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• Exercise in history

  Teacher Sonja Roberts makes sure discipline in the classroom is top priority Picture Ref: 77898-41A SWINDON primary school was transported back to the past when the children dressed up to take part in a Victorian Day. read more

• Royal reasons to be so proud

  SWINDON AND PROUD: THERE are three more reasons to be proud of Swindon. read more

• Digging heels in to fight cancer

  MPs will compete in the Macmillan Cancer Relief's annual tug of war. read more

• Flowers con used to rob elderly man

  POLICE are hunting a man and woman who conned their way into a pensioner's home using a bunch of flowers. read more

• Is it taught?

  YOUR columns report that Swindon Councillors and others have voted for a new unit devoted to teaching Islam in Swindon secondary schools. read more

• Fine for Alan

  I was very interested in the Adver's story last week which detailed Alan Hayward's informal survey of traffic speeds on the M4. read more

• Publish data

  once again David Frampton of the Safety Camera Partnership claims statistical evidence to support the positive role of cameras in reducing accidents on the M4. In turn, I would ask him to publish the data he claims to have and engage in an open debate on the integrity of the conclusions. read more

• String 'em up

  IS there any reason why the inhuman filth who attacked the route 13 bus driver should not be hanged? read more

• University may lead to trouble

  WITH a university sleepy old Swindon may well become the thriving and vibrant community our councillors tell us we should be. read more

• This is not efficient, it's just mean

  THE loss of the hot meals service to many of the borough's children is a direct result of the Conservative administration's inability to set an appropriate budget. read more

• Plea for help after attack

  POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two men were attacked in a Swindon nightspot. read more

• Government rejects call to delay alcohol deadline

  DELAYING a deadline for pubs and clubs to apply for new-style alcohol licenses would do more harm than good, the Government has warned. read more

• Police HQ moves to cover M4

  The new police headquarters off the Oxford A420 road Picture Ref: 77907-49SWINDON police are preparing to move into their new home on the eastern edge of town. read more

• Drilling for the flyover

  Soil samples being taken at Commonhead roundabout Picture Ref: 77907-28ENGINEERS are test drilling deep around the A419 to see whether it is strong enough for the new flyover at Commonhead roundabout. read more

• Liden'slagoon full of rubbish

  John Kent and the rubbish which is blocking the water flow at Liden Lagoon Picture Ref: 77901-91A POPULAR beauty spot is being used as a dumping ground for rubbish. read more

• Vandals target historic house

  The keeper of Lydiard House Sarah Finch-Crisp Picture Ref: 77910-139LYDIARD House is being targeted by vandals that are causing thousands of pounds worth of damage each year, according to the keeper of the house. read more

• A mission that's not impossible

  Sir Mike Pitt Picture Ref: 77706-22THE search for Swindon Council's new highly-paid top managers goes nationwide today. read more

• There's more than a ray of hope for river

  The River Ray which is being restored so that wildlife can returnTHE first stage of work on the River Ray through Swindon has been completed. read more

• Talisman are back in the limelight

  SWINDON Talisman were back in the limelight on Sunday when they started off their Drennan Oxford Super League campaign with an impressive first round team win on the Kennet and Avon Canal around Little Bedwyn. read more

• Anne hits out in tax credits row

  Anne Snelgrove Picture Ref: 72773-70A SWINDON MP has urged Ministers to protect hard-pressed families who owe thousands of pounds in overpayments to the tax-man. read more

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