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• They should be ashamed

  THEY should hang their heads in shame. Who are these people? They are our Government's members of Parliament, our Government's county councillors and our Government's support workers. read more

• Crowds rally in protest at closures

  Above, nurses joins the rally protest of more than 150 people at Bradford on Avon Hospital(30840)CROWDS of angry staff, patients and residents gathered outside Bradford on Avon Hospital on Monday to stage the first in a series of protests sparked by its closure. read more

• Making sweet music

  FANS of Wiltshire singer Jamie Cullum do not have long to wait to get hold of his new album. read more

• Heating costs soar for homes

  Caroline Hill with her daughter Eliza by her oil fuel tank Ref: 99201-21HUNDREDS of homes in the Swindon area fitted with oil-burning central heating are feeling the pinch as the prices of domestic fuel have rocketed by more than 50 per cent in a year. read more

• Have extravagant fun

  THE Colebrook autumn extravaganza is coming. read more

• Brush up skills

  WATERCOLOUR painting is the order of the day with a new drop-in class at Coleview Community Centre, Stratton. read more

• Here for the beer

  PLACES are still available for a tour of the Kingsdown brewery at this year's Arkell's Beer Festival. read more

• Gershwin treat for opera buffs

  PORGY And Bess, one of the best-loved operas by George Gershwin, right, is coming to Swindon on September 15. read more

• Just a gnat

  OH dear James Gray, here we go again doing your usual contortionist act by opening your mouth and then putting your foot in it. read more

• Truth at last

  WELL it had to happen. An MP told the truth. He boldly went against the sheep that have been towing the local council line and he let slip what a dump Swindon has become. read more

• Honest thanks

  I WOULD like to send my heartfelt thanks to the lovely man who found my purse in the car park of Wat Tyler House on Wednesday morning. read more

• Democracy?

  I EXPECT many borough councillors who are standing for re-election in next year's elections will be reluctant to respond to Andrew Maguire's request (Adver Sept 3) for their views on building next to Coate Water. read more

• Wardens' funds not switched

  I WOULD like to comment on the issues raised by Mr Brownlee over neighbourhood wardens. read more

• Beware The Goat

  SHAUN Goater's Indian summer spells danger for Town with Andy Gurney warning that Town must not allow themselves to be pushed any further adrift of the leading pack. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive