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• Sullivan's switch will add the spice

  Jamie and Nicky Little, pictured with dad Doug are back at DevizesRUGBY KICK-OFF: EXTRA spice has been added to Saturday's season-opening Southern Counties South derby between Wootton Bassett and Devizes, following Dave Sullivan's move between the two sides. read more

• Chippenham can take cup revenge

  RUGBY KICK-OFF: LAST season's Bath Combination Cup Final will be repeated in the national Intermediate Cup first round next month. read more

• Bassett job fires up Neil

  Neil McCarthy was a summer appointment by ambitious Wootton Bassett Ref: 78394-230RUGBY KICK-OFF: WOOTTON Bassett have turned to a little professional help to further their Southern Counties South prospects this season. read more

• South West One

  RUGBY KICK-OFF: September 3: Basingstoke v Oxford Harlequins, Chinnor v Weston-super-Mare, Chippenham v Spartans (SW), Clevedon v Maidenhead, Clifton v Reading Abbey, Penryn v Cheltenham. read more

• Alford renews the 'licence to thrill'

  Second row Tian SchutteRUGBY KICK-OFF: HEAD coach Rob Alford has vowed that Chippenham will not alter their 'high-risk' rugby strategy in the cut-throat world of South West One. read more

• Berks, Bucks & Oxon Premier

  RUGBY KICK-OFF: September 3: Chesham v Bicester, Farnham Royal v Swindon College, Littlemore v Oxford, Newbury Stags v Milton Keynes, Phoenix v Gosford All Blacks, Wallingford v Drifters. read more

• Who will make the break?

  Swindon College, pictured at pre-season with their new scrummaging machine Ref: 78526-27RUGBY KICK-OFF: Swindon College Old Boys are still rebuilding, but rugby locally could be about to get a big lift, says coach Luke Wills read more

• Anglers praised

  I agree with Barry Woodham. I have not come across mountains of dead birds, lines and fishing hooks Mr Beaven thinks are found where anglers go. read more

• Valve was left in my arm too

  I WRITE further to the article regarding Mr Thomas Bragg, who was sent home from the Great Western Hospital with a valve sticking out of his arm (SA Aug 24). This also happened to me in October. read more

• Council caused drink problems

  Is Mr Starling speaking for himself or is he reflecting council members' policy in the Advertiser's recent story? read more

• University may not benefit us

  I MUST say well done to Justin Tomlinson (EA Aug 3) for giving his independent view regarding the University of Bath in Swindon. read more

• The future's bright

  Swindon coach John Brown (right) and captain Scott Chapman (left) take a pre-season training sessionRUGBY KICK-OFF: THEY stormed to promotion virtually unscathed, reached the final of the county cup and enjoyed an exciting run in the Powergen National Vase last year but none of those brought the most satisfaction to Swindon coach John 'Topper' Brown last season. read more

• Peter makes 'em look the part

  RUGBY KICK-OFF: SWINDON'S second team have an unlikely supporter this season lap-dancing club entrepreneur Peter Stringfellow! read more

• Prank lands 'fan' in court

  Do you know who this man is? Picture Ref: 99111-199THE Swindon Town fan who was arrested after climbing on one of the stands at the County Ground is due in court next week. read more

• Calne will be going for it

  RUGBY KICK-OFF: NON-STOP attack was Calne's most potent weapon last season and coach John Crozier has ordered more of the same this term. read more

• Violent porn ban welcomed

  WILTSHIRE Police will welcome government plans to ban violent Internet porn. read more

• New beginnings for villagers

  RUGBY KICK-OFF: NEW secretary Gareth Dyer believes fresh energy has been breathed into Minety after relegation in April. read more

• Rise in convictions for attacks on NHS staff

  THE number of people convicted over attacks on NHS staff has increased 15-fold according to new figures. read more

• Kelvin eyes thoroughbred start

  RUGBY KICK-OFF: KELVIN Linsley has every reason to hope that Cricklade will hit the ground running in Dorset & Wilts One North this season. read more

• How to get stuck in for the Prospect Hospice

  SWINDON AND PROUD: SWINDON businesses can show their pride in the town with the introduction of Swindon . . . and Proud Of It stickers both for vans and cars. read more

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