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• On the trail of the Incas

  77042-22WHEN Lisa Cox was attacked by a teenage burglar in her own home she quickly found herself filled with anger for a generation which seemingly had no respect for others. read more

• Every vote will count in town

  THE fight to win political control of Swindon is still wide open, according to a new report. read more

• Try whipping

  REGARDING the drug problem, the government of Singapore doesn't actually pussyfoot around. read more

• Use other's

  I AGREE totally with Mrs JP Oliver with regard to the council not providing extra boxes for recycling free of charge. read more

• Good smoker

  CAN I assure the Advertiser's columnist Michelle Tompkins, that although I smoked during both of my pregnancies, my ability to love and nurture my daughters was not clouded by the cigarette smoke. read more

• Money talks

  FURTHER to your recent two articles on possible allotment holder evictions. I would like to refer readers to the statement in your January 14, 2004 edition. read more

• Health fear can change mast plans

  COUNCILLORS in Moredon who are discussing mast problems are not correct in saying that "health and perceptions of health" cannot be a planning consideration. read more

• Inquiry needed into waste shambles

  THE numerous complaints about the new refuse and recycling service introduced by Swindon Council demonstrate yet again the incompetence of council managers and administrators. read more

• Men stopped in stolen car and caravan

  TWO Swindon men have been charged after stealing a car and caravan from a home in Cricklade. read more

• Forgotten no longer

  A GROUP of Swindon veterans has gained national recognition for their fallen comrades from an overlooked conflict. read more

• Drug help cut threat

  MASSIVE cuts to Drug-link in Swindon could lead to an increase in crime on our streets, according to its manager. read more

• Olympics could be winner for Swindon

  Steve Connelly with the bannerSWINDON residents are being asked to put their weight behind the Olympic bid. read more

• On the trail of the attackers

  LAST Tuesday night was not a good one for Swindon. read more

• 'Fleming medals must be saved'

  A GROUP of Swindon Town fans are hoping to save the medals belonging to one of the club's greatest ever footballers. read more

• Grieving mother fights for the introduction of 'Sarah's law'

  SINCE the murder of eight-year-old Sarah Payne in West Sussex a campaign has been launched to introduce a new law to give the public details of sex offenders living in the community. read more

• Etheridge stars in double act

  THERE were two wins in a row for local match star Gary Etheridge last week at Ivy House Lakes, Wootton Bassett. read more

• Families say they must be warned

  Picture Ref: 77057-12PAEDOPHILE CASE: WELCOMBE Avenue, Park North, and Stubsmead, Eldene, are both residential areas where children happily play in the street. read more

• Pervert could be jailed for life

  PAEDOPHILE CASE: PREDATORY paedophile Craig Taylor could be jailed for life after a jury convicted him of sex attacks on two teenage boys. read more

• He has ruined our lives

  The father with his son Picture Ref: 77064-91PAEDOPHILE CASE: THE father of a disabled boy who was sexually attacked by Craig Taylor said families should be told the names of paedophiles who move in to their communities so families can be protected. read more

• Every vote will count in town

  THE fight to win political control of Swindon is still wide open, according to a new report. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive