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• Rocky four!

  NEW England hero Jon Lewis has set his sights on a rematch with Australia after his dream international debut last night. read more

• Historic building restoration hope

  NEW plans for the Mechanics' Institute would leave Swindon with a building to be proud of. read more

• Railway Village is good advert

  Tony Nutley of the Outside Clinic and right, the clinic's advert which shows a picture of the town's Railway Village Ref: 77893-59SWINDON...AND PROUD OF IT: JUST because you've seen a picturesque side of Swindon doesn't mean you need your eyes tested. read more

• Do us a favour

  A NATIONAL website that allows people to swap favours is being launched in Swindon because of the town's community spirit. read more

• What bids for the sofa Mel sat on?

  Terry and Teresa MessengerIT may look like just an old sofa but it's rather special because Melinda Messenger has sat on it on countless occasions. read more

• 'We're desperate to hear from her'

  Daughter Tina, centre, son Andrew left and husband Jim Ref: 77896-17THE family of a Swindon pensioner who went missing for almost 48 hours have begged her to get in touch. read more

• Detectives tight-lipped about investigation

  TELEPHONE boxes were cordoned off by police yesterday while an alleged incident was being investigated by officer. read more

• Families trapped in £6.4m benefits misery

  'Helen' who has received a bill for £3,568 THOUSANDS of hard-pressed Swindon families are being forced to repay a total of £6.4m in benefits because of tax credit chaos within the Inland Revenue's system. read more

• Highworth are on the lookout

  GIRLS' FOOTBALL: Highworth Junior Girls FC are looking for Under 10,12 & 14 (school years 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8) for the coming season. read more

• Swindon girls go one better at Kidlington

  GIRL'S FOOTBALL: SWINDON Ladies' Under 10 girls team eventually found the winning touch at the Kidlington Seven-a-Side tournament at the weekend. read more

• Police travel to Portugal to find murder suspect

  Hayley RichardsWILTSHIRE police have flown to Portugal to join the search for the boyfriend of murdered mother-to-be Hayley Richards. read more

• Scouts are prepared

  SCOUTS in Wootton Bassett will be taking part in a record-breaking attempt this weekend having the world's biggest sleepover. read more

• Andy clubs a record!

  Wanborough's Dave Haydon hits this delivery away against Wroughton Ref: 77873-09PALS Andy Foster and Duncan Mead sent records tumbling as United Churches romped to victory over Mildenhall in Division Five of the Crusader Wiltshire League. read more

• Igoe is a target for Brentford

  BRENTFORD boss Martin Allen will move to add Sammy Igoe to his squad should the midfielder fail to agree a new deal at the County Ground. read more

• Another attack on bus driver

  A WOMAN bus driver was left badly shaken after being threatened and robbed by two passengers. read more

• Shortage of builders

  THE south west's historic buildings are under threat from a shortage of skilled craftsmen, according to the National Heritage Training Group. read more

• Ruling on sick leave

  EMPLOYERS will be breathing a sigh of relief after a recent court case that removes their obligation to pay holiday pay to employees on long-term sick leave, says the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. read more

• Too much asked of landowners

  PROPERTY consultant Alder King, which has an office in Swindon, has warned that landowners are being asked to do too much when releasing land for development. read more

• Event offers a chance to meet

  A NEW social group for the younger end of the business community in Swindon is about to take its first steps. read more

• Top temps' hard work wins employers' praise

  James Douglas, centre, who has been temping at the Advertiser with Laura Mabutt, of Wise Employment, left, and Diane Powell of the Advertiser Ref: 77851-1GETTING into work at 3am and putting in a six-day week are just two of things that dedicated temp workers put into their job. read more

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