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• February 2006

  Check here for a range of fun features, ideas and events in February 2006. read more

• 400 chickens going cheep!

  76132-01ABOUT 400 Wootton Bassett residents are looking for new accommodation after accepting redundancy. read more

• Should smoking be banned in pubs?

  YOUR SWINDON, YOUR VERDICT: WITH bans on smoking in pubs and restaurants looking increasingly likely over the coming two years it seems that Swindonians almost fully back the idea of no smoking. read more

• Give building to the community

  YOUR SWINDON, YOUR VERDICT: ONE of Swindon's most impressive landmarks, the crumbling Mechanics' Institute should be given over for community use. read more

• Family's distress after son's thefts

  A MAN whose son burgled his house three times in a week says he is trying to get over the incident. read more

• Age is no barrier to helping a charity

  76084-35RESIDENTS in an elderly people's home have raised more than £1,000 for charity. read more

• Chief of council resigns

  Simon BirchSWINDON Council has been plunged into fresh crisis with the resignation of its chief executive, the Adver can exclusively reveal. read more

• Place your bets to raise cash for church appeal

  A race night in aid of the Christ Church Skyline Appeal takes place next week in Swindon. read more

• Payout for family in police raid blunder

  POLICE have paid compensation to a family whose home was mistakenly raided by officers. read more

• Safe place to travel

  TRAVELLERS have to go a long way to find the safest country in the world, according to a new poll. read more

• Join church walk

  A WALK around Malmesbury will be guided by Swindon's ranger service next weekend. read more

• Try country fare

  THERE will be a chance to sample some local produce at the next Cricklade Country Market. read more

• Fears for the safety of young cyclists

  MOST children who ride bikes have not taken a cycling proficiency course, research shows. read more

• Student power

  STUDENT leaders have warned politicians not to underestimate the collective power of millions of students who will be eligible to vote at the next General Election. read more

• Youngsters on the museum trail track down a crocodile

  76128-02CHILDREN had plenty to look out for at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery during half term. read more

• Four attacks on elderly women

  ANOTHER elderly woman has been attacked by someone looking for money. read more

• Is Mick Town's man?

  MICK Harford was due at the County Ground today to discuss a deal which would see him installed as Town's new assistant manager. read more

• All set for the bunny

  A GRAND Easter Sale will take place in Highworth next month. The Easter bunny will be putting in an appearance and there will be a raffle, bric-a-brac, nearly-new sale, jumble, books and refreshments. read more

• Loyalty measured

  LOYALTY to your firm is no longer measured by the length of service. read more

• Staff are shamed

  BRITISH workers have been named and shamed as least likely to return phone messages. read more

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