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• Club profits as teams enjoy first tournament

  WILTSHIRE League club Dauntsey Gentleman raised £200 from their inaugural six-a-side tournament on Sunday. read more

• Gang in court over robbery

  TWO teenagers and a man have admitted the roles they played in a knifepoint robbery near Swindon's Outlet Village. read more

• Springtime in summer

  The burst water main near PurtonA MOTORIST could not believe his eyes when he drove past what he thought was Wiltshire's first geyser. read more

• Michael's ready to jump at 78

  Michael Hillier, 78, who is doing a parachute jump for charity Pic ref: 78785-21A PENSIONER who refuses to let age get in the way of his fun is doing a parachute jump at the age of 78 to raise money for charity. read more

• Speedboat survivors tell of terror

  The boat's owner Bob Whitbread, centre, with son Craig, left, and friend Steven Burnett Pic ref: 78789-67WHEN a huge wave swamped his speedboat Bob Whitbread's first thought was how he was going to save his son and friends. read more

• Promotion boost for Chippenham rugby ladies

  Chippenham Ladies are celebrating after learning that they have been promoted to South West Division One, following an excellent season in 2004/05. read more

• Refs crisis hits youth league

  THE growing popularity of the North Wilts Youth & Minors Football League is proving to be a major headache for the organisation's referees' secretary Kevin Stump. read more

• Caribbean party

  A CARIBBEAN party at the Town Gardens promises tropical sounds from one of the best Southern Caribbean dance bands next Saturday. Yakki Famirie and his eight-piece band perform high energy party music, guaranteed to get the audience into carnival spirit. Tickets in advance are £8.50 for adults and £26 for a family of two adults and two children. On the day prices increase to £10/ £8.50 and £32. Tickets are available from the town centre TIC, phone 01793 530328. read more

• Visiting the guides

  THE Mayor of Swindon will visit guides on their summer camp before going for tea at the Prospect Hospice tomorrow. read more

• Kids go for gold

  CHILDREN inspired by the London 2012 Olympics should go along to a week of athletics activity organised by Swindon Council. read more

• Snap up chance to be in frame

  FANCY yourself as a bit of a David Bailey? read more

• Get pooches trained

  A WALCOT-based dog club will hold a charity training day on August 13. read more

• Give kids a boost

  VOLUNTEERS are needed to help vulnerable children in Swindon, read more

• Cars are smashed by vandals

  A vandalised car in Branksome Road, Moredon Pic ref: 78774-211CAR owners in a Moredon street are reeling after bricks were hurled through windscreens and wing mirrors were torn off. read more

• Alcoholic's death 'probably drugs'

  A FORMER soldier has been found dead at a derelict house in Swindon. read more

• It's Nought-on Wranglers!

  THE wheels came off Wroughton Wranglers' challenge for the Wiltshire Cricket League's Division Three title with a vengeance at Lambourn. read more

• Wilts stay in charge

  Shropshire made a spirited reply on day two of the Minor Counties Championship match against Wiltshire at Whitchurch. read more

• Swindon club hit jackpot

  SWINDON Cricket Club have received a big financial boost from the England and Wales Cricket Board, writes DAVE EATON. read more

• Crock Robins

  ANDY King will cast an envious eye at the Oldham bench this evening as the Town boss struggles to name a squad of 16 fit players. read more

• New directory lists traders

  TRADE in Wootton Bassett will be given a boost thanks to a new booklet. read more

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