deserves marathon investment

  A GROUP of businesses have clubbed together to help feed the needy in Swindon. As previously reported in the Advertiser, there are plans to open a food bank in the town. read more

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