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• Exit Evans?

  ANDY King returns to work to begin his rebuilding job today but he could yet be looking for a new first-choice goalkeeper. read more

• No catnapping at the wheel when Mrs Cheetah's around

  Eileen and Trevor Witts celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary in Kenya Ref: 77752-160WHEN they decided to celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary in Kenya, Eileen and Trevor Witts didn't expect to come face to face with a wild TV star. read more

• Tribute to well-loved beat bobby

  Thomas SkillenTHE first police officer to walk the beat on the streets of West Swindon has died. Thomas Skillen died on May 23 at his retirement villa in Paphos, Cyprus, following a heart attack. He was 59. read more

• Ride in memory of baby Jaidon

  Steve Chinnock and friends who biked more than 3,500 miles for charity Ref: 77767-33THE family of a boy who died just before his first birthday have returned from a 3,500-mile trip in memory of the child. read more

• Help with making a heart wrenching decision

  Charlie Hancock at playWHEN little Charlie Hancock was born with Down's Syndrome his parents felt their world had turned upside down. read more

• Survivor's dream

  CAR crash survivor Michael McCann is now looking forward to his forthcoming wedding. The 38-year-old, of Abbey Meads, spent three months at the Great Western Hospital recovering from the Pinehurst Road accident. read more

• 'The pain will never go away'

  Ann Styles whose son Matthew, died in a car crash one year ago Ref: 77758-23GRIEVING mum Anne Styles says the pain of losing her only child will never go away. Today marks the first anniversary of the car crash in Pinehurst Road which killed 19-year-old Matthew Styles. read more

• Everyone's a winner

  Tamsin Simmonds from SwindonTHOUSANDS of women pounded the paths around Lydiard Park for the two-day Race For Life event. read more

• We're all switched on to Swindon

  In tune with the town Ricki HuntSWINDON... AND PROUD OF IT: FOUR companies will be fighting for the right to set up a new radio station in Swindon. read more

• Swindon's my kind of town

  Reverend Dr Lee RayfieldSWINDON... AND PROUD OF IT: SWINDON'S new bishop has hit out at the bullies who mock our town saying their claims are 'ridiculous'. read more

• Nursery is praised by inspectors

  THE Asquith Nursery, in Inverary Road, Wroughton, has received the highest praise and top rating in its Ofsted inspection. read more

• Stepping out to raise money for lifeboat institute

  A CHARITY walking event for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution is being held on Wednesday. read more

• Ex-policemanis up in court

  A FORMER policeman had a charge against him thrown out after a colleague failed to show at Swindon Magistrates' Court to give evidence against him. read more

• No catnapping at the wheel when Mrs Cheetah's around

  Eileen and Trevor Witts celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary in Kenya Ref: 77752-160WHEN they decided to celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary in Kenya, Eileen and Trevor Witts didn't expect to come face to face with a wild TV star. read more

• Praying for rain

  WATER bosses say it might be an unpopular move but they are praying for a wet summer. read more

• Experts share tips

  EXPERTS from leading internet search engine Google will be providing free marketing advice to companies at a business to business event. read more

• Karen shows you best way to work

  SWINDON has got a new business coach. Karen Freeman, from Stratton St Margaret, has joined Action International, the world's largest business coaching organisation. read more

• More firms are now safer places

  WILTSHIRE bosses are becoming more safety aware, says the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. read more

• Businesses get tourism boost

  A NEW organisation that aims to raise the profile of the south west has been launched. read more

• Mum points way to Stringfellows' toys

  Nina Chaplin, who has just bought the Stringfellows' franchise for Swindon Ref:77744-43Swindon mother-of-four, Nina Chaplin is aiming to bring a bit of upmarket spice to Swindon as one of the first distributors for Stringfellows' new retail business. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive