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• Call centre must be in the borough

  IT was with deep regret I read that the leader of the council who, in the past, has seemed to back Swindon, now seems happy to cause local people to be made redundant as he proposes to establish a 24-hour call centre out of the borough. read more

• XTC fans find a warm welcome

  BEING a fan of XTC and hearing of the gathering in Swindon, my mate and I took it on ourselves to travel down on Friday night. read more

• Dancer steps forward

  Oliver Gemoli, who is off on tour with the show Ref: 99645-115A SWINDON teenager is going on tour again with another top Irish dance show. Eighteen-year-old Oliver Gemoli has already toured Europe with Lord Of The Dance. read more

• Grate expectations

  Whether you like yours mature or blue, this year's British Cheese Awards is set to have something for everyone. read more

• Appeal after man punched

  A MAN was punched in the face in Swindon town centre. The unprovoked attack was in the early hours of Saturday, outside Woolworths in Regent Street leaving the victim with bruising to his left eye and a cut. read more

• Extra moths is made fun

  MEMBERS of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust have been learning to identify different species of moths. read more

• Man is missing

  POLICE are searching for a man who went missing in Swindon. The force helicopter was launched to help in the search for the 57-year-old man who was described as vulnerable. read more

• Get a flu jab before winter

  PEOPLE most at risk of flu are asked to visit their GP to inquire about a free jab. read more

• Parking dispute

  A MAN was arrested in Cricklade after an argument over parking. The local man was taken to Gablecross police station after the incident, which happened at about 9am yesterday in the High Street near Tesco. read more

• Cooker on fire in flat

  FIRE fighters were called to a fire at a sheltered housing scheme in Swindon. Fire alarms were activated at Chilton Gardens in Fernham Road, Moredon, shortly before 2.30pm yesterday after a small fire broke out on a cooker in a ground-floor flat. read more

• Smartly dressed man cons householder

  A MAN made off with a large amount of cash after conning his way into a house by claiming to be from the water board. read more

• Bailiffs evict Smiles Partyworld from market

  BAILIFFS have taken the stock of a market trader who has worked out of the tented market since it opened 11 years ago. read more

• Hammer attack 'was not random'

  POLICE investigating a vicious hammer attack believe it was part of a domestic dispute. read more

• Stolen card user in custody while report prepared

  A man who used a stolen credit to cheat a Swindon shop has been remanded in custody after failing to turn up at the crown court. read more

• Murders review is halted by brother

  THE BROTHER of a woman who was killed by her husband has had the review into the tragedy put on hold. read more

• Police determined to rid area of drugs

  POLICE have vowed to carry on the fight to rid Manchester Road of drugs. Inspector Ian Bamber of Swindon police said: "I want to reassure the local community that we are committed to taking positive action against those involved in the supply of controlled drugs. read more

• Keep in mind pupils' needs

  It doesn't seem that long ago (February) that I was writing a similar letter about what I feel is best for schools in West Swindon. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive