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• In our own hands

  ANDY KING is anxious to squeeze as many points as possible out of the next month before he loses Lee Holmes and Michael Proctor. read more

• Gemma is full of beans after fundraising stunt

  76246-169A NEW College student spent four hours in a bath of beans to raise money for a trip to South Africa. read more

• Cold caller fined £500

  TWO neighbours ripped off by a cold caller from Swindon offering to repair their drive have been awarded compensation. read more

• Excuse me but that's my head you are about to rip off!

  76251-142Gareth Bethell climbs into the ring to find out about 4 Front Wrestling, Swindon's answer to America's World Wrestling Entertainment. read more

• Soldier killed in motorway crash

  Traffic diverted through Swindon 76244-69A 17-year-old soldier has died following a crash on the M4. The teenager was taking a friend to meet a girl when he lost control of his grey Renault 5 near Swindon's junction 16. read more

• Narraway's late try earns draw

  Mathew Tait answered his critics with an inspired second-half performance in which he scored one try and made another as Newcastle battled back for an unlikely draw against Gloucester. read more

• When a haven becomes hell

  Some of the rubbish deposited at Aragon Court, Park South 75981-21ARAGON Court should be the perfect place to enjoy a quiet retirement. The modern, spacious bungalows have gardens, and there are shops nearby. read more

• Penalty tryscuppers Chippenham

  At kick-off time, 2.30pm, just one point separated Chippenham and the current South West Two league leaders Reading Abbey. read more

• Fight for your town with pride

  A BLITZ on yobs launched today aims to reclaim our streets and restore pride in Swindon. With anti-social behaviour being flagged-up as one of the town's key concerns, the Adver is backing a drive to bring fresh hope to neighbourhoods plagued by louts. read more

• An 11-tryromp forSwindon

  Swindon notched up another impressive victory in the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Premier Division on Saturday, defeating Oxford 59-14. read more

• Parents: It's time to sort your kids out

  Sergeant Robin ColbourneA POLICE officer is calling on parents to play their part in the fight against yobbish behaviour in Swindon. read more

• Marine roar back

  SUPERMARINE cruised past Pewsey Vale 27-0 in Dorset and Wilts One North. After their last-ditch defeat at the hands of Swindon seconds last week, Supermarine were determined to put in an improved display. read more

• Corsham on top

  CORSHAM took another step towards promotion as they secured a hard-earned 14-6 victory at Calne in Saturday's rousing Dorset & Wilts Division One North encounter. read more

• Residents keep watch on hostel

  RESIDENTS in Nythe are to set up a forum to tackle problems they claim stem from a homeless hostel. read more

• Medical history awaits future generations

  76243-20IT'S hard to believe it now, but one day the workings of the Great Western Hospital will be consigned to the history book. read more

• Soldier killed in motorway crash

  Traffic diverted through Swindon 76244-69A 17-year-old soldier has died following a crash on the M4. The teenager was taking a friend to meet a girl when he lost control of his grey Renault 5 near Swindon's junction 16. read more

• Kitchen fire in flat

  A NEIGHBOUR called 999 after hearing a smoke alarm. Two fire appliances attended the blaze, which started in the kitchen of a home in Highworth at 1pm on Saturday. read more

• Police on the spot

  HIGHWORTH police will be in the hotseat this week. Residents have a chance to question officers about law and order at tomorrow's Neighbourhood Watch meeting. read more

• Chalky's Chippenham stay top after Ciren destruction

  Form is supposed to count for nothing in derby games scrappy affairs settled by a single goal. Dave Gilroy and his Chippenham teammates shattered that myth on Saturday. read more

• Park deal on the table

  The land in the foreground is where developers want to build a park, business development and new homesDEVELOPERS are hoping they have come up with a deal which Wootton Bassett can't refuse. read more

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