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• Distance learning is solution

  THE article (Aug 11) on student debt echoes one of the problems in the education sector generally. read more

• Welfare of elderly was put at risk

  THE modernisation of Whitbourne House created noise, dust and mess. read more

• Razzell inquest

  AN INQUEST into the death of Linda Razzell could reveal the secrets of her last movements. read more

• Cheers for pub

  The Rolleston ArmsTHE Rolleston Arms is celebrating its 114th birthday tomorrow and is inviting everyone to help the party along. read more

• Water park gets a helping hand

  Nigel PleassCOTSWOLD Water Park Society has teamed up with HSBC and the Earthwatch Institute to help support Cotswold Water Park. read more

• Change A levels

  The majority of Britons believe A-Levels should be reformed even though they are split on whether the exams have become easier, according to a new poll. read more

• Musicians raise a bit of brass

  AN OPEN-AIR concert has raised £1,500 for a village band. read more

• Kids get creative

  Amy Sheridan and Jack Price display their T-shirt designsCOOKING and acting are just two of the activities that children visiting Greenbridge can enjoy this summer. read more

• Hi-tech sessions offered

  AGE Concern Swindon is still on the lookout for two venues to host its next series of free computer tasters. read more

• Water butts selling well

  CHEAP water butts have been selling faster than hot cakes. read more

• Skydive to raise cash for charity

  A CHILDREN'S charity wants volunteers to take part in a fundraising parachute jump. read more

• Degree course is being held

  ANYONE considering a career working with young children can still apply to the degree in early childhood studies being run at Bath University's Oakfield Campus in Swindon. read more

• Couple face brothel charges in court

  A COUPLE charged with keeping a Swindon brothel have had a date set for a court appearance. read more

• Mums turn their back on chores

  Modern day mothers spend less time at home than their 1950s counterparts but fit in more tasks. read more

• A chance to enjoy canal

  THE Canal Trust and Swindon Wildlife Group are organising a walk along the canal in Swindon's front garden on Sunday, August 21. read more

• Deaths due to alcohol soaring

  ALCOHOL-RELATED deaths in some parts of England have soared in the last five years. read more

• Plans for houses is a step nearer

  THE demolition of St Joseph's Upper School in Nythe Road, Coleview, is set to move a step closer as plans to build 258 houses on the school site come under the spotlight at Swindon Council's planning committee meeting this evening. read more

• We all have a right to roads

  I'M sad to see my local newspaper publishing yet another anti-cycling rant, this time from one of its own staff (Shirley Mathias' column, August 10). read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive