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• All change

  A SPOT of squad rotation is on the cards at the County Ground with Andy King likely to shuffle his pack for the Carling Cup visit of Wycombe Wanderers tomorrow night. read more

• New pals ready to party

  78818_20NEW drinking buddies John Kirkup and Russell Ward, right, are hitting it off. read more

• Bat attack man has broken jaw

  Injured Xavier Smith, of Haydon Wick, who was left with a broken jaw and gashed head after an assault with a baseball batA MAN'S jaw was broken in two places when he was assaulted by three men with a baseball bat. read more

• Report is kept under wraps

  There is a big secret at Swindon Council and it holds the future of 1,400 jobs in the balance. ISABEL FIELD investigates rumours that a report into Swindon Services is recommending it be privatised. read more

• This angel kept me alive

  Jack PorterFOUR years ago Jack Porter had a kidney transplant which saved his life. Now, the healthy nine-year-old from Covingham has discovered who the "angel" was who kept him alive. read more

• Meet up with pals

  THE next meeting of the Swindon branch of the NHS Retirement Fellowship will be on Tuesday, September 13. read more

• Crafts go on show

  CRAFT traders can now reserve a table for a November fair. The Cricklade Christmas craft fair will be in the Cricklade town hall on Saturday, November 19, from 10am till 4pm. read more

• 'I didn't want to sing,' says Billie

  BILLIE Piper, has revealed she never wanted to be a singer. The former student of Bradon Forest in Purton, has enjoyed meteoric success as an actress recently, but she first came to public attention as a singer. read more

• Birdman Tonyloses his title

  GLIDING enthusiast, Tony Hughes has lost out on his International Bognor Birdman title. Mr Hughes, 49, from Marlborough, lost out on the title at a mircolight flying competition at Bognor Pier. read more

• Owner hurt as gang breaks in

  A GANG forced their way in to a house, assaulted the elderly owner and stole more than £2,000 worth of goods. read more

• Crews tackle van

  FIREFIGHTERS were called to reports of a van on fire in Pinehurst. read more

• Vets surgery hit by raider

  STAFF at a Swindon vets were victims of a burglary. An intruder walked into the Arrow Veterinary Surgery in Ermin Street, Stratton, using the staff entrance at the back of the premises, and made off with two handbags. read more

• Michael makes it down the aisle

  Michael McCann kisses his new wife Diana at St Mary's Church Ref: 78955-59FOR Michael McCann his wedding was the goal that kept him going after a horrific accident that killed a close friend. read more

• Inquest is to be held into death

  AN INQUEST has been opened into the death of Paul McGuire. The married 33-year-old, from Greatfield, near Hook, died after apparently falling into a recycling machine. read more

• Wacky show is hot stuff for crowds

  Aloha Above, Wanborough Toddlers' Group in their Hawaiian costumes Ref: 98964-18A MAN wearing only shorts covered himself in baby oil, climbed into a giant inflated balloon and burst out dressed as superman. read more

• Artist reveals trade secrets

  ARTISTS in the Highworth will have the chance to watch a professional at work. Falmouth-based artist Roy Lang will be giving a demonstration of painting seascapes in oils and sharing his secrets. read more

• Centre halves its employee turnover

  A SWINDON conference centre is in the running for a business award for innovation. read more

• Bruce's new role

  SECURITY firm Stanley Security Solutions has appointed Bruce Ginnever as its chief operating officer. read more

• Yobs cost firms £1.3 each year

  YOB behaviour is costing businesses more than £1.3bn a year. read more

• Keeping work free of drugs

  A SWINDON firm has become a world leader in supplying firms with advice on staff drug and alcohol problems. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive