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• Man admits beating wife

  A MAN has admitted flying into a drunken rage and beating his wife of 42 years with a walking stick in a pub car park. read more

• For crying out loud!

  Reporter Ben Payne gets an earful from former world champion town crier Terry Stubbings from Lincoln. Ref: 78088-84OYEZ, oyez, oyez let Swindon know that I'm not the biggest loudmouth in town. This honour falls to John Robinson from Biddulph, Staffordshire, who definitely has something to shout about after being crowned the best town crier in Britain. read more

• Yankee days

  DURING World War Two, thousands of American troops passed through Wiltshire and the West Country in general, particularly as part of the build-up for the invasion of Normandy. read more

• The answer

  IN reply to G W Staples letter (People are insensitive, Wednesday June 22) regarding the annoying passenger phoning everyone in England from her mobile phone. read more

• Scandalous

  I WRITE in response to G Scott's letter published on June 22. read more

• Homes query

  FOLLOWING on from Isabel Field's article (EA June 22) regarding the new development proposed for Pipers Way, I would like to ask a question. read more

• Are they not proud of town?

  I presume that the Tory councillors do not subscribe to your Swindon . . . and Proud of It campaign? read more

• Dismay over sale of our assets

  I am dismayed at the thought of the council selling off the family silver for a quick buck. read more

• Caravan causes M4 chaos

  AN overturned caravan caused traffic chaos on the M4 motorway. The accident happened at about noon yesterday one mile east of junction 15 on the westbound carriageway. read more

• Hospital rise in numbers

  STAFF at Great Western Hospital saw a record number of patients in April. On one day just over 200 patients passed through the A&E department. read more

• Breakfast is quality time

  CHILDREN at a Walcot nursery are set to be sharing their breakfast with some familiar guests this week. read more

• Fun for kids

  YOUNGSTERS needing something to do can avoid boredom by calling in at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, in Bath Road. read more

• MP set to battle for debt deal

  SOUTH Swindon MP Anne Snelgrove is aiming to get a better consumer debt deal for residents. read more

• Family centre's appeal for help

  THE Walcot Family Centre is holding a fun day on July 26 and needs help. read more

• Meeting over cabs

  THE North Wiltshire District Council will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 4, to discuss a number of issues, including a possible price increase for taxis in the area. read more

• In line for award

  A FARM in Wanborough is in line for an award. The site is part of Littlecote Farmcare, a collection of farms in Wiltshire. read more

• Woman admits to assault but not to kicking

  Park South woman Denise Husband admitted attacking another woman when she appeared before a judge at Swindon crown court. read more

• You can choose

  QUEEN'S Don't Stop Me Now and Born To Be Wild, by Steppenwolf are both in the running for the Greatest Driving Song Ever title. read more

• Wear white to join procession

  THE first event of the Faringdon Arts Festival gets underway on Friday. As part of the Make Poverty History Campaign a white band procession will set off from Faringdon Market Place at 4.30pm read more

• Fire is false alarm

  FIREFIGHTERS were called to an old people's home in Old Town yesterday afternoon. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive