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• Magnificent seven for Whitaker

  DESPITE mixed results, Cirencester produced some significant personal best performances. Away to Birdlip in Gloucestershire Division One, the first team were given an excellent start by opening pair David Shackleton (66) and Rich Hudson (44). read more

• DRIVE INTO 55

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• Top farmer milking it!

  Richard Woolford and the family's Holstein cows Picture Ref: 98983-20A DAIRY farmer has proved himself the cream of the crop by getting to the final of an agricultural competition. read more

• Dementia danger

  Society could face a growing problem of dementia as the population ages, a study suggests. A quarter of people aged 85 or over suffer from dementia, according to the research. read more

• Nosebleeds warning

  Health experts have warned frequent nosebleeds could be a sign of a much more serious medical condition and urged sufferers to visit their GP. read more

• Drug ends tiredness

  A new drug that can reverse the effects of tiredness in the brain has been discovered by US scientists. Research in monkeys suggests the drug can temporarily boost mental performance by targeting chemical receptors. read more

• Private screening could be a waste

  Patients have been warned that they may be wasting their time and money by paying for private screening tests. read more

• Patients forget to see their GP

  MORE than 10 million GP appointments are missed every year by patients who forget to turn up and a Swindon doctor says it can waste hours of valuable surgery time. read more

• Migraine sufferers miss out at work

  MIGRAINE sufferers across the town could be missing out on job opportunities because of their condition. read more

• Valve is left in patient's arm

  Thomas Bragg, who was sent home from hospital with a valve sticking out of his arm, with his daughter Linda Read Picture Ref: 98973-27GREAT Western Hospital has apologised after a frail and dying pensioner was released from care with a valve still sticking out his arm. read more

• DRIVE INTO 55

  The new Honda CivicYour comprehensive guide to the new 55 reg packed full of news and features. Reviews include the new Mercedes R-Class, Honda Civic & Mazda5. read more

• Man drives car into village pub

  The Bell Inn in Broad Hinton Picture Ref:18916-52.A MAN who drove a stolen car into a country pub as he tried to escape police has been sent to jail. Terry Embling, 36, of Sheppard Street, Swindon, crashed the Austin Metro car into the Bell Inn in Broad Hinton after a high-speed police chase. read more

• Supermarine end Marlow's winning run

  SWINDON Supermarine ended Marlow's 100 per cent record in Southern One West with a brilliant 2-0 away victory last night. read more

• DRIVE INTO 55

  The new Honda CivicYour comprehensive guide to the new 55 reg packed full of news and features. Reviews include the new Mercedes R-Class, Honda Civic & Mazda5. read more

• DRIVE INTO 55

  The new Honda CivicYour comprehensive guide to the new 55 reg packed full of news and features. Reviews include the new Mercedes R-Class, Honda Civic & Mazda5. read more

• Family-friendly bosses warned

  A SWINDON legal firm is warning businesses about being too family-friendly when it comes to holiday entitlement. read more

• Check out IT services division's new image

  Check-Tek staff, from left, Kieran Thomas, Nicola Ebden, managing director Evan James, Steve Fraser and Gary EllisCHECK-TEK, the IT services division of the Monahans group, has re-launched with a new corporate identity. read more

• Volunteers plea to aid youngsters

  THE Prince's Trust in Wiltshire is calling on businessmen and women to volunteer their skills and experience to help young people get into business. read more

• Adam puts Purton lads miles ahead!

  ADAM Miles produced an extraordinary batting performance at under 15 level in the Wiltshire Youth League. read more

• GWR's happy back-track

  GWR's class of 2005 are, back (from left): Andy Stevens (last club captain), Chris Rogers, Steve Crawford, Phil Morton, Danny Stevens, Colin Rogers, Derrick Beer and John Crawford (chairman); front: Mark Flay, Ted Heape, Gerry Meale, Roger MortonSWINDON GWR Cricket Club took to the field for the first time in five years, albiet for a day, but there was no fairytale ending. read more

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