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• Our secret!

  SAM PARKIN'S continued 'anonymity' puzzles Andy King although he is quite happy for his leading scorer to remain Wiltshire's worst kept secret. read more

• Keeping a watch on the drunken louts

  MEASURES to stamp out drunken violence have been stepped up recently. read more

• Town is no-go zone after dark

  Your Swindon, Your Verdict is the first major survey into what Adver readers really think of the key issues affecting our town. Nearly 900 people of all ages answered questions on the town centre, crime, traffic, the council and a host of other subjects. read more

• Romance blossoms in Devizes

  Research from Barclays has found that 30-something men from Devizes are among the most romantic in the country. read more

• Students skip to fitness

  CHILDREN from Lawn Primary School took part in a skipping workshop to improve their fitness and co-ordination skills. read more

• Physio is needed to get patients moving

  AN URGENT appeal has been made for a physiotherapist to help Multiple Sclerosis sufferers. read more

• Making music for Prospect Hospice

  TOP talent will come together to raise cash for Prospect Hospice in Wroughton. read more

• Accident blocks road

  A COLLISION between two vehicles outside the Crown Inn in Ermin Street caused the road to be completely blocked for an hour. read more

• Love is in the mail

  IT'S said that love is in the air but, according to Royal Mail, love is in the post. read more

• Youths con way into OAPs' home

  AN ELDERLY housebound Swindon couple in their 80s were shocked when two youths conned their way into their home, but they left empty-handed. read more

• Specials wanted to join the ranks of the police

  WILTSHIRE police are hoping that 2005 being the National Year of the Volunteer will encourage more people to consider becoming special constables. read more

• 'I'd rather drink in my local' says attack victim

  SCOTT Woodward sips the froth off a pint and rubs his recently healed jaw as he recalls his last ever night out in Swindon town centre. read more

• OAP fights off would-be thief

  A PLUCKY pensioner suffered a petrifying ordeal trying to fight off a yob who punched her in the face while trying to steal her handbag. read more

• Part-timers are lagging behind

  Pay and promotion prospects of millions of people are being "scarred for life" just because they work part-time, the Equal Opportunities Commission claims. read more

• NatWest's Natasha is pleased to greet you

  Natasha HunkinSWINDON has become one of the first areas in the country to appoint a "greeter" at a bank. read more

• Mentors sought to share skills

  BUSINESSWOMEN in Swindon have been offered the chance to make a lasting difference to others starting up their own company. read more

• The bells ring out in tribute to Father

  WOOTTON Bassett resounded to the bells of St Bartholomew's in tribute to Father Bernard Garratt who retired in January. read more

• Romance blossoms in Devizes

  Research from Barclays has found that 30-something men from Devizes are among the most romantic in the country. read more

• STFC manager pays tribute to a lifelong fan

  Dave BusbySWINDON Town football club manager Andy King has paid tribute to a lifelong fan who died from lymphoma. read more

• Romance blossoms in Devizes

  Research from Barclays has found that 30-something men from Devizes are among the most romantic in the country. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive