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• Trusty is a new national symbol

  National Trust children's mascot Trusty meets five-year-old Georgia Wilkes at the trust's headquarters in Swindon Picture Ref: 99145-4MEET the National Trust's new and improved mascot. read more

• Attacker tries to assault pregnant woman

  A PREGNANT woman has been attacked in West Swindon. Police are appealing for witnesses after the 24-year-old was grabbed from behind by an attacker who tried to drag her into nearby bushes. read more

• Chance for man guilty of assault

  Abdi Muse Picture Ref: 77190-9A MAN who has admitted assaulting a police officer and being drunk and disorderly has been given a chance to earn himself a lighter sentence. read more

• Old school uniforms in demand

  THE British Heart Foundation is asking parents to donate school clothes to its store. read more

• College courses online

  SWINDON College has teamed up with the e-learning expert vision2learn to provide four new online computer courses. read more

• Shake-up on agenda

  ANYONE concerned about a proposed shake-up for Wiltshire's Ambulance Trust should go to a meeting on Tuesday. Plans to create a single trust for Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire are on the agenda. read more

• Fine fruit and veg ready for the show

  THE SWINDON Allotments and Garden Society is holding its annual vegetable, fruit and flower show on Saturday September 3 at the Pinehurst People's Centre. read more

• Arsonists start two grass fires

  FIREFIGHTERS tackled two small grass fires which are thought to have been started deliberately. read more

• Head teacher to stand trial

  A 51-year-old Purton head teacher is to face trial by jury after pleading not guilty to charges of indecency. read more

• See the Yardbirds

  THE band that launched the careers of Eric Clapton, pictured, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page will appear at the Arts Centre in December. read more

• Computer skills for beginners

  SWINDON libraries will once again be offering free computer sessions this autumn. read more

• Tree fire mystery

  FIREFIGHTERS from Swindon station were called to a report of a tree and undergrowth on fire in Avebury Road, Penhill. read more

• Rubbish set alight

  FIREFIGHTERS put out a blaze in an alleyway off Manchester Road yesterday. read more

• Fine for drug addict who sold paperboy's bicycle

  A MAN who sold a 13-year-old's stolen bike has been fined £70. read more

• Residents are treated badly

  TWO recent reports show contempt for the rights of Swindon citizens. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive