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• Let's talk

  SAM Parkin has now spoken to Watford about a move to Vicarage Road although the Tractor Boys could yet launch a sting to deny the Hornets their man. read more

• Elton's cook won't spill all the beans

  Elton in action Picture Ref: 78006-15A SWINDON dad knows all about what went on backstage at the Elton John show because he is the star's personal chef. read more

• MP fears for Salt Way children's education

  UNCERTAINTY surrounding the proposed closure of Salt Way School could be damaging the education of dozens of children, a Swindon MP will warn today. read more

• Death crash driver is fined £400

  Brian Johnson died in this. The woman who caused the crash was fined £400 for careless driving.A WIDOW says she is disgusted with a £400 fine handed to a Swindon woman who was involved in a crash that killed her husband. read more

• Toddlers walk the walk at the double

  Poppy Grant, left, and sister Thea take part in the Twins' Walk-a-Thon Picture Refs: 78013-52/14AN ARMY of toddlers took part in a charity walk around the McArthurGlen Outlet Village in Rodbourne. read more

• Man injured in bike accident

  Ambulance crews at the sceneTHIS was the scene of a motorcycle crash, which left a middle-aged man with a broken collarbone. read more

• Price of power

  Anne Snelgrove and Michael Wills celebrate on election night Picture Ref: 77308-175THEY say money can't buy you love but it certainly helps politicians win votes. read more

• Quids in - Parkers paying a high price

  Parking in SwindonMOTORISTS in Swindon paid £6.4 million in parking charges last year nearly double what they paid six years ago. read more

• Find a new use for your photos

  A NEW craze from the USA is coming to Swindon this weekend. read more

• Time to clear up after pop star sweeps in for concert

  Badcy Fernandas takes the broom to bottles and beer cans after the Elton John concert Picture Ref: 78015-263HE delighted thousands of fans on Sunday evening but by last night there should have been no sign Elton John was ever in town. read more

• Hotelier hurt by flying toast rack

  A FORMER drug addict who nearly blinded a hotel boss in an unprovoked attack has been jailed for 14 months. read more

• Death crash driver is fined £400

  Brian Johnson died in this. The woman who caused the crash was fined £400 for careless driving.A WIDOW says she is disgusted with a £400 fine handed to a woman who was involved in a crash that killed her husband. read more

• Pupils step out to make a wish come true

  Children who took part in the sponsored walk for the Make A Wish Foundation at Heywood Preparatory School 16390/02YOUNG pupils at Heywood Preparatory School in Corsham put their best foot forward for last week's fundraiser. read more

• Chef gives pupils a taste test

  Chef Peter Vaughan (16383/5)TV chef Peter Vaughan introduced pre-schoolers at Cedar House Nursery School in Devizes to the delights of healthy eating at a presentation last Friday. read more

• Students set off to help Africans

  WHILE some teenagers will be relaxing during the summer holidays, a group of pupils at Devizes School will be helping needy people in Kenya. The group of ten A level students, all aged 17, have raised around £3,000 each to take part in the expedition. read more

• Teacher in running for prestigious music prize

  Marcia NortheastTHE deputy headteacher at Ramsbury Primary School has been shortlisted for the title of music teacher of the year at a primary school. read more

• Voicing worries over centre staff

  CALL centre workers are suffering from a new industrial disease which is putting their livelihoods at risk. read more

• Sloggi's advertising rises high with balloon

  A RACY hot air balloon emblazoned with girls in thongs has swept to victory for Britain in a major championship. read more

• Loans market is still thriving

  THE average personal loan stands at £5,500, according to research issued by Nationwide. read more

• Summer is here

  The scene at Avebury this morning as the sun rose above the famous stone circle Refs: 16491-25THOUSANDS of people gathered at sites in Wiltshire to watch the sun rise on the summer solstice. read more

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